Transport Costs in New Zealand
Daily transport budget: $8–$16 per person using public transit. Here's what getting around costs.
Budget
$8
per day
Public transit, walking
Mid-range
$16
per day
Mix of transit, occasional taxi
Luxury
$35
per day
Taxis, private transfers, car rental
What Transport Costs
InterCity bus$15-40
Rental car/campervan (per day)$40-80
Interislander ferry$55-75
Domestic flight$50-120
10-Day Transport Cost
Budget
$80
Mid-range
$160
Luxury
$350
Transport Tips
- ✓ Buy multi-day transit passes if available — they almost always save money
- ✓ Walking is free and the best way to discover neighborhoods
- ✓ Book intercity trains in advance for the best fares
- ✓ Use ride-sharing apps (Uber, Bolt, Grab) instead of street taxis for fair pricing
- ✓ Book InterCity bus passes for flexible, affordable travel between cities.