The average price of a 7-day trip to Whangarei is $1,918 for a solo traveler, $3,445 for a couple, and $6,458 for a family of 4. Whangarei hotels range from $45 to $102 per night with an average of $76, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $480 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Auckland International Airport (AKL) are between $1,075 and $2,099 per person for economy flights and $3,373 to $6,587 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $34 to $71 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 Whangarei, NZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to AKL and stay in a Whangarei hotel:
- February 19th to March 25th
- April 23rd to June 17th (except the week of April 30th)
- August 6th to September 30th
- October 15th to December 2nd (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Whangarei is usually mid May.
Average Whangarei Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Whangarei for a week is $1,223-$2,923($175-$418 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $71 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $565 to $1,826 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $74 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $82 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Whangarei for a week is $3,046-$5,792($435-$827 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $142 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,130 to $3,652 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $74 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $82 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Whangarei for a week is $3,950-$10,192($564-$1,456 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $284 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,260 to $7,304 for economy
Lodging: $140 to $148 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $123 to $150 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Whangarei
How cheap can you make a vacation to Whangarei? The cheapest trip to Whangarei 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 $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 $38.
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 Whangarei for a week is $912-$2,904($130-$415 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $565 to $1,826 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $45 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 Whangarei for a week is $1,596-$4,968($228-$710 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,130 to $3,652 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $45 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 Whangarei for a week is $3,192-$9,516($456-$1,359 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,260 to $7,304 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $90 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $160 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Whangarei cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Whangarei Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Whangarei.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Whangarei for a week is $2,310-$12,162($330-$1,737 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $71 to $156 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,333 to $5,022 for first class
Lodging: $80 to $102 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Whangarei for a week is $4,140-$18,276($591-$2,611 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $142 to $312 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,666 to $10,044 for first class
Lodging: $80 to $102 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Whangarei for a week is $8,280-$34,134($1,183-$4,876 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $284 to $624 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,332 to $20,088 for first class
Lodging: $160 to $204 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $720 to $1,613 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Whangarei Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Whangarei is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Whangarei 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.
Whangarei 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 Whangarei 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 Whangarei.
Flight Costs to Whangarei
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,099 average in late December to a low of $1,075 in mid May. Median flight price is $1,285. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Whangarei our data includes 240 originating airports, and 107 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Whangarei from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $10,565 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Napier (NPE) in Napier (New Zealand) at an average of just $55.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Whangarei, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,024, so you can easily save about 95% 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 Whangarei can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $514 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.