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Cheapest holiday rentals in Santa Cruz, California

Discover affordable stays in Santa Cruz that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Santa Cruz can be found for as low as $217 per night. There is currently one property in Santa Cruz that can be booked for this price. The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Santa Cruz. Price data was last updated on 6 June 2025
These Santa Cruz properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of holiday rental, and holiday rental location.
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The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

Brookdale, CA, United States
0.2 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$217
Avg. per night
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Other accommodations in Santa Cruz

Find the perfect holiday rental for your stay in Santa Cruz. There are 391 hotels in Santa Cruz and price data was last updated on 6 June 2025. The average price for a hotel in Santa Cruz is .
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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
$363
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
Parking
$151
Avg. per night
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Carousel Beach Inn
Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn

110 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$194
Avg. per night
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National 9 Motel
National 9 Motel

National 9 Motel

130 Plymouth Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$134
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
$288
Avg. per night
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Aqua Breeze Inn
Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn

204 Second Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$148
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
$151
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 6 June 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 6 June 2025.

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

    $748 per night is how much a holiday rental in Santa Cruz costs, on average. $117 per night was the cheapest price recently found by our users, though anything for $686 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 January.

  • Are there any Motel holiday rentals in Santa Cruz?

    If you’re looking to book a Motel holiday rental in Santa Cruz, then you have 13 to choose from. We recommend looking at Bay Front Inn as it’s currently the most popular Motel rental among our users.

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