{"id":18389,"date":"2026-11-02T12:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T12:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/?p=18389"},"modified":"2026-11-02T12:05:00","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T12:05:00","slug":"wellington-campervan-hire-wairarapa-hawkes-bay-cook-strait-ferry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/wellington-campervan-hire-wairarapa-hawkes-bay-cook-strait-ferry\/","title":{"rendered":"Wellington Campervan Hire: Wairarapa, Hawke\u2019s Bay &#038; the Ferry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><style>\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Hide Astra default post title + meta for this post \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.single-post .entry-title,.single-post .entry-meta,.single-post .ast-post-format-meta,.single-post .post-meta{display:none !important;}\n.single-post .entry-content{padding-top:0 !important;margin-top:0 !important;}\n.single-post .ast-article-single{padding-top:0 !important;}\n.ast-separate-container 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class=\"htf-hero-deck\">Wellington is where New Zealand\u2019s two islands meet, which makes it a brilliant one-way start or finish. Here are four routes, the ferry basics and what a van costs.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"htf-hero-meta\">\n      <div class=\"htf-meta-author\"><div class=\"htf-avatar\">J&amp;A<\/div><div><strong>Joona &amp; Alla<\/strong>Rovaniemi, Finland<\/div><\/div>\n      <span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span><span>Nov 2, 2026<\/span><span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span><span>9 min read<\/span><span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span><span>Updated regularly<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- HERO IMAGE -->\n<div class=\"htf-hero-img\">\n<div class=\"htf-hero-img\" style=\"margin:24px 0;text-align:center;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1235\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17072\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-new-zealand-2.jpg\" alt=\"Road in New Zealand - Wellington campervan hire\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-new-zealand-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-new-zealand-2-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-new-zealand-2-1024x659.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-new-zealand-2-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-new-zealand-2-1536x988.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-new-zealand-2-1320x849.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-new-zealand-2-600x386.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><div style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#777;margin-top:6px;\">Photo: Michal Klajban, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- ARTICLE + SIDEBAR -->\n<div class=\"htf-wrap\">\n<article class=\"htf-body\">\n<p>When people search for <strong>Wellington campervan hire<\/strong>, they are usually doing one of two things: starting a North Island trip from the capital, or using Wellington as the hinge between the North and South Islands. Both work well. The city is compact, the ferry terminal is close to the waterfront depots, and the roads out of town lead quickly to wine country, wild coast and volcanoes.<\/p>\n<p>It is early summer in New Zealand as we write this, which means that Christmas and January vans and ferry spaces are going now. We have used the live <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/wellington-campervan-hire?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-wellington-campervan-hire-wairarapa-hawkes-bay-cook-strait-ferry\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Wellington listing on CampervanPlanet<\/a> for prices, seasons and four suggested itineraries, and we hedge anything that could change, such as camping rules. As always, this is researched guidance rather than a claim of a personal NZ road trip.<\/p><div class=\"htf-tldr\"><div class=\"htf-tldr-label\">Short Answer<\/div><p><strong>Wellington campervan hire<\/strong> is shown from about NZ$40 a day on CampervanPlanet, with typical New Zealand prices of about NZ$161 a day in winter and NZ$400 in summer, based on 107 vehicles from 22 companies. The seasonal \u201cfrom\u201d prices for Wellington run from about \u20ac20 in winter to \u20ac59 in summer. Book vans and the Cook Strait ferry months ahead for December and January. Our \u20ac20 reader coupon works at checkout.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-toc\"><div class=\"htf-toc-label\">In this guide<\/div><ol>\n<li><a href=\"#s1\">Why Wellington<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\">Wairarapa loop<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\">Cook Strait ferry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\">K\u0101piti Coast<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\">Hawke\u2019s Bay and Taup\u014d<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s6\">Costs and seasons<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s7\">Booking and camping<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<!-- HTF-CVP-V1 -->\n<div style=\"margin:8px 0 28px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#C8A45A 0%,#b8944a 100%);border-radius:14px;padding:18px 22px;color:#fff;\"><div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:14px;justify-content:space-between;\"><div style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;min-width:220px;flex:1;\">\ud83d\ude90 <strong>Planning this trip by campervan?<\/strong> Get <strong>\u20ac20 off<\/strong> your rental in New Zealand with our code <span style=\"background:rgba(255,255,255,.22);border-radius:6px;padding:2px 8px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.5px;\">HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20<\/span><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/wellington-campervan-hire?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-wellington-campervan-hire-wairarapa-hawkes-bay-cook-strait-ferry\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"background:#1A1917;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;padding:12px 20px;border-radius:10px;white-space:nowrap;\">Compare campervans \u2192<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:11px;opacity:.85;margin-top:10px;\">If you book through our links we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you \u2014 it keeps this blog on the road.<\/div><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Wellington_is_a_smart_place_to_start_or_finish\"><\/span>Why Wellington is a smart place to start or finish<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wellington is the capital and the southern gateway of the North Island. The listing shows depots at Wellington Airport (a compact airport about 15 minutes from the city), in the city centre near the Interislander ferry terminal, in Petone and Seaview, Lower Hutt, Porirua and Paraparaumu on the K\u0101piti Coast. That spread means you can pick up on the edge of town and avoid city traffic with a large vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>It is also an excellent one-way hub. A classic is to start in Auckland, drive south through the central North Island, and drop the van in Wellington, or to do the reverse. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/auckland-campervan-hire-coromandel-bay-of-islands-rotorua\/\">Auckland campervan guide<\/a> covers the top of that route, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/auckland-campervan-hire?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-wellington-campervan-hire-wairarapa-hawkes-bay-cook-strait-ferry\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Auckland listing<\/a> shows pick-up options there.<\/p>\n<p>Remember that New Zealand drives on the left and that Wellington has a reputation for wind. Pick sheltered campgrounds and drive carefully on exposed roads.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_one_Wairarapa_wine_and_the_wild_south_coast_3%E2%80%935_days\"><\/span>Route one: Wairarapa wine and the wild south coast (3\u20135 days)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is the easiest short trip. Cross the Remutaka Hill into the Wairarapa, taste your way through the cellar doors of Martinborough and reach the untamed south coast with Cape Palliser, fur-seal colonies and the Putangirua Pinnacles. The page lists it as about 250 km, easy and suitable for a two-wheel-drive campervan, with campsites at DOC sites and holiday parks.<\/p>\n<p>We like trips where a van makes sense for the whole route, and this is one: small roads, a few good campgrounds and no need to rush. Go in November or April for the best balance of weather and crowds, and remember to arrange a designated driver for tastings.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-nl\">\n<div class=\"htf-nl-label\">Letters from Rovaniemi<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Honest_travel_from_the_Arctic_Circle\"><\/span>Honest travel from the Arctic Circle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We send one letter a month \u2014 no roundups, no sponsored fluff. Just what we&#8217;re doing, where we&#8217;re going, and what we actually think.<\/p>\n<form action=\"https:\/\/app.kit.com\/forms\/9367902\/subscriptions\" method=\"post\" data-htf-kit=\"9367902\"><input type=\"email\" name=\"email_address\" required placeholder=\"Your email\" \/><button type=\"submit\">Subscribe<\/button><\/form>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_two_the_Cook_Strait_ferry_to_the_South_Island_4%E2%80%936_days\"><\/span>Route two: the Cook Strait ferry to the South Island (4\u20136 days)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Board the Interislander or Bluebridge in Wellington and sail your campervan across Cook Strait to Picton in around three and a half hours. From Picton you can explore the Marlborough Sounds, Blenheim\u2019s wineries, then continue to Nelson and Abel Tasman National Park. The page advises booking campervan ferry space well in advance.<\/p>\n<p>If you plan to carry on to Christchurch or Queenstown, our <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/christchurch-campervan-hire-kaikoura-arthurs-pass-west-coast\/\">Christchurch campervan guide<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/new-zealand-south-island-campervan-itinerary\/\">South Island itinerary<\/a> continue from there. Some rental companies let you take their vehicle on the ferry, while others require you to drop it and pick up another on the other side, so check the terms before you book.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin:28px 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1110\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-17071\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-new-zealand-1.jpg\" alt=\"Open road in New Zealand\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-new-zealand-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-new-zealand-1-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-new-zealand-1-1024x592.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-new-zealand-1-768x444.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-new-zealand-1-1536x888.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-new-zealand-1-1320x763.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-new-zealand-1-600x347.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#777;margin-top:6px;\">Photo: Michal Klajban, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- HTF-CVP-V1 -->\n<div style=\"margin:26px 0;border:1px solid #E5E3DE;border-left:4px solid #C8A45A;border-radius:10px;padding:16px 20px;background:#F8F7F4;\"><p style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#2C2A26;\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Our campervan tip:<\/strong> prices for the same van vary a lot between rental brands. We compare New Zealand campervans across 160+ rental companies on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/wellington-campervan-hire?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-wellington-campervan-hire-wairarapa-hawkes-bay-cook-strait-ferry\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:700;\">CampervanPlanet<\/a> \u2014 and code <strong>HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20<\/strong> takes \u20ac20 off your booking.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_three_Kapiti_Coast_and_Manawatu_5%E2%80%937_days\"><\/span>Route three: K\u0101piti Coast and Manawat\u016b (5\u20137 days)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An easy run north on State Highway 1 along the K\u0101piti Coast through Paraparaumu, Waikanae and \u014ctaki, then inland to Palmerston North and the Manawat\u016b Gorge. The page describes wide beaches, offshore birdlife at K\u0101piti Island reserve and gentle driving, making it ideal for a first campervan trip. It is about 450 km.<\/p>\n<p>It is a good choice if you want a calm introduction to van life, with campsites on the K\u0101piti Coast and Manawat\u016b parks. December and March are listed as the best months for this route.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_four_Hawkes_Bay_and_the_volcanic_plateau_7%E2%80%9310_days\"><\/span>Route four: Hawke\u2019s Bay and the volcanic plateau (7\u201310 days)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For a bigger trip, head north through the Manawat\u016b to Napier\u2019s Art Deco streets and the Hawke\u2019s Bay vineyards, then inland to Lake Taup\u014d and the volcanoes of Tongariro National Park, home of the famous Alpine Crossing. The listing gives about 900 km and moderate driving, suitable for a standard two-wheel-drive campervan, with a note to fuel up in Taup\u014d.<\/p>\n<p>You can continue to Auckland, which turns the loop into a classic one-way, or return to Wellington. A week would be rushed, so aim for at least eight or nine nights if you want time for the winery lunches, hot pools and a walk on the volcanoes. Weather on the Central Plateau can change rapidly, so check conditions before any high-altitude walk.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_it_costs_and_when_to_go\"><\/span>What it costs and when to go<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The New Zealand price study on the Wellington page reports a typical NZ$161 a day in winter and NZ$400 in summer, with the cheapest offers from about NZ$40. The page\u2019s seasonal \u201cfrom\u201d prices for Wellington run from roughly \u20ac59 a day in summer to \u20ac45 in autumn, \u20ac20 in winter and \u20ac42 in spring. Vehicle types start with a budget campervan, a standard campervan from about \u20ac69 a day, a family motorhome from about \u20ac109 and a premium motorhome from about \u20ac159.<\/p>\n<p>Autumn is often Wellington\u2019s calmest and clearest season, with March to May the sweet spot for settled weather and easier ferry bookings. Winter is milder than the South Island but wet and windy, and cheapest. Spring is the windy shoulder season, with prices staying low before summer demand returns. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/budget-travel\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-rent-a-campervan-by-country\/\">country price comparison<\/a> for how NZ compares with elsewhere.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Booking_tips_and_camping_rules\"><\/span>Booking tips and camping rules<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For December and January, reserve both the van and the ferry early. Compare several rental brands for a similar-sized vehicle and check mileage, one-way fees and insurance. The listing explains that you book on CampervanPlanet but rent from the named company, usually with a deposit online and the rest at pick-up, and a refundable security deposit held on the main driver\u2019s card.<\/p>\n<p>Freedom camping rules vary by council and conservation area, and fines can be significant. Check signs and the current guidance from the local council or the Department of Conservation, and use holiday parks and DOC campsites when in doubt. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/budget-travel\/campervan-rental-insurance-deposit-excess-explained\/\">insurance and excess guide<\/a> explains what to look for in the cover.<\/p>\n<p>When you are ready, enter code <strong>HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20<\/strong> at checkout on CampervanPlanet to take \u20ac20 off the booking. More basics are in <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/campervan-rental\/\">our campervan rental guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-faq\">\n<!-- HTF-CVP-V1 -->\n<div style=\"margin:34px 0;background:linear-gradient(150deg,#2D5A3D 0%,#1a3d28 100%);border-radius:16px;padding:30px 28px;color:#fff;text-align:center;\"><div style=\"font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#E8D5A0;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;\">Ready for the open road?<\/div><h3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:24px;color:#fff;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_your_New_Zealand_campervan\"><\/span>Book your New Zealand campervan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"margin:0 auto 18px;max-width:520px;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);\">Compare prices across 160+ campervan and motorhome rental brands, get a free 1GB eSIM with every booking \u2014 and <strong>\u20ac20 off with code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20<\/strong>.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/wellington-campervan-hire?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-wellington-campervan-hire-wairarapa-hawkes-bay-cook-strait-ferry\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#C8A45A;color:#1A1917;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800;font-size:15px;padding:14px 30px;border-radius:12px;\">Check prices &amp; availability \u2192<\/a><div style=\"font-size:11px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);margin-top:12px;\">Affiliate link \u2014 same price for you, small commission for us.<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 style=\"padding-left:0;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<details><summary>How much is campervan hire in Wellington?<\/summary>\n<p>CampervanPlanet shows New Zealand from about NZ$40 a day. Typical prices in the study are about NZ$161 a day in winter and NZ$400 in summer, so check your own dates.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Can I take a campervan on the Cook Strait ferry?<\/summary>\n<p>Many travellers do, with the Interislander or Bluebridge crossing to Picton taking about 3.5 hours. Book space well in advance and check your rental company\u2019s rules first.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>What is the best time to hire a campervan in Wellington?<\/summary>\n<p>Autumn (March to May) is often the calmest and clearest season. Summer is the peak, and spring is windy but good value.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Can I do a one-way trip from Auckland to Wellington?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. The booking engine lists pick-up points in both cities, though one-way fees may apply, so compare total prices.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Is there a discount code for CampervanPlanet?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. Use code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20 at checkout to take \u20ac20 off your booking when you book through one of our links.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Where are the Wellington depots?<\/summary>\n<p>The listing shows depots at Wellington Airport, the city centre near the ferry terminal, Petone and Seaview, Lower Hutt, Porirua and Paraparaumu.<\/p><\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-author\"><div class=\"htf-author-avatar\">J&amp;A<\/div><div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Joona_Alla\"><\/span>Joona &amp; Alla<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A Finnish-Ukrainian couple living in Rovaniemi, Finland. Joona is a marketing professional in Lapland tourism; Alla is an AI Engineer. Together we&#8217;ve visited 25 countries and share honest, locally-grounded travel writing from our home in the Arctic.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/our-story\/\">Read our full story &#8594;<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<!-- SIDEBAR -->\n<aside class=\"htf-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"htf-sidebar-toc\"><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contents\"><\/span>Contents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><ol>\n<li><a href=\"#s1\">Why Wellington<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\">Wairarapa loop<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\">Cook Strait ferry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\">K\u0101piti Coast<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\">Hawke\u2019s Bay and Taup\u014d<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s6\">Costs and seasons<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s7\">Booking and camping<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-sidebar-work\"><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AI-assisted_content_for_travel_brands\"><\/span>AI-assisted content for travel brands<span 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