The average price of a 7-day trip to Bluff is $2,454 for a solo traveler, $4,407 for a couple, and $8,263 for a family of 4. Bluff hotels range from $58 to $264 per night with an average of $81, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Invercargill Airport (IVC) are between $895 and $2,977 per person for economy flights and $2,809 to $9,342 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $41 to $80 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 Bluff, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to IVC and stay in a Bluff hotel:
- March 26th to June 24th
- July 23rd to October 21st
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Bluff is usually late May.
Average Bluff Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Bluff for a week is $1,243-$3,966($178-$567 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $80 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $500 to $2,620 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $131 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $76 to $92 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Bluff for a week is $2,820-$7,860($403-$1,123 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $160 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,000 to $5,240 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $131 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $76 to $92 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Bluff for a week is $3,832-$14,292($547-$2,042 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $320 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,000 to $10,480 for economy
Lodging: $154 to $262 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $114 to $147 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Bluff
How cheap can you make a vacation to Bluff? The cheapest trip to Bluff is about $135 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $120 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 $48.
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 Bluff for a week is $942-$3,828($135-$547 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $500 to $2,620 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Bluff for a week is $1,596-$6,756($228-$965 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,000 to $5,240 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Bluff for a week is $3,192-$13,152($456-$1,879 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,000 to $10,480 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $116 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Bluff cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Bluff Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Bluff.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Bluff for a week is $2,873-$13,688($410-$1,955 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $168 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,395 to $6,812 for first class
Lodging: $146 to $264 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $950 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Bluff for a week is $4,870-$21,676($696-$3,097 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $336 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,790 to $13,624 for first class
Lodging: $146 to $264 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $950 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Bluff for a week is $9,740-$41,072($1,391-$5,867 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $672 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,580 to $27,248 for first class
Lodging: $292 to $528 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $700 to $1,520 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Bluff Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Bluff is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Bluff 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.
Bluff 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 Bluff 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 Bluff.
Flight Costs to Bluff
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,977 average in early February to a low of $895 in late May. Median flight price is $1,445. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Bluff our data includes 11 originating airports, and 11 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Bluff from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $10,014 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Christchurch International (CHC) in Christchurch (New Zealand) at an average of just $105.
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 Thursday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Bluff, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $2,083, so you can easily save about 233% 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 Bluff can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $658 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.