How much does a trip to New Zealand 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$1,820 43%
- FoodNZ$1,400 33%
- TransportNZ$490 11%
- SightsNZ$560 13%
What a day costs in New Zealand
Per person, in NZD
A mid-range day in New Zealand costs about NZ$305 per person: NZ$130 for a bed, NZ$100 for food, NZ$35 for local transport and NZ$40 for sights. On a budget the same day is about NZ$100; in comfort, about NZ$770. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $172.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightAuckland dorm / 3-star / 4-star · Source | NZ$45 | NZ$130 | NZ$250 |
| Food a dayThree meals in Auckland · Source | NZ$45 | NZ$100 | NZ$180 |
| Transport a dayAuckland buses and taxis · Source | NZ$10 | NZ$35 | NZ$120 |
| Sights a dayFree sight / Sky Tower / guided tour · Source | Free | NZ$40 | NZ$220 |
| A day in total | NZ$100 | NZ$305 | NZ$770 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Ana Tuilagi against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
New Zealand 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$4,270.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | NZ$300$169 | NZ$915$515 | NZ$2,310$1,299 |
| 7 days | NZ$700$394 | NZ$2,135$1,201 | NZ$5,390$3,032 |
| 14 days | NZ$1,400$788 | NZ$4,270$2,402 | NZ$10,780$6,064 |
| 30 days | NZ$3,000$1,688 | NZ$9,150$5,147 | NZ$23,100$12,995 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does New Zealand cost per day?
For one person, about NZ$100 on a budget, NZ$305 mid-range or NZ$770 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in New Zealand?
For one person, about NZ$700 on a budget, NZ$2,135 mid-range or NZ$5,390 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in New Zealand?
About NZ$2,800 on a budget, NZ$8,540 mid-range or NZ$21,560 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is New Zealand expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in New Zealand costs about $172. Of the 112 destinations we price, 69 are cheaper and 42 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to New Zealand?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: NZ$130 of the NZ$305 a day, about 43%.
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.