A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Mount Aspiring National Park vs. Nadi (Port Denarau) for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Mount Aspiring National Park or Nadi (Port Denarau)?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Mount Aspiring National Park or Nadi (Port Denarau), this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Mount Aspiring National Park or Nadi (Port Denarau)?

Mount Aspiring National Park

Mount Aspiring National Park is located within the Southern Alps on the South Island of New Zealand in the Otago region. The park is named after one of New Zealand's highest peaks, Mt Aspiring, and is one of the best places to hike in the country. It is part of the Southwest New Zealand World Heritage Area and one of the many locations of filming for the Lord of the Rings movies. The closest towns to this park are Haast, Makarora, Wanaka, and Glenorchy. One of New Zealand's great walks is located in this park, the Routeburn track, and is very popular among travelers heading to New Zealand for long hikes through the beautiful scenery.

Nadi (Port Denarau)

Nadi, pronounced "Nandi", is a city and transportation hub in the Fijian islands. It is on one of the main islands, Viti Levu, and has a population of about 42,000. Many inhabitants are Indian as well as Fijian, and the largest temple in the Southern hemisphere is located in the city center. It must be noted that Nadi and surrounding areas aren't known for the beaches. This is more of a cultural destination or starting point for your trip to Fiji. For the best beaches, you will want to venture out to the other, smaller, islands.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in New Zealand, and The Best 2-Week Tours in New Zealand.


Which place is cheaper, Nadi (Port Denarau) or Mount Aspiring National Park ?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Mount Aspiring National Park Prices
    New Zealand Prices
    Nadi (Port Denarau) Prices
    Fiji Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Mount Aspiring National Park $122
    Nadi (Port Denarau) $198

The average daily cost (per person) in Mount Aspiring National Park is $122, while the average daily cost in Nadi (Port Denarau) is $198. 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 Mount Aspiring National Park and Nadi (Port Denarau) in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Mount Aspiring National Park $58
    Nadi (Port Denarau) $106
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Mount Aspiring National Park $116
    Nadi (Port Denarau) $212
Compare Hotels in Mount Aspiring National Park and Nadi (Port Denarau)

Looking for a hotel in Mount Aspiring National Park or Nadi (Port Denarau)? 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 Mount Aspiring National Park


Hotels in Nadi (Port Denarau)


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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: Mount Aspiring National Park Hotel Prices and Nadi (Port Denarau) Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Mount Aspiring National Park $49
    Nadi (Port Denarau) $8.81

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nadi (Port Denarau)

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nadi (Port Denarau):

  • Private Transfer-Nadi International Airport to Hotels : $6.86
  • Private Car Transfer to Nadi International Airport: $8.24
  • Private Departure Transfer To Nadi Airport From Your Hotel: $9.12
  • Private Departure Transfer From Your Hotel To Nadi Airport (cfc approved): $9.12
  • Shared Transfer from Nadi Airport Fiji to Nadi area hotels: $9.15
  • Shared Shuttle Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport/ Port to Hotel: $9.15
  • Private Transfer from Nadi Intl Airport to Sheraton Fiji Resort : $11
  • Port Denarau Island from Your Resort (Private Transfer): $12
  • Private Departure Transfer to Nadi Airport from Your Hotel: $12
  • Private Transfer Nadi Airport to or from Hotel or Resort: $13
  • Nadi Airport Transfer :Nadi Airport to All Nadi & Denarau Island/ Vuda Hotels: $14
  • Private Transfer: Nadi Int Airport - Denarau Island Hotels: $14

Is it cheaper to fly into Mount Aspiring National Park or Nadi (Port Denarau)?

Prices for flights to both Nadi (Port Denarau) and Mount Aspiring National Park 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
    Mount Aspiring National Park $32
    Nadi (Port Denarau) $69

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Mount Aspiring National Park $29
    Nadi (Port Denarau) $32

Tours and Activities in Nadi (Port Denarau)

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nadi (Port Denarau) are as follows:

  • Nadi Sightseeing Including Viseisei Lookout, Village Tour, Garden & Temple Tour: $70
  • Sabeto Hot Springs and Mud Pool Tour: $73
  • Shore Excursion-Wonders of Nadi Sightseeing Tour-Temple,Gardens,Markets&Shopping: $77
  • Coral Coast Sightseeing & Pottery Village Tour: $80
  • Cultural Night Tour: $80
  • Nadi Therapeutic Mud Pools and Garden Tour - Shore Excursions EX PORT DENARAU: $82
  • Nadi Heritage Tour : $82
  • Authentic Fijian Day Tour: $83
  • Fiji Lautoka Shore Excursions Tour : $92
  • Coral Coast Heritage Tour : $99
  • Nadi Sightseeing & Mud Pool Tour - Ex Fiji Marriott, Momi Bay: $100
  • Biausevu Waterfall Tour (Sigatoka) : $100

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Mount Aspiring National Park $5.07
    Nadi (Port Denarau) $11


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mount Aspiring National Park and Nadi (Port Denarau), we can see that Nadi (Port Denarau) is more expensive. And not only is Mount Aspiring National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Mount Aspiring National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mount Aspiring National Park 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nadi (Port Denarau) than you might in Mount Aspiring National Park .

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mount Aspiring National Park Expensive? and Is Nadi (Port Denarau) Expensive?.