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Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Queenstown (46% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (35%) and Te Anau (13%). Searches for hotels in Arrowtown (6%) are also popular.
KAYAK users have found double rooms in South Island for as cheap as €17 (Blenheim) in the last 3 days. The average price is €179.
In the last 72 hours, users have found South Island hotels for tonight for as low as €21 (Queenstown). Users have also found 3-star hotels from €22 (Queenstown) and 4-star+ hotels from €27 (Christchurch).