The average price of a 7-day trip to Matamata is $2,518 for a solo traveler, $4,522 for a couple, and $8,478 for a family of 4. Matamata hotels range from $45 to $206 per night with an average of $80, while most vacation rentals will cost $100 to $480 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Hamilton Airport (HLZ) are between $1,284 and $3,440 per person for economy flights and $4,029 to $10,795 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $28 to $69 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 Matamata, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to HLZ and stay in a Matamata hotel:
- March 26th to June 24th
- July 23rd to October 21st
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Matamata is usually late May.
Average Matamata Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Matamata for a week is $1,177-$4,007($168-$572 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $69 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $687 to $2,924 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $87 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $82 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Matamata for a week is $3,254-$8,446($465-$1,207 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $138 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,374 to $5,848 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $87 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $82 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Matamata for a week is $4,120-$14,672($589-$2,096 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $276 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,748 to $11,696 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $174 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $115 to $150 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Matamata
How cheap can you make a vacation to Matamata? The cheapest trip to Matamata is about $147 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% 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 $37.
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 Matamata for a week is $1,028-$3,942($147-$563 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $687 to $2,924 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $45 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 Matamata for a week is $1,834-$7,104($262-$1,015 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,374 to $5,848 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $45 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 Matamata for a week is $3,668-$13,896($524-$1,985 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,748 to $11,696 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $90 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $160 to $208 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Matamata cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Matamata Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Matamata.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Matamata for a week is $2,822-$13,820($403-$1,974 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $131 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,896 to $7,719 for first class
Lodging: $96 to $206 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $864 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Matamata for a week is $5,068-$22,456($724-$3,208 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $262 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,792 to $15,438 for first class
Lodging: $96 to $206 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $864 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Matamata for a week is $10,136-$41,804($1,448-$5,972 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $524 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,584 to $30,876 for first class
Lodging: $192 to $412 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $768 to $1,210 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Matamata Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Matamata is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Matamata 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.
Matamata 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 Matamata 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 Matamata.
Flight Costs to Matamata
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $3,440 average in early January to a low of $1,284 in late May. Median flight price is $1,698. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Matamata our data includes 21 originating airports, and 16 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Matamata from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $9,954 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 Matamata, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $2,156, so you can easily save about 168% 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 Matamata can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $513 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.