Akaroa travel guide

Akaroa Tourism | Akaroa Guide

You're Going to Love Akaroa

With a population of 700, Akaroa is a must-see destination in Canterbury, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Akaroa to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Akaroa

Akaroa in May
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Akaroa in May
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Akaroa

Plane

Although Akaroa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Christchurch (CHC), which is located 49 km from Akaroa. The shortest flight to Akaroa from Australia departs from Coolangatta and takes around 3h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Akaroa is to pick up a car hire from Christchurch, which is about 40 km from Akaroa. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and EZU Car Rental, among others, in Christchurch.

Plane

Although Akaroa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Christchurch (CHC), which is located 49 km from Akaroa. The shortest flight to Akaroa from Australia departs from Coolangatta and takes around 3h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Akaroa is to pick up a car hire from Christchurch, which is about 40 km from Akaroa. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and EZU Car Rental, among others, in Christchurch.

Airports near Akaroa

Airlines serving Akaroa

Lufthansa
Good (7,199 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,838 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,679 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,833 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,575 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,948 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,388 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,824 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,322 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,332 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,233 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,378 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (890 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (827 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (387 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (300 reviews)
China Southern
Good (161 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (2,037 reviews)
Air China
Good (219 reviews)
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Where to stay in Akaroa

Average rates range from around $220 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $814 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Akaroa

Hiring a car in Akaroa

Expect to pay $2.53 per litre in Akaroa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $30.30 and $40.40.

Expect to pay $2.53 per litre in Akaroa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $30.30 and $40.40.