The average price of a 7-day trip to Tongariro National Park is $2,070 for a solo traveler, $3,718 for a couple, and $6,970 for a family of 4. Tongariro National Park hotels range from $44 to $201 per night with an average of $78, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $580 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Napier Airport (NPE) are between $929 and $2,473 per person for economy flights and $2,915 to $7,760 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $36 to $72 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 Tongariro National Park, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to NPE and stay in a Tongariro National Park hotel:
- March 19th to June 24th
- July 30th to October 21st
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Tongariro National Park is usually late May to early June.
Average Tongariro National Park Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Tongariro National Park for a week is $1,080-$3,295($154-$471 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $492 to $2,053 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $74 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $101 to $123 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Tongariro National Park for a week is $2,698-$6,692($385-$956 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $984 to $4,106 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $74 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $101 to $123 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Tongariro National Park for a week is $3,648-$11,338($521-$1,620 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $288 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,968 to $8,212 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $148 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $141 to $185 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Tongariro National Park
How cheap can you make a vacation to Tongariro National Park? The cheapest trip to Tongariro National Park is about $121 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 $140 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 $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 Tongariro National Park for a week is $845-$3,244($121-$463 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $33 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $492 to $2,053 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Tongariro National Park for a week is $1,456-$5,528($208-$790 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $66 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $984 to $4,106 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Tongariro National Park for a week is $2,912-$10,576($416-$1,511 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $132 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,968 to $8,212 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $88 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $210 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Tongariro National Park cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Tongariro National Park Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Tongariro National Park.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Tongariro National Park for a week is $2,142-$13,242($306-$1,892 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $65 to $144 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,087 to $4,578 for first class
Lodging: $100 to $201 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,276 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Tongariro National Park for a week is $3,684-$18,828($526-$2,690 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $288 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,174 to $9,156 for first class
Lodging: $100 to $201 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,276 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Tongariro National Park for a week is $7,368-$33,828($1,053-$4,833 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $576 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,348 to $18,312 for first class
Lodging: $200 to $402 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $812 to $1,914 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Tongariro National Park Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Tongariro National Park is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Tongariro National Park 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.
Tongariro National Park 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 Tongariro National Park 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 Tongariro National Park.
Flight Costs to Tongariro National Park
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,473 average in mid December to a low of $929 in late May to early June. Median flight price is $1,409. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Tongariro National Park our data includes 19 originating airports, and 21 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Tongariro National Park from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $9,132 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 $55.
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 Tongariro National Park, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,543, so you can easily save about 166% 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 Tongariro National Park can easily cost $250 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $501 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.