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Holiday homes from £46
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Holiday homes from £212

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Private room 1-2 - San Jose
Private room 1-2
Alum Rock
5.6Fair(2)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£42+
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Homestay - Our house is in the center of the greater San Jose area - San Jose
Homestay - Our house is in the center of the greater San Jose area
San Jose, CA, United States
£64+
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Cozy house on a private street - San Jose - Kitchen
Cozy house on a private street
Alum Rock
Air conditioning
£152+
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Sophisticated Long Beach Suite with Patio Dining and Parking NRP21-00185 - Long Beach - Bedroom
Sophisticated Long Beach Suite with Patio Dining and Parking NRP21-00185
Downtown
9.3Wonderful(27)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£166+
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Luxury stay near Oakridge Mall for vacation/work - San Jose - Bedroom
Luxury stay near Oakridge Mall for vacation/work
San Jose, CA, United States
9.7Wonderful(36)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£185+
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Luxury stay near Santana Row for vacation/business - San Jose - Building
Luxury stay near Santana Row for vacation/business
West San Jose
8.7Very Good(45)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£185+
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Casa Bonita Apartments - Long Beach - Bedroom
Casa Bonita Apartments
Downtown
7.5Good(172)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£191+
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Centraldowntownsanjose-Stunning, Fireplace Modern Craftsman House/Sap, Airport - San Jose - Building
Centraldowntownsanjose-Stunning, Fireplace Modern Craftsman House/Sap, Airport
Central San Jose
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£227+
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@ Marbella Lane - 2br Cozy Lwrlvl In Dtwn Sj - San Jose - Bedroom
@ Marbella Lane - 2br Cozy Lwrlvl In Dtwn Sj
Central San Jose
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
£238+
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San Jose 3b2b near DT & Tech Hub - San Jose - Living room
San Jose 3b2b near DT & Tech Hub
San Jose, CA, United States
Air conditioning
£287+
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Spacious 4 Bd 4 Ba home close to all the best of San Jose - San Jose - Living room
Spacious 4 Bd 4 Ba home close to all the best of San Jose
Buena Vista
Air conditioning
£367+
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Yosemite Vista - Yosemite Valley - Lobby
Yosemite Vista
Yosemite Valley, CA, United States
6.5Okay(32)
Parking
Pet-friendly
£515+
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Hidden gem in Silicon Valley. - San Jose - Bedroom
Hidden gem in Silicon Valley.
Cory
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£522+
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A Gem! Executive Brand New Entire House close to Westfield & Apple Campus - San Jose - Living room
A Gem! Executive Brand New Entire House close to Westfield & Apple Campus
San Jose, CA, United States
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£538+
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Yosemite Summit & Little Summit - Yosemite Valley
Yosemite Summit & Little Summit
Yosemite Valley, CA, United States
8.6Very Good(16)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
£1,030+
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Family Vacation Dream: Privately Gated Mansion Tennis Court and Walk to Rodeo Dr - Beverly Hills - Living room
Family Vacation Dream: Privately Gated Mansion Tennis Court and Walk to Rodeo Dr
Beverly Hills, CA, United States
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£2,859+
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January
August
£321
£366
Cheapest month to stay with an average 17% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 58% 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 October and August.
  • The cheapest night for renting a holiday home in California is Thursday. 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 6 days.
  • Pet-friendly, pool, air-conditioned, airport shuttle, hot tub, kitchen/kitchenette, and beachfront are the most popular holiday rental property amenities in California
  • Holiday rentals in California are around 26% 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 820 properties and an average price of £43. The most popular holiday rentals in California among KAYAK users are Spacious 4 Bd 4 Ba home close to all the best of San Jose, San Jose 3b2b near DT & Tech Hub, and Homestay - Our house is in the center of the greater San Jose area.

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 (18% of total searches to California). The next most popular destinations are San Diego (13%) and Yosemite Valley (6%). Searches for holida rentals in Malibu (6%), South Lake Tahoe (3%) and Santa Monica (3%) 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 £17. Search here for similar prices

  • How much is a holiday rental in California for this weekend?

    In the last 72 hours, users have found California holiday rentals for this weekend for as little as £19 per night. 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 £1,007.

  • 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 £4,317.

  • 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, campgrounds, cottages, houses, homestays, villas, barns, cabins, condos, lodges, boats, bungalows, caravans, chalets, houseboats, luxury tents, farm stays, agritourism, campsites, caravan parks, timeshares, ranches, studios, motorhomes and castles.

  • 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 Econo Lodge Sacramento Convention Center and Fisherman's Cove Inn.

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

    There are a number of dog and pet-friendly California holiday rentals, with around 14% 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
8.7Very Good(1578)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
£290+
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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
Pet-friendly
£155+
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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
Pet-friendly
£222+
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Playpark Lodge - South Lake Tahoe - Building
Playpark Lodge
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
7.2Good(185)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
£219+
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Tea Garden Lodge - South Lake Tahoe - Lounge
Tea Garden Lodge
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
6.4Okay(330)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
£110+
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Redwood Hollow Cottages - San Diego - Living room
Redwood Hollow Cottages
La Jolla
9.0Wonderful(326)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£237+
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Heavenly Village Condos - South Lake Tahoe - Pool
Heavenly Village Condos
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
9.6Wonderful(6)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
£289+
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Desert Vacation Villas - Palm Springs - Pool
Desert Vacation Villas
Chino Canyon
8.7Very Good(889)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
£111+
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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
Su Casa at Venice Beach
Venice
8.7Very Good(1147)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£227+
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Everything you need to know for your stay in California

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