The average price of a 7-day trip to Palmerston North is $2,240 for a solo traveler, $4,023 for a couple, and $7,542 for a family of 4. Palmerston North hotels range from $41 to $102 per night with an average of $77, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $500 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 $35 to $69 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 Palmerston North, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PMR and stay in a Palmerston North hotel:
- March 26th to June 24th
- July 23rd to October 21st
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Palmerston North is usually late May to early June.
Average Palmerston North Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Palmerston North for a week is $1,140-$3,659($163-$523 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $69 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $517 to $2,600 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $71 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $78 to $96 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Palmerston North for a week is $2,794-$7,520($399-$1,074 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $138 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,034 to $5,200 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $71 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $78 to $96 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Palmerston North for a week is $3,702-$13,184($529-$1,883 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $276 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,068 to $10,400 for economy
Lodging: $126 to $142 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $109 to $134 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Palmerston North
How cheap can you make a vacation to Palmerston North? The cheapest trip to Palmerston North is about $117 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 $180 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 $33.
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 Palmerston North for a week is $820-$4,017($117-$574 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $31 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $517 to $2,600 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $41 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Palmerston North for a week is $1,442-$6,834($206-$976 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $62 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,034 to $5,200 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $41 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Palmerston North for a week is $2,884-$13,188($412-$1,884 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $124 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,068 to $10,400 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $82 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $270 to $320 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Palmerston North cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Palmerston North Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Palmerston North.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Palmerston North for a week is $2,359-$12,516($337-$1,788 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $77 to $138 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,334 to $5,850 for first class
Lodging: $81 to $102 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $950 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Palmerston North for a week is $4,232-$19,332($605-$2,762 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $154 to $276 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,668 to $11,700 for first class
Lodging: $81 to $102 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $950 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Palmerston North for a week is $8,464-$36,384($1,209-$5,198 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $308 to $552 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,336 to $23,400 for first class
Lodging: $162 to $204 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $700 to $1,520 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Palmerston North Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Palmerston North is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Palmerston North 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.
Palmerston North 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 Palmerston North 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Palmerston North.
Flight Costs to Palmerston North
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 Palmerston North our data includes 20 originating airports, and 24 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Palmerston North 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 Palmerston North, 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 Palmerston North can easily cost $230 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $463 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.