
Explore Hamilton and the Waikato region at your own pace with Hamilton car rentals from New Zealand Rent A Car.
Hamilton is located in the centre of the Waikato region about an hour south of Auckland, making it a great location to start your North Island holiday. There’s also lots to do in and around the city, with great cafes, shopping, nightlife and a host of attractions, including the popular Hamilton Gardens. If you’re looking for adventure, you can try hot air ballooning, rally driving, canoeing and kayaking, horse riding, hunting, quad biking and more.
Take a closer look at some of Hamilton’s top attractions, all accessible by rental car:
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| Hood St, Hamilton | Lake Rotoroa | Rose Gardens | Japanese Gardens |
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| Hamilton night life | International Balloon Festival | Balloons over Hamilton | Waikato River |
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| Hamilton CBD at night | Hamilton Zoo | Hamilton CBD |
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