Hotels in San Diego

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Highest rated hotelResidence Inn San Diego Downtown – 5.0
Cheapest month to bookDecember
Average 4 star hotel priceC$311 per night
Average 5 star hotel priceC$874 per night

When’s the best time to visit San Diego?

Not sure when to visit San Diego? We analysed thousands of flight and hotel prices, plus a whole heap of weather data, to show you what each month typically looks like. Use these monthly averages to plan ahead and choose the best time to stay in San Diego.

September

Temperature18°C - 27°C
RainfallVery dry
(0–20mm)
Cheapest return flightC$280
Cheapest 3-star hotelC$75
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October

Temperature15°C - 24°C
RainfallVery dry
(0–20mm)
Cheapest return flightC$224
Cheapest 3-star hotelC$78
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November

Temperature12°C - 20°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flightC$240
Cheapest 3-star hotelC$92
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December

Temperature10°C - 17°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flightC$225
Cheapest 3-star hotelC$93
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January

Temperature9°C - 17°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flightC$226
Cheapest 3-star hotelC$93
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February

Temperature10°C - 17°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flightC$251
Cheapest 3-star hotelC$103
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March

Temperature10°C - 18°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flightC$234
Cheapest 3-star hotelC$105
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April

Temperature11°C - 20°C
RainfallVery dry
(0–20mm)
Cheapest return flightC$271
Cheapest 3-star hotelC$103
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May

Temperature13°C - 22°C
RainfallVery dry
(0–20mm)
Cheapest return flightC$363
Cheapest 3-star hotelC$152
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June

Temperature14°C - 24°C
RainfallVery dry
(0–20mm)
Cheapest return flightC$362
Cheapest 3-star hotelC$118
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July

Temperature17°C - 27°C
RainfallVery dry
(0–20mm)
Cheapest return flightC$376
Cheapest 3-star hotelC$148
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August

Temperature18°C - 28°C
RainfallVery dry
(0–20mm)
Cheapest return flightC$424
Cheapest 3-star hotelC$103
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Finding cheap hotels in San Diego: FAQs

In San Diego, the expected average temperature in September is 22°C. The warmest month is typically August, which averages 28°C. The coolest month is December, with temperatures averaging 10°C. The rainiest month is February, and the driest month is June.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in San Diego with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
The average price of a hotel during the week is C$252 per night, and the average price on weekends is C$260. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in San Diego could be Sunday.
The nearest airport to San Diego is San Diego International Airport (SAN), which is 4.1km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

McClellan-Palomar Airport, which is 48.0km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Sunday is the cheapest day to stay in San Diego. And the most expensive day seems to be Saturday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in San Diego is currently around C$262 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is C$75 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in San Diego is currently around C$373 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is C$92 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in San Diego is currently around C$715 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is C$317 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in San Diego is December, with an average price of C$225 per night. The most expensive month is July, when the average room rate can rise to C$508 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in September is C$251 per night, which is around 6% lower than the rest of the year.
If you're hitting up San Diego with kids in tow, try Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Hilton San Diego Mission Valley and Pacific Terrace Hotel.