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Recommended holiday lettings in Christchurch
Rent a holiday apartment, home or cottage in Christchurch: from £15 per night
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Best holiday cottages with a pool
Popular holiday rental amenities in Christchurch
Finding an accommodation with a pool shouldn't be too difficult in Christchurch. A few of the short stay accommodation options provide one on offer. Also, rentals with pools in Christchurch cost, on average, £138 a night. Most of the available rentals with pools are hotel rooms. Among these holiday rentals, a few of them are situated within 2 kilometres of water. In Christchurch, there are many options in case you want to book an accommodation that welcomes pets. Pet-friendly holiday rentals in Christchurch have an average price of £97 a night. It is also possible to find pet-friendly lettings that are centrally located. In Christchurch, a few of the holiday rentals are less than 2 kilometres away from the city centre.
Holiday Letting Price Information in Christchurch
We analysed holiday cottages, homes and apartments to display a price graph showing the average price per night in Christchurch. Christchurch is more expensive in December (15/12 - 22/12), where prices are on average £36 a night. Opt for a getaway in October (05/10 - 12/10) for optimal savings when heading to Christchurch.
Holiday Home Availability Information in Christchurch
This graph shows the holiday letting availability rate for the next twelve months. So far, the week with the least available rentals in Christchurch is in December (22/12 - 29/12). On the other hand, the week with the most available offers is in August (31/08 - 07/09).
The weather in Christchurch
Check out our climate diagram to find the perfect month for your holidays. During January, maximum temperatures go up to more than 22° No heat wave is expected in July, where minimum average temperatures usally hit a 1° low. The rainiest month is January while the driest month is February.
Accommodations in Christchurch
492 out of the 1,552 listed properties in Christchurch are house rentals. In other words, they make up one-third of the property types there (30.96%). Additionally, the average size of house rentals in Christchurch is 120 m², with a median price of £110 per night. Furthermore, house rentals are great for medium-sized groups and families, since most can welcome 5 holidaymakers. Hotel rooms are the other most available accommodation option in Christchurch. These properties cost £87 per night, on average, and have an average size of 48 m².
Enjoy laidback Christchurch, New Zealand with a cosy holiday letting
A young city in transition, Christchurch has risen stoically from the aftermath of the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. Today it's home to exciting festivals, culinary delights and a little something for everyone. Summer here runs from December to February, and is the perfect time to book a holiday cottage and explore all of Christchurch's wonders.
Art & Culture
Art and Culture, New Zealand Style
With the original Christchurch Cathedral currently undergoing repair, inventive locals have built a Transitional Cathedral in Latimer Square from cardboard. Numerous events are organised here. The Canterbury Museum's exhibits span across colonial history, Māori art, Antarctic exploration and more.
Meanwhile, life-like replicas of fighting planes trace the history of New Zealand's Air Force at the Air Force Museum. A horse-drawn carriage ride awaits in a recreated Edwardian township at the Ferrymead Heritage Park. The Christchurch experience is complete with a historic tram ride, and punting on the Avon River.
Family Activities
Kid's Day Out!
Christchurch's International Antarctic Centre thrills the little ones with cute penguins, simulated polar weather and a Hagglund All-Terrain Vehicle ride.
Escape the city for the day and drive down to the Arthur's Pass National Park. There are several short, easy walks close to town offering incredible mountain views. The highly-rejuvenating Hanmer Springs is just north of Christchurch and well worth a visit. Walks through wooded forest trails, plus mountain and quad-biking is also possible here.
Local Events
A Lively Cultural Calendar
The SummerTimes Festival at Hagley Park hosts art, music, BBQs and sporting events, much of it free. Clowns, jugglers and circus acts from around the world arrive in Christchurch for January's World Buskers Festival, and this is followed by the Festival of Romance around Valentine's Day.
If you're in town for Guy Fawkes Night on November 5, you'll catch a brilliant firework display at the New Brighton Pier. If you're in town during August, you'll catch the thrilling Carnival Week celebrations.
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