The average price of a 7-day trip to Whakatane is $1,957 for a solo traveler, $3,515 for a couple, and $6,589 for a family of 4. Whakatane hotels range from $38 to $95 per night with an average of $75, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Rotorua Airport (ROT) are between $1,041 and $2,303 per person for economy flights and $3,267 to $7,227 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $32 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 Whakatane, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ROT and stay in a Whakatane hotel:
- February 26th to June 24th (except the week of March 12th)
- August 13th to September 23rd
- October 15th to October 28th
- November 26th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Whakatane is usually late May to early June.
Average Whakatane Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Whakatane for a week is $1,076-$3,053($154-$436 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $67 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $558 to $2,050 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $67 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $73 to $89 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Whakatane for a week is $2,824-$6,078($403-$868 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $134 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,116 to $4,100 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $67 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $73 to $89 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Whakatane for a week is $3,716-$10,928($531-$1,561 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $268 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,232 to $8,200 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $134 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $117 to $142 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Whakatane
How cheap can you make a vacation to Whakatane? The cheapest trip to Whakatane is about $123 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 $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 Whakatane for a week is $860-$3,093($123-$442 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $29 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $558 to $2,050 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Whakatane for a week is $1,516-$5,346($217-$764 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $58 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,116 to $4,100 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Whakatane for a week is $3,032-$10,188($433-$1,455 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $116 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,232 to $8,200 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $76 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $150 to $196 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Whakatane cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Whakatane Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Whakatane.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Whakatane for a week is $2,040-$11,778($291-$1,683 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $61 to $147 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,133 to $4,941 for first class
Lodging: $80 to $95 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 Whakatane for a week is $3,600-$17,748($514-$2,535 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $294 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,266 to $9,882 for first class
Lodging: $80 to $95 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 Whakatane for a week is $7,200-$32,592($1,029-$4,656 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $588 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,532 to $19,764 for first class
Lodging: $160 to $190 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,452 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Whakatane Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Whakatane is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Whakatane 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.
Whakatane 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 Whakatane 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 Whakatane.
Flight Costs to Whakatane
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,303 average in early January to a low of $1,041 in late May to early June. Median flight price is $1,469. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Whakatane our data includes 32 originating airports, and 21 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Whakatane from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $9,029 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Auckland International (AKL) in Auckland (New Zealand) at an average of just $74.
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 Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Whakatane, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,262, so you can easily save about 121% 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 Whakatane can easily cost $220 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $14 per person. Private tours can cost $434 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.