The average price of a 7-day trip to South Auckland is $1,820 for a solo traveler, $3,269 for a couple, and $6,128 for a family of 4. South Auckland hotels range from $47 to $212 per night with an average of $82, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $360 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 $42 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 South Auckland, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to AKL and stay in a South Auckland 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 South Auckland is usually mid May.
Average South Auckland Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit South Auckland for a week is $1,213-$2,828($173-$404 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $63 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $565 to $1,847 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $63 to $77 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit South Auckland for a week is $3,092-$5,620($442-$803 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $126 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,130 to $3,694 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $63 to $77 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit South Auckland for a week is $4,006-$10,232($572-$1,462 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $252 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,260 to $7,388 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $180 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $95 to $123 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to South Auckland
How cheap can you make a vacation to South Auckland? The cheapest trip to South Auckland is about $116 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 $41.
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 South Auckland for a week is $811-$2,392($116-$342 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $35 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $565 to $1,847 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit South Auckland for a week is $1,502-$4,484($215-$641 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $70 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,130 to $3,694 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit South Auckland for a week is $2,944-$8,932($421-$1,276 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $140 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,260 to $7,388 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $94 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $80 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to South Auckland cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury South Auckland Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in South Auckland.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit South Auckland for a week is $2,344-$9,686($335-$1,384 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $113 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,164 to $4,359 for first class
Lodging: $94 to $212 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit South Auckland for a week is $4,124-$14,836($589-$2,119 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $226 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,328 to $8,718 for first class
Lodging: $94 to $212 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit South Auckland for a week is $8,248-$26,948($1,178-$3,850 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $352 to $452 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,656 to $17,436 for first class
Lodging: $188 to $424 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $576 to $1,058 per night for a preferred vacation rental
South Auckland Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in South Auckland is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in South Auckland 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.
South Auckland 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 South Auckland 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 South Auckland.
Flight Costs to South Auckland
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 South Auckland our data includes 240 originating airports, and 107 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to South Auckland 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 South Auckland, 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 South Auckland can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $530 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.