The average price of a 7-day trip to Whanganui is $2,164 for a solo traveler, $3,887 for a couple, and $7,286 for a family of 4. Whanganui hotels range from $37 to $167 per night with an average of $64, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $580 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Palmerston North Airport (PMR) are between $963 and $2,989 per person for economy flights and $3,022 to $9,379 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $30 to $63 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 Whanganui, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PMR and stay in a Whanganui hotel:
- March 26th to June 24th
- July 23rd to October 21st
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Whanganui is usually late May to early June.
Average Whanganui Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Whanganui for a week is $1,027-$3,515($147-$502 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $63 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $517 to $2,630 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $60 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $60 to $74 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Whanganui for a week is $2,646-$7,304($378-$1,043 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $126 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,034 to $5,260 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $60 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $60 to $74 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Whanganui for a week is $3,484-$13,004($498-$1,858 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $252 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,068 to $10,520 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $120 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $96 to $118 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Whanganui
How cheap can you make a vacation to Whanganui? The cheapest trip to Whanganui is about $116 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $80 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 $33.
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 Whanganui for a week is $813-$3,546($116-$507 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $28 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $517 to $2,630 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $37 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Whanganui for a week is $1,428-$6,372($204-$910 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,034 to $5,260 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $37 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Whanganui for a week is $2,856-$12,456($408-$1,779 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $112 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,068 to $10,520 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $74 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $112 to $192 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Whanganui cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Whanganui Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Whanganui.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Whanganui for a week is $2,068-$15,458($295-$2,208 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $132 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,174 to $7,574 for first class
Lodging: $86 to $167 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,160 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Whanganui for a week is $3,620-$23,956($517-$3,422 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $264 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,348 to $15,148 for first class
Lodging: $86 to $167 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,160 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Whanganui for a week is $7,240-$45,128($1,034-$6,447 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $528 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,696 to $30,296 for first class
Lodging: $172 to $334 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $928 to $1,856 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Whanganui Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Whanganui is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Whanganui 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.
Whanganui 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 Whanganui 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 Whanganui.
Flight Costs to Whanganui
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,989 average in mid December to a low of $963 in late May to early June. Median flight price is $1,471. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Whanganui our data includes 20 originating airports, and 24 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Whanganui from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $9,137 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 $71.
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 Friday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Whanganui, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $2,027, so you can easily save about 211% 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 Whanganui can easily cost $210 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $14 per person. Private tours can cost $417 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.