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 $145 and the average is $279, from 73 places checked and measured .
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Comparable places in Santa Cruz (CA) ask $131–$305 a night; the middle is $180. 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 | $218 | 94 listings a night |
| Hotel | $145 | 60 places a night |
| Monday–Thursday night | $138 | 40 nights |
| Friday–Saturday night | $170 +24% | 19 nights |
| New Year's Day, 1 January 2027 | $190 +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)
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NOVEMBER 2026
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NEW YEAR'S DAYTHANKSGIVING DAYMARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAYCHRISTMAS DAY
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$152Tu
29$148We
30$156Th
31$190Fr
1$191Sa
2$148Su
3$154Mo
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New Year's Day1 DAY
Fri 1 Jan
That night $190Nearby $170+12%
$136Mo
23$138Tu
24$138We
25$148Th
26$170Fr
27$177Sa
28$131Su
29
Thanksgiving Day1 DAY
Thu 26 Nov
That night $148Nearby $136+9%
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SELECTED NIGHTSunday, 20 December 2026
PLACETYPESTARSAREAPRICEVS MEDIAN
Gorgeous Santa Cruz Villa - Modern Beachside Paradise with NEW Hot Tub & Fast Wi-Fi5★$2 853+2060%
Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk2★$2 751+1983%
Peaceful Treehouse with Ocean View4★$1 275+865%
Charming 5 BD Victorian House by Beach Boardwalk4.5★$1 235+835%
6BD Downtown House Walk to Beach Boardwalk4.5★$1 235+835%
Spruce Beach Cottage - Walk to beach4.5★$726+450%
Seabright Breeze4.5★$698+429%
Casablanca Inn on The Beach4★$584+342%
Drift Inn, LLC2★$562+325%
Bay Front Inn - Downtown Santa Cruz2.5★$431+226%
Inn at Depot Hill4★$425+222%
La Bahia Hotel & Spa5★$341+158%
Sea & Sand Inn3★$306+132%
West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn4★$305+131%
Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages4★$290+120%
The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views4★$278+111%
Chaminade Resort & Spa4★$255+93%
Dream Inn Santa Cruz4★$252+91%
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel4★$240+81%
Harbor Inn2★$203+53%
Marea Sol Hotel3★$171+30%
Seaway Inn3★$158+19%
The Inn at Pasatiempo3★$148+12%
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz3★$146+11%
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola2.5★$146+11%
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz By IHG2.5★$146+10%
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz3★$143+8%
Fern River Resort2★$140+6%
Sunny Cove Motel3★$138+4%
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection4★$137+3%
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites3★$137+3%
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz3★$132+0%
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Santa Cruz3★$131-1%
Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk2★$129-2%
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn3★$129-2%
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West3★$127-4%
Mission Inn3★$125-5%
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley3★$124-6%
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea2.5★$117-11%
Best Western Inn2★$114-14%
Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area2.5★$114-14%
Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz4★$112-15%
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North2.5★$112-15%
Edgewater Beach Inn$111-16%
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley3★$111-16%
Carousel Beach Inn2★$110-16%
Aqua Breeze Inn2★$103-22%
Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area2.5★$102-23%
Ocean Pacific Lodge2★$97-26%
Hotel Solares2.5★$97-26%
Motel Santa Cruz Santa Cruz2★$97-27%
Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA2★$93-29%
The Aqua Pacific Hotel4★$92-30%
SureStay by Best Western Santa Cruz$90-32%
Islander Motel Santa Cruz CA2★$84-36%
Hitching Post Studios Inn2★$84-37%
Beachview Inn2★$83-37%
National 9 Motel2★$81-39%
Seaside Inn & Suites2.5★$80-39%
Continental Inn2★$80-40%
Surf City Inn & Suites2★$78-41%
Riverside Inn & Suites2★$76-43%
Ocean Gate Inn2★$73-45%
FIRESIDE INN2★$69-47%
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NUMBERS
Prices spread across the town26 of 64 places on Sun 20 Dec.
‹$60$60–$120$120–$200$200–$300›$300
Saturdays run 22% above the windowFri + Sat are +24% on Mon–Thu ($170 vs $138).
Sat$177+22%
Fri$170+17%
Sun$138-5%
Tue$138-5%
Thu$138-5%
Mon$138-5%
Wed$138-5%
STATISTICS
Santa Cruz (CA) numbers to set your rate
Prices by district
20 DECMEDIAN · PLACES
Capitola$2156
Santa Cruz City Center$13341
Prices by star rating
20 DECMEDIAN · PLACES
4.5★$1 2354
4★$26514
3★$14515
2.5★$1289
2★$9915
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.
$180Median · 73 places$133Santa Cruz City Center$215Capitola
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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.