Dunedin travel guide
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You're Going to Love Dunedin
With a population of 114,347, Dunedin is the largest city in Otago, New Zealand by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Dunedin deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Dunedin
When to visit Dunedin
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dunedin in January, when the average temperature is 57.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 64.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 3.1″. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Dunedin, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
How to Get to Dunedin
Plane
When flying to Dunedin, you’ll arrive at Dunedin (DUD), which is located 15 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Dunedin from the United States departs from Dallas and takes around 43h.
Car
Another option to get to Dunedin is to pick up a car rental from Christchurch, which is about 192 miles from Dunedin. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, among others, in Christchurch.
Airports near Dunedin
Airlines serving Dunedin
Where to stay in Dunedin
Average rates range from around $120 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $184 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Dunedin, with prices from $17 to $500 per night. Dunedin CBD is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Dunedin are about 40% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dunedin
Most booked hotels in Dunedin
Renting a car in Dunedin
Renting a car in Dunedin costs $59 per day, on average, or $117 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Dunedin.
Expect to pay $6.85 per gallon in Dunedin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $82.22 and $109.63. The most frequently booked car type in Dunedin is Full-size (Toyota Highlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (BMW 3 Series or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.