How much does a trip to Wellington cost?
In Wellington the room is rarely the shock — eating out is. Set your trip below for an honest estimate in New Zealand dollars: a range, not a fake-precise number, across a bed, food, getting around and doing things, with the 15% GST already inside every figure. Adjust the nights, travelers, hotel vs. apartment and your style, and the total updates instantly.
Nights
3
Travelers
2
Stay
Style
Estimated total · 3 nights, 2 travelers, mid-range hotel
NZ$1,440 – NZ$2,520
≈ NZ$480–NZ$840 per day · excludes flights
Lodging — 1 room × 3 nights per room · NZ$220–NZ$360/night | NZ$660 – NZ$1,080 |
Food — 2 travelers × 3 days NZ$85–NZ$140/person/day | NZ$510 – NZ$840 |
Metlink, the Cable Car & taxis Snapper fares & day passes · NZ$15–NZ$30/person/day | NZ$90 – NZ$180 |
Attractions & activities NZ$30–NZ$70/person/day | NZ$180 – NZ$420 |
- These are ranges from typical prices — estimates, not quotes. Real costs shift with season, dates and choices.
- Excludes flights / getting there.
- Hotel lodging assumes ~2 travelers per room.
- Budget leans on the free + cheap; premium assumes restaurants, guided experiences and comfort.
Want the plan those costs pay for? See Wellington in 3 days and where to stay. For ways to cut costs, read Wellington on a budget.