The average price of a 7-day trip to Matakana is $2,293 for a solo traveler, $4,118 for a couple, and $7,721 for a family of 4. Matakana hotels range from $69 to $164 per night with an average of $133, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $640 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 $56 to $107 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 Matakana, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to AKL and stay in a Matakana 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 Matakana is usually mid May.
Average Matakana Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Matakana for a week is $1,479-$3,490($211-$499 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $107 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $565 to $1,763 for economy
Lodging: $87 to $127 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $133 to $163 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Matakana for a week is $3,456-$6,674($494-$953 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $214 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,130 to $3,526 for economy
Lodging: $87 to $127 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $133 to $163 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Matakana for a week is $4,872-$11,572($696-$1,653 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $428 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,260 to $7,052 for economy
Lodging: $174 to $254 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $186 to $245 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Matakana
How cheap can you make a vacation to Matakana? The cheapest trip to Matakana is about $156 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 $140 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 $58.
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 Matakana for a week is $1,095-$3,087($156-$441 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $52 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $565 to $1,763 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $69 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Matakana for a week is $1,842-$5,214($263-$745 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $104 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,130 to $3,526 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $69 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Matakana for a week is $3,684-$10,044($526-$1,435 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $208 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,260 to $7,052 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $138 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $256 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Matakana cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Matakana Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Matakana.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Matakana for a week is $2,985-$13,358($426-$1,908 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $123 to $193 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,260 to $5,095 for first class
Lodging: $144 to $164 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,152 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Matakana for a week is $5,106-$19,804($729-$2,829 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $246 to $386 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,520 to $10,190 for first class
Lodging: $144 to $164 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,152 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Matakana for a week is $10,212-$36,152($1,459-$5,165 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $492 to $772 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,040 to $20,380 for first class
Lodging: $288 to $328 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $896 to $1,728 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Matakana Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Matakana is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Matakana 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.
Matakana 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 Matakana 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 Matakana.
Flight Costs to Matakana
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 Matakana our data includes 240 originating airports, and 107 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Matakana 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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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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Matakana, 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 Matakana can easily cost $390 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $26 per person. Private tours can cost $785 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.