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Travel insights for holiday rentals in Santa Monica

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a holiday rental in Santa Monica including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a vacation rental in Santa Monica?

The cheapest month to book a vacation rental in Santa Monica is January ($161). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Santa Monica is August ($1,134).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a vacation rental in Santa Monica?

The cheapest day to stay in Santa Monica is Wednesday ($259). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is $1,517.

How far ahead should you book a vacation rental in Santa Monica?

Save money by booking a vacation rental at least 40 days before your trip to Santa Monica. The lowest price found when booking 40 days ahead was $109 per night.
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Other accommodations in Santa Monica

Find the perfect holiday rental for your stay in Santa Monica. There are 280 hotels in Santa Monica and price data was last updated on 17 september 2025. The average price for a hotel in Santa Monica is $393/night.
Comfort Inn Santa Monica - West Los Angeles
Comfort Inn Santa Monica - West Los Angeles

Comfort Inn Santa Monica - West Los Angeles

2815 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA, United States
3.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$194
Avg. per night
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Channel Road Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Channel Road Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Channel Road Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

219 West Channel Road, Santa Monica, CA, United States
2.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$328
Avg. per night
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Ocean Park Hotel
Ocean Park Hotel

Ocean Park Hotel

2680 32nd Street, Santa Monica, CA, United States
4.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$91
Avg. per night
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Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica
Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica

Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica

530 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA, United States
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$213
Avg. per night
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SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Monica
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Monica

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Monica

3102 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA, United States
3.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$177
Avg. per night
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Santa Monica Motel
Santa Monica Motel

Santa Monica Motel

2102 Lincoln Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA, United States
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$193
Avg. per night
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Rest Haven Motel
Rest Haven Motel

Rest Haven Motel

815 Grant Street, Santa Monica, CA, United States
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$159
Avg. per night
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Where to stay in Santa Monica

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Santa Monica to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 17 september 2025.
Use the map to find vacation rentals in Santa Monica that are close to the points of interest you'll be frequenting. As an added benefit, users can click a vacation rental they're interesting in to find helpful information and deals for that vacation rental.

Facts about staying in Santa Monica

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Santa Monica to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 17 september 2025.

  • How much does a holiday rental in Santa Monica cost?

    The average cost for a holiday rental in Santa Monica is $393/night. A good holiday rental deal in Santa Monica would be for $353/night or less. The cheapest rental deal found recently by our users was $41/night. If you’re flexible with your travel dates, then try to avoid booking August, the most expensive month of the year. Booking March is the cheapest month to book a holiday rental in Santa Monica.

  • What part of Santa Monica is best to stay in?

    Downtown is the best part of Santa Monica to stay in based on our user data. Out of all our users who looked at Santa Monica holiday rentals, 99% of them looked for stays in the Downtown neighbourhood in the last year. The Ocean Luxury Lofts and Suites happens to be the most popular holiday rental in the Downtown neighbourhood of Santa Monica.

  • Are there any Motel holiday rentals in Santa Monica?

    Yes, there are 4 Motel holiday rentals in Santa Monica. According to our data, Santa Monica Motel is currently the most popular Motel rental in the city.

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