The average price of a 7-day trip to Punakaiki is $2,017 for a solo traveler, $3,623 for a couple, and $6,791 for a family of 4. Punakaiki hotels range from $44 to $198 per night with an average of $69, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $440 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 $80 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 Punakaiki, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CHC and stay in a Punakaiki 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 Punakaiki is usually late February and early March.
Average Punakaiki Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Punakaiki for a week is $1,250-$3,088($179-$441 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $80 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $624 to $1,784 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $67 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $102 to $124 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Punakaiki for a week is $3,226-$6,216($461-$888 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $160 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,248 to $3,568 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $67 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $102 to $124 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Punakaiki for a week is $4,196-$10,420($599-$1,489 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $320 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,496 to $7,136 for economy
Lodging: $134 to $134 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $143 to $174 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Punakaiki
How cheap can you make a vacation to Punakaiki? The cheapest trip to Punakaiki 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 $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 $35.
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 Punakaiki for a week is $946-$3,275($135-$468 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $33 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $624 to $1,784 for economy
Lodging: $35 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $210 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Punakaiki for a week is $1,682-$5,290($240-$756 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $66 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,248 to $3,568 for economy
Lodging: $35 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $210 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Punakaiki for a week is $3,364-$9,824($481-$1,403 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $132 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,496 to $7,136 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $88 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $288 to $294 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Punakaiki cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Punakaiki Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Punakaiki.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Punakaiki for a week is $2,406-$11,904($344-$1,701 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $144 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,466 to $5,352 for first class
Lodging: $82 to $198 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Punakaiki for a week is $4,320-$18,264($617-$2,609 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $288 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,932 to $10,704 for first class
Lodging: $82 to $198 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Punakaiki for a week is $8,640-$34,308($1,234-$4,901 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $256 to $576 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,864 to $21,408 for first class
Lodging: $164 to $396 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,478 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Punakaiki Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Punakaiki is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Punakaiki 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.
Punakaiki 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 Punakaiki 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 Punakaiki.
Flight Costs to Punakaiki
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 Punakaiki our data includes 113 originating airports, and 60 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Punakaiki 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 Punakaiki, 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 Punakaiki can easily cost $250 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $495 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.