The average price of a 7-day trip to White River is $1,787 for a solo traveler, $3,209 for a couple, and $6,017 for a family of 4. White River hotels range from $56 to $165 per night with an average of $111, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Oliver Reginald Tambo International Airport (JNB) are between $925 and $1,485 per person for economy flights and $2,903 to $4,660 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $49 to $104 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 White River, ZA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to JNB and stay in a White River hotel:
- January 8th to April 1st
- April 16th to May 27th (except the week of May 7th)
- September 3rd to September 23rd (except the week of September 10th)
- October 22nd to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in White River is usually late January and early February.
Average White River Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit White River for a week is $1,254-$2,635($179-$376 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $104 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $497 to $1,337 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $95 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $69 to $85 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit White River for a week is $2,950-$4,996($421-$714 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $208 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $994 to $2,674 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $95 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $69 to $85 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit White River for a week is $3,942-$9,400($563-$1,343 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $416 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,988 to $5,348 for economy
Lodging: $142 to $190 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $97 to $119 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to White River
How cheap can you make a vacation to White River? The cheapest trip to White River is about $134 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 $49.
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 White River for a week is $938-$2,471($134-$353 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $497 to $1,337 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $56 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 White River for a week is $1,582-$4,102($226-$586 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $994 to $2,674 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $56 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 White River for a week is $3,164-$7,700($452-$1,100 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,988 to $5,348 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $112 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $160 to $196 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to White River cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury White River Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in White River.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit White River for a week is $2,699-$11,288($386-$1,613 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $187 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,387 to $3,931 for first class
Lodging: $116 to $165 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit White River for a week is $4,702-$16,528($672-$2,361 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $374 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,774 to $7,862 for first class
Lodging: $116 to $165 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit White River for a week is $9,404-$29,426($1,343-$4,204 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $352 to $748 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,548 to $15,724 for first class
Lodging: $232 to $330 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $840 to $1,411 per night for a preferred vacation rental
White River Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in White River is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in White River 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.
White River 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 White River 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 White River.
Flight Costs to White River
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,485 average in mid December to a low of $925 in late January and early February. Median flight price is $1,040. These prices are based on millions of flights. For White River our data includes 310 originating airports, and 112 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to White River from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,751 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like King Shaka International (DUR) in Durban (South Africa) at an average of just $69.
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 Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In White River, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $560, so you can easily save about 60% 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 White River can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $637 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.