How popular isHoliday Houses?
In September 2026, people searched for Holiday Houses by name about 350 times in New Zealand, a 16.7% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.13% of all New Zealand holiday home rental searches, placing Holiday Houses sixth out of six rentals. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about holiday home rentals, Holiday Houses appeared in two of the four answers and was the fourth most recommended of the six.
Holiday Houses is the sixth most searched of 6 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
AirbnbShare of searches 59.6%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Booking.comShare of searches 33%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
BookabachShare of searches 5.4%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
BachcareShare of searches 1%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Holiday HousesShare of searches 0.13%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top holiday home rentals in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Holiday Houses was mentioned in two out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Holiday Houses is the fourth most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Bookabach1st
Airbnb2nd
Bachcare3rd
Holiday Houses4th
Booking.com5th
Vrbo6th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Airbnb3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Bookabach3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Bachcare3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Vrbo3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Booking.com2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Holiday Houses2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about holiday home rentals
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which holiday home rental site should I book in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best holiday home rental sites in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best holiday home rental site in New Zealand for a family trip?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“holiday home nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“holiday home rental sites”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Which holiday home rentals compete with Holiday Houses?
Share of searches by month for Airbnb, Booking.com, Bookabach, Holiday Houses. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Airbnb | Booking.com | Bookabach | Bachcare | Vrbo | Holiday Houses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 74.8% | 15.6% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.19% |
| Nov 2025 | 74.8% | 15.5% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.19% |
| Dec 2025 | 75.8% | 15.7% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.18% |
| Jan 2026 | 75.8% | 15.7% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.17% |
| Feb 2026 | 73.3% | 18.5% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.14% |
| Mar 2026 | 73.4% | 18.6% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.16% |
| Apr 2026 | 73.9% | 18.6% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 0.89% | 0.12% |
| May 2026 | 71% | 21.7% | 5.2% | 1% | 0.95% | 0.14% |
| Jun 2026 | 71% | 21.8% | 5.2% | 1% | 0.84% | 0.13% |
| Jul 2026 | 70.2% | 21.6% | 6.3% | 1% | 0.79% | 0.13% |
| Aug 2026 | 67% | 24.9% | 6% | 0.97% | 0.98% | 0.12% |
| Sep 2026 | 59.6% | 33% | 5.4% | 1% | 0.87% | 0.13% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 59.6% | 166K | -0.01% | -7.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 33% | 92K | +48.6% | +8.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 5.4% | 14.9K | 0% | -0.7 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 1% | 2.9K | +20.8% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 0.87% | 2.4K | +0.41% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.13% | 350 | +12.9% | 0 points |
1.
Airbnb59.6%
Held 1st. 166K estimated branded searches, -0.01% vs prior month. Share -7.4 points.
33%
Held 2nd. 92K estimated branded searches, +48.6% vs prior month. Share +8.1 points.
5.4%
Held 3rd. 14.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
4.
Bachcare1%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, +20.8% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
5.
Vrbo0.87%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, +0.41% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.13%
Held 6th. 350 estimated branded searches, +12.9% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Holiday Houses and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Holiday Houses
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Holiday Houses changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Holiday Houses in New Zealand fell from 420 to 350.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Holiday Houses’ share of searches among holiday home rentals in New Zealand held steady, from 0.19% to 0.13%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand holiday home rentals in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Booking.com gained share of searches among holiday home rentals in New Zealand, from 24.9% to 33%.

In September 2026, Airbnb lost share of searches among holiday home rentals in New Zealand, from 67% to 59.6%.

In September 2026, Bookabach lost share of searches among holiday home rentals in New Zealand, from 6% to 5.4%.

In September 2026, Bachcare rose from 5th to 4th among holiday home rentals in New Zealand.

In September 2026, Vrbo fell from 4th to 5th among holiday home rentals in New Zealand.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Holiday Houses in New Zealand fell 16.7% over 12 measured months, from 420 to 350 in September 2026.
How are Holiday Houses’ branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Holiday Houses’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- holiday houses rentals
- holidayhouses
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