The average price of a 7-day trip to Bay of Plenty is $1,873 for a solo traveler, $3,364 for a couple, and $6,306 for a family of 4. Bay of Plenty hotels range from $38 to $172 per night with an average of $67, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $360 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Rotorua Airport (ROT) are between $1,041 and $2,303 per person for economy flights and $3,267 to $7,227 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $28 to $67 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Bay of Plenty, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ROT and stay in a Bay of Plenty hotel:
- February 26th to June 24th (except the week of March 12th)
- August 13th to September 23rd
- October 15th to October 28th
- November 26th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Bay of Plenty is usually late May to early June.
Average Bay of Plenty Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Bay of Plenty for a week is $1,042-$2,970($149-$424 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $67 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $558 to $2,027 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $63 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $65 to $79 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Bay of Plenty for a week is $2,762-$6,018($395-$860 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $134 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,116 to $4,054 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $63 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $65 to $79 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Bay of Plenty for a week is $3,562-$10,740($509-$1,534 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $268 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,232 to $8,108 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $126 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $91 to $126 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Bay of Plenty
How cheap can you make a vacation to Bay of Plenty? The cheapest trip to Bay of Plenty is about $111 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $31.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Bay of Plenty for a week is $776-$2,470($111-$353 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $29 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $558 to $2,027 for economy
Lodging: $31 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Bay of Plenty for a week is $1,432-$4,700($205-$671 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $58 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,116 to $4,054 for economy
Lodging: $31 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Bay of Plenty for a week is $2,792-$9,376($399-$1,339 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $116 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,232 to $8,108 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $76 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $64 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Bay of Plenty cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Bay of Plenty Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Bay of Plenty.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Bay of Plenty for a week is $2,280-$11,730($326-$1,676 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $134 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,378 to $6,040 for first class
Lodging: $85 to $172 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Bay of Plenty for a week is $4,050-$18,708($579-$2,673 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $268 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,756 to $12,080 for first class
Lodging: $85 to $172 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Bay of Plenty for a week is $8,100-$34,566($1,157-$4,938 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $536 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,512 to $24,160 for first class
Lodging: $170 to $344 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $504 to $1,109 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Bay of Plenty Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Bay of Plenty is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Bay of Plenty due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Bay of Plenty Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Bay of Plenty hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Bay of Plenty.
Flight Costs to Bay of Plenty
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,303 average in early January to a low of $1,041 in late May to early June. Median flight price is $1,469. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Bay of Plenty our data includes 32 originating airports, and 21 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Bay of Plenty from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $9,029 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Auckland International (AKL) in Auckland (New Zealand) at an average of just $74.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Bay of Plenty, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,262, so you can easily save about 121% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Bay of Plenty can easily cost $210 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $14 per person. Private tours can cost $429 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.