The average price of a 7-day trip to Te Anau Downs is $2,058 for a solo traveler, $3,696 for a couple, and $6,929 for a family of 4. Te Anau Downs hotels range from $43 to $198 per night with an average of $77. Average worldwide flight costs to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) are between $1,273 and $2,515 per person for economy flights and $3,995 to $7,892 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $34 to $66 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 Te Anau Downs, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ZQN and stay in a Te Anau Downs hotel:
- February 12th to March 18th
- May 7th to June 24th
- August 6th to October 7th
- October 22nd to November 11th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Te Anau Downs is usually mid May.
Average Te Anau Downs Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Te Anau Downs for a week is $1,249-$3,088($178-$441 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $66 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $681 to $2,188 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $73 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Te Anau Downs for a week is $2,168-$5,738($310-$820 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $132 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,362 to $4,376 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $73 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Te Anau Downs for a week is $4,336-$11,476($619-$1,639 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $264 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,724 to $8,752 for economy
Lodging: $110 to $146 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
Traveling Cheap to Te Anau Downs
How cheap can you make a vacation to Te Anau Downs? The cheapest trip to Te Anau Downs is about $147 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $39.
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 Te Anau Downs for a week is $1,027-$2,677($147-$382 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $33 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $681 to $2,188 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $43 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Te Anau Downs for a week is $1,820-$5,096($260-$728 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $66 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,362 to $4,376 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $43 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Te Anau Downs for a week is $3,640-$10,192($520-$1,456 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $132 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,724 to $8,752 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $86 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
Overall it is very possible to travel to Te Anau Downs cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Te Anau Downs Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Te Anau Downs.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Te Anau Downs for a week is $2,460-$7,577($351-$1,082 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $125 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,396 to $5,514 for first class
Lodging: $98 to $198 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Te Anau Downs for a week is $4,332-$13,966($619-$1,995 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $250 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,792 to $11,028 for first class
Lodging: $98 to $198 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Te Anau Downs for a week is $8,664-$27,932($1,238-$3,990 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $272 to $500 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,584 to $22,056 for first class
Lodging: $196 to $396 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
Te Anau Downs Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Te Anau Downs is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Te Anau Downs due to a lack of competition. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Te Anau Downs 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 Te Anau Downs 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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We could not find any vacation rental data nearby. This may be because the location is remote or because vacation rentals through sites like Airbnb and VRBO are not allowed in Te Anau Downs.
Flight Costs to Te Anau Downs
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,515 average in late December to a low of $1,273 in mid May. Median flight price is $1,481. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Te Anau Downs our data includes 84 originating airports, and 52 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Te Anau Downs from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $7,946 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 $89.
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 Te Anau Downs, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,243, so you can easily save about 98% 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 Te Anau Downs can easily cost $250 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $493 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.