The average price of a 7-day trip to St Arnaud is $2,370 for a solo traveler, $4,257 for a couple, and $7,980 for a family of 4. St Arnaud hotels range from $67 to $308 per night with an average of $123, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Nelson Airport (NSN) are between $1,122 and $2,663 per person for economy flights and $3,521 to $8,356 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $41 to $97 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 St Arnaud, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to NSN and stay in a St Arnaud hotel:
- January 29th to June 24th (except the week of March 19th)
- October 1st to November 18th (except the weeks of October 15th and October 29th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in St Arnaud is usually late May.
Average St Arnaud Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit St Arnaud for a week is $1,385-$3,627($198-$518 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $97 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $588 to $2,210 for economy
Lodging: $85 to $123 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $116 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit St Arnaud for a week is $3,328-$7,422($475-$1,060 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $194 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,176 to $4,420 for economy
Lodging: $85 to $123 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $116 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit St Arnaud for a week is $4,298-$13,032($614-$1,862 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $388 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,352 to $8,840 for economy
Lodging: $170 to $246 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $133 to $174 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to St Arnaud
How cheap can you make a vacation to St Arnaud? The cheapest trip to St Arnaud is about $159 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 $240 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 $57.
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 St Arnaud for a week is $1,112-$4,187($159-$598 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $51 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $588 to $2,210 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $67 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $270 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit St Arnaud for a week is $1,882-$6,754($269-$965 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $102 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,176 to $4,420 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $67 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $270 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit St Arnaud for a week is $3,764-$12,536($538-$1,791 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $204 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,352 to $8,840 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $134 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $384 to $378 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to St Arnaud cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury St Arnaud Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in St Arnaud.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit St Arnaud for a week is $3,059-$12,371($437-$1,767 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $194 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,511 to $5,613 for first class
Lodging: $153 to $308 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit St Arnaud for a week is $5,200-$19,342($743-$2,763 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $388 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,022 to $11,226 for first class
Lodging: $153 to $308 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit St Arnaud for a week is $10,400-$35,984($1,486-$5,141 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $776 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,044 to $22,452 for first class
Lodging: $306 to $616 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $750 to $1,350 per night for a preferred vacation rental
St Arnaud Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in St Arnaud is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in St Arnaud 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.
St Arnaud 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 St Arnaud 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 St Arnaud.
Flight Costs to St Arnaud
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,663 average in late December to a low of $1,122 in late May. Median flight price is $1,508. These prices are based on millions of flights. For St Arnaud our data includes 25 originating airports, and 25 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to St Arnaud from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $8,543 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 $53.
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 Saturday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In St Arnaud, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,541, so you can easily save about 137% 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 St Arnaud can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $26 per person. Private tours can cost $767 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.