The average price of a 7-day trip to Otago is $2,506 for a solo traveler, $4,501 for a couple, and $8,438 for a family of 4. Otago hotels range from $52 to $311 per night with an average of $75, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $460 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Hobart Airport (HBA) are between $1,366 and $3,000 per person for economy flights and $4,287 to $9,414 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 Otago, TS, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to HBA and stay in a Otago hotel:
- January 29th to May 6th
- July 30th to September 30th
- November 5th to December 2nd (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Otago is usually mid August.
Average Otago Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Otago for a week is $1,347-$3,889($192-$556 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $85 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $731 to $2,520 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $71 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $105 to $129 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Otago for a week is $3,628-$7,964($518-$1,138 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $170 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,462 to $5,040 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $71 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $105 to $129 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Otago for a week is $4,716-$13,696($674-$1,957 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $340 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,924 to $10,080 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $142 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $206 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Otago
How cheap can you make a vacation to Otago? The cheapest trip to Otago is about $160 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 $120 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 $42.
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 Otago for a week is $1,123-$3,633($160-$519 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $731 to $2,520 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Otago for a week is $1,994-$6,426($285-$918 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,462 to $5,040 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Otago for a week is $3,988-$12,432($570-$1,776 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,924 to $10,080 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Otago cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Otago Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Otago.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Otago for a week is $2,753-$12,380($393-$1,769 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $170 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,703 to $5,670 for first class
Lodging: $91 to $311 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $920 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Otago for a week is $4,960-$19,240($709-$2,749 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $340 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,406 to $11,340 for first class
Lodging: $91 to $311 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $920 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Otago for a week is $9,920-$35,168($1,417-$5,024 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $680 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,812 to $22,680 for first class
Lodging: $182 to $622 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $736 to $1,288 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Otago Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Otago is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Otago 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.
Otago 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 Otago 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 Otago.
Flight Costs to Otago
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $3,000 average in late December to a low of $1,366 in mid August. Median flight price is $1,685. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Otago our data includes 49 originating airports, and 36 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Otago from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $6,313 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Melbourne International (MEL) in Melbourne (Australia) at an average of just $95.
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 Otago, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,634, so you can easily save about 120% 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 Otago can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $588 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.