The average price of a 7-day trip to Hot Water Beach is $2,042 for a solo traveler, $3,667 for a couple, and $6,875 for a family of 4. Hot Water Beach hotels range from $43 to $248 per night with an average of $73, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $520 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 $47 to $91 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 Hot Water Beach, NZ

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to AKL and stay in a Hot Water Beach 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 Hot Water Beach is usually mid May.

 

Average Hot Water Beach Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Hot Water Beach for a week is $1,218-$3,168($174-$453 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $91 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $565 to $1,805 for economy

Lodging: $54 to $118 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $99 to $121 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Hot Water Beach for a week is $3,132-$6,198($447-$885 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $182 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,130 to $3,610 for economy

Lodging: $54 to $118 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $99 to $121 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Hot Water Beach for a week is $4,224-$11,184($603-$1,598 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $364 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,260 to $7,220 for economy

Lodging: $108 to $236 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $149 to $182 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Hot Water Beach

How cheap can you make a vacation to Hot Water Beach? The cheapest trip to Hot Water Beach is about $131 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% 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 $34.

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 Hot Water Beach for a week is $916-$2,632($131-$376 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $565 to $1,805 for economy

Lodging: $34 to $43 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Hot Water Beach for a week is $1,628-$4,724($233-$675 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,130 to $3,610 for economy

Lodging: $34 to $43 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Hot Water Beach for a week is $3,256-$9,124($465-$1,303 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,260 to $7,220 for economy

Lodging: $68 to $86 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $84 to $126 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Hot Water Beach cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Hot Water Beach Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Hot Water Beach.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Hot Water Beach for a week is $2,570-$12,135($367-$1,734 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $85 to $182 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,237 to $4,621 for first class

Lodging: $123 to $248 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $520 to $1,040 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Hot Water Beach for a week is $4,402-$18,030($629-$2,576 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $170 to $364 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,474 to $9,242 for first class

Lodging: $123 to $248 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $520 to $1,040 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Hot Water Beach for a week is $8,804-$32,940($1,258-$4,706 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $340 to $728 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,948 to $18,484 for first class

Lodging: $246 to $496 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $780 to $1,560 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Hot Water Beach Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Hot Water Beach is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Hot Water Beach 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.

Hot Water Beach 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Hot Water Beach 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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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Hot Water Beach.

 

Flight Costs to Hot Water Beach

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 Hot Water Beach our data includes 240 originating airports, and 107 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Hot Water Beach 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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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Hot Water Beach, 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 Hot Water Beach can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $618 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.

 

 

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