The average price of a 7-day trip to Wellington is $1,787 for a solo traveler, $3,209 for a couple, and $6,017 for a family of 4. Wellington hotels range from $64 to $290 per night with an average of $111, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Exeter Airport (EXT) are between $448 and $1,471 per person for economy flights and $1,406 to $4,616 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $52 to $115 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 Wellington, GB
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to EXT and stay in a Wellington hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th (except the weeks of February 5th and February 19th)
- May 28th to July 8th
- August 27th to October 7th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Wellington is usually early June.
Average Wellington Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Wellington for a week is $1,124-$2,813($161-$402 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $115 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $274 to $1,294 for economy
Lodging: $81 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $97 to $119 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Wellington for a week is $2,110-$5,266($301-$752 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $230 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $548 to $2,588 for economy
Lodging: $81 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $97 to $119 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Wellington for a week is $3,482-$9,728($497-$1,390 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $208 to $460 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,096 to $5,176 for economy
Lodging: $162 to $222 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $155 to $190 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Wellington
How cheap can you make a vacation to Wellington? The cheapest trip to Wellington is about $109 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 $100 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 $53.
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 Wellington for a week is $760-$2,350($109-$336 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $274 to $1,294 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $64 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Wellington for a week is $1,202-$3,980($172-$569 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $548 to $2,588 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $64 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Wellington for a week is $2,404-$7,600($343-$1,086 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $192 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,096 to $5,176 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $128 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $150 to $180 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Wellington cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Wellington Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Wellington.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Wellington for a week is $2,322-$17,717($332-$2,531 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $219 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $800 to $3,584 for first class
Lodging: $144 to $290 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Wellington for a week is $3,780-$22,834($540-$3,262 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $438 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,600 to $7,168 for first class
Lodging: $144 to $290 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Wellington for a week is $7,560-$39,368($1,080-$5,624 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $376 to $876 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,200 to $14,336 for first class
Lodging: $288 to $580 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $3,150 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Wellington Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Wellington is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Wellington 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.
Wellington 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 Wellington 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Wellington.
Flight Costs to Wellington
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,471 average in mid December to a low of $448 in early June. Median flight price is $502. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Wellington our data includes 43 originating airports, and 38 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Wellington from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $9,045 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Manchester (MAN) in Manchester (the United Kingdom) at an average of just $100.
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 Wellington, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,023, so you can easily save about 228% 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 Wellington can easily cost $360 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $724 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.