The average price of a 7-day trip to Waimate is $2,173 for a solo traveler, $3,903 for a couple, and $7,316 for a family of 4. Waimate hotels range from $47 to $215 per night with an average of $83, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Dunedin Airport (DUD) are between $1,246 and $2,734 per person for economy flights and $3,910 to $8,579 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $39 to $62 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 Waimate, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DUD and stay in a Waimate hotel:
- March 26th to June 24th
- August 6th to October 28th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Waimate is usually late May to early June.
Average Waimate Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Waimate for a week is $1,295-$3,329($185-$476 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $62 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $662 to $2,379 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $79 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $70 to $86 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Waimate for a week is $3,398-$6,852($485-$979 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $124 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,324 to $4,758 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $79 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $70 to $86 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Waimate for a week is $4,328-$12,200($618-$1,743 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $248 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,648 to $9,516 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $158 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $98 to $120 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Waimate
How cheap can you make a vacation to Waimate? The cheapest trip to Waimate is about $145 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 $38.
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 Waimate for a week is $1,016-$3,711($145-$530 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $662 to $2,379 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Waimate for a week is $1,804-$6,342($258-$906 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,324 to $4,758 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Waimate for a week is $3,608-$12,036($515-$1,719 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,648 to $9,516 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $94 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $252 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Waimate cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Waimate Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Waimate.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Waimate for a week is $2,598-$12,642($371-$1,806 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $130 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,410 to $5,924 for first class
Lodging: $107 to $215 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Waimate for a week is $4,554-$19,476($651-$2,782 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $260 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,820 to $11,848 for first class
Lodging: $107 to $215 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Waimate for a week is $9,108-$36,630($1,301-$5,233 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $312 to $520 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,640 to $23,696 for first class
Lodging: $214 to $430 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,549 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Waimate Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Waimate is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Waimate 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.
Waimate 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 Waimate 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 Waimate.
Flight Costs to Waimate
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,734 average in mid December to a low of $1,246 in late May to early June. Median flight price is $1,568. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Waimate our data includes 38 originating airports, and 26 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Waimate from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $8,659 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Christchurch International (CHC) in Christchurch (New Zealand) at an average of just $78.
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 Waimate, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,488, so you can easily save about 119% 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 Waimate can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $535 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.