From the Southern Motorway (SH1)

Take the Nelson Street Exit (#427)
Slight left at Nelson St
Continue along Nelson Street (~700m)
Turn right at Victoria Street
Turn left onto Federal Street
Rydges Hotel will be on your left, at the corner of Kingston and Federal Streets

From the Northern Motorway (SH1)

From the Auckland Harbour Bridge (SH1)
Take the Fanshawe Street Exit (#424)
Take first right onto Halsey Street
Turn left onto Victoria Street
Continue along Victoria Street (~500m)
Turn left onto Federal Street
Rydges Hotel will be on your left, at the corner of Kingston and Federal Streets

From the North Western Motorway (SH16)

Take exit toward Nelson Street (#4B)
Keep right at fork and continue towards Nelson Street
Turn right at Nelson Street
Continue along Nelson Street (~700m)
Turn right at Victoria Street
Turn left onto Federal Street
Rydges Hotel will be on your left, at the corner of Kingston and Federal Streets

From Auckland Airport

Head northwest on Ray Emery Dr toward Tom Pearce Dr
Continue along Tom Pearce Dr
Turn left at George Bolt Memorial Dr
Continue along George Bolt Memorial Dr (~4.5km, becomes SH20A)
Take the ramp onto South Western Motorway (SH20)
Take the exit at Queenstown Road Interchange
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Queenstown Rd
Continue along Queenstown Rd becomes Pah Rd (~2.5km)
Continue onto Manukau Rd (~3km)
Turn left at Alpers Ave
Turn right at Gillies Ave
Turn left to merge onto Southern Motorway (SH1)
Take the exit toward Nelson St (#427)
Slight left at Nelson St
Turn right at Victoria St West
Turn left at Federal St
Rydges Hotel will be on your left, at the corner of Kingston and Federal Streets

Public Transport Options from Auckland Airport

*Please note that this is a guide only, prices and travel times may vary from that listed here.

Taxi

A taxi ride from Auckland Airport to Downtown costs approximately $60-80 one way. Auckland Airport licenses specific taxi and shuttle companies to ensure airport visitors and travellers receive a high standard of service.  All taxi and shuttle companies are able to drop you off at the airport, however only licensed companies are able to pick you up from the designated taxi ranks at the terminal buildings. Taxi and shuttle ranks are located outside the arrivals area (door 8) at the international terminal and outside the luggage collection area (door 4) at the domestic terminal. You can just turn up at the terminal ranks – taxis and shuttles are always available. Auckland Co-op Taxis (www.cooptaxi.co.nz) are Auckland's largest and most reputable taxi company.

Shuttle

Shuttle bus transfer from Auckland Airport to Downtown costs approximately $25-30 per person one way. This option often takes longer than a taxi ride as you sharing the van with up to 10 other passengers but does offer door-to-door service. All taxi and shuttle companies are able to drop you off at the airport, however only licensed companies are able to pick you up from the designated taxi ranks at the terminal buildings. Taxi and shuttle ranks are located outside the arrivals area (door 8) at the international terminal and outside the luggage collection area (door 4) at the domestic terminal. You can just turn up at the terminal ranks – taxis and shuttles are always available. Super Shuttle (www.supershuttle.co.nz) is a reputable and cost-effective shuttle service from Auckland Airport. 

Bus

The bright blue Airbus Express offers a regular service (every 15-20 mins) from the airport to Auckland’s CBD and Downtown Ferry Terminal. Tickets cost $16 one-way/$23 return, $14/$21 (students and seniors). The trip takes approximately 45-60 mins. Note that the bus does not offer door-to-door service and depending on your final destination, you may need to transfer to another bus/train or walk for some distance. Route map (pdf).