The average price of a 7-day trip to Whangamata is $2,321 for a solo traveler, $4,169 for a couple, and $7,815 for a family of 4. Whangamata hotels range from $56 to $256 per night with an average of $99, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Tauranga Airport (TRG) are between $1,230 and $2,679 per person for economy flights and $3,860 to $8,407 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $43 to $94 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 Whangamata, NZ

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TRG and stay in a Whangamata hotel:

  • March 19th to June 24th
  • August 6th to October 28th (except the week of October 8th)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Whangamata is usually late May.

 

Average Whangamata Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Whangamata for a week is $1,374-$3,565($196-$509 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $94 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $647 to $2,277 for economy

Lodging: $71 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $86 to $105 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Whangamata for a week is $3,488-$7,304($498-$1,043 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $188 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,294 to $4,554 for economy

Lodging: $71 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $86 to $105 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Whangamata for a week is $4,566-$12,868($652-$1,838 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $376 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,588 to $9,108 for economy

Lodging: $142 to $188 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $129 to $147 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Whangamata

How cheap can you make a vacation to Whangamata? The cheapest trip to Whangamata is about $154 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 $47.

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 Whangamata for a week is $1,076-$3,178($154-$454 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $647 to $2,277 for economy

Lodging: $47 to $56 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 Whangamata for a week is $1,870-$5,756($267-$822 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,294 to $4,554 for economy

Lodging: $47 to $56 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 Whangamata for a week is $3,740-$11,212($534-$1,602 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,588 to $9,108 for economy

Lodging: $94 to $112 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $96 to $150 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is harder to travel to Whangamata cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Whangamata Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Whangamata.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Whangamata for a week is $2,822-$11,861($403-$1,694 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $207 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,430 to $5,396 for first class

Lodging: $127 to $256 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 Whangamata for a week is $4,882-$18,706($697-$2,672 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $414 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,860 to $10,792 for first class

Lodging: $127 to $256 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 Whangamata for a week is $9,764-$34,904($1,395-$4,986 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $828 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $5,720 to $21,584 for first class

Lodging: $254 to $512 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $704 to $1,254 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Whangamata Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Whangamata is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Whangamata 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.

Whangamata 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Whangamata 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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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Whangamata.

 

Flight Costs to Whangamata

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,679 average in late December to a low of $1,230 in late May. Median flight price is $1,541. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Whangamata our data includes 38 originating airports, and 21 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Whangamata from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $8,776 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 $64.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Whangamata, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,449, so you can easily save about 118% 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 Whangamata can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $639 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.

 

 

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