The average price of a 7-day trip to Pohara is $2,152 for a solo traveler, $3,865 for a couple, and $7,246 for a family of 4. Pohara hotels range from $48 to $219 per night with an average of $82, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Nelson Airport (NSN) are between $1,122 and $2,663 per person for economy flights and $3,521 to $8,356 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $33 to $88 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 Pohara, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to NSN and stay in a Pohara hotel:
- January 29th to June 24th (except the week of March 19th)
- October 1st to November 18th (except the weeks of October 15th and October 29th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Pohara is usually late May.
Average Pohara Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Pohara for a week is $1,251-$3,361($179-$480 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $88 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $588 to $2,157 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $83 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $80 to $98 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Pohara for a week is $3,138-$7,146($448-$1,021 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $176 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,176 to $4,314 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $83 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $80 to $98 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Pohara for a week is $3,996-$12,088($571-$1,727 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $352 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,352 to $8,628 for economy
Lodging: $144 to $166 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $157 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Pohara
How cheap can you make a vacation to Pohara? The cheapest trip to Pohara is about $135 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 $38.
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 Pohara for a week is $942-$3,369($135-$481 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $588 to $2,157 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Pohara for a week is $1,656-$5,778($237-$825 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,176 to $4,314 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Pohara for a week is $3,312-$11,076($473-$1,582 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,352 to $8,628 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $96 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Pohara cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Pohara Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Pohara.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Pohara for a week is $2,631-$12,711($376-$1,816 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $185 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,623 to $5,608 for first class
Lodging: $91 to $219 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Pohara for a week is $4,716-$19,614($674-$2,802 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $370 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,246 to $11,216 for first class
Lodging: $91 to $219 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Pohara for a week is $9,432-$36,324($1,347-$5,189 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $264 to $740 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,492 to $22,432 for first class
Lodging: $182 to $438 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,452 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Pohara Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Pohara is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Pohara 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.
Pohara 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 Pohara 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 Pohara.
Flight Costs to Pohara
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,663 average in late December to a low of $1,122 in late May. Median flight price is $1,508. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Pohara our data includes 25 originating airports, and 25 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Pohara from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $8,543 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Wellington International (WLG) in Wellington (New Zealand) at an average of just $53.
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 Saturday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Pohara, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,541, so you can easily save about 137% 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 Pohara can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $545 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.