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MOST POPULARChristchurch
Holiday homes from £6
Queenstown
Holiday homes from £150

Best South Island holiday rentals

Rimu View 2 by Tiny Away - Hokitika - Bedroom
Rimu View 2 by Tiny Away
Hokitika, New Zealand
8.7Very Good(8)
House
Parking
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
£85+
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Kingfisher Lodge-A Fantastic holiday home in Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo - Bedroom
Kingfisher Lodge-A Fantastic holiday home in Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
Apartment
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£443+
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Architectural guest house in St Clair - Dunedin - Building
Architectural guest house in St Clair
St Clair
9.3Wonderful(5)
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
£199+
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Montrose Sunny Seaside Villa - Dunedin - Living room
Montrose Sunny Seaside Villa
Dunedin, New Zealand
9.2Wonderful(28)
Villa
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£162+
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Alpine-Pacific Holiday Park - Kaikoura - Living room
Alpine-Pacific Holiday Park
Kaikoura, New Zealand
8.3Very Good(1505)
Campsite
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
£64+
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Ohana Hillside Haven - Serene Getaway - Lake Tekapo - Balcony
Ohana Hillside Haven - Serene Getaway
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
8.5Very Good(5)
House
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£360+
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Princes St Apartments - Dunedin - Bathroom
Princes St Apartments
Dunedin CBD
8.6Very Good(11)
Apartment
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£108+
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Picton Campervan Park - Picton - Building
Picton Campervan Park
Picton, New Zealand
8.8Very Good(312)
Campsite
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
£58+
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The Albion Cottage in beautiful colourful garden - Dunedin - Bedroom
The Albion Cottage in beautiful colourful garden
Mornington
9.1Wonderful(39)
Cottage
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£142+
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Westland Apartment - Dunedin - Living room
Westland Apartment
Dunedin, New Zealand
9.3Wonderful(33)
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£116+
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Alpine Serenity - Wanaka - Living room
Alpine Serenity
Wanaka, New Zealand
9.1Wonderful(39)
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£316+
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Lake Tekapo Cottages - Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo Cottages
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
8.0Very Good(1863)
House
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£214+
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Smiths Farm Holiday Park - Picton
Smiths Farm Holiday Park
Picton, New Zealand
9.2Wonderful(556)
Campsite
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
£55+
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Albert Abode - Wanaka
Albert Abode
Wanaka, New Zealand
9.2Wonderful(4)
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£225+
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Studio C with all you need - Wanaka
Studio C with all you need
Wanaka, New Zealand
5.0Fair(1)
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
£306+
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Starlet 11 - Lake Tekapo
Starlet 11
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
8.9Very Good(195)
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£230+
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Good to know

Low season

High season

Average price (weeknight)

Average price (weekend night)

May
February
£170
£156
Cheapest month to stay with an average 61% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 4% 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 6 days.
  • The cheapest South Island holiday rental found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £27, while the most expensive was £27.
  • Holiday rentals in South Island are around 40% more expensive 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 Christchurch, with around 1,216 properties and an average price of £25. The most popular holiday rentals in South Island among KAYAK users are North South Holiday Park, Southwark Hotel & Apartments, and Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments.

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 £50. 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 £344.

  • 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 £1,474.

  • 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, campgrounds, cottages, houses, campsites, homestays, lodges, cabins, chalets, villas, agritourism, condos, farm stays, motels, luxury tents, bungalows, caravans, hotels and cruises.

  • 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 Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch and Melbourne Lodge Bed & Breakfast.

  • 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 5% allowing you to bring your pet along with you.

Where to stay in South Island?

Our map will help you find the perfect place to stay in South Island by showing you the exact location of each holiday home.

Everything you need to know for your stay in South Island