The average price of a 7-day trip to Waihi is $2,256 for a solo traveler, $4,052 for a couple, and $7,596 for a family of 4. Waihi hotels range from $46 to $214 per night with an average of $66, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $560 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 $29 to $63 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 Waihi, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TRG and stay in a Waihi 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 Waihi is usually late May.
Average Waihi Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Waihi for a week is $1,132-$3,492($162-$499 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $63 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $647 to $2,277 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $76 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $105 to $129 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Waihi for a week is $3,148-$7,014($450-$1,002 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $126 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,294 to $4,554 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $76 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $105 to $129 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Waihi for a week is $3,964-$12,036($566-$1,719 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $252 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,588 to $9,108 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $152 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $158 to $194 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Waihi
How cheap can you make a vacation to Waihi? The cheapest trip to Waihi is about $146 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 $160 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 $41.
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 Waihi for a week is $1,019-$3,609($146-$516 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $647 to $2,277 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $46 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Waihi for a week is $1,792-$6,138($256-$877 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,294 to $4,554 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $46 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Waihi for a week is $3,584-$11,736($512-$1,677 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,588 to $9,108 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $92 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $270 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Waihi cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Waihi Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Waihi.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Waihi for a week is $2,639-$12,467($377-$1,781 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $120 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,618 to $5,579 for first class
Lodging: $106 to $214 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Waihi for a week is $4,642-$18,886($663-$2,698 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $240 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,236 to $11,158 for first class
Lodging: $106 to $214 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Waihi for a week is $9,284-$34,748($1,326-$4,964 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $480 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,472 to $22,316 for first class
Lodging: $212 to $428 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $840 to $1,512 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Waihi Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Waihi is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Waihi 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.
Waihi 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 Waihi 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 Waihi.
Flight Costs to Waihi
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 Waihi our data includes 38 originating airports, and 21 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Waihi 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 Waihi, 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 Waihi can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $533 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.