The average price of a 7-day trip to Christchurch is $1,917 for a solo traveler, $3,443 for a couple, and $6,455 for a family of 4. Christchurch hotels range from $40 to $163 per night with an average of $75, while most vacation rentals will cost $190 to $420 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 $29 to $52 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 Christchurch, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CHC and stay in a Christchurch 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 Christchurch is usually late February and early March.
Average Christchurch Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Christchurch for a week is $1,091-$2,907($156-$415 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $52 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $624 to $1,937 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $67 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $83 to $101 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Christchurch for a week is $3,046-$5,686($435-$812 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $104 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,248 to $3,874 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $67 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $83 to $101 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Christchurch for a week is $3,836-$10,176($548-$1,454 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $208 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,496 to $7,748 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $134 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $116 to $162 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Christchurch
How cheap can you make a vacation to Christchurch? The cheapest trip to Christchurch is about $132 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 $42 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 $33.
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 Christchurch for a week is $927-$2,526($132-$361 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $31 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $624 to $1,937 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $40 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $42 to $62 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Christchurch for a week is $1,656-$4,680($237-$669 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $62 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,248 to $3,874 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $40 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $42 to $62 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Christchurch for a week is $3,294-$9,138($471-$1,305 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $124 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,496 to $7,748 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $80 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $63 to $87 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Christchurch cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Christchurch Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Christchurch.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Christchurch for a week is $2,456-$11,192($351-$1,599 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $104 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,585 to $5,172 for first class
Lodging: $81 to $163 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $882 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Christchurch for a week is $4,426-$17,092($632-$2,442 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $208 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,170 to $10,344 for first class
Lodging: $81 to $163 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $882 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Christchurch for a week is $8,852-$32,066($1,265-$4,581 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $416 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,340 to $20,688 for first class
Lodging: $162 to $326 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $672 to $1,411 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Christchurch Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Christchurch is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Christchurch 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.
Christchurch 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 Christchurch 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Christchurch.
Flight Costs to Christchurch
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 Christchurch our data includes 113 originating airports, and 60 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Christchurch 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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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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Christchurch, 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 Christchurch can easily cost $230 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $459 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.