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Cheapest ways to get to Auckland, Christchurch & Wellington Airports




Supershuttle offers a door to door service from the airport in most cities/towns, so is convenient but isn't the cheapest way to get to/from the airports.

Auckland Airport
 
The Cheapest ways to get to Auckland airport include:

Auckland Airbus 


Runs every 15 mins at peak times:
To Airport 7am-8pm.
From Airport to City 6am-7.15pm
Outside these hours it is every 30 mins.

Auckland City - to Auckland International and Domestic Airports
Auckland International Airport - to City Centre

Now 24 hrs/day


It passes from the city centre through Mt Eden & 3 Kings area down Mt Eden Road, so you can pick it up at certain stops there, look out for airbus sign as it only stops where it is displayed.


Airbus Express departs Auckland International Airport and travels to Auckland City via Auckland Domestic Airport.


Costs $16 single/ $23 return, Backpacker with ID $14/$21, children $6/12, Bikes/Surfboards $6

Takes 45 minutes from city centre depending on traffic

Click here for a map of the route through the city.

Get a $1 off Money Off Voucher to use on board



The More Complicated & Slower but Cheaper Way

Get to Onehunga then catch Bus 328 and then 375. Total cost $3.40

Get to Papatoetoe or Manukau City Centre and then catch the 380 Airporter to the Airport.




Wellington Airport Bus


The Airport Flyer takes you from Wellington Airport through Wellington City and onto Queensgate in Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt, all on one bus stopping only at the main stops. Cost varies between $3.50 to $10 depending on how far you go. It runs every 30 mins between 6.50am to 8.20pm monday to friday.

View the airport bus timetable here for more details of the route & times of operation.

For other options to get to the airport, check out the Airport webpage


Christchurch Airport Bus

The Airport bus is cheaper if you use your metrocard. Normally its $7 one way to the airport on the city bus but its not commonly known if you use your metrocard its only $2.10.

Other options include shuttles. To find out more about options to get to the airport go to: Christchurch Airport Transport Options





Book Cheap Airport Parking in New Zealand


So you've decided you want to go abroad. So let's get started with what's the cheapest way to start that holiday, getting to the airport.

There are a number of options for parking at Airports in New Zealand

You can park on site or pre book and then you can be dropped off at the airport whilst your car is safely stored off site. There are a number of options out there and we will inform you of some soon.

Airport Parking is one company that offers indoor & outdoor parking just off site with a free shuttle bus to drop you off at the terminal

Auckland Airport

Auckland airport charges for 1 week approximately (all prices can change at any time & are only for comparison purposes, please check with the company before making bookings)

International terminal $ 79 for uncovered long stay or $99 covered long stay
Domestic $79 for uncovered long stay but covered is a hefty $238

Airport Parking offers domestic covered for only approximately $146

For Auckland airport prices check out: Auckland Airport parking charges

Its very surprising to see the variety of charges for each area of parking so make sure you park in the correct section when you go on holiday otherwise you could have a hefty parking charge