The average price of a 7-day trip to Motueka is $2,209 for a solo traveler, $3,967 for a couple, and $7,438 for a family of 4. Motueka hotels range from $42 to $150 per night with an average of $65, 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 $31 to $62 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 Motueka, NZ

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to NSN and stay in a Motueka 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 Motueka is usually late May.

 

Average Motueka Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Motueka for a week is $1,093-$3,476($156-$497 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $62 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $588 to $2,370 for economy

Lodging: $48 to $69 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $92 to $112 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Motueka for a week is $2,966-$6,866($424-$981 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $124 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,176 to $4,740 for economy

Lodging: $48 to $69 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $92 to $112 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Motueka for a week is $3,796-$12,224($542-$1,746 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $248 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,352 to $9,480 for economy

Lodging: $96 to $138 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $138 to $168 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Motueka

How cheap can you make a vacation to Motueka? The cheapest trip to Motueka is about $135 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 $38.

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 Motueka for a week is $942-$3,342($135-$477 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $588 to $2,370 for economy

Lodging: $38 to $42 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 Motueka for a week is $1,656-$5,964($237-$852 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,176 to $4,740 for economy

Lodging: $38 to $42 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 Motueka for a week is $3,312-$11,568($473-$1,653 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,352 to $9,480 for economy

Lodging: $76 to $84 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $140 to $180 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very possible to travel to Motueka cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Motueka Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Motueka.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Motueka for a week is $2,547-$12,640($364-$1,806 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $130 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,405 to $6,186 for first class

Lodging: $118 to $150 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Motueka for a week is $4,386-$19,736($627-$2,819 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $260 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,810 to $12,372 for first class

Lodging: $118 to $150 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Motueka for a week is $8,772-$36,148($1,253-$5,164 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $248 to $520 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $5,620 to $24,744 for first class

Lodging: $236 to $300 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $616 to $1,294 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Motueka Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Motueka is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Motueka 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.

Motueka 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Motueka 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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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Motueka.

 

Flight Costs to Motueka

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 Motueka our data includes 25 originating airports, and 25 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Motueka 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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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Motueka, 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 Motueka can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $546 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.

 

 

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