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Wanaka Luxury Apartments - Wanaka - Bedroom
Wanaka Luxury Apartments
Wanaka, New Zealand
8.9Very good(1582)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
₪571+
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Alpine View Lodge - Wanaka - Bedroom
Alpine View Lodge
Wanaka, New Zealand
8.5Very good(273)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
₪557+
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Pinewood Lodge - Queenstown - Bedroom
Pinewood Lodge
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.3Good(3498)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
₪289+
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Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels - Te Anau - Patio
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
Te Anau, New Zealand
8.1Very good(3290)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Air Conditioning
₪137+
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Reavers Lodge - Queenstown - Living room
Reavers Lodge
Queenstown, New Zealand
6.2Okay(3228)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
₪296+
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Melbourne Lodge Bed & Breakfast - Queenstown - Balcony
Melbourne Lodge Bed & Breakfast
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.2Very good(2978)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
₪411+
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Southwark Hotel & Apartments - Christchurch - Bedroom
Southwark Hotel & Apartments
Christchurch Central City
8.4Very good(3657)
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
₪274+
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Pinewood Queenstown - Queenstown - Bedroom
Pinewood Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.1Good(321)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Air Conditioning
₪231+
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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(2560)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
₪282+
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Lakes Edge Holiday Park - Lake Tekapo - Beach
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
8.4Very good(915)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
₪463+
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Fiordland Great Views Holiday Park - Te Anau - Bedroom
Fiordland Great Views Holiday Park
Te Anau, New Zealand
7.0Good(633)
₪145+
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Garden Court Suites And Apartments - Queenstown - Beach
Garden Court Suites And Apartments
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.2Very good(2141)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
₪538+
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Coronation Lodge - Queenstown - Building
Coronation Lodge
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.6Very good(1375)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
₪500+
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Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge - Aoraki / Mount Cook - Dining room
Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge
Aoraki / Mount Cook, New Zealand
8.4Very good(2222)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
₪676+
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Highview Apartments - Queenstown - Living room
Highview Apartments
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.7Very good(1377)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
₪523+
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Quest on Cambridge - Christchurch - Building
Quest on Cambridge
Christchurch Central City
8.9Very good(251)
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
₪455+
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Low season

June

High season

January

Average price (weeknight)

₪744

Average price (weekend night)

₪625
Cheapest month to stay with an average 38% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 9% rise in price.
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Top tips for finding the perfect South Island vacation rental

  • Vacation rentals are a popular choice for both long and short-term stays. KAYAK users usually book their vacation rental in South Island for 1 days.
  • Vacation rentals in South Island are around 17% 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 vacation homes is Motueka, with around 91 properties and an average price of ₪528. The most popular vacation rentals in South Island among KAYAK users are Kaiteri Lodge, Eden's Edge Lodge, and Cosy on Courtney.

FAQs when booking a vacation home in South Island

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

    In the last 72 hours, users have found South Island vacation rentals for tonight for as low as ₪97. Search here for similar prices

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

    The average price for a weekly South Island vacation rental found by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks is ₪3,698.

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

    The average price for a monthly South Island vacation rental found by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks is ₪15,848.

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

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

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

    There are many types of properties available for South Island vacation rentals. If you’re looking for something special, vacation rentals most loved by KAYAK users are Reavers Lodge and Commonage Villas by Staysouth.

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

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

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