The average price of a 7-day trip to Pukaki is $3,379 for a solo traveler, $6,069 for a couple, and $11,377 for a family of 4. Pukaki hotels range from $135 to $618 per night with an average of $239, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) are between $1,273 and $2,515 per person for economy flights and $3,995 to $7,892 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $82 to $200 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 Pukaki, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ZQN and stay in a Pukaki hotel:
- February 12th to March 18th
- May 7th to June 24th
- August 6th to October 7th
- October 22nd to November 11th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Pukaki is usually mid May.
Average Pukaki Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Pukaki for a week is $1,843-$5,006($263-$715 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $200 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $681 to $2,238 for economy
Lodging: $172 to $228 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $98 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Pukaki for a week is $4,282-$9,198($612-$1,314 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $400 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,362 to $4,476 for economy
Lodging: $172 to $228 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $98 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Pukaki for a week is $5,902-$17,288($843-$2,470 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $328 to $800 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,724 to $8,952 for economy
Lodging: $344 to $456 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $147 to $180 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Pukaki
How cheap can you make a vacation to Pukaki? The cheapest trip to Pukaki is about $250 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 $200 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 $119.
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 Pukaki for a week is $1,752-$4,399($250-$628 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $103 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $681 to $2,238 for economy
Lodging: $119 to $135 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Pukaki for a week is $2,790-$7,358($399-$1,051 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $206 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,362 to $4,476 for economy
Lodging: $119 to $135 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Pukaki for a week is $5,580-$14,140($797-$2,020 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $412 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,724 to $8,952 for economy
Lodging: $238 to $270 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $320 to $384 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Pukaki cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Pukaki Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Pukaki.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Pukaki for a week is $4,824-$13,020($689-$1,860 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $380 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,784 to $5,080 for first class
Lodging: $306 to $618 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Pukaki for a week is $7,812-$20,760($1,116-$2,966 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $760 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,568 to $10,160 for first class
Lodging: $306 to $618 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Pukaki for a week is $15,312-$39,408($2,187-$5,630 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $688 to $1,520 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,136 to $20,320 for first class
Lodging: $612 to $1,236 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $560 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Pukaki Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Pukaki is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Pukaki 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.
Pukaki 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 Pukaki 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 Pukaki.
Flight Costs to Pukaki
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,515 average in late December to a low of $1,273 in mid May. Median flight price is $1,481. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Pukaki our data includes 84 originating airports, and 52 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Pukaki from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $7,946 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 $89.
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 Pukaki, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,243, so you can easily save about 98% 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 Pukaki can easily cost $770 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $51 per person. Private tours can cost $1539 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.