A Travel Price Comparison for New Zealand Te Anau vs. Auckland for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Te Anau or Auckland?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Te Anau and Auckland can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Te Anau or Auckland?

Te Anau

Te Anau is a town on the South Island of New Zealand, best-known as a gateway to Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound. The region is a major destination for ecotourism as it is home to rare species like the endangered flightless takahe bird and natural features like caves, waterfalls, forests, lakes, glacial valleys, and mountains.

Auckland

Auckland is located on the North Island of New Zealand on an isthmus between the Northland Peninsula and the other parts of the North Island. Auckland is not only a city but also a region. In 2010 New Zealand combined what had previously been four separate cities into one region. These cities include the southern city of Manukau, the western city of Waitakere, the North Shore in the north, and Auckland City. The City of Auckland is the largest city in Polynesia and is very diverse with many expatriates from elsewhere in Polynesia. This diversity becomes most apparent in Auckland's many festivals and sporting events.

Which place is cheaper, Auckland or Te Anau?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Te Anau is $98, while the average daily cost in Auckland is $139. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Te Anau and Auckland in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Te Anau $43
    Auckland $88
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Te Anau $86
    Auckland $176
Compare Hotels in Te Anau and Auckland

Looking for a hotel in Te Anau or Auckland? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Te Anau


Hotels in Auckland


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Te Anau Hotel Prices and Auckland Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Te Anau $27
    Auckland $16

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Te Anau

Also for Te Anau, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Kepler Water Taxi Transfer across Lake Te Anau: $15

Typical Local Transportation prices in Auckland

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Auckland:


  • Bus from Airport
    $9.44
  • Airport Shuttle
    $15

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Auckland

Also for Auckland, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service Auckland HTL-APT (AKL): $57
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service Auckland APT-HTL (AKL): $57
  • Private Transfers - Rotorua, Taupo, Tauranga, Coromandel, Raglan: $548
  • Private Transfer from Auckland city to Tauranga Cruise Port: $91
  • Private Transfer from Auckland city to Bay Of Islands Cruise Port: $113
  • Private Transfer from Auckland Port to Auckland Airport (AKL): $43
  • Private Transfer from Auckland Cruise Port to Auckland city: $26
  • Private Transfer from Auckland City to Auckland Cruise Port: $26
  • Private Transfer from Auckland Airport or City to Rotorua: $304
  • Private Transfer from Auckland Airport AKL to Bay Of Islands Port: $113
  • Private Transfer from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tauranga Port: $91
  • Private Transfer from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Auckland Port: $43

Is it cheaper to fly into Te Anau or Auckland?

Prices for flights to both Auckland and Te Anau change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Te Anau $27
    Auckland $26

Typical Food prices in Auckland

For Auckland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Breakfast
    $4.72

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Auckland

For Auckland, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Auckland Harbour 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Welcome Drink: $90
  • Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner: $91
  • Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour: $105
  • Auckland Insider Tour: Food Tour with Local Expert: $167

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Te Anau $47
    Auckland $27

Tours and Activities in Te Anau

For Te Anau, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Afternoon Te Anau Cruise on Historic Motor Yacht: $88
  • Champagne Sightseeing Cruise on Lake Te Anau: $88
  • Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri: $139
  • From 1-Day Milford Sound Coach & Cruise: $159
  • From Milford Sound Coach Tour and Cruise: $111
  • From Milford Sound Coach, Cruise, and Walks: $147
  • From Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Day Trip: $123
  • From Milford Sound Tour with Cruise and Lunch: $150
  • Full-Day Milford Sound Extraordinaire Tour from Te Anau: $152
  • Full-Day Milford Sound Tour with Cruise and Walks from Te Anau: $112
  • Guided Private Milford Sound Day Tour from Te Anau(Cruise In: $210
  • Guided Private Milford Sound Day Tour from Te Anau(Cruise Included): $152

Typical Entertainment prices in Auckland

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Auckland's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Auckland Sky Tour (for 2)
    $33
  • Waiheke Island Tour (for 2)
    $119

Tours and Activities in Auckland

For Auckland, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Auckland Classic Tour in our Electric Van: $128
  • Hobbiton Movie Set Experience: Private Tour From Auckland: $486
  • “City to Surf” - private tour with German tour guide: $264
  • "City of Sails" highlights - private tour with German tour guide: $178
  • (Private) Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland : $353
  • 10 Day Northern Trail Haka Plus Tour: $2,677
  • 12-Hour LOTR Trollshaws & Waitomo Glowworm Tour : $396
  • 13,000 Feet Tandem Skydive Adventure Private Tour in Auckland: $730
  • 16,000 Feet Tandem Skydive Adventure Private Tour in Auckland: $791
  • 18,000 Feet Tandem Skydive Adventure Private Tour in Auckland: $851
  • 2 Day Hobbiton Movie Set, Waitomo Caves and Rotorua Private Tour from Auckland: $638
  • 2 Day Rotorua Experience: Waitomo Caves, Maori Culture & Ziplining from Auckland: $791

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Te Anau $14
    Auckland $13

Sample the Local Flavors in Auckland

Also in Auckland, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • From Waiheke Island Boutique Rustic Wine Tour: $81
  • Wild West Coast & Black Sand Beach Tour incl Craft Beer Brewery Lunch & Tasting: $91
  • Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour in Auckland with 3-Course Vineyard Lunch: $94
  • Muriwai Scenic Wine Tour from Auckland: $100
  • Waiheke Island: The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour: $129
  • Waiheke Wine Tour with Lunch at an Award Winning Restaurant: $135
  • Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch: $141
  • Kumeu Wine Tour: $152
  • From Waiheke Island Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch: $153
  • Kumeu Wineries / Brewery : $161
  • From Small Group Kumeu Wine Tour with Lunch: $162
  • Small-Group Kumeu Wine Country Tour Includes Wine Tastings & Lunch: $164

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Te Anau and Auckland, we can see that Auckland is more expensive. And not only is Te Anau much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Te Anau would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Te Anau and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Auckland would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Auckland than you might in Te Anau.

Which is Bigger, Te Anau or Auckland?

Auckland is bigger, and its population is about 201.5 times larger than the population of Te Anau. When comparing the population of Te Anau vs. Auckland, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit and the activities that interest you.

Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.
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