The average price of a 7-day trip to Lake Hawea is $2,481 for a solo traveler, $4,456 for a couple, and $8,354 for a family of 4. Lake Hawea hotels range from $62 to $284 per night with an average of $70, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) are between $1,273 and $2,515 per person for economy flights and $3,995 to $7,892 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $43 to $102 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 Lake Hawea, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ZQN and stay in a Lake Hawea hotel:
- February 12th to March 18th
- May 7th to June 24th
- August 6th to October 7th
- October 22nd to November 11th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lake Hawea is usually mid May.
Average Lake Hawea Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lake Hawea for a week is $1,492-$3,807($213-$544 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $102 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $681 to $2,037 for economy
Lodging: $85 to $104 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $144 to $176 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lake Hawea for a week is $3,658-$7,514($523-$1,073 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $204 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,362 to $4,074 for economy
Lodging: $85 to $104 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $144 to $176 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lake Hawea for a week is $4,948-$12,588($707-$1,798 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $408 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,724 to $8,148 for economy
Lodging: $170 to $208 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $230 to $264 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lake Hawea
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lake Hawea? The cheapest trip to Lake Hawea is about $165 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 $51.
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 Lake Hawea for a week is $1,155-$3,086($165-$441 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $681 to $2,037 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lake Hawea for a week is $2,004-$5,452($286-$779 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,362 to $4,074 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lake Hawea for a week is $4,008-$10,616($573-$1,517 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,724 to $8,148 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $124 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $150 to $192 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Lake Hawea cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lake Hawea Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lake Hawea.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lake Hawea for a week is $2,845-$19,059($406-$2,723 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $224 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,641 to $6,091 for first class
Lodging: $105 to $284 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lake Hawea for a week is $5,060-$26,718($723-$3,817 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $448 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,282 to $12,182 for first class
Lodging: $105 to $284 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lake Hawea for a week is $10,120-$48,876($1,446-$6,982 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $328 to $896 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,564 to $24,364 for first class
Lodging: $210 to $568 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $3,040 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lake Hawea Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lake Hawea is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lake Hawea 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.
Lake Hawea 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 Lake Hawea 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 Lake Hawea.
Flight Costs to Lake Hawea
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,515 average in late December to a low of $1,273 in mid May. Median flight price is $1,481. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lake Hawea our data includes 84 originating airports, and 52 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lake Hawea from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $7,946 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 $89.
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 Lake Hawea, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,243, so you can easily save about 98% 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 Lake Hawea can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $709 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.