The average price of a 7-day trip to Collingwood is $2,182 for a solo traveler, $3,919 for a couple, and $7,347 for a family of 4. Collingwood hotels range from $41 to $188 per night with an average of $72, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $460 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Nelson Airport (NSN) are between $1,122 and $2,663 per person for economy flights and $3,521 to $8,356 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $31 to $72 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 Collingwood, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to NSN and stay in a Collingwood hotel:
- January 29th to June 24th (except the week of March 19th)
- October 1st to November 18th (except the weeks of October 15th and October 29th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Collingwood is usually late May.
Average Collingwood Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Collingwood for a week is $1,117-$3,447($160-$492 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $72 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $588 to $2,343 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $64 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $82 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Collingwood for a week is $2,990-$6,934($427-$991 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $144 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,176 to $4,686 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $64 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $82 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Collingwood for a week is $3,844-$12,348($549-$1,764 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $288 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,352 to $9,372 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $128 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $115 to $160 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Collingwood
How cheap can you make a vacation to Collingwood? The cheapest trip to Collingwood is about $131 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 $60 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 $36.
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 Collingwood for a week is $916-$3,160($131-$451 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $31 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $588 to $2,343 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $41 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Collingwood for a week is $1,616-$5,720($231-$817 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $62 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,176 to $4,686 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $41 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Collingwood for a week is $3,232-$11,080($462-$1,583 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $124 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,352 to $9,372 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $82 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $96 to $140 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Collingwood cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Collingwood Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Collingwood.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Collingwood for a week is $2,239-$12,818($320-$1,831 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $137 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,235 to $5,787 for first class
Lodging: $88 to $188 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $1,012 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Collingwood for a week is $3,950-$19,564($564-$2,795 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $274 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,470 to $11,574 for first class
Lodging: $88 to $188 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $1,012 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Collingwood for a week is $7,900-$36,698($1,129-$5,243 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $272 to $548 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,940 to $23,148 for first class
Lodging: $176 to $376 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $736 to $1,619 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Collingwood Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Collingwood is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Collingwood 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.
Collingwood 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 Collingwood 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 Collingwood.
Flight Costs to Collingwood
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,663 average in late December to a low of $1,122 in late May. Median flight price is $1,508. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Collingwood our data includes 25 originating airports, and 25 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Collingwood from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $8,543 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Wellington International (WLG) in Wellington (New Zealand) at an average of just $53.
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 Saturday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Collingwood, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,541, so you can easily save about 137% 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 Collingwood can easily cost $230 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $469 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.