The average price of a 7-day trip to Ilam is $1,763 for a solo traveler, $3,166 for a couple, and $5,936 for a family of 4. Ilam hotels range from $38 to $175 per night with an average of $67, while most vacation rentals will cost $100 to $360 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) are between $1,188 and $2,176 per person for economy flights and $3,728 to $6,828 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $34 to $58 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 Ilam, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CHC and stay in a Ilam hotel:
- February 5th to March 25th (except the week of February 12th)
- April 16th to June 17th (except the week of April 30th)
- August 6th to October 7th
- October 22nd to November 18th (except the week of October 29th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Ilam is usually late February and early March.
Average Ilam Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Ilam for a week is $1,150-$2,676($164-$382 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $58 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $624 to $1,850 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $69 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $58 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Ilam for a week is $3,140-$5,584($449-$798 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $116 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,248 to $3,700 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $69 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $58 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Ilam for a week is $4,006-$9,852($572-$1,407 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $232 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,496 to $7,400 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $138 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $93 to $112 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Ilam
How cheap can you make a vacation to Ilam? The cheapest trip to Ilam is about $121 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 4% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 Ilam for a week is $849-$2,413($121-$345 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $29 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $624 to $1,850 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Ilam for a week is $1,578-$4,466($225-$638 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $58 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,248 to $3,700 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Ilam for a week is $3,108-$8,716($444-$1,245 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $116 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,496 to $7,400 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $76 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Ilam cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Ilam Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Ilam.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Ilam for a week is $2,837-$9,324($405-$1,332 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $71 to $122 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,872 to $4,366 for first class
Lodging: $78 to $175 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Ilam for a week is $5,206-$14,544($744-$2,078 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $142 to $244 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,744 to $8,732 for first class
Lodging: $78 to $175 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Ilam for a week is $10,412-$26,628($1,487-$3,804 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $284 to $488 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,488 to $17,464 for first class
Lodging: $156 to $350 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $504 to $958 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Ilam Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Ilam is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Ilam 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.
Ilam 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 Ilam 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Ilam.
Flight Costs to Ilam
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,176 average in late December to a low of $1,188 in late February and early March. Median flight price is $1,410. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Ilam our data includes 113 originating airports, and 60 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Ilam from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $5,708 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Hokitika (HKK) in Hokitika (New Zealand) at an average of just $59.
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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Ilam, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $988, so you can easily save about 83% 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 Ilam can easily cost $220 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $435 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.