Auckland
New Zealand · nature · beach · city · mountains
8 days · 2 adults · September · 6,516 miles each way · Visa-free for US passports (90 days)
September is outside peak season here — lodging is cheaper, but check the weather.
Lean
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,156 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $416 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $560 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $160 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $288 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $112 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $3,788 |
| likely $3,031–$4,546 · $1,894 per person · $474 per day · medium confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,156 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $922 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $1,056 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $320 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $640 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $112 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $5,302 |
| likely $4,242–$6,363 · $2,651 per person · $663 per day · medium confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,156 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,934 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $1,984 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $672 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $1,248 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $112 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $8,202 |
| likely $6,561–$9,842 · $4,101 per person · $1,025 per day · medium confidence | |