The average price of a 7-day trip to Tasman is $2,462 for a solo traveler, $4,422 for a couple, and $8,290 for a family of 4. Tasman hotels range from $81 to $371 per night with an average of $180, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $440 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 $56 to $110 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 Tasman, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to NSN and stay in a Tasman 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 Tasman is usually late May.
Average Tasman Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Tasman for a week is $1,466-$3,705($209-$529 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $110 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $588 to $2,317 for economy
Lodging: $81 to $103 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $84 to $102 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Tasman for a week is $3,514-$7,484($502-$1,069 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $220 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,176 to $4,634 for economy
Lodging: $81 to $103 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $84 to $102 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Tasman for a week is $4,676-$13,584($668-$1,941 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $440 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,352 to $9,268 for economy
Lodging: $162 to $206 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $126 to $163 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Tasman
How cheap can you make a vacation to Tasman? The cheapest trip to Tasman is about $174 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 $100 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 $69.
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 Tasman for a week is $1,219-$3,471($174-$496 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $62 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $588 to $2,317 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $81 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Tasman for a week is $2,024-$6,222($289-$889 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $124 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,176 to $4,634 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $81 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Tasman for a week is $4,048-$12,156($578-$1,737 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $248 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,352 to $9,268 for economy
Lodging: $138 to $162 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $150 to $192 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Tasman cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Tasman Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Tasman.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Tasman for a week is $3,361-$13,370($480-$1,910 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $209 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,341 to $6,627 for first class
Lodging: $199 to $371 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Tasman for a week is $5,528-$21,460($790-$3,066 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $418 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,682 to $13,254 for first class
Lodging: $199 to $371 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Tasman for a week is $11,056-$39,752($1,579-$5,679 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $472 to $836 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,364 to $26,508 for first class
Lodging: $398 to $742 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,232 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Tasman Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Tasman is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Tasman 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.
Tasman 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 Tasman 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 Tasman.
Flight Costs to Tasman
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 Tasman our data includes 25 originating airports, and 25 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Tasman 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 Tasman, 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 Tasman can easily cost $460 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $31 per person. Private tours can cost $924 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.