The average price of a 7-day trip to Hawke’s Bay is $2,000 for a solo traveler, $3,592 for a couple, and $6,734 for a family of 4. Hawke’s Bay hotels range from $41 to $187 per night with an average of $72, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $380 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 $30 to $67 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 Hawke’s Bay, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to NPE and stay in a Hawke’s Bay hotel:
- March 19th to June 24th
- July 30th to October 21st
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Hawke’s Bay is usually late May to early June.
Average Hawke’s Bay Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Hawke’s Bay for a week is $1,014-$3,186($145-$455 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $67 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $492 to $2,201 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $69 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $70 to $86 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Hawke’s Bay for a week is $2,590-$6,400($370-$914 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $134 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $984 to $4,402 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $69 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $70 to $86 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Hawke’s Bay for a week is $3,432-$11,508($490-$1,644 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $268 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,968 to $8,804 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $138 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $112 to $120 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Hawke’s Bay
How cheap can you make a vacation to Hawke’s Bay? The cheapest trip to Hawke’s Bay is about $116 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 $100 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 $36.
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 Hawke’s Bay for a week is $813-$3,258($116-$465 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $31 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $492 to $2,201 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $41 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Hawke’s Bay for a week is $1,410-$5,676($201-$811 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $62 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $984 to $4,402 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $41 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Hawke’s Bay for a week is $2,820-$11,016($403-$1,574 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $124 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,968 to $8,804 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $82 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $150 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Hawke’s Bay cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Hawke’s Bay Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Hawke’s Bay.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Hawke’s Bay for a week is $2,033-$11,581($290-$1,654 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $134 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,097 to $5,855 for first class
Lodging: $93 to $187 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Hawke’s Bay for a week is $3,508-$18,374($501-$2,625 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $268 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,194 to $11,710 for first class
Lodging: $93 to $187 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Hawke’s Bay for a week is $7,016-$34,354($1,002-$4,908 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $536 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,388 to $23,420 for first class
Lodging: $186 to $374 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $570 to $1,197 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Hawke’s Bay Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Hawke’s Bay is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Hawke’s Bay 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.
Hawke’s Bay 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 Hawke’s Bay 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 Hawke’s Bay.
Flight Costs to Hawke’s Bay
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 Hawke’s Bay our data includes 19 originating airports, and 21 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Hawke’s Bay 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 Hawke’s Bay, 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 Hawke’s Bay can easily cost $230 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $465 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.