Hotel Prices in San Diego, California
As of September 18, 2026, the median nightly hotel price in San Diego is $257 across a sample of 50 properties, with rates ranging from $54 to $839, up 2.8% vs last month.
Updated September 18, 2026
About 34% of sampled rates include free cancellation.
Price statistics by month
| Month | Median / night | Lowest | Highest | Properties sampled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $227 | $63 | $815 | 50 |
| August 2026 | $274 | $64 | $1,063 | 50 |
| September 2026 | $298 | $53 | $1,048 | 50 |
Property counts are sample sizes, not hotel inventory: each city search returns up to 50 properties, so a count of 50 means the sample reached that cap rather than the city having only 50 hotels.
Price statistics by hotel class
| Hotel class | Median / night | Properties sampled |
|---|---|---|
| 4-star hotels | $259 | 39 |
| 5-star hotels | $349 | 5 |
Median price trend
Frequently asked questions
What is the average hotel price in San Diego, California?
As of September 18, 2026, the median nightly hotel price in San Diego is $257, based on a sample of 50 properties for a weekend stay with 2 adults in 1 room.
How much is a 4-star hotel in San Diego?
As of September 18, 2026, the median nightly rate for a 4-star hotel in San Diego is $259, across 39 4-star properties in the same sample.
When is the cheapest time to book a hotel in San Diego?
Of the 3 months tracked so far, July 2026 had the lowest median nightly rate in San Diego at $227 (a sample of 50 properties), and September 2026 the highest at $298 (a sample of 50 properties). Every capture uses the same weekend basket, so the comparison is like for like.
How much does a cheap hotel in San Diego cost?
As of September 18, 2026, the lowest nightly hotel rate found in San Diego was $54 and the highest was $839, across a sample of 50 properties.
Do hotels in San Diego offer free cancellation?
As of September 18, 2026, about 34% of sampled hotel rates in San Diego included free cancellation.
Methodology
Statistics are captured from live hotel searches across our partner booking sites for a standard basket: 2 adults, 1 room, weekend stay (Friday to Sunday) about 30 days out. Prices are per-night rates in USD before taxes and fees, using each property's cheapest available rate. The latest snapshot sampled 50 properties for 2026-10-23 to 2026-10-25. Trends and month-to-month comparisons appear once a city has 3 snapshots.
Read the full methodology — sample size rules, why thin samples stay unpublished, and why trends appear late.