The average price of a 7-day trip to Great Barrier Island is $3,037 for a solo traveler, $5,454 for a couple, and $10,226 for a family of 4. Great Barrier Island hotels range from $135 to $615 per night with an average of $238, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $480 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Auckland International Airport (AKL) are between $1,075 and $2,099 per person for economy flights and $3,373 to $6,587 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $109 to $196 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 Great Barrier Island, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to AKL and stay in a Great Barrier Island hotel:
- February 19th to March 25th
- April 23rd to June 17th (except the week of April 30th)
- August 6th to September 30th
- October 15th to December 2nd (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Great Barrier Island is usually mid May.
Average Great Barrier Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Great Barrier Island for a week is $2,048-$4,455($293-$636 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $109 to $196 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $565 to $1,721 for economy
Lodging: $171 to $227 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $120 to $146 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Great Barrier Island for a week is $4,396-$8,304($628-$1,186 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $218 to $392 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,130 to $3,442 for economy
Lodging: $171 to $227 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $120 to $146 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Great Barrier Island for a week is $6,392-$15,096($913-$2,157 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $436 to $784 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,260 to $6,884 for economy
Lodging: $342 to $454 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $204 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Great Barrier Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Great Barrier Island? The cheapest trip to Great Barrier Island is about $231 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 $116.
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 Great Barrier Island for a week is $1,618-$3,395($231-$485 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $102 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $565 to $1,721 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $135 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 Great Barrier Island for a week is $2,540-$5,830($363-$833 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $204 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,130 to $3,442 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $135 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 Great Barrier Island for a week is $4,768-$11,360($681-$1,623 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $408 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,260 to $6,884 for economy
Lodging: $232 to $270 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Great Barrier Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Great Barrier Island Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Great Barrier Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Great Barrier Island for a week is $4,482-$14,000($640-$2,000 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $207 to $372 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,203 to $5,060 for first class
Lodging: $305 to $615 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $1,056 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Great Barrier Island for a week is $7,134-$21,664($1,019-$3,095 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $414 to $744 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,406 to $10,120 for first class
Lodging: $305 to $615 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $1,056 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Great Barrier Island for a week is $14,268-$40,160($2,038-$5,737 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $828 to $1,488 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,812 to $20,240 for first class
Lodging: $610 to $1,230 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $720 to $1,584 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Great Barrier Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Great Barrier Island is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Great Barrier Island 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.
Great Barrier Island 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 Great Barrier Island 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 Great Barrier Island.
Flight Costs to Great Barrier Island
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,099 average in late December to a low of $1,075 in mid May. Median flight price is $1,285. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Great Barrier Island our data includes 240 originating airports, and 107 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Great Barrier Island from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $10,565 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Napier (NPE) in Napier (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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Great Barrier Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,024, so you can easily save about 95% 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 Great Barrier Island can easily cost $770 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $51 per person. Private tours can cost $1532 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.