The average price of a 7-day trip to Gibbston is $3,010 for a solo traveler, $5,406 for a couple, and $10,135 for a family of 4. Gibbston hotels range from $93 to $423 per night with an average of $164, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) are between $1,273 and $2,515 per person for economy flights and $3,995 to $7,892 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $59 to $168 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 Gibbston, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ZQN and stay in a Gibbston hotel:
- February 12th to March 18th
- May 7th to June 24th
- August 6th to October 7th
- October 22nd to November 11th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Gibbston is usually mid May.
Average Gibbston Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Gibbston for a week is $1,796-$4,733($257-$676 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $59 to $168 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $681 to $2,213 for economy
Lodging: $117 to $156 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $184 to $224 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Gibbston for a week is $4,074-$8,726($582-$1,247 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $336 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,362 to $4,426 for economy
Lodging: $117 to $156 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $184 to $224 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Gibbston for a week is $5,780-$15,572($826-$2,225 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $672 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,724 to $8,852 for economy
Lodging: $234 to $312 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $258 to $336 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Gibbston
How cheap can you make a vacation to Gibbston? The cheapest trip to Gibbston is about $184 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 $79.
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 Gibbston for a week is $1,286-$3,303($184-$472 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $70 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $681 to $2,213 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $93 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 Gibbston for a week is $2,212-$6,006($316-$858 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $140 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,362 to $4,426 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $93 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 Gibbston for a week is $4,280-$11,928($611-$1,704 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $280 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,724 to $8,852 for economy
Lodging: $158 to $186 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $96 to $150 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Gibbston cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Gibbston Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Gibbston.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Gibbston for a week is $3,623-$15,233($518-$2,176 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $353 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,621 to $5,466 for first class
Lodging: $210 to $423 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,216 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Gibbston for a week is $5,986-$23,170($855-$3,310 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $706 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,242 to $10,932 for first class
Lodging: $210 to $423 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,216 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Gibbston for a week is $11,972-$41,960($1,710-$5,994 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $424 to $1,412 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,484 to $21,864 for first class
Lodging: $420 to $846 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $896 to $1,702 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Gibbston Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Gibbston is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Gibbston 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.
Gibbston 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 Gibbston 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 Gibbston.
Flight Costs to Gibbston
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,515 average in late December to a low of $1,273 in mid May. Median flight price is $1,481. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Gibbston our data includes 84 originating airports, and 52 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Gibbston from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $7,946 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 $89.
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 Gibbston, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,243, so you can easily save about 98% 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 Gibbston can easily cost $530 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $35 per person. Private tours can cost $1054 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.