The average price of a 7-day trip to Taranaki is $1,573 for a solo traveler, $2,825 for a couple, and $5,296 for a family of 4. Taranaki hotels range from $42 to $192 per night with an average of $74, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $360 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to New Plymouth Airport (NPL) are between $736 and $1,931 per person for economy flights and $2,310 to $6,059 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $28 to $65 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 Taranaki, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to NPL and stay in a Taranaki hotel:
- February 19th to July 15th
- October 22nd to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Taranaki is usually late May.
Average Taranaki Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Taranaki for a week is $910-$2,518($130-$360 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $65 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $396 to $1,583 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $71 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $66 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Taranaki for a week is $2,182-$5,252($312-$750 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $130 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $792 to $3,166 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $71 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $66 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Taranaki for a week is $2,962-$9,004($423-$1,286 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $260 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,584 to $6,332 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $142 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $99 to $112 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Taranaki
How cheap can you make a vacation to Taranaki? The cheapest trip to Taranaki is about $90 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 $36.
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 Taranaki for a week is $628-$2,167($90-$310 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $32 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $396 to $1,583 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $42 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Taranaki for a week is $1,136-$3,974($162-$568 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $792 to $3,166 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $42 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Taranaki for a week is $2,200-$7,804($314-$1,115 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $128 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,584 to $6,332 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $84 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Taranaki cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Taranaki Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Taranaki.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Taranaki for a week is $1,720-$8,633($246-$1,233 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $117 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $800 to $3,926 for first class
Lodging: $95 to $192 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $648 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Taranaki for a week is $2,870-$13,378($410-$1,911 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $234 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,600 to $7,852 for first class
Lodging: $95 to $192 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $648 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Taranaki for a week is $5,740-$24,812($820-$3,545 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $468 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,200 to $15,704 for first class
Lodging: $190 to $384 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $504 to $972 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Taranaki Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Taranaki is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Taranaki 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.
Taranaki 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 Taranaki 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 Taranaki.
Flight Costs to Taranaki
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,931 average in late December to a low of $736 in late May. Median flight price is $1,197. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Taranaki our data includes 8 originating airports, and 21 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Taranaki from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,806 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Auckland International (AKL) in Auckland (New Zealand) at an average of just $56.
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 Taranaki, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,195, so you can easily save about 162% 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 Taranaki can easily cost $240 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $478 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.