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Hotel prices in Santa Barbara (CA), month by month

February is the cheapest month for a hotel in Santa Barbara (CA), at about €250 a night for a typical stay. July sits at the other end, around €374, which is 50% more. December and January come close to the low point, a good fallback if February does not suit you.

These figures come from 10 hotels in Santa Barbara (CA) whose prices we check on Agoda on a rolling basis. Across the whole year the typical night averages €314.

Cheapest month
February €250
Most expensive month
July €374
Typical night, year average
€314
Saturday vs Tuesday
+48%
Hotels price-checked
10

Typical nightly price by month

  • Cheapest month: February, about €250 a night on average
  • Most expensive month: July, about €374 a night on average
All months
Month Typical hotel3 stars and below4 stars
November€328 €226€465
December€254 €209€294
January€260 €193€329
February€250 €179€316
March€270 €198€336
April€308 €218€391
May€319 €218€399
June€361 €260€454
July€374 €261€485
August€365 €261€452
September€363 €261–

The typical price is the median of the monthly averages of up to 10 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 48% more than Tuesdays in Santa Barbara (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 €179 to €261.

Good-value hotels in Santa Barbara (CA)

Rated 8.5 or higher by guests, ordered by their average nightly price across the year.

Hotel prices in nearby cities

For comparison, nearby Bakersfield (CA) averages €103 a night over the year (67% less).

Hotel prices month by month in Santa Barbara (CA)

The most-reviewed hotels in Santa Barbara (CA) with a full year of price checks.

Hotel prices in Santa Barbara (CA): questions

What is the cheapest month to stay in Santa Barbara (CA)?

February. A typical hotel night then costs about €250, against a yearly average of €314.

When are hotels in Santa Barbara (CA) most expensive?

In July, at about €374 a night for a typical hotel, 50% more than in February.

Are weekends more expensive in Santa Barbara (CA)?

Saturday nights cost about 48% more than Tuesdays in Santa Barbara (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 10 hotels in Santa Barbara (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.