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Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Auckland (75% of total searches to North Island). The next most popular destinations are Wellington (12%) and Rotorua (8%). Searches for hotels in Taupo (4%) are also popular.
KAYAK users have found double rooms in North Island for as cheap as $17 (Wellington) in the last 3 days. The average price is $226.
In the last 72 hours, users have found North Island hotels for tonight for as low as $27 (New Plymouth). Users have also found 3-star hotels from $34 (New Plymouth) and 4-star+ hotels from $61 (Rotorua).
In the last 72 hours, users have found North Island hotels for this weekend for as low as $82 (Palmerston North) per night. Users have also found 3-star hotels from $82 (Palmerston North) and 4-star+ hotels from $137 (Palmerston North).