The average price of a 7-day trip to Papanui is $1,770 for a solo traveler, $3,179 for a couple, and $5,960 for a family of 4. Papanui hotels range from $39 to $187 per night with an average of $72, while most vacation rentals will cost $100 to $360 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) are between $1,188 and $2,176 per person for economy flights and $3,728 to $6,828 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $32 to $60 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 Papanui, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CHC and stay in a Papanui hotel:
- February 5th to March 25th (except the week of February 12th)
- April 16th to June 17th (except the week of April 30th)
- August 6th to October 7th
- October 22nd to November 18th (except the week of October 29th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Papanui is usually late February and early March.
Average Papanui Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Papanui for a week is $1,142-$2,690($163-$384 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $60 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $624 to $1,850 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $67 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $58 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Papanui for a week is $3,118-$5,612($445-$802 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $120 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,248 to $3,700 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $67 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $58 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Papanui for a week is $3,878-$9,884($554-$1,412 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $240 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,496 to $7,400 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $134 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $81 to $98 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Papanui
How cheap can you make a vacation to Papanui? The cheapest trip to Papanui is about $121 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 4% 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 $34.
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 Papanui for a week is $849-$2,420($121-$346 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $30 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $624 to $1,850 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $39 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Papanui for a week is $1,578-$4,480($225-$640 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,248 to $3,700 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $39 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Papanui for a week is $3,108-$8,816($444-$1,259 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,496 to $7,400 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $78 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Papanui cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Papanui Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Papanui.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Papanui for a week is $2,231-$9,345($319-$1,335 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $132 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,273 to $3,885 for first class
Lodging: $78 to $187 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Papanui for a week is $3,994-$14,154($571-$2,022 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $264 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,546 to $7,770 for first class
Lodging: $78 to $187 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Papanui for a week is $7,988-$26,040($1,141-$3,720 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $528 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,092 to $15,540 for first class
Lodging: $156 to $374 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $504 to $1,134 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Papanui Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Papanui is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Papanui 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.
Papanui 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 Papanui 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 Papanui.
Flight Costs to Papanui
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,176 average in late December to a low of $1,188 in late February and early March. Median flight price is $1,410. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Papanui our data includes 113 originating airports, and 60 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Papanui from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $5,708 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Hokitika (HKK) in Hokitika (New Zealand) at an average of just $59.
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 Papanui, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $988, so you can easily save about 83% 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 Papanui can easily cost $220 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $443 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.