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 1 461 kr and the average is 2 804 kr, from 73 places checked and measured .
Prices shown in SEK, converted from USD, the currency we measured in. Somewhere else? See all markets
Comparable places in Santa Cruz (CA) ask 1 317 kr–3 065 kr a night; the middle is 1 809 kr. 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 | 2 191 kr | 94 listings a night |
| Hotel | 1 461 kr | 60 places a night |
| Monday–Thursday night | 1 383 kr | 40 nights |
| Friday–Saturday night | 1 713 kr +24% | 19 nights |
| New Year's Day, 1 January 2027 | 1 914 kr +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
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4 000 kr3 000 kr2 000 kr1 000 kr0 kr
NEW YEAR'S DAYTHANKSGIVING DAYMARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAYCHRISTMAS DAY
median
middle half
1 531 krTu
291 487 krWe
301 564 krTh
311 914 krFr
11 918 krSa
21 489 krSu
31 545 krMo
4
New Year's Day1 DAY
Fri 1 Jan
That night 1 914 krNearby 1 713 kr+12%
1 365 krMo
231 383 krTu
241 383 krWe
251 485 krTh
261 711 krFr
271 784 krSa
281 318 krSu
29
Thanksgiving Day1 DAY
Thu 26 Nov
That night 1 485 krNearby 1 365 kr+9%
1 869 krFr
152 080 krSa
161 487 krSu
171 453 krMo
181 487 krTu
191 468 krWe
201 384 krTh
21
Martin Luther King Jr. Day1 DAY
Mon 18 Jan
That night 1 453 krNearby 1 468 kr-1%
1 299 krTu
221 337 krWe
231 383 krTh
241 531 krFr
251 713 krSa
261 493 krSu
271 487 krMo
28
Christmas Day1 DAY
Fri 25 Dec
That night 1 531 krNearby 1 644 kr-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★26 956 kr+1745%
Peaceful Treehouse with Ocean View4★12 810 kr+777%
Charming 5 BD Victorian House by Beach Boardwalk4.5★12 413 kr+749%
6BD Downtown House Walk to Beach Boardwalk4.5★12 413 kr+749%
Spruce Beach Cottage - Walk to beach4.5★7 296 kr+399%
Seabright Breeze4.5★6 210 kr+325%
Casablanca Inn on The Beach4★5 872 kr+302%
Drift Inn, LLC2★4 497 kr+208%
Bay Front Inn - Downtown Santa Cruz2.5★4 355 kr+198%
Inn at Depot Hill4★4 149 kr+184%
La Bahia Hotel & Spa5★3 767 kr+158%
Capitola Beach Suites4★3 407 kr+133%
Chaminade Resort & Spa4★3 015 kr+106%
The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views4★2 750 kr+88%
West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn4★2 663 kr+82%
Sea & Sand Inn3★2 512 kr+72%
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel4★2 429 kr+66%
Capitola Hotel4★2 159 kr+48%
Dream Inn Santa Cruz4★2 109 kr+44%
Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages4★1 945 kr+33%
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz By IHG2.5★1 779 kr+22%
Harbor Inn2★1 699 kr+16%
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection4★1 666 kr+14%
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola2.5★1 659 kr+14%
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz3★1 605 kr+10%
Seaway Inn3★1 605 kr+10%
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz3★1 566 kr+7%
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz3★1 564 kr+7%
The Inn at Pasatiempo3★1 487 kr+2%
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites3★1 468 kr+0%
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Santa Cruz3★1 461 kr+0%
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley3★1 453 kr-1%
Fern River Resort2★1 411 kr-3%
Marea Sol Hotel3★1 384 kr-5%
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn3★1 363 kr-7%
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West3★1 356 kr-7%
Hotel Solares2.5★1 340 kr-8%
Edgewater Beach Inn1 312 kr-10%
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North2.5★1 285 kr-12%
Mission Inn3★1 263 kr-14%
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea2.5★1 255 kr-14%
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley3★1 249 kr-15%
Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area2.5★1 199 kr-18%
Riverside Inn & Suites2★1 185 kr-19%
Sunny Cove Motel3★1 158 kr-21%
The Aqua Pacific Hotel4★1 153 kr-21%
Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area2.5★1 142 kr-22%
Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz4★1 107 kr-24%
Aqua Breeze Inn2★1 031 kr-29%
Hitching Post Studios Inn2★1 031 kr-29%
Carousel Beach Inn2★1 030 kr-30%
Ocean Pacific Lodge2★990 kr-32%
SureStay by Best Western Santa Cruz954 kr-35%
Beachview Inn2★945 kr-35%
Islander Motel Santa Cruz CA2★926 kr-37%
Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk2★884 kr-40%
Motel Santa Cruz Santa Cruz2★856 kr-41%
Continental Inn2★849 kr-42%
Seaside Inn & Suites2.5★808 kr-45%
Surf City Inn & Suites2★785 kr-46%
FIRESIDE INN2★702 kr-52%
IN THE APP
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3Events marked on the curve
NUMBERS
Most of the town asks 800 kr–1 500 kr31 of 61 places on Thu 7 Jan.
‹800 kr800 kr–1 500 kr1 500 kr–2 000 kr2 000 kr–4 000 kr›4 000 kr
Saturdays run 22% above the windowFri + Sat are +24% on Mon–Thu (1 713 kr vs 1 383 kr).
Sat1 784 kr+22%
Fri1 711 kr+17%
Sun1 384 kr-5%
Tue1 384 kr-5%
Thu1 384 kr-5%
Mon1 383 kr-5%
Wed1 383 kr-5%
STATISTICS
Santa Cruz (CA) numbers to set your rate
Prices by district
7 JANMEDIAN · PLACES
Capitola2 159 kr6
Santa Cruz City Center1 340 kr41
Prices by star rating
7 JANMEDIAN · PLACES
4.5★12 413 kr4
4★2 663 kr14
3★1 461 kr15
2.5★1 285 kr9
2★990 kr15
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.
1 809 krMedian · 73 places1 340 krSanta Cruz City Center2 159 krCapitola
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Public asking prices on hotel sites and rentals for 1 night, 2 adults: 65 places checked, 61 priced, sold-out places counted apart. Read the full method
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.