The average price of a 7-day trip to Ohakune is $2,358 for a solo traveler, $4,235 for a couple, and $7,939 for a family of 4. Ohakune hotels range from $36 to $238 per night with an average of $68, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Palmerston North Airport (PMR) are between $963 and $2,989 per person for economy flights and $3,022 to $9,379 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $32 to $79 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 Ohakune, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PMR and stay in a Ohakune hotel:
- March 26th to June 24th
- July 23rd to October 21st
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Ohakune is usually late May to early June.
Average Ohakune Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Ohakune for a week is $1,155-$3,879($165-$554 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $79 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $517 to $2,660 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $82 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $91 to $111 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Ohakune for a week is $2,788-$7,750($398-$1,107 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $158 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,034 to $5,320 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $82 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $91 to $111 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Ohakune for a week is $3,786-$13,854($541-$1,979 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $316 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,068 to $10,640 for economy
Lodging: $138 to $164 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $137 to $167 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Ohakune
How cheap can you make a vacation to Ohakune? The cheapest trip to Ohakune is about $120 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 $80 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 $30.
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 Ohakune for a week is $837-$3,600($120-$514 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $517 to $2,660 for economy
Lodging: $30 to $36 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Ohakune for a week is $1,494-$6,540($213-$934 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,034 to $5,320 for economy
Lodging: $30 to $36 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Ohakune for a week is $2,988-$12,684($427-$1,812 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,068 to $10,640 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $72 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $154 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Ohakune cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Ohakune Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Ohakune.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Ohakune for a week is $3,076-$14,129($439-$2,018 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $166 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,458 to $7,687 for first class
Lodging: $188 to $238 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Ohakune for a week is $5,024-$22,978($718-$3,283 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $332 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,916 to $15,374 for first class
Lodging: $188 to $238 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Ohakune for a week is $10,048-$42,788($1,435-$6,113 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $664 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,832 to $30,748 for first class
Lodging: $376 to $476 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,232 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Ohakune Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Ohakune is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Ohakune 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.
Ohakune 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 Ohakune 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 Ohakune.
Flight Costs to Ohakune
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,989 average in mid December to a low of $963 in late May to early June. Median flight price is $1,471. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Ohakune our data includes 20 originating airports, and 24 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Ohakune from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $9,137 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 $71.
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 Friday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Ohakune, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $2,027, so you can easily save about 211% 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 Ohakune can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $593 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.