What New Zealand really costs — daily budgets, a category breakdown, totals by trip length and how to save.
New Zealand sits at the pricier end — plan a healthy budget, though savvy travellers can still trim costs. As a rough guide per person per day (excluding international flights): around $70 budget, $150 mid-range, and $420+ luxury. Estimate your trip with the Budget Calculator.
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | $35 | $75 | $210 |
| Food & drink | $18 | $38 | $105 |
| Transport | $9 | $20 | $55 |
| Activities & extras | $8 | $18 | $50 |
| Duration | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 days | $350–$560 | $750–$1,125 | $2,100+ |
| 7 days | $490–$784 | $1,050–$1,575 | $2,940+ |
| 10 days | $700–$1,120 | $1,500–$2,250 | $4,200+ |
| 14 days | $980–$1,568 | $2,100–$3,150 | $5,880+ |
| 21 days | $1,470–$2,352 | $3,150–$4,725 | $8,820+ |
Excludes international flights. Estimates are for guidance only.