The average price of a 7-day trip to Stewart Island is $2,702 for a solo traveler, $4,853 for a couple, and $9,098 for a family of 4. Stewart Island hotels range from $73 to $335 per night with an average of $129, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $520 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Invercargill Airport (IVC) are between $895 and $2,977 per person for economy flights and $2,809 to $9,342 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $52 to $119 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 Stewart Island, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to IVC and stay in a Stewart Island hotel:
- March 26th to June 24th
- July 23rd to October 21st
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Stewart Island is usually late May.
Average Stewart Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Stewart Island for a week is $1,422-$4,347($203-$621 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $119 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $500 to $2,590 for economy
Lodging: $93 to $123 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $126 to $154 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Stewart Island for a week is $3,076-$8,544($439-$1,221 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $238 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,000 to $5,180 for economy
Lodging: $93 to $123 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $126 to $154 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Stewart Island for a week is $4,512-$15,168($645-$2,167 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $208 to $476 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,000 to $10,360 for economy
Lodging: $186 to $246 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $176 to $231 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Stewart Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Stewart Island? The cheapest trip to Stewart Island is about $151 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 $60 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 $65.
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 Stewart Island for a week is $1,056-$3,522($151-$503 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $500 to $2,590 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $73 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Stewart Island for a week is $1,752-$6,504($250-$929 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,000 to $5,180 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $73 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Stewart Island for a week is $3,324-$12,804($475-$1,829 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,000 to $10,360 for economy
Lodging: $130 to $146 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $90 to $135 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Stewart Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Stewart Island Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Stewart Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Stewart Island for a week is $2,934-$14,604($419-$2,086 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $214 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,210 to $6,242 for first class
Lodging: $166 to $335 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $1,144 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Stewart Island for a week is $4,872-$22,344($696-$3,192 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $208 to $428 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,420 to $12,484 for first class
Lodging: $166 to $335 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $1,144 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Stewart Island for a week is $9,744-$41,940($1,392-$5,991 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $416 to $856 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,840 to $24,968 for first class
Lodging: $332 to $670 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $832 to $1,830 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Stewart Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Stewart Island is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Stewart Island 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.
Stewart Island 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 Stewart Island 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Stewart Island.
Flight Costs to Stewart Island
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,977 average in early February to a low of $895 in late May. Median flight price is $1,445. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Stewart Island our data includes 11 originating airports, and 11 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Stewart Island from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $10,014 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Christchurch International (CHC) in Christchurch (New Zealand) at an average of just $105.
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 Thursday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Stewart Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $2,083, so you can easily save about 233% 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 Stewart Island can easily cost $420 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $834 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.