How much does a holiday rental in Santa Barbara cost?

Santa Barbara holiday rentals are £383/night on average. However, you may find that prices fluctuate depending on the time of year. For example, February is the most expensive month to book a holiday rental in Santa Barbara, and March is often the cheapest month to book. Recently, our users found rentals for £42/night - which is currently the cheapest price. Keep in mind that anything £295/night or less is still considered a good deal.

What part of Santa Barbara is best to stay in?

Consider staying in Downtown when looking for Santa Barbara holiday rentals. Downtown is the most popular neighbourhood in the city according to our users. In fact, out of all users who looked for holiday rentals in Santa Barbara in the past year, 90% of them searched for rentals in Downtown. If it’s available, we recommend staying at the Casa Jardin - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara, a HotelsCombined favourite when it comes to holiday rentals in Santa Barbara’s Downtown neighbourhood.

Are there any Motel holiday rentals in Santa Barbara?

If you’re looking to book a Motel holiday rental in Santa Barbara, then you have 5 to choose from. We recommend looking at Motel 6 Goleta, Ca - Santa Barbara as it’s currently the most popular Motel rental among our users.

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What is the cheapest month to book a vacation rental in Santa Barbara?

The cheapest month to book a vacation rental in Santa Barbara is June (£118). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Santa Barbara is February (£622).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a vacation rental in Santa Barbara?

The cheapest day to stay in Santa Barbara is Saturday (£135). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Thursday, when the average nightly price is £456.

How far ahead should you book a vacation rental in Santa Barbara?

Save money by booking a vacation rental at least 44 days before your trip to Santa Barbara. The lowest price found when booking 44 days ahead was £130 per night.

Cheapest holiday rentals in Santa Barbara, California

At the moment, these holiday rentals offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Santa Barbara. If you have the flexibility, change the dates selected to compare prices.

Other accommodations in Santa Barbara

Find the perfect holiday rental for your stay in Santa Barbara. There are 889 hotels in Santa Barbara and price data was last updated on 6 June 2025. The average price for a hotel in Santa Barbara is £382/night.

Where to stay in Santa Barbara

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Santa Barbara to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 6 June 2025.

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Facts about staying in Santa Barbara

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