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Sunny Boho Chic West Hollywood Flat! - Los Angeles
Sunny Boho Chic West Hollywood Flat!
Central Los Angeles
8.9Very Good(32)
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£132+
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Shared House Hollywood Hideaway Heart of Fame - Los Angeles
Shared House Hollywood Hideaway Heart of Fame
Central Los Angeles
9.3Wonderful(33)
Homestay
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£133+
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Yosemite View Lodge - El Portal - Patio
Yosemite View Lodge
El Portal, CA, United States
8.0Very Good(7486)
Lodge
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
£162+
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Modern Home - steps from downtown LB! - Long Beach - Kitchen
Modern Home - steps from downtown LB!
Downtown
10Wonderful(4)
House
£228+
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Yosemite Cabin - Wawona - Living room
Yosemite Cabin
Wawona, CA, United States
8.4Very Good(72)
Cabin
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
£263+
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Spacious Downtown Gem With Parking - Long Beach - Kitchen
Spacious Downtown Gem With Parking
Downtown
8.4Very Good(9)
House
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
£264+
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1/2 Block to the Beach w/ Bikes & Paddleboards: Casa de las Palmas - Long Beach - Building
1/2 Block to the Beach w/ Bikes & Paddleboards: Casa de las Palmas
Belmont Shore
9.9Wonderful(110)
House
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£294+
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Inside The Gate Of Yosemite Park! Wifi Cozy - Yosemite West - Kitchen
Inside The Gate Of Yosemite Park! Wifi Cozy
Yosemite West, CA, United States
8.5Very Good(11)
Cabin
£295+
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Upgraded studio w/ deck & fireplace - near Yosemite Valley & New Starlink - Yosemite West - Kitchen
Upgraded studio w/ deck & fireplace - near Yosemite Valley & New Starlink
Yosemite West, CA, United States
7.9Good(27)
Apartment
£363+
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Yosemite Cub's Cabin - Yosemite Valley - Bedroom
Yosemite Cub's Cabin
Yosemite Valley, CA, United States
8.5Very Good(22)
Cabin
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
£365+
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Beach across the street, Alamitos Bay steps away! No hidden Fees! - Long Beach - Living room
Beach across the street, Alamitos Bay steps away! No hidden Fees!
Belmont Shore
9.9Wonderful(114)
House
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£376+
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Spacious 4-Bedroom Townhome / 2-Car Garage / Cruise Terminal - Long Beach - Living room
Spacious 4-Bedroom Townhome / 2-Car Garage / Cruise Terminal
Downtown
10Wonderful(2)
House
Air conditioning
£405+
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Yosemite Sierra Blossom - Yosemite West - Living room
Yosemite Sierra Blossom
Yosemite West, CA, United States
7.8Good(47)
House
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
£466+
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Inside Yosemite Park- Yosemite Winter Wonderland - Yosemite West - Building
Inside Yosemite Park- Yosemite Winter Wonderland
Yosemite West, CA, United States
7.7Good(17)
Cabin
£480+
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Inside The Yosemite Park! King Bed Wifi Spacious - Yosemite West - Balcony
Inside The Yosemite Park! King Bed Wifi Spacious
Yosemite West, CA, United States
10Wonderful(5)
House
Free Wi-Fi
£563+
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50 Pct Off! Malibu Ocean Escape, Pool, Walk To Beach - Malibu - Pool
50 Pct Off! Malibu Ocean Escape, Pool, Walk To Beach
Malibu, CA, United States
9.3Wonderful(20)
Villa
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
£1,114+
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August
April
£205
£238
Cheapest month to stay with an average 4% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 63% 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 March and December.
  • 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, hot tub, air-conditioned, kitchen/kitchenette, parking, pool, and beachfront are the most popular holiday rental property amenities in California
  • Holiday rentals in California are around 20% 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 415 properties and an average price of £43. The most popular holiday rentals in California among KAYAK users are Have a comfortable stay!, Homestay - Our house is in the center of the greater San Jose area, and Great Stay in South San Jose.

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 Malibu (7%) and San Diego (7%). Searches for holida rentals in San Francisco (7%), Yosemite Valley (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 £27. 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 £33 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 £919.

  • 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 £3,940.

  • 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, agritourism, barns, cabins, campgrounds, chalets, farm stays, lodges, boats, bungalows, hostels, hotels, houseboats, luxury tents, campsites, timeshares, motorhomes, resorts, ranches 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(1611)
Lodge
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
£134+
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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
£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
£193+
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Playpark Lodge - South Lake Tahoe - Living room
Playpark Lodge
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
7.2Good(181)
£155+
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Tea Garden Lodge - South Lake Tahoe - Patio
Tea Garden Lodge
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
6.9Okay(341)
Lodge
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
£200+
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Redwood Hollow Cottages - San Diego - Lounge
Redwood Hollow Cottages
La Jolla
8.9Very Good(344)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£202+
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Heavenly Village Condos - Grand Residence - South Lake Tahoe - Kitchen
Heavenly Village Condos - Grand Residence
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
9.5Wonderful(5)
Free Wi-Fi
£275+
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Desert Vacation Villas - Palm Springs - Pool
Desert Vacation Villas
Chino Canyon
8.7Very Good(936)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
£134+
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Los Angeles Vacation Rooms - Los Angeles
Los Angeles Vacation Rooms
South Los Angeles
5.8Fair(249)
Apartment
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(1168)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£133+
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Everything you need to know for your stay in California