Bed&MarketWhat should I charge per night in Santa Cruz (CA)?SCANNED 25 OCT 2026 · 73 PLACES
The median asking price in Santa Cruz (CA) is 3 213 Kč and the average is 6 165 Kč, from 73 places checked and measured .
Prices shown in CZK, converted from USD, the currency we measured in. Somewhere else? See all markets
Comparable places in Santa Cruz (CA) ask 2 895 Kč–6 740 Kč a night; the middle is 3 978 Kč. The middle half of 153 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 | 4 818 Kč | 94 listings a night |
| Hotel | 3 213 Kč | 60 places a night |
| Monday–Thursday night | 3 041 Kč | 40 nights |
| Friday–Saturday night | 3 767 Kč +24% | 19 nights |
| New Year's Day, 1 January 2027 | 4 209 Kč +12% | 49 offers |
How much more can I charge on weekends in Santa Cruz (CA)?
Friday–Saturday nights in Santa Cruz (CA) ask $170, against $138 Monday–Thursday: +24%.
What should I charge during New Year's Day in Santa Cruz (CA)?
On 1 January 2027, the night of New Year's Day, places in Santa Cruz (CA) asked $190: +12% against comparable nights, from 49 offers.
What should I charge for my B&B or apartment in Santa Cruz (CA)?
B&Bs, guesthouses and apartments in Santa Cruz (CA) ask $218 a night, against $145 for hotels, from 94 listings a night.
Is my nightly rate too high for Santa Cruz (CA)?
Above $305 a night you ask more than 3 in 4 of 153 places in Santa Cruz (CA); under $131, less than 3 in 4. The middle half asks $131–$305.
What should a 3-star hotel charge per night in Santa Cruz (CA)?
On the night of 7 January 2027, places in Santa Cruz (CA) asked a median $145 at 3★ (15 places); $265 at 4★ (14 places); $128 at 2.5★ (9 places); $99 at 2★ (15 places).
Can I charge more with a high review score in Santa Cruz (CA)?
On the night of 7 January 2027, places in Santa Cruz (CA) with a guest score of 9 or more asked a median $250 a night (14 places): +112% against $118 for places scored under 8 (12 places).
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CITYSanta Cruz (CA)
DATESPick your nights
NOVEMBER 2026
MoTuWeThFrSaSu
DECEMBER 2026
MoTuWeThFrSaSu
10 000 Kč7 500 Kč5 000 Kč2 500 Kč0 Kč
NEW YEAR'S DAYTHANKSGIVING DAYMARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAYCHRISTMAS DAY
median
middle half
3 366 KčTu
293 271 KčWe
303 440 KčTh
314 209 KčFr
14 218 KčSa
23 274 KčSu
33 396 KčMo
4
New Year's Day1 DAY
Fri 1 Jan
That night 4 209 KčNearby 3 767 Kč+12%
3 002 KčMo
233 041 KčTu
243 041 KčWe
253 266 KčTh
263 761 KčFr
273 922 KčSa
282 897 KčSu
29
Thanksgiving Day1 DAY
Thu 26 Nov
That night 3 266 KčNearby 3 002 Kč+9%
4 110 KčFr
154 573 KčSa
163 271 KčSu
173 195 KčMo
183 270 KčTu
193 228 KčWe
203 043 KčTh
21
Martin Luther King Jr. Day1 DAY
Mon 18 Jan
That night 3 195 KčNearby 3 228 Kč-1%
2 856 KčTu
222 940 KčWe
233 041 KčTh
243 367 KčFr
253 767 KčSa
263 282 KčSu
273 271 KčMo
28
Christmas Day1 DAY
Fri 25 Dec
That night 3 367 KčNearby 3 614 Kč-7%
15 NOV1 DEC1 JAN22 JAN
SELECTED NIGHTThursday, 7 January 2027
PLACETYPESTARSAREAPRICEVS MEDIAN
Gorgeous Santa Cruz Villa - Modern Beachside Paradise with NEW Hot Tub & Fast Wi-Fi5★59 274 Kč+1745%
Peaceful Treehouse with Ocean View4★28 167 Kč+777%
Charming 5 BD Victorian House by Beach Boardwalk4.5★27 295 Kč+749%
6BD Downtown House Walk to Beach Boardwalk4.5★27 295 Kč+749%
Spruce Beach Cottage - Walk to beach4.5★16 044 Kč+399%
Seabright Breeze4.5★13 655 Kč+325%
Casablanca Inn on The Beach4★12 913 Kč+302%
Drift Inn, LLC2★9 889 Kč+208%
Bay Front Inn - Downtown Santa Cruz2.5★9 576 Kč+198%
Inn at Depot Hill4★9 123 Kč+184%
La Bahia Hotel & Spa5★8 284 Kč+158%
Capitola Beach Suites4★7 491 Kč+133%
Chaminade Resort & Spa4★6 629 Kč+106%
The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views4★6 047 Kč+88%
West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn4★5 855 Kč+82%
Sea & Sand Inn3★5 523 Kč+72%
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel4★5 341 Kč+66%
Capitola Hotel4★4 748 Kč+48%
Dream Inn Santa Cruz4★4 638 Kč+44%
Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages4★4 276 Kč+33%
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz By IHG2.5★3 911 Kč+22%
Harbor Inn2★3 737 Kč+16%
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection4★3 663 Kč+14%
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola2.5★3 648 Kč+14%
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz3★3 529 Kč+10%
Seaway Inn3★3 529 Kč+10%
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz3★3 443 Kč+7%
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz3★3 438 Kč+7%
The Inn at Pasatiempo3★3 271 Kč+2%
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites3★3 228 Kč+0%
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Santa Cruz3★3 213 Kč+0%
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley3★3 195 Kč-1%
Fern River Resort2★3 102 Kč-3%
Marea Sol Hotel3★3 043 Kč-5%
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn3★2 997 Kč-7%
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West3★2 982 Kč-7%
Hotel Solares2.5★2 946 Kč-8%
Edgewater Beach Inn2 886 Kč-10%
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North2.5★2 825 Kč-12%
Mission Inn3★2 778 Kč-14%
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea2.5★2 760 Kč-14%
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley3★2 745 Kč-15%
Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area2.5★2 638 Kč-18%
Riverside Inn & Suites2★2 605 Kč-19%
Sunny Cove Motel3★2 546 Kč-21%
The Aqua Pacific Hotel4★2 536 Kč-21%
Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area2.5★2 511 Kč-22%
Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz4★2 434 Kč-24%
Aqua Breeze Inn2★2 268 Kč-29%
Hitching Post Studios Inn2★2 268 Kč-29%
Carousel Beach Inn2★2 265 Kč-30%
Ocean Pacific Lodge2★2 177 Kč-32%
SureStay by Best Western Santa Cruz2 098 Kč-35%
Beachview Inn2★2 078 Kč-35%
Islander Motel Santa Cruz CA2★2 036 Kč-37%
Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk2★1 944 Kč-40%
Motel Santa Cruz Santa Cruz2★1 882 Kč-41%
Continental Inn2★1 867 Kč-42%
Seaside Inn & Suites2.5★1 776 Kč-45%
Surf City Inn & Suites2★1 726 Kč-46%
FIRESIDE INN2★1 543 Kč-52%
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NUMBERS
Prices spread across the town27 of 61 places on Thu 7 Jan.
‹1 500 Kč1 500 Kč–3 000 Kč3 000 Kč–5 000 Kč5 000 Kč–8 000 Kč›8 000 Kč
Saturdays run 22% above the windowFri + Sat are +24% on Mon–Thu (3 767 Kč vs 3 041 Kč).
Sat3 922 Kč+22%
Fri3 761 Kč+17%
Sun3 043 Kč-5%
Tue3 043 Kč-5%
Thu3 043 Kč-5%
Mon3 041 Kč-5%
Wed3 041 Kč-5%
STATISTICS
Santa Cruz (CA) numbers to set your rate
Prices by district
7 JANMEDIAN · PLACES
Capitola4 748 Kč6
Santa Cruz City Center2 946 Kč41
Prices by star rating
7 JANMEDIAN · PLACES
4.5★27 295 Kč4
4★5 855 Kč14
3★3 213 Kč15
2.5★2 825 Kč9
2★2 177 Kč15
Guest scores
8.5/10 · 71 places · 24 089 reviews
9–108–97–86–7‹6
The hotel sites' scale and scores. Point at a bar to read it above.
3 978 KčMedian · 73 places2 946 KčSanta Cruz City Center4 748 KčCapitola
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FAQ
Pricing questions from hosts
What should I charge per night in Santa Cruz (CA)?+
Comparable places in Santa Cruz (CA) ask $131–$305 a night; the middle is $180. The middle half of 153 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 Santa Cruz (CA)?+
Friday–Saturday nights in Santa Cruz (CA) ask $170, against $138 Monday–Thursday: +24%.
What should I charge during New Year's Day in Santa Cruz (CA)?+
On 1 January 2027, the night of New Year's Day, places in Santa Cruz (CA) asked $190: +12% against comparable nights, from 49 offers.
What should I charge for my B&B or apartment in Santa Cruz (CA)?+
B&Bs, guesthouses and apartments in Santa Cruz (CA) ask $218 a night, against $145 for hotels, from 94 listings a night.
Is my nightly rate too high for Santa Cruz (CA)?+
Above $305 a night you ask more than 3 in 4 of 153 places in Santa Cruz (CA); under $131, less than 3 in 4. The middle half asks $131–$305.
What should a 3-star hotel charge per night in Santa Cruz (CA)?+
On the night of 7 January 2027, places in Santa Cruz (CA) asked a median $145 at 3★ (15 places); $265 at 4★ (14 places); $128 at 2.5★ (9 places); $99 at 2★ (15 places).
Can I charge more with a high review score in Santa Cruz (CA)?+
On the night of 7 January 2027, places in Santa Cruz (CA) with a guest score of 9 or more asked a median $250 a night (14 places): +112% against $118 for places scored under 8 (12 places).
What are properties in Santa Cruz (CA) asking per night?+
The median asking price in Santa Cruz (CA) is $145 and the average is $279, from 73 places checked and measured 25 October 2026.
When is accommodation in Santa Cruz (CA) most expensive?+
The priciest measured night in the window is 16 January 2027: the median asking price was $207, based on 50 available offers.
How many properties were measured in Santa Cruz (CA)?+
The window covers up to 73 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.