Palmerston North
New Zealand ·
8 days · 2 adults · September · 6,630 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 | $2,176 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $420 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $480 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $128 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $240 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $100 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $3,640 |
| likely $2,111–$5,169 · $1,820 per person · $455 per day · auto confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,176 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $924 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $896 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $272 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $544 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $100 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $5,008 |
| likely $2,905–$7,111 · $2,504 per person · $626 per day · auto confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,176 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,932 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $1,680 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $576 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $1,056 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $100 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $7,616 |
| likely $4,417–$10,815 · $3,808 per person · $952 per day · auto confidence | |