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Holiday homes from $49

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Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau - Te Anau - Living room
Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau
Te Anau, New Zealand
8.5Very Good(2644)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$102+
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Route79 Holiday Park Geraldine - Geraldine
Route79 Holiday Park Geraldine
Geraldine, New Zealand
8.3Very Good(148)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
$114+
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Akaroa Top 10 Holiday Park - Akaroa
Akaroa Top 10 Holiday Park
Akaroa, New Zealand
8.8Very Good(825)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$129+
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Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation - Hokitika - Living room
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Hokitika, New Zealand
8.5Very Good(2530)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$159+
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Southwark Hotel & Apartments - Christchurch - Bedroom
Southwark Hotel & Apartments
Christchurch Central City
8.5Very Good(3795)
Free Wi-Fi
$163+
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Larnach Lodge & Stable Stay - Dunedin - Balcony
Larnach Lodge & Stable Stay
Dunedin, New Zealand
9.0Wonderful(2296)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$174+
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Private warm studio with free wifi and breakfast - Greymouth - Bedroom
Private warm studio with free wifi and breakfast
Greymouth, New Zealand
8.6Very Good(12)
Free Wi-Fi
$181+
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Central Park Apartments - Cromwell - Bedroom
Central Park Apartments
Cromwell, New Zealand
9.3Wonderful(561)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$226+
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Little Red School House - Oamaru
Little Red School House
Oamaru, New Zealand
9.7Wonderful(297)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$264+
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Stylish on Severne - Blenheim - Living room
Stylish on Severne
Springlands
9.7Wonderful(127)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$271+
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Accommodation at Lakeside - Oamaru
Accommodation at Lakeside
Oamaru, New Zealand
9.4Wonderful(385)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$284+
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Quarterdeck - Oamaru
Quarterdeck
Oamaru, New Zealand
9.1Wonderful(414)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$306+
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Otahuahua - Akaroa Holiday Home - Akaroa - Living room
Otahuahua - Akaroa Holiday Home
Akaroa, New Zealand
8.6Very Good(17)
Free Wi-Fi
$397+
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Sauvignon Place - Blenheim Holiday Home - Blenheim - Living room
Sauvignon Place - Blenheim Holiday Home
Blenheim, New Zealand
8.5Very Good(3)
Free Wi-Fi
$408+
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Pen-Y-Bryn Lodge - Oamaru - Bedroom
Pen-Y-Bryn Lodge
Oamaru, New Zealand
9.5Wonderful(70)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$646+
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Springfields Homestead - Rapaura Holiday Home - Blenheim - Living room
Springfields Homestead - Rapaura Holiday Home
Blenheim, New Zealand
10Wonderful(1)
Free Wi-Fi
$1,121+
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Low season

High season

Average price (weeknight)

Average price (weekend night)

May
February
$237
$206
Cheapest month to stay with an average 18% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 40% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

Top tips for finding the perfect South Island holiday rental

  • Holiday rentals are a popular choice for both long and short-term stays. KAYAK users usually book their holiday rental in South Island for 2 days.
  • The cheapest South Island holiday rental found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $60, while the most expensive was $207.
  • Holiday rentals in South Island are around 9% cheaper than hotels on average. Search here to compare prices for all accommodation types in South Island.
  • The city in South Island with the most affordable holiday homes is Punakaiki, with around 45 properties and an average price of $45. The most popular holiday rentals in South Island among KAYAK users are Te Nikau Retreat, Punakaiki Beach Camp, and Koru Beachfront Holiday Cabins & Hot Tub.

FAQs when booking a holiday home in South Island

  • How much is a holiday rental in South Island for tonight?

    In the last 72 hours, users have found South Island holiday rentals for tonight for as little as $82. Search here for similar prices

  • How much is a holiday rental for a week in South Island?

    The average price for a weekly South Island holiday rental found by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks is $1,313.

  • How much is a holiday rental for a month in South Island?

    The average price for a monthly South Island holiday rental found by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks is $5,626.

  • What types of holiday rentals are available in South Island?

    There are loads of different property types that you can make your holiday home in South Island. You’ll find apartments, lodges, agritourism, chalets, cottages, houses, campsites, homestays, luxury tents, villas, campgrounds, cabins, bungalows, condos, farm stays, caravans, hotels and bed & breakfasts.

  • What are some of the most-loved holiday rentals available in South Island?

    There are many types of properties available for South Island holiday rentals. If you’re looking for something special, holiday rentals most loved by KAYAK users are Reavers Lodge and Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels.

  • Are there any pet-friendly holiday rentals in South Island?

    There are a number of dog and pet-friendly South Island holiday rentals, with around 6% allowing you to bring your pet along with you.

Where to stay in South Island?

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