The average price of a 7-day trip to New Zealand is $2,023 for a solo traveler, $3,437 for a couple, and $1,700 for a family of 4. New Zealand hotels range from $53 to $245 per night with an average of $102, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $490 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to New Zealand (from all airports) are between $1,125 and $2,393 per person for economy flights and $3,533 to $7,514 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $85 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 New Zealand
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to New Zealand and stay in a New Zealand hotel:
- February 19th to March 25th
- April 16th to June 17th (except the week of April 30th)
- August 6th to October 28th (except the week of October 8th)
- November 12th to December 2nd (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in New Zealand is usually late May.
Average New Zealand Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit New Zealand for a week is $1,272-$3,289($182-$470 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $85 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $590 to $2,046 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $88 to $108 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit New Zealand for a week is $2,149-$5,924($307-$846 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $81 to $169 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,180 to $4,093 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $88 to $108 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit New Zealand for a week is $4,291-$11,632($613-$1,662 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $162 to $339 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,359 to $8,185 for economy
Lodging: $135 to $179 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $133 to $162 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to New Zealand
How cheap can you make a vacation to New Zealand? The cheapest trip to New Zealand is about $144 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 $20 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 $45.
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 New Zealand for a week is $1,007-$3,125($144-$446 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $590 to $2,046 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $102 to $132 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit New Zealand for a week is $1,737-$5,459($248-$780 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,180 to $4,093 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $102 to $132 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit New Zealand for a week is $3,473-$10,521($496-$1,503 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,359 to $8,185 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $106 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $153 to $198 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to New Zealand cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury New Zealand Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in New Zealand.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit New Zealand for a week is $2,746-$12,124($392-$1,732 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $81 to $169 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,477 to $5,139 for first class
Lodging: $117 to $245 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $485 to $967 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit New Zealand for a week is $4,784-$18,439($683-$2,634 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $161 to $337 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,955 to $10,278 for first class
Lodging: $117 to $245 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $485 to $967 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit New Zealand for a week is $9,574-$33,994($1,368-$4,856 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $323 to $675 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,909 to $20,557 for first class
Lodging: $234 to $490 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $724 to $1,452 per night for a preferred vacation rental
New Zealand Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in New Zealand is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in New Zealand 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.
New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand.
Flight Costs to New Zealand
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,393 average in late December to a low of $1,125 in late May. Median flight price is $1,414. These prices are based on millions of flights. For New Zealand our data includes thousands of originating airports, and hundreds of airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations.
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 New Zealand, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,268, so you can easily save about 113% 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 New Zealand can easily cost $307 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $615 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.