Booking.com goes big on Black Friday

This year, Booking.com is turning up the savings, launching its range of Black Friday deals across accommodation, flights, car rentals, transfers and attractions!

Deal-seeking Kiwi jetsetters can kickstart their future trips with Booking.com’s two-stage Black Friday event. With flexible options like free cancellation and ‘book now, pay later,’ travellers can search, secure, and budget for upcoming adventures with confidence.

A new wave of savvy trip planners is reshaping the industry by actively engineering high-value itineraries, combining AI planning tools, off-peak dates, and major promotional moments like Black Friday to stretch budgets without compromising on quality or destination choice:

• Intentional Deal Planning: Travel promotions are no longer an afterthought, 33% of Kiwi  travellers* actively design entire trips around specific discounts.
• AI as the Ultimate Trip Planner: With 79% of Kiwi consumers** interested in AI tools for travel planning, Kiwi travellers are using technology to speed up research, uncover hidden value, and lock in savings with confidence.
• Strategic Timing & Flexibility: 40% of NZ travellers* intentionally choose off-peak dates to lower overall trip expenses, while 18% are booking* further in advance than usual to secure optimal flexibility

Starting November 11–18, early access unlocks exclusive flight savings in select markets for Genius members:

The flagship promotional period runs from Nov 19 through Dec 2, offering competitive global discounts across every element of the journey. Savings include up to 40% off select accommodation worldwide alongside up to 25% off car rentals. Additionally, travellers can take advantage of up to 20% off attractions and 15% off airport transfers.

Todd Lacey, regional manager, Oceania and Korea at Booking.com says “Kiwi travellers today are looking for maximum value and using every tool they can to secure their dream trip. Booking has you covered for all elements of your trip, which is why we’re focused on every step of the planning process, making it easier than ever to unlock our best Black Friday savings.”

Also included below are the latest findings from Booking.com’s Travel Predictions, further highlighting how travellers are becoming more intentional about their travel choices. Alongside this, we’ve included a selection of exciting properties participating in Booking.com’s Black Friday deals, giving travellers more ways to make their next adventure happen for less.

Booking.com NZ Black Friday Previews:The following properties will be offering up to 40% off from 19 Nov through 2 Dec 2026:

• The Carlin Boutique Hotel, Queenstown – Get the celebrity treatment with world-class five-star service at this exclusive boutique hotel. From sweeping alpine views to world-class service, every detail is designed to elevate your stay beyond expectation.
• The Grand by SkyCity, Auckland – Offering contemporary 5-star rooms and suites with views of Auckland Harbour and the city skyline, the SkyCity entertainment complex, featuring a 24-hour hotel, the iconic Sky Tower, plus more than 20 restaurants, cafes and bars will be right on your doorstep.
• Naumi Hotel, Wellington – A sensory dreamland on Wellington’s Cuba Street to play, nestle, indulge and colour outside the lines in one of 62 beautifully designed boutique rooms, each offering a unique stay in the heart of Pōneke.

Booking.com Travel Predictions 2027:

• Social Currency: Money can make or break a group getaway, with just under half (43%) of Kiwis having reconsidered who to invite on a holiday due to different spending habits. Finding the right deals can help friends and family get on the same page, making those long-awaited group trips more achievable.
• The All-Exclusive: Travellers want to spend their holiday budget on what they actually enjoy, with 70% wanting packages that let them remove services they won’t use. Black Friday gives travellers the chance to find deals that suit their travel style, without paying for extras they don’t need.
• Plot Twist Trip: Nearly three-quarters (72%) of New Zealanders are interested in taking a holiday that sees them do something completely out of character. Black Friday savings could be the perfect excuse to take a chance on somewhere new, try something different or finally book that trip they’ve been dreaming about.

The full Travel Predictions 2027 for New Zealand can be found here.