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Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Queenstown (57% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (27%) and Te Anau (9%). Searches for hotels in Lake Tekapo (8%) are also popular.
KAYAK users have found double rooms in South Island for as cheap as $13 (Dunedin) in the last 3 days. The average price is $195.
In the last 72 hours, users have found South Island hotels for tonight for as low as $25 (Christchurch). Users have also found 3-star hotels from $30 (Christchurch) and 4-star+ hotels from $28 (Christchurch).
In the last 72 hours, users have found South Island hotels for this weekend for as low as $57 (Christchurch) per night. Users have also found 3-star hotels from $68 (Christchurch) and 4-star+ hotels from $57 (Christchurch).