The average price of a 7-day trip to Queenstown is $1,715 for a solo traveler, $3,080 for a couple, and $5,774 for a family of 4. Queenstown hotels range from $37 to $167 per night with an average of $57, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to East London Airport (ELS) are between $930 and $2,249 per person for economy flights and $2,918 to $7,057 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $23 to $63 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 Queenstown, ZA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ELS and stay in a Queenstown hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- August 27th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Queenstown is usually mid January.
Average Queenstown Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Queenstown for a week is $955-$2,633($136-$376 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $63 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $518 to $1,844 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $58 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $48 to $58 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Queenstown for a week is $2,458-$5,728($351-$818 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $126 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,036 to $3,688 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $58 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $48 to $58 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Queenstown for a week is $3,178-$9,836($454-$1,405 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $252 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,072 to $7,376 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $116 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $77 to $87 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Queenstown
How cheap can you make a vacation to Queenstown? The cheapest trip to Queenstown is about $114 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 $30.
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 Queenstown for a week is $796-$3,000($114-$429 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $28 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $518 to $1,844 for economy
Lodging: $30 to $37 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 Queenstown for a week is $1,412-$5,040($202-$720 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,036 to $3,688 for economy
Lodging: $30 to $37 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 Queenstown for a week is $2,824-$9,600($403-$1,371 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $112 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,072 to $7,376 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $74 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Queenstown cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Queenstown Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Queenstown.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Queenstown for a week is $2,022-$10,067($289-$1,438 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $132 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,202 to $5,495 for first class
Lodging: $83 to $167 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $608 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Queenstown for a week is $3,546-$16,486($507-$2,355 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $264 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,404 to $10,990 for first class
Lodging: $83 to $167 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $608 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Queenstown for a week is $7,092-$31,148($1,013-$4,450 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $528 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,808 to $21,980 for first class
Lodging: $166 to $334 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $448 to $912 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Queenstown Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Queenstown is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Queenstown 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.
Queenstown 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 Queenstown 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Queenstown.
Flight Costs to Queenstown
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,249 average in mid June to a low of $930 in mid January. Median flight price is $1,289. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Queenstown our data includes 14 originating airports, and 31 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Queenstown from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $4,220 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Oliver Reginald Tambo International (JNB) in Johannesburg (South Africa) at an average of just $106.
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 Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Queenstown, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,319, so you can easily save about 142% 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 Queenstown can easily cost $210 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $14 per person. Private tours can cost $416 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.