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Holiday homes from £157

Best California holiday rentals

Historic Hm Mins to Beach, Convention Ctr Parking LB E - Long Beach - Living room
Historic Hm Mins to Beach, Convention Ctr Parking LB E
Downtown
9.1Wonderful(15)
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£273+
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5-Star Beach Bunny Cottage Vacation Rental In Santa Barbara 2-Blocks To Beach! - Santa Barbara - Living room
5-Star Beach Bunny Cottage Vacation Rental In Santa Barbara 2-Blocks To Beach!
Santa Barbara, CA, United States
9.9Wonderful(163)
Cottage
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£378+
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As Seen On Hgtv Desert Flippers The Pink Door - Palm Springs - Pool
As Seen On Hgtv Desert Flippers The Pink Door
Mesquite
9.0Wonderful(1)
House
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
£747+
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Yosemite Cub's Cabin - Yosemite Valley - Bedroom
Yosemite Cub's Cabin
Yosemite Valley, CA, United States
8.4Very Good(23)
Cabin
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
£321+
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Bright California Bungalow in the Heart of Downtown Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara - Living room
Bright California Bungalow in the Heart of Downtown Santa Barbara
Downtown
9.9Wonderful(112)
House
£442+
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Bassett's Cabin - Yosemite Valley - Living room
Bassett's Cabin
Yosemite Valley, CA, United States
8.9Very Good(8)
House
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
£300+
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Best Location in town! Walk everywhere. Only 2 Blocks to Ocean, Pier & Wineries! - Santa Barbara - Bedroom
Best Location in town! Walk everywhere. Only 2 Blocks to Ocean, Pier & Wineries!
Santa Barbara, CA, United States
9.7Wonderful(172)
House
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£303+
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Malibu Modern Haven: Mountain Views - Malibu - Bedroom
Malibu Modern Haven: Mountain Views
Malibu, CA, United States
10Wonderful(1)
House
Air conditioning
£869+
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Wonderful studio with balcony - inside Yosemite National Park - Yosemite Valley - Balcony
Wonderful studio with balcony - inside Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Valley, CA, United States
5.5Fair(35)
Apartment
£221+
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Yosemite vacation rental 30 minutes from Yosemite Valley's main gate. - Midpines - Living room
Yosemite vacation rental 30 minutes from Yosemite Valley's main gate.
Midpines, CA, United States
9.5Wonderful(37)
Cabin
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£228+
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Come Home to the Little Pine Cabin at Yosemite Forest Lodge! - Fish Camp - Bedroom
Come Home to the Little Pine Cabin at Yosemite Forest Lodge!
Fish Camp, CA, United States
9.9Wonderful(35)
Cabin
£249+
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Inside Yosemite! Ten Minutes From Yosemite Valley. Summer/Fall Openings! - Yosemite Valley - Bedroom
Inside Yosemite! Ten Minutes From Yosemite Valley. Summer/Fall Openings!
Yosemite Valley, CA, United States
9.7Wonderful(64)
Cabin
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£254+
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Desert Country Club Paradise! - Cathedral City - Living room
Desert Country Club Paradise!
Cathedral City, CA, United States
9.8Wonderful(35)
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
£256+
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Zen Palm Springs Home with Pool Spa mountain view - Palm Springs
Zen Palm Springs Home with Pool Spa mountain view
Whitewater Country Club
7.8Good(12)
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£410+
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Quail Meadow - Yosemite Valley
Quail Meadow
Yosemite Valley, CA, United States
House
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£516+
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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
9.6Wonderful(26)
House
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£529+
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Low season

High season

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Average price (weekend night)

August
May
£230
£251
Cheapest month to stay with an average 14% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 41% 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 November.
  • The cheapest night for renting a holiday home in California is Monday. 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 27% 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 4,592 properties and an average price of £122. The most popular holiday rentals in California among KAYAK users are Stylish 2 Bed & 2 Bath at the Heart of Hollywood with Free Parking - One Car only, Sycamore Villa, and Marina Del Rey Area Prime Location.

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 (20% of total searches to California). The next most popular destinations are Yosemite Valley (8%) and San Francisco (8%). Searches for holida rentals in San Diego (7%), Malibu (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 £21. 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 £66 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 £1,350.

  • 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 £5,786.

  • 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, farm stays, agritourism, campsites, barns, timeshares, motorhomes, 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 Econo Lodge Sacramento Convention Center and Lucille Palm Springs.

  • 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 - Beach
Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
8.7Very Good(1617)
Lodge
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
£157+
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The Deerfield Lodge at Heavenly - South Lake Tahoe - Patio
The Deerfield Lodge at Heavenly
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
9.3Wonderful(177)
Free Wi-Fi
£154+
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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
£182+
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Playpark Lodge - South Lake Tahoe - Building
Playpark Lodge
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
7.3Good(178)
£144+
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Tea Garden Lodge - South Lake Tahoe - Building
Tea Garden Lodge
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
6.7Okay(344)
Lodge
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
£91+
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Redwood Hollow Cottages - San Diego - Lounge
Redwood Hollow Cottages
La Jolla
8.9Very Good(349)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£240+
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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
Air conditioning
£265+
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Desert Vacation Villas - Palm Springs - Pool
Desert Vacation Villas
Chino Canyon
8.7Very Good(942)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
£178+
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Los Angeles Vacation Rooms - Los Angeles
Los Angeles Vacation Rooms
South Los Angeles
5.8Fair(249)
Apartment
Free Wi-Fi
£33+
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Su Casa at Venice Beach - Los Angeles - Front desk
Su Casa at Venice Beach
Westside
8.6Very Good(1170)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£151+
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Everything you need to know for your stay in California