The average price of a 7-day trip to Karamea is $2,167 for a solo traveler, $3,892 for a couple, and $7,296 for a family of 4. Karamea hotels range from $49 to $222 per night with an average of $83, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Nelson Airport (NSN) are between $1,122 and $2,663 per person for economy flights and $3,521 to $8,356 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $44 to $84 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 Karamea, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to NSN and stay in a Karamea hotel:
- January 29th to June 24th (except the week of March 19th)
- October 1st to November 18th (except the weeks of October 15th and October 29th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Karamea is usually late May.
Average Karamea Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Karamea for a week is $1,334-$3,362($191-$480 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $84 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $588 to $2,210 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $92 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $94 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Karamea for a week is $3,298-$7,066($471-$1,009 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $168 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,176 to $4,420 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $92 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $94 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Karamea for a week is $4,280-$12,296($611-$1,757 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $336 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,352 to $8,840 for economy
Lodging: $146 to $184 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $116 to $141 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Karamea
How cheap can you make a vacation to Karamea? The cheapest trip to Karamea is about $139 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 $160 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 Karamea for a week is $972-$3,609($139-$516 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $588 to $2,210 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Karamea for a week is $1,686-$6,078($241-$868 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,176 to $4,420 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Karamea for a week is $3,372-$11,586($482-$1,655 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,352 to $8,840 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $98 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $285 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Karamea cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Karamea Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Karamea.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Karamea for a week is $3,038-$12,524($434-$1,789 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $97 to $176 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,699 to $6,276 for first class
Lodging: $110 to $222 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Karamea for a week is $5,416-$20,032($774-$2,862 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $194 to $352 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,398 to $12,552 for first class
Lodging: $110 to $222 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Karamea for a week is $10,832-$38,060($1,547-$5,437 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $388 to $704 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,796 to $25,104 for first class
Lodging: $220 to $444 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $532 to $1,338 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Karamea Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Karamea is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Karamea 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.
Karamea 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 Karamea 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 Karamea.
Flight Costs to Karamea
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,663 average in late December to a low of $1,122 in late May. Median flight price is $1,508. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Karamea our data includes 25 originating airports, and 25 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Karamea from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $8,543 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Wellington International (WLG) in Wellington (New Zealand) at an average of just $53.
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 Karamea, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,541, so you can easily save about 137% 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 Karamea can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $553 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.