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Best South Island holiday rentals

Most recommended holiday rentals in South Island

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Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels - Te Anau - Patio
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Reavers Lodge - Queenstown - Living room
Reavers Lodge
Queenstown, New Zealand
6.3Okay(3260)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pinewood Queenstown - Queenstown
Pinewood Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.1Good(3519)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Mount Cook Station Shearers Quarters Lodge - Lake Tekapo
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Jo's Place - Lake Tekapo - Bedroom
Jo's Place
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
7.4Good(95)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
3 Edwards - Lake Tekapo
3 Edwards
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
6.6Okay(33)
Parking
Monterey Cottage - Lake Tekapo
Monterey Cottage
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
7.8Good(5)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Mack n Tosh - Lake Tekapo
Mack n Tosh
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
8.4Very Good(145)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Tekapo1929 Lakefront Villa - Lake Tekapo - Bedroom
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Jero's Place - Lake Tekapo
Jero's Place
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
8.7Very Good(188)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Lake Vista - Lake Tekapo
Lake Vista
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
9.5Wonderful(177)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Bush House - Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Kaltech House - Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
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Low season

June

High season

December

Average price (weeknight)

€145

Average price (weekend night)

€122
Cheapest month to stay with an average 35% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 19% 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

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 €44. Search here for similar prices

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

  • 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 Pinewood Queenstown.

  • 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 7% allowing you to bring your pet along with you.

Where to stay in South Island?

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