The average price of a 7-day trip to Geraldine is $1,823 for a solo traveler, $3,274 for a couple, and $6,138 for a family of 4. Geraldine hotels range from $38 to $172 per night with an average of $62, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $360 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 $24 to $56 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 Geraldine, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CHC and stay in a Geraldine 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 Geraldine is usually late February and early March.
Average Geraldine Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Geraldine for a week is $1,110-$2,737($159-$391 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $624 to $1,937 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $68 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 Geraldine for a week is $3,030-$5,544($433-$792 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,248 to $3,874 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $68 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 Geraldine for a week is $3,708-$10,132($530-$1,447 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,496 to $7,748 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $136 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $90 to $109 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Geraldine
How cheap can you make a vacation to Geraldine? The cheapest trip to Geraldine is about $130 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 $31.
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 Geraldine for a week is $908-$3,100($130-$443 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $29 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $624 to $1,937 for economy
Lodging: $31 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Geraldine for a week is $1,630-$5,240($233-$749 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $58 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,248 to $3,874 for economy
Lodging: $31 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Geraldine for a week is $3,260-$10,096($466-$1,442 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $116 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,496 to $7,748 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $76 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $256 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Geraldine cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Geraldine Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Geraldine.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Geraldine for a week is $2,372-$9,730($339-$1,390 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $106 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,566 to $4,668 for first class
Lodging: $76 to $172 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Geraldine for a week is $4,288-$15,140($613-$2,163 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $212 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,132 to $9,336 for first class
Lodging: $76 to $172 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Geraldine for a week is $8,576-$27,688($1,225-$3,955 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $424 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,264 to $18,672 for first class
Lodging: $152 to $344 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $540 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Geraldine Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Geraldine is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Geraldine 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.
Geraldine 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 Geraldine 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 Geraldine.
Flight Costs to Geraldine
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 Geraldine our data includes 113 originating airports, and 60 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Geraldine 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 Geraldine, 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 Geraldine can easily cost $210 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $14 per person. Private tours can cost $429 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.