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

The cheapest day to stay in Santa Monica is Saturday ($207). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Monday, when the average nightly price is $469.

How early should you book a vacation rental in Santa Monica?

Based on vacation rental prices in Santa Monica found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.

Book at least 13 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Santa Monica vacation rental.

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Other accommodation in Santa Monica

Find the perfect holiday rental for your stay in Santa Monica. There are 191 hotels in Santa Monica and price data was last updated on 12 August 2026. The average price for a hotel in Santa Monica is .
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
$194
Avg. per night
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Santa Monica Hotel
Santa Monica Hotel

Santa Monica Hotel

2102 Lincoln Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA, United States
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$149
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
$103
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
$286
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 12 August 2026.
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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 12 August 2026.

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

    The average cost for a holiday rental in Santa Monica is $368/night. A good holiday rental deal in Santa Monica would be for $309/night or less. The cheapest rental deal found recently by our users was $60/night. If you’re flexible with your travel dates, then try to avoid booking May, the most expensive month of the year. Booking September 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, 86% 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 Inn holiday rentals in Santa Monica?

    Yes, there are 4 Inn holiday rentals in Santa Monica. According to our data, Comfort Inn Santa Monica - West Los Angeles is currently the most popular Inn rental in the city.

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