The above is a climate diagram for South Island. The highest average temperatures are in the month of January. On the contrary, the coolest month is July. The rainiest month is December while the driest month is February.

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Vacation rentals with Wi-Fi
If it's for remote work or watching your favourite programmes, fast WiFi can be a must-have feature when it comes to selecting a holiday letting. Take a look at HomeToGo's range of holiday homes with internet on the South Island and be sure of a quick and reliable connection during your visit.
Apartments and vacation rentals with a kitchen
Searching for self-catering holiday homes on the South Island? Find the ideal rental for you with our range of South Island holiday lettings with kitchens. Well furnished with all the needed appliances, these accommodation offers are perfect for self-catered stays.
Vacation rentals and apartments with air conditioning
Good weather while travelling is always brilliant - and it's an added bonus to be able to control the temperature in your holiday letting too. Find holiday rentals on the South Island with air conditioning to make your visit even more comfortable.
Popular holiday rental amenities on the South Island
Amenity filters are conveniently available to help you tailor your search and find the ideal rental in South Island. In South Island, 24,879 lettings include Kitchen. Consequently, if you can't imagine a holiday without internet, select the Kitchen filter to see this type of accommodation. Three features that aren't typical are Detached, Cot and Sauna.
Price and Availability Index in South Island
Holiday Rental Price Information on the South Island
The graph shows average prices of rental prices on the South Island for the next twelve months. Prices reach their highest point in January, where prices are an average of $302 a night (27/01 – 03/02). Opt for a getaway in October (19/10 – 26/10) for optimal savings when heading to South Island.
Rental availability information on the South Island
Our availability graph helps you identify the busiest months on the South Island. The busiest time to book a holiday letting on the South Island so far is in October (26/10 – 02/11), where only 7 rentals are available. Conversely, it is in May (25/05 – 01/06) that the highest percentage of rentals are available.
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Information about holiday rentals on the South Island
🏡 Holiday rentals available | 25,502 properties |
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💳 Discounts available | up to 69% |
🌙 Nightly prices from | $61 |
⭐ Popular amenities | Kitchen, Internet and Fireplace |
🏊 Holiday rentals with pools | 2,525 properties |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much should I expect to pay for a holiday letting on the South Island?
When visiting South Island, you can find holiday rentals from as little as $61 per night.
How many holiday accommodation offers will I find on the South Island?
There are loads of options for holiday accommodation on the South Island, with 25,502 offers available.
What holiday rental amenities do people typically look for when visiting South Island?
In terms of holiday home amenities, travellers visiting South Island most often look for Kitchen, Internet and Fireplace.
How many accommodation offers are there on the South Island?
You can browse 25,502 holiday lettings on the South Island, and find great deals from $61 per night.
Are pets permitted in holiday accommodation on the South Island?
Want to go on holiday with your dog? You'll find 1,353 pet-friendly holiday lettings on the South Island.
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