The average price of a 7-day trip to Te Anau is $2,219 for a solo traveler, $3,985 for a couple, and $7,471 for a family of 4. Te Anau hotels range from $53 to $242 per night with an average of $93, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $460 per night for the entire home. 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 $39 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 Te Anau, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ZQN and stay in a Te Anau 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 is usually mid May.
Average Te Anau Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Te Anau for a week is $1,272-$3,359($182-$480 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $67 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $681 to $2,062 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $72 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $113 to $138 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Te Anau for a week is $3,410-$6,796($487-$971 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $134 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,362 to $4,124 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $72 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $113 to $138 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Te Anau for a week is $4,452-$11,366($636-$1,624 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $268 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,724 to $8,248 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $144 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $170 to $207 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Te Anau
How cheap can you make a vacation to Te Anau? The cheapest trip to Te Anau is about $154 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $220 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 Te Anau for a week is $1,079-$3,842($154-$549 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $681 to $2,062 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $250 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Te Anau for a week is $1,900-$6,184($271-$883 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,362 to $4,124 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $250 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Te Anau for a week is $3,800-$11,618($543-$1,660 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,724 to $8,248 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $106 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $308 to $375 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Te Anau cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Te Anau 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.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Te Anau for a week is $3,126-$11,918($447-$1,703 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $134 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,900 to $4,908 for first class
Lodging: $118 to $242 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $1,012 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Te Anau for a week is $5,544-$17,764($792-$2,538 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $268 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,800 to $9,816 for first class
Lodging: $118 to $242 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $1,012 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Te Anau for a week is $11,088-$31,886($1,584-$4,555 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $296 to $536 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,600 to $19,632 for first class
Lodging: $236 to $484 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $690 to $1,417 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Te Anau Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Te Anau is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Te Anau 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.
Te Anau 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 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 Te Anau.
Flight Costs to Te Anau
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 our data includes 84 originating airports, and 52 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Te Anau 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, 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 can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $604 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.