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Private room 1-2 - San Jose
Private room 1-2
Alum Rock
5.2Fair(2)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£54+
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Guest suite w/ king-size bed near downtown SJ - San Jose - Living room
Guest suite w/ king-size bed near downtown SJ
Alum Rock
£80+
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Modern Private Unit With Serene Backyard - San Jose - Kitchen
Modern Private Unit With Serene Backyard
South San Jose
9.6Wonderful(11)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£122+
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Yosemite View Lodge - El Portal - Patio
Yosemite View Lodge
El Portal, CA, United States
8.0Very Good(7436)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
£176+
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Beautiful Large Studio With a Private Bathroom In The Heart of Santa Monica - Santa Monica - Patio
Beautiful Large Studio With a Private Bathroom In The Heart of Santa Monica
Northeast
10Wonderful(70)
£178+
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6 Blocks to SJSU Cozy Bungalow with Deck and Koi Pond - San Jose
6 Blocks to SJSU Cozy Bungalow with Deck and Koi Pond
Central San Jose
Free Wi-Fi
£197+
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Wonderful studio with balcony - inside Yosemite National Park - Yosemite Valley - Bedroom
Wonderful studio with balcony - inside Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Valley, CA, United States
5.5Fair(35)
£198+
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Entire Guest Suite- Prvt Entrance, Super Clean And Great Location.Walk To Beach! - Santa Monica - Beach
Entire Guest Suite- Prvt Entrance, Super Clean And Great Location.Walk To Beach!
Ocean Park
9.6Wonderful(53)
Air conditioning
£211+
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@ Marbella Lane 2BR Lower Level House in Downtown San Jose - San Jose
@ Marbella Lane 2BR Lower Level House in Downtown San Jose
Central San Jose
8.4Very Good(11)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
£226+
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Suite Sunshine A - Yosemite West
Suite Sunshine A
Yosemite West, CA, United States
7.9Good(13)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
£255+
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LUX Millions pool resort chill vibe to Universal - Universal City - Living room
LUX Millions pool resort chill vibe to Universal
Universal City, CA, United States
9.1Wonderful(12)
Air conditioning
£387+
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Hill Street Cottage - Santa Monica
Hill Street Cottage
Ocean Park
8.8Very Good(27)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£389+
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Chic Serenity in the Heart of Santa Monica - Walking Distance to the Beach - Santa Monica - Living room
Chic Serenity in the Heart of Santa Monica - Walking Distance to the Beach
Sunset Park
9.9Wonderful(63)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£405+
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Quail Meadow - Yosemite Valley
Quail Meadow
Yosemite Valley, CA, United States
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£530+
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Entire Second Flr - Santa Monica Luxury Roman Villa - Santa Monica
Entire Second Flr - Santa Monica Luxury Roman Villa
North of Montana
9.5Wonderful(25)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£549+
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Stardust by AvantStay Views Hot Tub Pool Table - Malibu - Living room
Stardust by AvantStay Views Hot Tub Pool Table
Malibu, CA, United States
9.3Wonderful(3)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
£1,066+
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January
July
£213
£231
Cheapest month to stay with an average 17% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 50% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

Top tips for finding the perfect California holiday rental

  • If you’re looking for a cheap holiday rental in California, you should consider visiting during the low season. The cheapest holiday homes in California can be found in November and January.
  • The cheapest night for renting a holiday home in California is Sunday. In contrast, the most expensive is Wednesday.
  • Holiday rentals are a popular choice for both long and short-term stays. KAYAK users usually book their holiday rental in California for 8 days.
  • Pet-friendly, parking, air-conditioned, airport shuttle, hot tub, kitchen/kitchenette, pool, and beachfront are the most popular holiday rental property amenities in California
  • Holiday rentals in California are around 12% more expensive than hotels on average. Search here to compare prices for all accommodation types in California.
  • The city in California with the most affordable holiday homes is San Jose, with around 469 properties and an average price of £44. The most popular holiday rentals in California among KAYAK users are Private room 1-2, @ Marbella Lane 2BR Lower Level House in Downtown San Jose, and Guest suite w/ king-size bed near downtown SJ.

FAQs when booking a holiday home in California

  • What is the most popular holiday rental destination in California?

    Based on KAYAK holiday rental searches, the most popular destination is Los Angeles (16% of total searches to California). The next most popular destinations are San Diego (11%) and Malibu (7%). Searches for holida rentals in Yosemite Valley (7%), San Francisco (7%) and South Lake Tahoe (6%) are also popular.

  • How much is a holiday rental in California for tonight?

    In the last 72 hours, users have found California holiday rentals for tonight for as little as £31. Search here for similar prices

  • How much is a holiday rental for a week in California?

    The average price for a weekly California holiday rental found by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks is £1,195.

  • How much is a holiday rental for a month in California?

    The average price for a monthly California holiday rental found by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks is £5,121.

  • What types of holiday rentals are available in California?

    There are loads of different property types that you can make your holiday home in California. You’ll find apartments, caravans, condos, cottages, houses, homestays, villas, cabins, lodges, boats, bungalows, campgrounds, chalets, hostels, hotels, houseboats, luxury tents, bed & breakfasts, farm stays, agritourism, campsites, barns, timeshares, motorhomes, ranches, resorts and studios.

  • What are some of the most-loved holiday rentals available in California?

    There are many types of properties available for California holiday rentals. If you’re looking for something special, holiday rentals most loved by KAYAK users are Fisherman's Cove Inn and Econo Lodge Sacramento Convention Center.

  • Are there any pet-friendly holiday rentals in California?

    There are a number of dog and pet-friendly California holiday rentals, with around 8% allowing you to bring your pet along with you.

Where to stay in California?

Our map will help you find the perfect place to stay in California by showing you the exact location of each holiday home.

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Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa - South Lake Tahoe - Pool
Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
8.6Very Good(1607)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
£146+
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The Deerfield Lodge at Heavenly - South Lake Tahoe - Living room
The Deerfield Lodge at Heavenly
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
9.3Wonderful(177)
Free Wi-Fi
£158+
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Holly's Place - South Lake Tahoe - Bedroom
Holly's Place
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
8.5Very Good(87)
Free Wi-Fi
£187+
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Playpark Lodge - South Lake Tahoe - Living room
Playpark Lodge
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
7.2Good(181)
£134+
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Tea Garden Lodge - South Lake Tahoe - Living room
Tea Garden Lodge
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
6.8Okay(341)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
£88+
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Redwood Hollow Cottages - San Diego - Lounge
Redwood Hollow Cottages
La Jolla
8.9Very Good(341)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£221+
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Heavenly Village Condos - Grand Residence - South Lake Tahoe
Heavenly Village Condos - Grand Residence
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
9.5Wonderful(5)
Free Wi-Fi
£250+
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Desert Vacation Villas - Palm Springs - Pool
Desert Vacation Villas
Chino Canyon
8.7Very Good(931)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
£136+
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Los Angeles Vacation Rooms - Los Angeles
Los Angeles Vacation Rooms
South Los Angeles
5.8Fair(249)
Free Wi-Fi
£34+
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Su Casa at Venice Beach - Los Angeles - Front desk
Su Casa at Venice Beach
Westside
8.6Very Good(1159)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£147+
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