Hotel prices in San Diego (CA), month by month
December is the cheapest month for a hotel in San Diego (CA), at about €165 a night for a typical stay. July sits at the other end, around €331, which is 101% more.
These figures come from 88 hotels in San Diego (CA) whose prices we check on Agoda on a rolling basis. Across the whole year the typical night averages €245.
- Cheapest month
- December €165
- Most expensive month
- July €331
- Typical night, year average
- €245
- Saturday vs Tuesday
- +20%
- Hotels price-checked
- 88
Typical nightly price by month
- Cheapest month: December, about €165 a night on average
- Most expensive month: July, about €331 a night on average
All months
| Month | Typical hotel | 3 stars and below | 4 stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | €196 | €178 | €266 |
| December | €165 | €152 | €232 |
| January | €200 | €180 | €296 |
| February | €222 | €199 | €337 |
| March | €235 | €213 | €364 |
| April | €237 | €216 | €346 |
| May | €253 | €228 | €377 |
| June | €299 | €276 | €418 |
| July | €331 | €302 | €481 |
| August | €285 | €263 | €390 |
| September | €267 | €242 | €388 |
The typical price is the median of the monthly averages of up to 88 hotels we price-check on Agoda (one night, 2 adults). In euros.
Where else is cheap in: January · February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December
Weekend or weekday?
Saturday nights cost about 20% more than Tuesdays in San Diego (CA). If your dates can move, arriving early in the week is the easiest saving.
Prices by hotel class
Hotels of three stars and below range from €152 to €302.
Good-value hotels in San Diego (CA)
Rated 8.5 or higher by guests, ordered by their average nightly price across the year.
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Samesun Ocean Beach 9.5 · 326 reviews€133cheapest in December -
€147cheapest in December -
€163cheapest in December -
€165cheapest in November -
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel 9.2 · 63 reviews€169cheapest in December -
€169cheapest in February -
€171cheapest in December -
€172cheapest in December
Hotel prices in nearby cities
For comparison, nearby Carlsbad (CA) averages €196 a night over the year (20% less).
- Hotel prices in Chula Vista (CA) by month €230 · cheapest in December
- Hotel prices in Carlsbad (CA) by month €196 · cheapest in December
- Hotel prices in Temecula (CA) by month €165 · cheapest in December
- Hotel prices in Irvine (CA) by month €158 · cheapest in December
- Hotel prices in Palm Springs (CA) by month €248 · cheapest in December
- Hotel prices in Anaheim (CA) by month €147 · cheapest in December
Hotel prices month by month in San Diego (CA)
The most-reviewed hotels in San Diego (CA) with a full year of price checks.
- Kings Inn Hotel San Diego prices by month €195 · cheapest in February
- Super 8 By Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle prices by month €109 · cheapest in September
- Heritage Inn San Diego prices by month €98 · cheapest in December
- Hotel Iris - Mission Valley-San Diego Zoo-Seaworld prices by month €356 · cheapest in November
- Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Sea World prices by month €125 · cheapest in February
- The Sofia Hotel prices by month €255 · cheapest in December
- Mission View Inn & Suites San Diego prices by month €626 · cheapest in November
- Wyndham San Diego Bayside prices by month €226 · cheapest in December
- Porto Vista Hotel prices by month €251 · cheapest in December
- Wyndham Garden San Diego Near Seaworld prices by month €136 · cheapest in November
- Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle Near SeaWorld prices by month €138 · cheapest in December
- Samesun Ocean Beach prices by month €133 · cheapest in December
- Days Inn by Wyndham Mission Valley/SDSU prices by month €118 · cheapest in February
- Legacy Resort Hotel and Spa prices by month €248 · cheapest in October
- The Atwood Hotel San Diego - Free Parking prices by month €618 · cheapest in December
- Baymont By Wyndham San Diego Downtown prices by month €161 · cheapest in October
- Comfort Inn San Diego - SeaWorld Area prices by month €147 · cheapest in December
- Urban Boutique Hotel prices by month €658 · cheapest in October
- Downtown San Diego Lodge prices by month €363 · cheapest in January
- Town and Country San Diego prices by month €309 · cheapest in November
- Americas Best Value Inn Loma Lodge prices by month €271 · cheapest in November
- Bahia Resort Hotel prices by month €351 · cheapest in December
- Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego By IHG prices by month €318 · cheapest in December
- Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle prices by month €127 · cheapest in December
- La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar prices by month €145 · cheapest in September
- Hotel Indigo San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter By IHG prices by month €393 · cheapest in December
- GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay prices by month €141 · cheapest in January
- The Bristol Hotel prices by month €564 · cheapest in December
- Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla prices by month €280 · cheapest in December
- Harborview Inn & Suites-Convention Center-Airport-Gaslamp-Seaworld-Zoo-Balboa Park prices by month €343 · cheapest in December
Hotel prices in San Diego (CA): questions
What is the cheapest month to stay in San Diego (CA)?
December. A typical hotel night then costs about €165, against a yearly average of €245.
When are hotels in San Diego (CA) most expensive?
In July, at about €331 a night for a typical hotel, 101% more than in December.
Are weekends more expensive in San Diego (CA)?
Saturday nights cost about 20% more than Tuesdays in San Diego (CA). If your dates can move, arriving early in the week is the easiest saving.
Where do these prices come from?
We check real Agoda prices for 88 hotels in San Diego (CA): one night for two adults on a Tuesday and a Saturday in every month of the coming year, refreshed every few weeks. The typical price is the median of the hotels’ monthly averages. Prices are in euros, last updated 22 October 2026; the final price is shown before you book.