Alternatives
Alternatives to New Zealand
New Zealand costs USD 180–280 per person per day at a mid-range style and is at its best November to March. These 8 destinations are the closest genuine substitutes in the catalogue.
Comparisons use modelled on-the-ground daily estimates per person, excluding international airfare. They are not live prices.
Why these, and not a longer list
Every destination here shares either the region or at least two of New Zealand's strongest interests, and every row states the specific reason it qualifies. Places that would only pad the page out are left off.
Alternatives to New Zealand
- 1
Morocco
MoroccoMorocco is strong in April, May, September, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–140 per person per day
- 54% cheaper per day
- Best March to May
- 2
Malaysia
MalaysiaMalaysia is strong in June, July, August, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 80–155 per person per day
- 49% cheaper per day
- Best December to March
- 3
Montenegro
MontenegroMontenegro is strong in May, June, July, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 90–160 per person per day
- 46% cheaper per day
- Best May to September
- 4
Sri Lanka
Sri LankaSri Lanka is strong in July, August, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–130 per person per day
- 57% cheaper per day
- Best December to March
- 5
Thailand
ThailandThailand is strong at the same things: adventure and hidden gems and nature.
- USD 80–130 per person per day
- 54% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- 6
Mexico
MexicoMexico is strong at the same things: adventure and hidden gems and nature.
- USD 80–150 per person per day
- 50% cheaper per day
- Best November to April
- 7
Colombia
ColombiaColombia is strong in July, August, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–120 per person per day
- 59% cheaper per day
- Best December to March
- 8
Bali & Lombok
IndonesiaBali & Lombok is strong in April, May, June, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–135 per person per day
- 55% cheaper per day
- Best April to October