Question 1

How much does a South Island vacation package cost?

Accepted Answer

Starting from as low as , you can customize your South Island package. Simply bundle hotels, flights and car rentals and be rewarded with discounts.

Question 2

How do I get a cheap travel package to South Island?

Accepted Answer

One of the easiest ways to save cash (and time) is to bundle your bookings with Expedia. Hotels, flights, rental cars and activities — we've got them all. Choose a combination that suits you and see your savings pile up. Of course, a package deal is never a one-size-fits-all. That's why we offer more than 550 airlines and 1,000,000 properties across the globe, which lets you customize your South Island vacation.

Question 3

Where should I stay in South Island?

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Christchurch is a fantastic city to visit. Here, you'll find well-known sights including Lyttelton Harbour and New Brighton Beach. Dunedin also lures many globetrotters eager to explore some of the best attractions in South Island. Some of the best are Larnach Castle and St. Clair Beach.

Question 4

What are the top hotels in South Island?

Accepted Answer

For hotels in Queenstown with cozy beds and friendly service, you can't top Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown, an IHG Hotel and Novotel Queenstown Lakeside. If you're visiting Christchurch as well, you can look forward to a great night's sleep at The George Christchurch or Distinction Christchurch Hotel.

Question 5

How far in advance should I book my South Island vacation?

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To land rock-bottom prices, book ASAP. Airlines usually release flights, along with some of the lowest fares, nearly a year ahead of time. Hotels, car rental and experiences should also be booked well in advance to avoid disappointment. If you're in need of a last-minute getaway in South Island, there are always lots of great deals to be had on Expedia. Book something in today!

Question 6

What does an Expedia South Island travel package include?

Accepted Answer

With Expedia, you can select any combination of car rentals, hotels and flights to create your ideal South Island package. Once you've made your booking, you can add on the fun things like day tours and activities. Don't forget — the more you bundle, the more discounts you'll get!

Question 7

What should I know before booking a South Island travel package?

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A package can be more affordable than separately booking all you need for your trip. For example, combine your hotels, flights and rental cars and score big savings. Whatever your vacation goals are, there's sure to be a package that's perfect for you.

Question 8

Can I choose my airline with a South Island Expedia vacation package?

Accepted Answer

You sure can. We offer more than 550 partner airlines all over the world, so choose the carrier that matches your budget needs.

Question 9

If I'm not able to travel, can I cancel my South Island vacation package?

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Whether it's your hotel or flight, you can cancel and rebook it. Booked your South Island vacation package in the last 24 hours? You may be able to make changes at no cost. If it's been longer than that, you may be charged a fee by your airline, hotel or car rental company. For further information, check out our Customer Service Portal. We'll help you every step of the way.

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