The average price of a 7-day trip to Gisborne is $2,262 for a solo traveler, $4,063 for a couple, and $7,616 for a family of 4. Gisborne hotels range from $50 to $229 per night with an average of $83, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $580 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Napier Airport (NPE) are between $929 and $2,473 per person for economy flights and $2,915 to $7,760 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $36 to $71 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 Gisborne, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to NPE and stay in a Gisborne hotel:
- March 19th to June 24th
- July 30th to October 21st
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Gisborne is usually late May to early June.
Average Gisborne Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Gisborne for a week is $1,128-$3,647($161-$521 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $71 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $492 to $2,226 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $80 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $126 to $154 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Gisborne for a week is $2,746-$6,864($392-$981 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $142 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $984 to $4,452 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $80 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $126 to $154 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Gisborne for a week is $3,744-$12,278($535-$1,754 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $284 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,968 to $8,904 for economy
Lodging: $128 to $160 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $189 to $231 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Gisborne
How cheap can you make a vacation to Gisborne? The cheapest trip to Gisborne is about $125 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 $160 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 $42.
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 Gisborne for a week is $877-$3,572($125-$510 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $492 to $2,226 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Gisborne for a week is $1,502-$6,064($215-$866 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $984 to $4,452 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Gisborne for a week is $3,004-$11,696($429-$1,671 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,968 to $8,904 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $100 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $256 to $288 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Gisborne cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Gisborne Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Gisborne.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Gisborne for a week is $2,105-$13,738($301-$1,963 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $149 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,063 to $5,387 for first class
Lodging: $85 to $229 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 Gisborne for a week is $3,700-$20,168($529-$2,881 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $298 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,126 to $10,774 for first class
Lodging: $85 to $229 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 Gisborne for a week is $7,400-$35,950($1,057-$5,136 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $304 to $596 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,252 to $21,548 for first class
Lodging: $170 to $458 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $812 to $1,705 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Gisborne Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Gisborne is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Gisborne 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.
Gisborne 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 Gisborne 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 Gisborne.
Flight Costs to Gisborne
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,473 average in mid December to a low of $929 in late May to early June. Median flight price is $1,409. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Gisborne our data includes 19 originating airports, and 21 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Gisborne from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $9,132 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Auckland International (AKL) in Auckland (New Zealand) at an average of just $55.
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 Gisborne, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,543, so you can easily save about 166% 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 Gisborne can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $570 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.