The average price of a 7-day trip to Mapua is $2,686 for a solo traveler, $4,824 for a couple, and $9,044 for a family of 4. Mapua hotels range from $79 to $806 per night with an average of $226, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $440 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 $75 to $155 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 Mapua, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to NSN and stay in a Mapua 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 Mapua is usually late May.
Average Mapua Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mapua for a week is $1,617-$4,096($231-$585 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $75 to $155 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $588 to $2,237 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $129 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $84 to $102 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mapua for a week is $3,798-$8,270($543-$1,181 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $150 to $310 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,176 to $4,474 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $129 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $84 to $102 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mapua for a week is $5,208-$14,836($744-$2,119 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $300 to $620 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,352 to $8,948 for economy
Lodging: $204 to $258 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $126 to $163 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mapua
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mapua? The cheapest trip to Mapua is about $182 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 $69.
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 Mapua for a week is $1,275-$3,556($182-$508 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $77 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $588 to $2,237 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $79 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mapua for a week is $2,136-$6,332($305-$905 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $154 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,176 to $4,474 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $79 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mapua for a week is $4,272-$12,352($610-$1,765 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $308 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,352 to $8,948 for economy
Lodging: $138 to $158 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $150 to $208 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Mapua cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mapua Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Mapua.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mapua for a week is $3,559-$13,436($508-$1,919 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $150 to $326 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,435 to $5,346 for first class
Lodging: $179 to $806 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mapua for a week is $6,044-$21,064($863-$3,009 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $300 to $652 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,870 to $10,692 for first class
Lodging: $179 to $806 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mapua for a week is $12,088-$40,184($1,727-$5,741 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $600 to $1,304 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,740 to $21,384 for first class
Lodging: $358 to $1,612 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,452 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mapua Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mapua is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mapua 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.
Mapua 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 Mapua 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 Mapua.
Flight Costs to Mapua
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 Mapua our data includes 25 originating airports, and 25 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mapua 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 Mapua, 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 Mapua can easily cost $580 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $39 per person. Private tours can cost $1156 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.