The average price of a 7-day trip to Tauranga is $2,175 for a solo traveler, $3,906 for a couple, and $7,323 for a family of 4. Tauranga hotels range from $54 to $244 per night with an average of $91, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $580 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Tauranga Airport (TRG) are between $1,230 and $2,679 per person for economy flights and $3,860 to $8,407 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $43 to $70 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 Tauranga, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TRG and stay in a Tauranga hotel:
- March 19th to June 24th
- August 6th to October 28th (except the week of October 8th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Tauranga is usually late May.
Average Tauranga Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Tauranga for a week is $1,350-$3,442($193-$492 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $70 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $647 to $2,250 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $117 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Tauranga for a week is $3,464-$7,040($495-$1,006 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $140 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,294 to $4,500 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $117 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Tauranga for a week is $4,590-$12,082($656-$1,726 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $280 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,588 to $9,000 for economy
Lodging: $134 to $182 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $133 to $187 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Tauranga
How cheap can you make a vacation to Tauranga? The cheapest trip to Tauranga is about $130 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 $43.
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 Tauranga for a week is $907-$2,861($130-$409 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $647 to $2,250 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Tauranga for a week is $1,694-$5,398($242-$771 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,294 to $4,500 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Tauranga for a week is $3,328-$10,796($475-$1,542 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,588 to $9,000 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $108 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $75 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Tauranga cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Tauranga Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Tauranga.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Tauranga for a week is $2,758-$12,356($394-$1,765 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $147 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,456 to $5,063 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $244 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,044 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Tauranga for a week is $4,844-$18,448($692-$2,635 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $294 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,912 to $10,126 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $244 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,044 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Tauranga for a week is $9,688-$34,388($1,384-$4,913 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $588 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,824 to $20,252 for first class
Lodging: $224 to $488 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $928 to $1,670 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Tauranga Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Tauranga is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Tauranga 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.
Tauranga 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 Tauranga 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 Tauranga.
Flight Costs to Tauranga
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,679 average in late December to a low of $1,230 in late May. Median flight price is $1,541. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Tauranga our data includes 38 originating airports, and 21 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Tauranga from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $8,776 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 $64.
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 Tauranga, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,449, so you can easily save about 118% 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 Tauranga can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $609 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.