Bed&MarketWhat should I charge per night in San Luis Obispo (CA)?SCANNED 25 OCT 2026 · 43 PLACES
The median asking price in San Luis Obispo (CA) is A$210 and the average is A$265, from 43 places checked and measured .
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Comparable places in San Luis Obispo (CA) ask A$175–A$408 a night; the middle is A$252. The middle half of 129 places, measured .
That is the market's range, not a price for you: you set your rate.
| Your case | Places ask | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| B&B, guesthouse or apartment | A$283 | 94 listings a night |
| Hotel | A$210 | 35 places a night |
| Monday–Thursday night | A$204 | 40 nights |
| Friday–Saturday night | A$263 +29% | 19 nights |
| Thanksgiving Day, 26 November 2026 | A$297 +53% | 35 offers |
How much more can I charge on weekends in San Luis Obispo (CA)?
Friday–Saturday nights in San Luis Obispo (CA) ask $178, against $139 Monday–Thursday: +29%.
What should I charge during Thanksgiving Day in San Luis Obispo (CA)?
On 26 November 2026, the night of Thanksgiving Day, places in San Luis Obispo (CA) asked $202: +53% against comparable nights, from 35 offers.
What should I charge for my B&B or apartment in San Luis Obispo (CA)?
B&Bs, guesthouses and apartments in San Luis Obispo (CA) ask $192 a night, against $143 for hotels, from 94 listings a night.
Is my nightly rate too high for San Luis Obispo (CA)?
Above $277 a night you ask more than 3 in 4 of 129 places in San Luis Obispo (CA); under $119, less than 3 in 4. The middle half asks $119–$277.
What should a 2-star hotel charge per night in San Luis Obispo (CA)?
On the night of 11 January 2027, places in San Luis Obispo (CA) asked a median $79 at 2★ (10 places); $157 at 3★ (8 places); $114 at 2.5★ (5 places).
Can I charge more with a high review score in San Luis Obispo (CA)?
On the night of 11 January 2027, places in San Luis Obispo (CA) with a guest score of 9 or more asked a median $362 a night (8 places): +340% against $82 for places scored under 8 (6 places).
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CITYSan Luis Obispo (CA)
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THANKSGIVING DAYCHRISTMAS DAYNEW YEAR'S DAYMARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY
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A$209Mo
23A$191Tu
24A$232We
25A$297Th
26A$328Fr
27A$287Sa
28A$177Su
29
Thanksgiving Day1 DAY
Thu 26 Nov
That night A$297Nearby A$194+53%
A$196Tu
22A$191We
23A$191Th
24A$246Fr
25A$272Sa
26A$211Su
27A$226Mo
28
Christmas Day1 DAY
Fri 25 Dec
That night A$246Nearby A$246+0%
15 NOV1 DEC1 JAN22 JAN
SELECTED NIGHTWednesday, 30 December 2026
PLACETYPESTARSAREAPRICEVS MEDIAN
VISTA HOUSE, Luxury above the clouds! - Whole House4.5★A$799+253%
Hotel San Luis Obispo5★A$577+155%
Petit Soleil4★A$557+146%
HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection4★A$549+143%
San Luis Creek Lodge3★A$498+120%
Garden Street Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel4★A$378+67%
Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo3★A$377+67%
SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Luis Obispo2★A$364+61%
Madonna Inn3.5★A$355+57%
TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Luis Obispo3★A$287+27%
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown3★A$285+26%
Hampton Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo3★A$278+23%
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo3★A$263+16%
Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo3★A$256+13%
The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton4★A$248+10%
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo4★A$247+9%
La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection3★A$239+6%
Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel3★A$226+0%
Apple Farm Inn5★A$209-8%
Sands Inn & Suites2.5★A$186-18%
Peach Tree Inn2★A$161-29%
Hotel Buena Vista - San Luis Obispo2.5★A$156-31%
Hotel Calle Joaquin2.5★A$149-34%
Olive Tree Inn & Suites, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham2.5★A$144-36%
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo2.5★A$138-39%
Sunbeam Motel2★A$132-42%
UNIVERSITY INN2★A$124-45%
San Luis Inn and Suites2★A$117-48%
San Luis Inn and Suites5★A$117-48%
Budget Inn2★A$113-50%
SLO INN2★A$104-54%
Mission Inn2★A$103-54%
San Luis Obispo Hostel2★A$99-56%
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo2★A$95-58%
Inn at San Luis Obispo2.5★A$89-61%
Lamplighter Inn & Suites2.5★A$88-61%
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NUMBERS
Prices spread across the town13 of 36 places on Wed 30 Dec.
‹A$120A$120–A$250A$250–A$300A$300–A$600›A$600
Saturdays run 28% above the windowFri + Sat are +29% on Mon–Thu (A$263 vs A$204).
SatA$269+28%
FriA$254+21%
WedA$210+0%
ThuA$210+0%
MonA$208-1%
TueA$196-7%
SunA$191-9%
STATISTICS
San Luis Obispo (CA) numbers to set your rate
Prices by district
30 DECMEDIAN · PLACES
San Luis ObispoA$2127
Mill Street HistoricA$16814
San Luis Obispo DowntownA$1178
Prices by star rating
30 DECMEDIAN · PLACES
5★A$5334
4★A$2984
3★A$2318
2.5★A$1685
2★A$11710
Guest scores
8.6/10 · 46 places · 18 267 reviews
9–108–97–86–7‹6
The hotel sites' scale and scores. Point at a bar to read it above.
A$252Median · 43 placesA$168Mill Street HistoricA$117San Luis Obispo DowntownA$212San Luis Obispo
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FAQ
Pricing questions from hosts
What should I charge per night in San Luis Obispo (CA)?+
Comparable places in San Luis Obispo (CA) ask $119–$277 a night; the middle is $171. The middle half of 129 places, measured 25 October 2026. That is the market's range, not a price for you: you set your rate.
How much more can I charge on weekends in San Luis Obispo (CA)?+
Friday–Saturday nights in San Luis Obispo (CA) ask $178, against $139 Monday–Thursday: +29%.
What should I charge during Thanksgiving Day in San Luis Obispo (CA)?+
On 26 November 2026, the night of Thanksgiving Day, places in San Luis Obispo (CA) asked $202: +53% against comparable nights, from 35 offers.
What should I charge for my B&B or apartment in San Luis Obispo (CA)?+
B&Bs, guesthouses and apartments in San Luis Obispo (CA) ask $192 a night, against $143 for hotels, from 94 listings a night.
Is my nightly rate too high for San Luis Obispo (CA)?+
Above $277 a night you ask more than 3 in 4 of 129 places in San Luis Obispo (CA); under $119, less than 3 in 4. The middle half asks $119–$277.
What should a 2-star hotel charge per night in San Luis Obispo (CA)?+
On the night of 11 January 2027, places in San Luis Obispo (CA) asked a median $79 at 2★ (10 places); $157 at 3★ (8 places); $114 at 2.5★ (5 places).
Can I charge more with a high review score in San Luis Obispo (CA)?+
On the night of 11 January 2027, places in San Luis Obispo (CA) with a guest score of 9 or more asked a median $362 a night (8 places): +340% against $82 for places scored under 8 (6 places).
What are properties in San Luis Obispo (CA) asking per night?+
The median asking price in San Luis Obispo (CA) is $143 and the average is $180, from 43 places checked and measured 25 October 2026.
When is accommodation in San Luis Obispo (CA) most expensive?+
The priciest measured night in the window is 27 November 2026: the median asking price was $223, based on 33 available offers.
How many properties were measured in San Luis Obispo (CA)?+
The window covers up to 43 checked properties per night across 69 measured nights.
Are these asking prices or completed bookings?+
These are public asking prices visible while searching, not the prices of completed bookings.