The average price of a 7-day trip to Hicks Bay is $2,122 for a solo traveler, $3,811 for a couple, and $7,145 for a family of 4. Hicks Bay hotels range from $52 to $235 per night with an average of $91, while most vacation rentals will cost $300 to $360 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Rotorua Airport (ROT) are between $1,041 and $2,303 per person for economy flights and $3,267 to $7,227 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $37 to $83 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 Hicks Bay, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ROT and stay in a Hicks Bay hotel:
- February 26th to June 24th (except the week of March 12th)
- August 13th to September 23rd
- October 15th to October 28th
- November 26th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Hicks Bay is usually late May to early June.
Average Hicks Bay Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Hicks Bay for a week is $1,207-$3,287($172-$470 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $83 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $558 to $2,004 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $87 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $117 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Hicks Bay for a week is $2,990-$6,470($427-$924 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $166 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,116 to $4,008 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $87 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $117 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Hicks Bay for a week is $4,048-$11,384($578-$1,626 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $332 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,232 to $8,016 for economy
Lodging: $130 to $174 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $143 to $164 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Hicks Bay
How cheap can you make a vacation to Hicks Bay? The cheapest trip to Hicks Bay is about $137 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 $300 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 $43.
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 Hicks Bay for a week is $956-$4,317($137-$617 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $558 to $2,004 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $300 to $340 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Hicks Bay for a week is $1,654-$6,594($236-$942 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,116 to $4,008 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $300 to $340 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Hicks Bay for a week is $3,308-$11,964($473-$1,709 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,232 to $8,016 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $420 to $476 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Hicks Bay cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Hicks 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 Hicks Bay.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Hicks Bay for a week is $2,854-$9,822($408-$1,403 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $81 to $174 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,585 to $4,068 for first class
Lodging: $117 to $235 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Hicks Bay for a week is $5,006-$15,108($715-$2,158 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $162 to $348 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,170 to $8,136 for first class
Lodging: $117 to $235 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Hicks Bay for a week is $10,012-$27,492($1,430-$3,927 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $324 to $696 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,340 to $16,272 for first class
Lodging: $234 to $470 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $540 to $1,058 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Hicks Bay Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Hicks Bay is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Hicks 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.
Hicks 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 Hicks 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Hicks Bay.
Flight Costs to Hicks Bay
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,303 average in early January to a low of $1,041 in late May to early June. Median flight price is $1,469. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Hicks Bay our data includes 32 originating airports, and 21 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Hicks Bay from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $9,029 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 $74.
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 Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Hicks Bay, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,262, so you can easily save about 121% 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 Hicks Bay can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $587 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.