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.

When to visit Dunedin

Dunedin in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6898
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunedin in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6898
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dunedin in January, when the average temperature is 14 °C, and the highest can go up to 18 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Dunedin, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.

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How to Get to Dunedin

Plane

When flying to Dunedin, you’ll arrive at Dunedin (DUD), which is located 24 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Dunedin from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 48h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Dunedin is to pick up a car hire from Christchurch, which is about 310 km from Dunedin. You’ll find branches of Apex and Budget, among others, in Christchurch.

Plane

When flying to Dunedin, you’ll arrive at Dunedin (DUD), which is located 24 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Dunedin from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 48h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Dunedin is to pick up a car hire from Christchurch, which is about 310 km from Dunedin. You’ll find branches of Apex and Budget, among others, in Christchurch.

Airports near Dunedin

Airlines serving Dunedin

United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (987 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (543 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (840 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (512 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (308 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (313 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (141 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dunedin

From 5-star hotels such as the Bluestone On George to great affordable options like the George Street Motel Apartments, Dunedin offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 9,970 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 14,294 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Beach Lodge Motels and Sahara Motels. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Dunedin, with prices from ₹ 1,418 to ₹ 41,707 per night. Dunedin CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday 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

Park Regis Dunedin
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,870+
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,466+
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,353+
Law Courts Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,767+
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 9,261+
Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
₹ 5,995+

Hiring a car in Dunedin

Expect to pay ₹ 152 per litre in Dunedin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,822 and ₹ 2,430.

Expect to pay ₹ 152 per litre in Dunedin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,822 and ₹ 2,430.