How much does a trip to The Cook Islands cost?
Typical prices for one traveller, from a hostel bed to a 4-star room. Every line has its source and the date we last checked it.
- BedNZ$1,680 36%
- FoodNZ$1,470 31%
- TransportNZ$420 9%
- SightsNZ$1,120 24%
What a day costs in The Cook Islands
Per person, in NZD
A mid-range day in The Cook Islands costs about NZ$335 per person: NZ$120 for a bed, NZ$105 for food, NZ$30 for local transport and NZ$80 for sights. On a budget the same day is about NZ$125; in comfort, about NZ$640. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $188.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightRarotonga guesthouse / 3-star / 4-star · Source | NZ$50 | NZ$120 | NZ$200 |
| Food a dayThree meals on Rarotonga · Source | NZ$45 | NZ$105 | NZ$180 |
| Transport a dayRarotonga buses / bus and taxi / mostly taxis · Source | NZ$10 | NZ$30 | NZ$80 |
| Sights a dayOne activity / lagoon cruise / guided outing · Source | NZ$20 | NZ$80 | NZ$180 |
| A day in total | NZ$125 | NZ$335 | NZ$640 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Ana Tuilagi against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
The Cook Islands trip cost by length of stay
Per person, before flights
The day rate times the days you stay. Two people sharing a room for a week at mid-range comes to NZ$4,690.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | NZ$375$211 | NZ$1,005$565 | NZ$1,920$1,080 |
| 7 days | NZ$875$492 | NZ$2,345$1,319 | NZ$4,480$2,520 |
| 14 days | NZ$1,750$984 | NZ$4,690$2,638 | NZ$8,960$5,040 |
| 30 days | NZ$3,750$2,110 | NZ$10,050$5,654 | NZ$19,200$10,801 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does The Cook Islands cost per day?
For one person, about NZ$125 on a budget, NZ$335 mid-range or NZ$640 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in The Cook Islands?
For one person, about NZ$875 on a budget, NZ$2,345 mid-range or NZ$4,480 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in The Cook Islands?
About NZ$3,500 on a budget, NZ$9,380 mid-range or NZ$17,920 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is The Cook Islands expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in The Cook Islands costs about $188. Of the 112 destinations we price, 80 are cheaper and 31 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to The Cook Islands?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: NZ$120 of the NZ$335 a day, about 36%.
What do budget, mid-range and comfort mean?
Budget: hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights. Mid-range: a 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day. Comfort: a 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
What does the calculator leave out?
Flights, shopping, travel insurance, visas and one-off costs such as a rail pass. Prices are for one person in the main city.
Which currency are the prices in?
The local currency of the destination, as we checked it. The calculator can show the total in your own currency at today’s exchange rate.