The average price of a 7-day trip to Darfield is $1,776 for a solo traveler, $3,190 for a couple, and $5,980 for a family of 4. Darfield hotels range from $33 to $148 per night with an average of $57, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $580 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 $26 to $48 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 Darfield, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CHC and stay in a Darfield 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 Darfield is usually late February and early March.
Average Darfield Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Darfield for a week is $1,034-$2,681($148-$383 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $48 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $624 to $1,937 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $41 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $56 to $68 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Darfield for a week is $2,968-$5,432($424-$776 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $96 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,248 to $3,874 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $41 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $56 to $68 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Darfield for a week is $3,680-$9,704($526-$1,386 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $192 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,496 to $7,748 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $82 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $84 to $102 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Darfield
How cheap can you make a vacation to Darfield? The cheapest trip to Darfield is about $124 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 $80 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 $27.
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 Darfield for a week is $870-$2,832($124-$405 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $12 to $25 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $624 to $1,937 for economy
Lodging: $27 to $33 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Darfield for a week is $1,578-$4,944($225-$706 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $50 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,248 to $3,874 for economy
Lodging: $27 to $33 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Darfield for a week is $3,156-$9,456($451-$1,351 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $100 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,496 to $7,748 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $66 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $128 to $168 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Darfield cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Darfield Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Darfield.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Darfield for a week is $2,662-$11,819($380-$1,688 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $91 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,797 to $3,874 for first class
Lodging: $87 to $148 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,218 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Darfield for a week is $4,802-$16,330($686-$2,333 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $182 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,594 to $7,748 for first class
Lodging: $87 to $148 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,218 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Darfield for a week is $9,604-$29,738($1,372-$4,248 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $364 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,188 to $15,496 for first class
Lodging: $174 to $296 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $870 to $1,949 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Darfield Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Darfield is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Darfield 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.
Darfield 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 Darfield 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 Darfield.
Flight Costs to Darfield
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 Darfield our data includes 113 originating airports, and 60 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Darfield 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 Darfield, 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 Darfield can easily cost $180 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $12 per person. Private tours can cost $369 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.