The average price of a 7-day trip to Port Charles is $2,210 for a solo traveler, $3,969 for a couple, and $7,441 for a family of 4. Port Charles hotels range from $68 to $311 per night with an average of $128, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Auckland International Airport (AKL) are between $1,075 and $2,099 per person for economy flights and $3,373 to $6,587 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $52 to $116 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 Port Charles, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to AKL and stay in a Port Charles hotel:
- February 19th to March 25th
- April 23rd to June 17th (except the week of April 30th)
- August 6th to September 30th
- October 15th to December 2nd (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Port Charles is usually mid May.
Average Port Charles Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Port Charles for a week is $1,445-$3,343($206-$478 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $116 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $565 to $1,763 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $115 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $104 to $128 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Port Charles for a week is $3,394-$6,590($485-$941 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $232 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,130 to $3,526 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $115 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $104 to $128 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Port Charles for a week is $4,592-$11,680($656-$1,669 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $208 to $464 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,260 to $7,052 for economy
Lodging: $172 to $230 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $146 to $179 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Port Charles
How cheap can you make a vacation to Port Charles? The cheapest trip to Port Charles is about $154 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 $140 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 $55.
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 Port Charles for a week is $1,077-$3,147($154-$450 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $52 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $565 to $1,763 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $68 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Port Charles for a week is $1,824-$5,274($261-$753 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $104 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,130 to $3,526 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $68 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Port Charles for a week is $3,648-$10,038($521-$1,434 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $208 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,260 to $7,052 for economy
Lodging: $110 to $136 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $255 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Port Charles cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Port Charles Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Port Charles.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Port Charles for a week is $2,845-$13,994($406-$1,999 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $99 to $220 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,384 to $4,390 for first class
Lodging: $128 to $311 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,344 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Port Charles for a week is $4,922-$19,924($703-$2,846 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $198 to $440 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,768 to $8,780 for first class
Lodging: $128 to $311 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,344 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Port Charles for a week is $9,844-$36,620($1,406-$5,231 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $396 to $880 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,536 to $17,560 for first class
Lodging: $256 to $622 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $960 to $2,150 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Port Charles Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Port Charles is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Port Charles 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.
Port Charles 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 Port Charles 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 Port Charles.
Flight Costs to Port Charles
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,099 average in late December to a low of $1,075 in mid May. Median flight price is $1,285. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Port Charles our data includes 240 originating airports, and 107 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Port Charles from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $10,565 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Napier (NPE) in Napier (New Zealand) at an average of just $55.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Port Charles, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,024, so you can easily save about 95% 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 Port Charles can easily cost $390 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $26 per person. Private tours can cost $775 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.