The average price of a 7-day trip to Waitomo Caves is $2,426 for a solo traveler, $4,357 for a couple, and $8,168 for a family of 4. Waitomo Caves hotels range from $39 to $177 per night with an average of $68, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Hamilton Airport (HLZ) are between $1,284 and $3,440 per person for economy flights and $4,029 to $10,795 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $30 to $49 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 Waitomo Caves, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to HLZ and stay in a Waitomo Caves hotel:
- March 26th to June 24th
- July 23rd to October 21st
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Waitomo Caves is usually late May.
Average Waitomo Caves Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Waitomo Caves for a week is $1,191-$3,940($170-$563 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $687 to $3,027 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $65 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $95 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Waitomo Caves for a week is $3,282-$8,136($469-$1,162 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,374 to $6,054 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $65 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $95 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Waitomo Caves for a week is $4,176-$14,278($597-$2,040 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,748 to $12,108 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $130 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $108 to $133 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Waitomo Caves
How cheap can you make a vacation to Waitomo Caves? The cheapest trip to Waitomo Caves is about $130 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 $20 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 $34.
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 Waitomo Caves for a week is $912-$3,530($130-$504 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $29 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $687 to $3,027 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $39 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Waitomo Caves for a week is $1,704-$6,760($243-$966 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $58 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,374 to $6,054 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $39 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Waitomo Caves for a week is $3,360-$13,388($480-$1,913 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $116 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,748 to $12,108 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $78 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $75 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Waitomo Caves cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Waitomo Caves Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Waitomo Caves.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Waitomo Caves for a week is $2,989-$12,136($427-$1,734 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $88 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,999 to $7,416 for first class
Lodging: $88 to $177 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Waitomo Caves for a week is $5,450-$20,168($779-$2,881 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $176 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,998 to $14,832 for first class
Lodging: $88 to $177 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Waitomo Caves for a week is $10,900-$38,692($1,557-$5,527 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $264 to $352 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,996 to $29,664 for first class
Lodging: $176 to $354 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $608 to $1,094 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Waitomo Caves Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Waitomo Caves is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Waitomo Caves 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.
Waitomo Caves 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 Waitomo Caves 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 Waitomo Caves.
Flight Costs to Waitomo Caves
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $3,440 average in early January to a low of $1,284 in late May. Median flight price is $1,698. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Waitomo Caves our data includes 21 originating airports, and 16 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Waitomo Caves from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $9,954 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Wellington International (WLG) in Wellington (New Zealand) at an average of just $89.
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 Waitomo Caves, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $2,156, so you can easily save about 168% 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 Waitomo Caves can easily cost $220 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $441 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.