The average price of a 7-day trip to Castle Hill is $2,452 for a solo traveler, $4,404 for a couple, and $8,256 for a family of 4. Castle Hill hotels range from $86 to $394 per night with an average of $152, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $740 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) are between $1,188 and $2,176 per person for economy flights and $3,728 to $6,828 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $74 to $126 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 Castle Hill, NZ

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CHC and stay in a Castle Hill hotel:

  • February 5th to March 25th (except the week of February 12th)
  • April 16th to June 17th (except the week of April 30th)
  • August 6th to October 7th
  • October 22nd to November 18th (except the week of October 29th)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Castle Hill is usually late February and early March.

 

Average Castle Hill Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Castle Hill for a week is $1,616-$3,623($231-$518 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $126 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $624 to $1,871 for economy

Lodging: $109 to $145 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $79 to $97 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Castle Hill for a week is $3,886-$6,986($555-$998 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $252 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,248 to $3,742 for economy

Lodging: $109 to $145 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $79 to $97 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Castle Hill for a week is $5,324-$12,752($761-$1,822 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $296 to $504 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,496 to $7,484 for economy

Lodging: $218 to $290 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $126 to $136 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Castle Hill

How cheap can you make a vacation to Castle Hill? The cheapest trip to Castle Hill is about $183 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 $180 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 $71.

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 Castle Hill for a week is $1,281-$3,526($183-$504 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $65 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $624 to $1,871 for economy

Lodging: $71 to $86 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $180 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Castle Hill for a week is $2,136-$5,852($305-$836 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $130 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,248 to $3,742 for economy

Lodging: $71 to $86 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $180 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Castle Hill for a week is $4,272-$10,984($610-$1,569 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $260 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,496 to $7,484 for economy

Lodging: $142 to $172 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $288 to $280 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Castle Hill cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Castle Hill Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Castle Hill.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Castle Hill for a week is $3,810-$15,126($544-$2,161 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $252 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,604 to $5,370 for first class

Lodging: $195 to $394 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $740 to $1,332 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Castle Hill for a week is $6,450-$22,260($921-$3,180 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $296 to $504 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,208 to $10,740 for first class

Lodging: $195 to $394 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $740 to $1,332 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Castle Hill for a week is $12,900-$40,524($1,843-$5,789 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $592 to $1,008 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $6,416 to $21,480 for first class

Lodging: $390 to $788 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $1,036 to $1,998 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Castle Hill Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Castle Hill is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Castle Hill 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.

Castle Hill 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Castle Hill 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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Percent of rentals

There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Castle Hill.

 

Flight Costs to Castle Hill

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,176 average in late December to a low of $1,188 in late February and early March. Median flight price is $1,410. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Castle Hill our data includes 113 originating airports, and 60 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Castle Hill from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $5,708 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Hokitika (HKK) in Hokitika (New Zealand) at an average of just $59.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Castle Hill, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $988, so you can easily save about 83% 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 Castle Hill can easily cost $490 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $33 per person. Private tours can cost $982 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.

 

 

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