Niue Travel Budget: How Much Does a Trip to Niue Cost? [2023]

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Typical Costs Before You Arrive in Niue

There are a few things to think about purchasing in preparation for your trip, from the essential flight ticket to the optional travel insurance.

The Cost of Flights to Niue

Jetting off to any holiday destination has its expenses, from flights to visas. If you are taking a direct flight from Auckland to Niue, approximate flight prices are:

• Flight to Niue economy seat and bag/person – NZ$208-$418
• Flight from Niue economy seat and bag/person – NZ$446-$584.

There is a huge number of connecting flights to Auckland, so see How to Book a Cheap Flight to Niue for advice on cutting the flight costs for those.

The Cost of Visas for Niue

As for visas, most visitors to Niue do not need to pay for a visa to enter Niue for holiday purposes. Some nationalities, however, may have to pay for a Visa Waiver.

• Tourist Visa – NZ$0-$27.

See Do You Need a Visa to Visit Niue? for more details.

The Cost of Items to Pack for Niue

You might want to consider making a few purchases for your Niue getaway, including essentials like reef-safe sunscreen, reef shoes, snorkelling gear and more. Check out The Complete Packing List for Niue for advice.

Finally, you will need to book accommodation in Niue before you arrive, as it is a condition for your entry into Niue. See more information on accommodation costs in the section below.

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The Cost of Accommodation in Niue

From budget guesthouses to a four-star resort, there is a wide range of accommodation styles available on the island of Niue. Browse The 30 Best Accommodations in Niue to get more information on all of Niue’s best stays. It’s always a good idea to compare accommodation inclusions, as some accommodations might be more expensive but may include airport transfers, breakfast, bike hire, car hire and more.

Accommodation Prices in Niue

• Guesthouse double room/night – NZ$50
• Guesthouse double ensuite/night – NZ$60-$70
• Budget self-contained studio/night – NZ$70-$160
• Mid-range self-contained studio/night – NZ$170-$215
• Premium self-contained studio/night – NZ$250-$520
• Two-bedroom family unit or holiday home/night – NZ$200-$340
• Resort room/night – NZ$220-$440
• Resort room interconnecting/night – NZ$630-$730
• Premium family holiday home/night – NZ$300-$550.

Take a look at Where to Stay in Niue: The Best Accommodations in Niue to start finding a place to stay categorised by budget.

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The Cost of Food in Niue

Whether you decide to eat out at Niue’s small but fantastic range of restaurants or save a bit extra by making the most of your accommodation’s self-catering facilities, you’ll be able to plan your food budget for Niue with this list of typical food prices. Get advice on Where to Buy Food in Niue here.

Restaurant Prices in Niue

• Main breakfast meal – NZ$9-$28
• Main lunch meal – NZ$10-$28
• Main dinner meal – NZ$20-$43
• Niuean buffet – NZ$65-$80/adult, NZ$30-$45/12-15 child, NZ$20-$45/3-6 child
• Small coffee – NZ$4.50-$5
• Can of beer – NZ$4-$6
• Bottle of beer – NZ$8-$10
• Glass of wine – NZ$7-$12
• Bottle of wine – NZ$25-$46
• Cocktail – NZ$14-$18
• Smoothie – NZ$10
• Soft drink – NZ$4-$6
• Drinking coconut – NZ$4-$7

Supermarket Food Prices in Niue

• 1.5 l (50 fl. oz) box of milk – NZ$2.90
• 1.5 l (50 fl. oz) box of almond milk – NZ$5.60-$6
• 12 eggs – NZ$12-$12.50
• 1 kg (2.2 lbs) rice – NZ$5.80-$7
• 500 g (1.1 lbs) pasta – NZ$4.20-$4.50
• A loaf of sliced bread – NZ$5
• 500 g (1.1 lbs) cheese – NZ$20
• 100 g (3 oz) dry freeze coffee – NZ$9.90-$16.90
• Bag of chips – NZ$5-$7.50
• Can of coke – NZ$2.50
• Box of cereal – NZ$8
• 500 g (1.1 lbs) jam – NZ$6-$8
• 120 g (4.4 oz) baby food – NZ$4-$4.80
• 100 tea bags – $7.70-$8.20
• 1 l (33.8 fl. oz) bottled water – NZ$1.80
• Beer – NZ$25-$30/12 pk, $48.50-$60/24 pk
• Bottle of Wine – $15-$30
• 1 kg (2.2 lbs) of apples – NZ$7-$15
• Bunch of bananas – NZ$3-$9 (depending on the size)
• 1 kg (2.2 lbs) of oranges– NZ$10.50
• Pineapple – NZ$5-$14 (depending on the size)
• 1 kg (2.2 lbs) of tomatoes – NZ$15
• 1 kg (2.2 lbs) of onions – NZ$6
• 1 kg (2.2 lbs) of potatoes – NZ$7.50
• 1 kg (2.2 lbs) of chicken – NZ$20-$28
• 1 kg (2.2 lbs) of beef mince – NZ$26
• 1 kg (2.2 lbs) of pork – NZ$24
• 1 kg (2.2 lbs) of lamb – NZ$35
• 500 g (1.1 lbs) of sausages – NZ$10.

Find out more about typical food prices in Niue in What is the Cost of Food in Niue?

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The Cost of Activities in Niue

Of course, you’re going to want to do stuff while you’re on “The Rock of the Pacific”. Niue is full of amazing land and water experiences, from life-changing whale swimming to unique coconut crab tours. See if you can afford your bucket list activities with this list of Niue activity prices (plus, check out what there is to do in the 101 Things to Do in Niue: The Ultimate List).

Land Activity Prices in Niue

• Guided orientation tour – NZ$70
• Uga hunting tour – NZ$90
• Plantation/rainforest tour – NZ$65-$120
• Garden tour – NZ$40
• Spa treatment – NZ$90+
• Mountain bike hire/day – NZ$20
• Museum entry – NZ$10
• Golf green fee + club hire – NZ$80

Water Activity Prices in Niue

• Whale watching/swimming tour – NZ$260-$285
• Scuba diving/two-tank – NZ$295+
• Snorkelling tour – NZ$130
• Snorkel hire/day – NZ$0-$10
• Private fishing charter/half-day – NZ$450-$600.

Free Activities

A trip to Niue also has plenty of attractions and activities to enjoy free of charge! For activities that you can enjoy 100% free, check out the 10 Free & Cheap Things to Do in Niue!

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The Cost of Transport in Niue

Unlike other South Pacific Islands, Niue doesn’t have expensive overwater travel costs being just one island. In fact, the offering of transport on the island is limited but affordable. While car rental is the most popular option, it comes with associated costs like the Niue Driver’s License and fuel. See typical prices below and more information on your transport options in the 10 Ways to Get to (& Around) Niue.

Transport Prices in Niue

• Niue Driver’s License – NZ$22.50
• Motorbike rental/day – NZ$45-$50
• Car rental/day – NZ$50-$125
• Petrol/litre – NZ$3.50+
• Diesel/litre – NZ$3.70+
• Bicycle rental/day – NZ$20
• E-bike rental/day – NZ$50
• Accommodation/airport transfers – Free.

The cost of transport is also included in each of our guides to specific transportation methods, such as The Cost of Renting a Car in Niue: Full Car Rental Cost Breakdown and Where to Rent Bikes in Niue.

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The Cost of WiFi, SIM Cards, Credit Card Fees, Toiletries etc.

And for those miscellaneous costs, including phones, WiFi, credit card transaction fees, laundry services and toiletries, here are a few approximate costs that may or may not apply to your holiday.

Phone and Internet Prices

• WiFi Voucher/2 Gb – NZ$0-$15
• Visitor’s SIM Card + Bundle – NZ$42-$60
• Portable Modem + Bond – NZ$120

Overseas Bank Card Fee

• Credit card transaction fee – 3-5%
• Cash withdrawal fee – NZ$2-$5

Laundry

• Laundry/machine cycle- NZ$0-$5

Toiletries and Pharmaceuticals

• Deodorant – NZ$8.20
• Shampoo – $16-$25/350 ml, $6/100 ml, $17/shampoo bar
• Toothpaste – NZ$9-$16
• Sunscreen (500 ml/16.9 fl. oz) – NZ$20.50
• Insect repellent – NZ$12.50
• Tampons (32 pk) – NZ$7-$14
• Sanitary towels/pads – NZ$4-$5
• Nappies/diapers (12 pk) – NZ$11.20.

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So, Is Niue Expensive or Cheap to Visit?

Niue can be enjoyed on a tight budget, mainly due to many of the highlights being free to visit, but there are certainly opportunities to splurge if you want to.

Niue is marginally more expensive than New Zealand and Australia in terms of food, fuel and accommodation but similar in terms of accommodations, tours and activities.