The average price of a 7-day trip to Waitakaruru is $1,739 for a solo traveler, $3,123 for a couple, and $5,855 for a family of 4. Waitakaruru hotels range from $38 to $175 per night with an average of $68, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Auckland International Airport (AKL) are between $1,075 and $2,099 per person for economy flights and $3,373 to $6,587 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $34 to $60 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 Waitakaruru, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to AKL and stay in a Waitakaruru hotel:
- February 19th to March 25th
- April 23rd to June 17th (except the week of April 30th)
- August 6th to September 30th
- October 15th to December 2nd (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Waitakaruru is usually mid May.
Average Waitakaruru Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Waitakaruru for a week is $1,091-$2,621($156-$374 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $60 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $565 to $1,721 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $64 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $66 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Waitakaruru for a week is $2,914-$5,518($416-$788 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $120 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,130 to $3,442 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $64 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $66 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Waitakaruru for a week is $3,788-$9,332($541-$1,333 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $240 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,260 to $6,884 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $128 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $106 to $120 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Waitakaruru
How cheap can you make a vacation to Waitakaruru? The cheapest trip to Waitakaruru is about $122 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $60 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 $31.
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 Waitakaruru for a week is $856-$2,524($122-$361 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $29 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $565 to $1,721 for economy
Lodging: $31 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Waitakaruru for a week is $1,526-$4,448($218-$635 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $58 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,130 to $3,442 for economy
Lodging: $31 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Waitakaruru for a week is $3,052-$8,656($436-$1,237 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $116 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,260 to $6,884 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $76 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $90 to $160 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Waitakaruru cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Waitakaruru Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Waitakaruru.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Waitakaruru for a week is $2,124-$9,625($303-$1,375 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $61 to $120 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,175 to $3,769 for first class
Lodging: $87 to $175 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Waitakaruru for a week is $3,726-$14,234($532-$2,033 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $240 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,350 to $7,538 for first class
Lodging: $87 to $175 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Waitakaruru for a week is $7,452-$25,960($1,065-$3,709 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $480 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,700 to $15,076 for first class
Lodging: $174 to $350 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,254 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Waitakaruru Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Waitakaruru is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Waitakaruru 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.
Waitakaruru 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 Waitakaruru 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 Waitakaruru.
Flight Costs to Waitakaruru
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,099 average in late December to a low of $1,075 in mid May. Median flight price is $1,285. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Waitakaruru our data includes 240 originating airports, and 107 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Waitakaruru from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $10,565 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Napier (NPE) in Napier (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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Waitakaruru, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,024, so you can easily save about 95% 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 Waitakaruru can easily cost $220 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $435 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.