The average price of a 7-day trip to Swannanoa is $2,010 for a solo traveler, $3,610 for a couple, and $6,768 for a family of 4. Swannanoa hotels range from $51 to $234 per night with an average of $91, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $380 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 $40 to $67 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 Swannanoa, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CHC and stay in a Swannanoa 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 Swannanoa is usually late February and early March.
Average Swannanoa Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Swannanoa for a week is $1,252-$3,022($179-$432 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $67 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $624 to $1,893 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $110 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $58 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Swannanoa for a week is $3,284-$5,950($469-$850 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $134 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,248 to $3,786 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $110 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $58 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Swannanoa for a week is $4,102-$10,768($586-$1,538 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $268 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,496 to $7,572 for economy
Lodging: $130 to $220 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $81 to $112 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Swannanoa
How cheap can you make a vacation to Swannanoa? The cheapest trip to Swannanoa is about $142 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 3% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $40 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 $42.
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 Swannanoa for a week is $997-$2,526($142-$361 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $624 to $1,893 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Swannanoa for a week is $1,754-$4,692($251-$670 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,248 to $3,786 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Swannanoa for a week is $3,364-$9,276($481-$1,325 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,496 to $7,572 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $56 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Swannanoa cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Swannanoa Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Swannanoa.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Swannanoa for a week is $2,819-$10,804($403-$1,543 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $121 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,591 to $4,941 for first class
Lodging: $116 to $234 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Swannanoa for a week is $4,942-$16,592($706-$2,370 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $242 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,182 to $9,882 for first class
Lodging: $116 to $234 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Swannanoa for a week is $9,884-$30,172($1,412-$4,310 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $304 to $484 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,364 to $19,764 for first class
Lodging: $232 to $468 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $532 to $1,170 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Swannanoa Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Swannanoa is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Swannanoa 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.
Swannanoa 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 Swannanoa 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 Swannanoa.
Flight Costs to Swannanoa
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 Swannanoa our data includes 113 originating airports, and 60 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Swannanoa 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 Swannanoa, 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 Swannanoa can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $582 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.