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 A$214 and the average is A$411, from 73 places checked and measured .
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Comparable places in Santa Cruz (CA) ask A$193–A$449 a night; the middle is A$265. 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 | A$321 | 94 listings a night |
| Hotel | A$214 | 60 places a night |
| Monday–Thursday night | A$203 | 40 nights |
| Friday–Saturday night | A$251 +24% | 19 nights |
| New Year's Day, 1 January 2027 | A$281 +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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Shown in AUD, converted from USD.
CITYSanta Cruz (CA)
DATESPick your nights
NOVEMBER 2026
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A$600A$450A$300A$150A$0
NEW YEAR'S DAYTHANKSGIVING DAYMARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAYCHRISTMAS DAY
median
middle half
A$224Tu
29A$218We
30A$229Th
31A$281Fr
1A$281Sa
2A$218Su
3A$226Mo
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New Year's Day1 DAY
Fri 1 Jan
That night A$281Nearby A$251+12%
A$200Mo
23A$203Tu
24A$203We
25A$218Th
26A$251Fr
27A$262Sa
28A$193Su
29
Thanksgiving Day1 DAY
Thu 26 Nov
That night A$218Nearby A$200+9%
15 NOV1 DEC1 JAN22 JAN
SELECTED NIGHTTuesday, 22 December 2026
PLACETYPESTARSAREAPRICEVS MEDIAN
Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk2★A$4 055+2029%
Gorgeous Santa Cruz Villa - Modern Beachside Paradise with NEW Hot Tub & Fast Wi-Fi5★A$3 827+1909%
Charming 5 BD Victorian House by Beach Boardwalk4.5★A$1 820+856%
Casablanca Inn on The Beach4★A$861+352%
Bay Front Inn - Downtown Santa Cruz2.5★A$668+251%
Drift Inn, LLC2★A$664+249%
Inn at Depot Hill4★A$608+219%
La Bahia Hotel & Spa5★A$511+168%
The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views4★A$464+144%
Dream Inn Santa Cruz4★A$451+137%
Sea & Sand Inn3★A$451+137%
Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages4★A$433+127%
Chaminade Resort & Spa4★A$376+97%
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel4★A$374+96%
West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn4★A$317+66%
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola2.5★A$285+50%
Harbor Inn2★A$266+39%
Marea Sol Hotel3★A$252+33%
Seaway Inn3★A$234+23%
The Inn at Pasatiempo3★A$218+15%
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz3★A$215+13%
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz By IHG2.5★A$215+13%
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz3★A$213+12%
Fern River Resort2★A$211+11%
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection4★A$210+10%
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites3★A$208+9%
Sunny Cove Motel3★A$203+6%
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz3★A$195+2%
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Santa Cruz3★A$193+1%
Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk2★A$190+0%
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn3★A$190+0%
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West3★A$188-2%
Mission Inn3★A$187-2%
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley3★A$183-4%
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley3★A$178-6%
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea2.5★A$177-7%
Edgewater Beach InnA$171-10%
Carousel Beach Inn2★A$169-11%
The Aqua Pacific Hotel4★A$169-11%
Best Western Inn2★A$168-12%
Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area2.5★A$167-12%
Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz4★A$165-13%
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North2.5★A$165-14%
Aqua Breeze Inn2★A$151-21%
Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area2.5★A$150-21%
Ocean Pacific Lodge2★A$145-24%
Hotel Solares2.5★A$143-25%
Continental Inn2★A$143-25%
Motel Santa Cruz Santa Cruz2★A$143-25%
Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA2★A$138-28%
SureStay by Best Western Santa CruzA$132-30%
Riverside Inn & Suites2★A$130-32%
Islander Motel Santa Cruz CA2★A$128-33%
Hitching Post Studios Inn2★A$123-35%
Beachview Inn2★A$122-36%
National 9 Motel2★A$119-38%
Seaside Inn & Suites2.5★A$118-38%
Ocean Gate Inn2★A$108-43%
FIRESIDE INN2★A$103-46%
Surf City Inn & Suites2★A$102-47%
IN THE APP
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3Events marked on the curve
NUMBERS
Most of the town asks A$100–A$20033 of 60 places on Tue 22 Dec.
‹A$100A$100–A$200A$200–A$300A$300–A$500›A$500
Saturdays run 22% above the windowFri + Sat are +24% on Mon–Thu (A$251 vs A$203).
SatA$262+22%
FriA$251+17%
SunA$203-5%
TueA$203-5%
ThuA$203-5%
MonA$203-5%
WedA$203-5%
STATISTICS
Santa Cruz (CA) numbers to set your rate
Prices by district
22 DECMEDIAN · PLACES
CapitolaA$3176
Santa Cruz City CenterA$19641
Prices by star rating
22 DECMEDIAN · PLACES
4.5★A$1 8204
4★A$39014
3★A$21415
2.5★A$1889
2★A$14515
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.
A$265Median · 73 placesA$196Santa Cruz City CenterA$317Capitola
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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.