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Travel insights for holiday rentals in Santa Cruz

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a holiday rental in Santa Cruz including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest day to stay in a vacation rental in Santa Cruz?

The cheapest day to stay in Santa Cruz is Sunday ($215). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is $839.
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Other accommodations in Santa Cruz

Find the perfect holiday rental for your stay in Santa Cruz. There are 340 hotels in Santa Cruz and price data was last updated on 24 October 2025. The average price for a hotel in Santa Cruz is .
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

1 Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
4.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$261
Avg. per night
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Beach Street Inn and Suites
Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites

125 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$201
Avg. per night
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Bay Front Inn
Bay Front Inn

Bay Front Inn

325 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$138
Avg. per night
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Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk
Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk

Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk

500 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$109
Avg. per night
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Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

337 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$98
Avg. per night
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Where to stay in Santa Cruz

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Santa Cruz to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 24 October 2025.
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Facts about staying in Santa Cruz

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Santa Cruz to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 24 October 2025.

  • How much does a holiday rental in Santa Cruz cost?

    $506 per night is how much a holiday rental in Santa Cruz costs, on average. $128 per night was the cheapest price recently found by our users, though anything for $474 per night or less is a good deal. Keep in mind that Santa Cruz holiday rental prices fluctuate throughout the year: the most expensive month to book is July, and the cheapest time to book is September.

  • Are there any Inn holiday rentals in Santa Cruz?

    If you’re looking to book a Inn holiday rental in Santa Cruz, then you have 8 to choose from. We recommend looking at Casablanca Inn on The Beach as it’s currently the most popular Inn rental among our users.

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