Alexandra travel guide

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You're Going to Love Alexandra

Alexandra is a must-see destination in Otago, New Zealand. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Alexandra to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Alexandra

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Alexandra in January, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as -2 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 40 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Alexandra, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Alexandra

Plane

Although Alexandra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Queenstown Intl (ZQN), which is located 57 km from Alexandra. The shortest flight to Alexandra from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 3h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Alexandra is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 62 km from Alexandra. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Snap Rentals, among others, in Queenstown.

Plane

Although Alexandra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Queenstown Intl (ZQN), which is located 57 km from Alexandra. The shortest flight to Alexandra from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 3h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Alexandra is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 62 km from Alexandra. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Snap Rentals, among others, in Queenstown.

Airports near Alexandra

Airlines serving Alexandra

British Airways
Good (4,557 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,295 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,951 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,454 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,895 reviews)
Finnair
Good (868 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,688 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (480 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (548 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (868 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,789 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (313 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (1,596 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandra

Most booked hotels in Alexandra

Avenue Motel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$159+
Almond Court Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$153+
Alexandra Motor Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$131+
Centennial Court Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$109+

Hiring a car in Alexandra

Expect to pay $2.77 per litre in Alexandra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.16 and $44.22.

Expect to pay $2.77 per litre in Alexandra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.16 and $44.22.