The average price of a 7-day trip to Mount Maunganui is $2,367 for a solo traveler, $4,251 for a couple, and $7,970 for a family of 4. Mount Maunganui hotels range from $58 to $264 per night with an average of $87, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $580 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Tauranga Airport (TRG) are between $1,230 and $2,679 per person for economy flights and $3,860 to $8,407 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $77 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 Mount Maunganui, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TRG and stay in a Mount Maunganui hotel:
- March 19th to June 24th
- August 6th to October 28th (except the week of October 8th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Mount Maunganui is usually late May.
Average Mount Maunganui Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mount Maunganui for a week is $1,412-$3,621($202-$517 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $77 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $647 to $2,170 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $124 to $152 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mount Maunganui for a week is $3,540-$7,348($506-$1,050 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $154 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,294 to $4,340 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $124 to $152 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mount Maunganui for a week is $4,748-$12,204($678-$1,743 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $308 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,588 to $8,680 for economy
Lodging: $150 to $182 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $174 to $228 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mount Maunganui
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mount Maunganui? The cheapest trip to Mount Maunganui is about $159 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 $52.
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 Mount Maunganui for a week is $1,113-$3,498($159-$500 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $647 to $2,170 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mount Maunganui for a week is $1,914-$5,976($273-$854 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,294 to $4,340 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mount Maunganui for a week is $3,828-$11,340($547-$1,620 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,588 to $8,680 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $116 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $210 to $238 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Mount Maunganui cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mount Maunganui Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Mount Maunganui.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mount Maunganui for a week is $2,694-$12,689($385-$1,813 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $81 to $146 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,359 to $5,403 for first class
Lodging: $128 to $264 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,044 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mount Maunganui for a week is $4,620-$19,114($660-$2,731 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $162 to $292 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,718 to $10,806 for first class
Lodging: $128 to $264 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,044 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mount Maunganui for a week is $9,240-$34,472($1,320-$4,925 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $324 to $584 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,436 to $21,612 for first class
Lodging: $256 to $528 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $928 to $1,462 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mount Maunganui Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mount Maunganui is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mount Maunganui 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.
Mount Maunganui 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 Mount Maunganui 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 Mount Maunganui.
Flight Costs to Mount Maunganui
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,679 average in late December to a low of $1,230 in late May. Median flight price is $1,541. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Mount Maunganui our data includes 38 originating airports, and 21 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mount Maunganui from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $8,776 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Auckland International (AKL) in Auckland (New Zealand) at an average of just $64.
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 Mount Maunganui, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,449, so you can easily save about 118% 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 Mount Maunganui can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $659 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.