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 $143 and the average is $180, from 43 places checked and measured .
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Comparable places in San Luis Obispo (CA) ask $119–$277 a night; the middle is $171. 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 | $192 | 94 listings a night |
| Hotel | $143 | 35 places a night |
| Monday–Thursday night | $139 | 40 nights |
| Friday–Saturday night | $178 +29% | 19 nights |
| Thanksgiving Day, 26 November 2026 | $202 +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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$142Mo
23$130Tu
24$157We
25$202Th
26$223Fr
27$194Sa
28$120Su
29
Thanksgiving Day1 DAY
Thu 26 Nov
That night $202Nearby $132+53%
$133Tu
22$130We
23$130Th
24$167Fr
25$184Sa
26$143Su
27$153Mo
28
Christmas Day1 DAY
Fri 25 Dec
That night $167Nearby $167+0%
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SELECTED NIGHTFriday, 1 January 2027◇ New Year's Day
PLACETYPESTARSAREAPRICEVS MEDIAN
HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection4★$476+187%
Hotel San Luis Obispo5★$379+129%
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo2.5★$335+102%
Madonna Inn3.5★$311+87%
San Luis Creek Lodge3★$292+76%
Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo3★$217+31%
SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Luis Obispo2★$207+25%
Hotel Buena Vista - San Luis Obispo2.5★$199+20%
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown3★$199+20%
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo3★$198+19%
Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel3★$192+16%
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo4★$182+10%
TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Luis Obispo3★$180+8%
Sunbeam Motel2★$169+2%
The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton4★$168+1%
Peach Tree Inn2★$166+0%
Apple Farm Inn5★$156-6%
Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo3★$154-7%
Mission Inn2★$139-16%
Hampton Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo3★$139-16%
San Luis Inn and Suites2★$135-19%
Sands Inn & Suites2.5★$134-19%
Inn at San Luis Obispo2.5★$121-27%
San Luis Inn and Suites5★$121-27%
San Luis Obispo Hostel2★$119-28%
Olive Tree Inn & Suites, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham2.5★$118-29%
Budget Inn2★$103-38%
Lamplighter Inn & Suites2.5★$102-38%
SLO INN2★$100-39%
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo2★$86-48%
UNIVERSITY INN2★$84-49%
EVENTS ON THE CURVE
New Year's Day · Fri 1 Jan
-1%vs the same weekdays nearby
This night's median is $166, against a usual $167 over 6 nearby weekend nights.
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NUMBERS
Prices spread across the town13 of 31 places on Fri 1 Jan.
‹$80$80–$150$150–$250$250–$400›$400
Saturdays run 28% above the windowFri + Sat are +29% on Mon–Thu ($178 vs $139).
Sat$183+28%
Fri$173+21%
Wed$142+0%
Thu$142+0%
Mon$141-1%
Tue$133-7%
Sun$129-9%
STATISTICS
San Luis Obispo (CA) numbers to set your rate
Prices by district
1 JANMEDIAN · PLACES
San Luis Obispo$1447
Mill Street Historic$11414
San Luis Obispo Downtown$798
Prices by star rating
1 JANMEDIAN · PLACES
5★$3624
4★$2024
3★$1578
2.5★$1145
2★$7910
Guest scores
8.6/10 · 46 places · 18 267 reviews
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The hotel sites' scale and scores. Point at a bar to read it above.
$171Median · 43 places$114Mill Street Historic$79San Luis Obispo Downtown$144San 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.