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Latest California holiday rental deals

MOST POPULARSan Francisco
Holiday homes from £39
Santa Monica
Holiday homes from £155
San Diego
Holiday homes from £100
West Hollywood
Holiday homes from £60
Los Angeles
Holiday homes from £35
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Average price (weeknight)

Average price (weekend night)

January
July
£242
£263
Cheapest month to stay with an average 13% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 95% 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 April.
  • The cheapest night for renting a holiday home in California is Saturday. In contrast, the most expensive is Thursday.
  • Holiday rentals are a popular choice for both long and short-term stays. KAYAK users usually book their holiday rental in California for 10 days.
  • Pet-friendly, pool, air-conditioned, hot tub, kitchen/kitchenette, parking, and beachfront are the most popular holiday rental property amenities in California
  • Holiday rentals in California are around 23% 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 Los Angeles, with around 5,191 properties and an average price of £213. The most popular holiday rentals in California among KAYAK users are St. Vincent Lofts, Viewpoint Suites, and Sky-Rise Apartments.

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 (25% of total searches to California). The next most popular destinations are San Francisco (9%) and San Diego (7%). Searches for holida rentals in South Lake Tahoe (7%), Yosemite Valley (6%) and Malibu (4%) 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 £26. 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 £1,524.

  • 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 £6,531.

  • 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, bungalows, campgrounds, chalets, hostels, hotels, houseboats, luxury tents, farm stays, agritourism, campsites, barns, resorts, timeshares, motorhomes, boats, studios, castles and motels.

  • 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 The Moose and Maple Lodge.

  • 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.

Everything you need to know for your stay in California