The average price of a 7-day trip to Waikanae is $1,893 for a solo traveler, $3,400 for a couple, and $6,374 for a family of 4. Waikanae hotels range from $50 to $226 per night with an average of $82, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Wellington International Airport (WLG) are between $1,061 and $2,113 per person for economy flights and $3,329 to $6,631 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $35 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 Waikanae, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to WLG and stay in a Waikanae hotel:
- February 12th to June 17th (except the week of March 26th)
- August 6th to September 23rd
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Waikanae is usually late May to early June.
Average Waikanae Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Waikanae for a week is $1,246-$2,826($178-$404 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $67 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $557 to $1,817 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $83 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $74 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Waikanae for a week is $3,056-$5,704($437-$815 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $134 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,114 to $3,634 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $83 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $74 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Waikanae for a week is $3,916-$10,140($559-$1,449 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $268 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,228 to $7,268 for economy
Lodging: $164 to $166 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $118 to $135 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Waikanae
How cheap can you make a vacation to Waikanae? The cheapest trip to Waikanae is about $137 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 $120 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 $45.
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 Waikanae for a week is $960-$2,923($137-$418 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $557 to $1,817 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Waikanae for a week is $1,650-$5,006($236-$715 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,114 to $3,634 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Waikanae for a week is $3,300-$9,508($471-$1,358 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,228 to $7,268 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $100 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $196 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Waikanae cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Waikanae Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Waikanae.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Waikanae for a week is $2,388-$9,384($341-$1,341 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $127 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,198 to $3,743 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $226 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Waikanae for a week is $4,104-$14,016($586-$2,002 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $254 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,396 to $7,486 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $226 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Waikanae for a week is $8,208-$25,182($1,173-$3,597 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $296 to $508 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,792 to $14,972 for first class
Lodging: $224 to $452 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,109 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Waikanae Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Waikanae is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Waikanae 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.
Waikanae 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 Waikanae 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 Waikanae.
Flight Costs to Waikanae
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,113 average in mid December to a low of $1,061 in late May to early June. Median flight price is $1,403. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Waikanae our data includes 100 originating airports, and 67 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Waikanae from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $6,528 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Nelson (NSN) in Nelson (New Zealand) at an average of just $53.
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 Waikanae, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,052, so you can easily save about 99% 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 Waikanae can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $563 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.