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 AED 534 and the average is AED 1 025, from 73 places checked and measured .
Prices shown in AED, converted from USD, the currency we measured in. Somewhere else? See all markets
Comparable places in Santa Cruz (CA) ask AED 481–AED 1 120 a night; the middle is AED 661. 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 | AED 801 | 94 listings a night |
| Hotel | AED 534 | 60 places a night |
| Monday–Thursday night | AED 505 | 40 nights |
| Friday–Saturday night | AED 626 +24% | 19 nights |
| New Year's Day, 1 January 2027 | AED 700 +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 AED, converted from USD.
CITYSanta Cruz (CA)
DATESPick your nights
NOVEMBER 2026
MoTuWeThFrSaSu
DECEMBER 2026
MoTuWeThFrSaSu
AED 2 000AED 1 500AED 1 000AED 500AED 0
NEW YEAR'S DAYTHANKSGIVING DAYMARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAYCHRISTMAS DAY
median
middle half
AED 559Tu
29AED 544We
30AED 572Th
31AED 700Fr
1AED 701Sa
2AED 544Su
3AED 564Mo
4
New Year's Day1 DAY
Fri 1 Jan
That night AED 700Nearby AED 626+12%
AED 499Mo
23AED 505Tu
24AED 505We
25AED 543Th
26AED 625Fr
27AED 652Sa
28AED 481Su
29
Thanksgiving Day1 DAY
Thu 26 Nov
That night AED 543Nearby AED 499+9%
AED 683Fr
15AED 760Sa
16AED 544Su
17AED 531Mo
18AED 543Tu
19AED 536We
20AED 506Th
21
Martin Luther King Jr. Day1 DAY
Mon 18 Jan
That night AED 531Nearby AED 536-1%
AED 475Tu
22AED 489We
23AED 505Th
24AED 560Fr
25AED 626Sa
26AED 545Su
27AED 544Mo
28
Christmas Day1 DAY
Fri 25 Dec
That night AED 560Nearby AED 601-7%
15 NOV1 DEC1 JAN22 JAN
SELECTED NIGHTMonday, 28 December 2026
PLACETYPESTARSAREAPRICEVS MEDIAN
Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk2★AED 10 104+1759%
Charming 5 BD Victorian House by Beach Boardwalk4.5★AED 5 980+1000%
Dream Inn Santa Cruz4★AED 3 336+514%
Casablanca Inn on The Beach4★AED 2 146+295%
Drift Inn, LLC2★AED 1 694+212%
Bay Front Inn - Downtown Santa Cruz2.5★AED 1 611+196%
Inn at Depot Hill4★AED 1 516+179%
La Bahia Hotel & Spa5★AED 1 402+158%
The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views4★AED 1 396+157%
Sea & Sand Inn3★AED 1 206+122%
Chaminade Resort & Spa4★AED 1 200+121%
Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages4★AED 1 163+114%
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel4★AED 1 141+110%
Seaway Inn3★AED 920+69%
Harbor Inn2★AED 909+67%
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley3★AED 904+66%
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz3★AED 832+53%
Fern River Resort2★AED 789+45%
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz3★AED 784+44%
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola2.5★AED 772+42%
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West3★AED 713+31%
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz3★AED 659+21%
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection4★AED 642+18%
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Santa Cruz3★AED 639+18%
Marea Sol Hotel3★AED 629+16%
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites3★AED 582+7%
Hotel Solares2.5★AED 562+3%
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz By IHG2.5★AED 547+1%
The Inn at Pasatiempo3★AED 544+0%
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn3★AED 519-4%
Sunny Cove Motel3★AED 505-7%
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea2.5★AED 505-7%
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley3★AED 491-10%
Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk2★AED 480-12%
SureStay by Best Western Santa CruzAED 474-13%
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North2.5★AED 465-14%
Mission Inn3★AED 462-15%
Continental Inn2★AED 460-15%
Ocean Pacific Lodge2★AED 452-17%
Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area2.5★AED 426-22%
Best Western Inn2★AED 419-23%
Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area2.5★AED 417-23%
Edgewater Beach InnAED 416-23%
Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz4★AED 411-24%
Carousel Beach Inn2★AED 380-30%
Aqua Breeze Inn2★AED 377-31%
Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA2★AED 343-37%
Hitching Post Studios Inn2★AED 340-37%
Islander Motel Santa Cruz CA2★AED 338-38%
Motel Santa Cruz Santa Cruz2★AED 337-38%
Riverside Inn & Suites2★AED 323-40%
National 9 Motel2★AED 296-45%
Seaside Inn & Suites2.5★AED 295-46%
Beachview Inn2★AED 295-46%
The Aqua Pacific Hotel4★AED 287-47%
Surf City Inn & Suites2★AED 287-47%
Ocean Gate Inn2★AED 269-51%
FIRESIDE INN2★AED 259-52%
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NUMBERS
Prices spread across the town26 of 58 places on Mon 28 Dec.
‹AED 250AED 250–AED 500AED 500–AED 800AED 800–AED 1 500›AED 1 500
Saturdays run 22% above the windowFri + Sat are +24% on Mon–Thu (AED 626 vs AED 505).
SatAED 652+22%
FriAED 625+17%
SunAED 506-5%
TueAED 506-5%
ThuAED 506-5%
MonAED 505-5%
WedAED 505-5%
STATISTICS
Santa Cruz (CA) numbers to set your rate
Prices by district
28 DECMEDIAN · PLACES
CapitolaAED 7896
Santa Cruz City CenterAED 49041
Prices by star rating
28 DECMEDIAN · PLACES
4.5★AED 4 5364
4★AED 97314
3★AED 53415
2.5★AED 4699
2★AED 36215
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.
AED 661Median · 73 placesAED 490Santa Cruz City CenterAED 789Capitola
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Public asking prices on hotel sites and rentals for 1 night, 2 adults: 62 places checked, 58 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.