Best time to book › San Diego
When is the best time to book a hotel in San Diego?
Across the 200 San Diego hotels we track, the cheapest booking window on average over the past year has been same day, at about $317 per night. Individual hotels vary, so check the hotel pages below.
Average nightly price by booking window
| Booking window | Avg. price, past year | Hotels |
|---|---|---|
| Same day | $317 | 199 |
| One week | $332 | 200 |
| One month | $328 | 200 |
| Three months | $334 | 200 |
| Six months | $367 | 196 |
San Diego hotels: when each one is cheapest
- AC Hotel San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 94% of the 18 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $354 vs $510 (31% less) when it did. - Alma San Diego Downtown, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $389 vs $543 (28% less) when it did. - Americas Best Value Inn Loma Lodge
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $127 vs $504 (75% less) when it did. - Andaz San Diego
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $423 vs $647 (35% less) when it did. - Bahia Resort Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $402 vs $616 (35% less) when it did. - Balboa Park Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 79% of the 28 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $213 vs $272 (22% less) when it did. - Baymont by Wyndham San Diego Downtown
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one month ahead on 84% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $161 vs $243 (34% less) when it did. - Beach Haven
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 91% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $247 vs $313 (21% less) when it did. - Berkshire Motor Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 94% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $167 vs $250 (33% less) when it did. - Best Western Americana Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 89% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $194 vs $202 (4% less) when it did. - Best Western Downtown San Diego
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $241 vs $366 (34% less) when it did. - Best Western Plus Bayside Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $241 vs $350 (31% less) when it did. - Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $229 vs $373 (39% less) when it did. - Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach/Mission Bay
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 94% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $189 vs $254 (25% less) when it did. - Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 96% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $168 vs $223 (24% less) when it did. - Best Western Seven Seas
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $130 vs $240 (46% less) when it did. - California Suites Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $113 vs $149 (24% less) when it did. - Candlewood Suites San Diego By IHG
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 74% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $325 vs $378 (14% less) when it did. - Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 72% of the 18 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $392 vs $436 (10% less) when it did. - Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $459 vs $661 (30% less) when it did. - City24 Hotel Little Italy/ Mission Hills
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 86% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $301 vs $387 (22% less) when it did. - Comfort Inn Gaslamp Convention Center
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 60% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $224 vs $297 (25% less) when it did. - Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 88% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $158 vs $186 (15% less) when it did. - Comfort Inn Sea World Area
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 88% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $182 vs $220 (17% less) when it did. - Cormorant Boutique Hotel, La Jolla
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 100% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $363 vs $449 (19% less) when it did. - Cosmopolitan Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 82% of the 22 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $212 vs $256 (17% less) when it did. - Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 63% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $240 vs $266 (10% less) when it did. - Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 75% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $336 vs $362 (7% less) when it did. - Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $257 vs $335 (23% less) when it did. - Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 89% of the 18 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $354 vs $500 (29% less) when it did. - Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 18 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $312 vs $396 (21% less) when it did. - Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Gaslamp/Convention Center
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 92% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $367 vs $485 (24% less) when it did. - Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Miramar
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 88% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $270 vs $330 (18% less) when it did. - Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking same day ahead on 78% of the 32 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $275 vs $314 (12% less) when it did. - Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Old Town
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $286 vs $404 (29% less) when it did. - Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $256 vs $316 (19% less) when it did. - Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Sorrento Valley
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 88% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $313 vs $372 (16% less) when it did. - Days Inn by Wyndham Mission Valley/SDSU
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $110 vs $161 (32% less) when it did. - Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 81% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $157 vs $182 (14% less) when it did. - Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego/Downtown/Convention Center
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 86% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $187 vs $245 (24% less) when it did. - Doubletree By Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one month ahead on 37% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $307 vs $351 (13% less) when it did. - Doubletree By Hilton San Diego Bayside
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 60% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $314 vs $356 (12% less) when it did. - E-Z 8 Motel Old Town
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $98 vs $1,058 (91% less) when it did. - Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 87% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $483 vs $657 (26% less) when it did. - Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 75% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $373 vs $418 (11% less) when it did. - Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $487 vs $761 (36% less) when it did. - Extended Stay America - San Diego - Fashion Valley
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 87% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $166 vs $221 (25% less) when it did. - Extended Stay America - San Diego - Mission Valley - Stadium
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $179 vs $237 (25% less) when it did. - Extended Stay America - San Diego - Sorrento Mesa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $181 vs $241 (25% less) when it did. - Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $278 vs $387 (28% less) when it did. - Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites San Diego Pacific Beach
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 86% of the 36 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $307 vs $362 (15% less) when it did. - Four Points by Sheraton San Diego
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one month ahead on 53% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $271 vs $302 (10% less) when it did. - Gaslamp Plaza Suites
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $213 vs $389 (45% less) when it did. - Grande Colonial
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $470 vs $656 (28% less) when it did. - GreenTree Inn San Diego/Mission Bay
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 94% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $161 vs $211 (24% less) when it did. - Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 81% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $306 vs $349 (13% less) when it did. - Hampton Inn San Diego-downtown
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking same day ahead on 91% of the 32 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $323 vs $390 (17% less) when it did. - Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 88% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $261 vs $306 (15% less) when it did. - Hampton Inn San Diego/Del Mar
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 88% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $253 vs $286 (12% less) when it did. - Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 81% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $240 vs $296 (19% less) when it did. - Handlery Hotel San Diego
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 68% of the 31 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $169 vs $212 (20% less) when it did. - Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 83% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $422 vs $549 (23% less) when it did. - Heritage Inn San Diego
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking same day ahead on 79% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $102 vs $118 (14% less) when it did. - HI San Diego Downtown Hostel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 88% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $58 vs $73 (19% less) when it did. - Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley Stadium
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking same day ahead on 84% of the 32 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $260 vs $298 (13% less) when it did. - Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/Seaworld Area
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $277 vs $397 (30% less) when it did. - Hilton Garden Inn San Diego/Rancho Bernardo
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $285 vs $346 (18% less) when it did. - Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 81% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $455 vs $555 (18% less) when it did. - Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 75% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $571 vs $750 (24% less) when it did. - Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $402 vs $697 (42% less) when it did. - Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 83% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $260 vs $305 (15% less) when it did. - Holiday Inn Express & Suites La Jolla – Windansea Beach By IHG
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $355 vs $439 (19% less) when it did. - Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Diego-Sorrento Valley by IHG
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $261 vs $329 (21% less) when it did. - Holiday Inn Express Mira Mesa-San Diego by IHG
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 88% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $217 vs $241 (10% less) when it did. - Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport-old Town By IHG
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $290 vs $390 (26% less) when it did. - Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 87% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $257 vs $323 (20% less) when it did. - Holiday Inn Express San Diego-sea World Area By IHG
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $285 vs $357 (20% less) when it did. - Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport-Liberty Station
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 89% of the 18 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $350 vs $402 (13% less) when it did. - Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Central
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking same day ahead on 100% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $276 vs $341 (19% less) when it did. - Homewood Suites By Hilton San Diego Downtown/Bayside
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 83% of the 18 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $364 vs $423 (14% less) when it did. - Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle/SeaWorld Area
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 73% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $348 vs $392 (11% less) when it did. - Homewood Suites By Hilton San Diego Mission Valley/zoo
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 60% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $317 vs $353 (10% less) when it did. - Homewood Suites By Hilton San Diego-del Mar
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking same day ahead on 75% of the 32 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $294 vs $339 (13% less) when it did. - Hostel on 3rd
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 100% of the 8 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $41 vs $50 (18% less) when it did. - Hotel Aqua Mar
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 89% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $132 vs $146 (10% less) when it did. - Hotel Baja San Diego - A Boutique Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 50% of the 20 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $339 vs $381 (11% less) when it did. - Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter By IHG
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $364 vs $554 (34% less) when it did. - Hotel Iris
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $121 vs $592 (80% less) when it did. - Hotel La Jolla, Curio Collection By Hilton
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 94% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $481 vs $618 (22% less) when it did. - Hotel Point Loma
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 57% of the 7 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $153 vs $179 (14% less) when it did. - Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $414 vs $596 (30% less) when it did. - Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 80% of the 5 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $139 vs $690 (80% less) when it did. - Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Sea World
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking three months ahead on 85% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $91 vs $112 (19% less) when it did. - Humphreys Half Moon Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 100% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $334 vs $459 (27% less) when it did. - Hyatt House San Diego/Sorrento Mesa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 75% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $318 vs $349 (9% less) when it did. - Inn by the Sea La Jolla, CA.
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 90% of the 20 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $316 vs $447 (29% less) when it did. - Intercontinental San Diego By IHG
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $581 vs $772 (25% less) when it did. - Ith San Diego Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 73% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $87 vs $100 (13% less) when it did. - Kings Inn San Diego
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one month ahead on 79% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $140 vs $167 (16% less) when it did. - Kona Kai San Diego Resort
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $366 vs $624 (41% less) when it did. - La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 64% of the 11 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $836 vs $1,024 (18% less) when it did. - La Jolla Cove Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 65% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $383 vs $476 (20% less) when it did. - La Jolla Riviera Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $268 vs $391 (31% less) when it did. - La Jolla Shores Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $460 vs $631 (27% less) when it did. - La Pensione Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking three months ahead on 75% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $247 vs $280 (12% less) when it did. - La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one month ahead on 100% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $182 vs $237 (23% less) when it did. - La Quinta Inn By Wyndham San Diego/ Poway - Miramar
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking three months ahead on 81% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $143 vs $162 (11% less) when it did. - La Valencia Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 95% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $834 vs $1,409 (41% less) when it did. - Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $170 vs $278 (39% less) when it did. - Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 81% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $239 vs $305 (22% less) when it did. - Lucky D's Hostel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one month ahead on 55% of the 11 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $60 vs $68 (11% less) when it did. - Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $519 vs $795 (35% less) when it did. - Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $333 vs $671 (50% less) when it did. - Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $575 vs $845 (32% less) when it did. - Marriott Vacation Club, San Diego
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 75% of the 32 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $359 vs $398 (10% less) when it did. - Motel 6 San Diego - Southbay
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $132 vs $148 (11% less) when it did. - Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 80% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $172 vs $247 (30% less) when it did. - Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 71% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $157 vs $173 (9% less) when it did. - Motel 6 San Ysidro- San Diego- Border
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $123 vs $188 (34% less) when it did. - Moxy San Diego Downtown/gaslamp Quarter
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 94% of the 18 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $287 vs $392 (27% less) when it did. - Ocean Beach Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $298 vs $369 (19% less) when it did. - Ocean Park Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 85% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $523 vs $621 (16% less) when it did. - Ocean Villa Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 91% of the 11 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $186 vs $250 (26% less) when it did. - Old Town Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $216 vs $292 (26% less) when it did. - Omni San Diego Hotel At The Ballpark
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $461 vs $707 (35% less) when it did. - Pacific Shores Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 73% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $259 vs $327 (21% less) when it did. - Pacific Terrace Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 86% of the 36 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $627 vs $730 (14% less) when it did. - Pacific View Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 87% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $314 vs $652 (52% less) when it did. - Palihotel San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $259 vs $418 (38% less) when it did. - Pantai Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $517 vs $660 (22% less) when it did. - Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 87% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $416 vs $576 (28% less) when it did. - Pendry San Diego
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 18 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $578 vs $729 (21% less) when it did. - Pleasant Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 92% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $121 vs $153 (21% less) when it did. - Quality Inn San Diego I-5 Naval Base
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 92% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $135 vs $183 (26% less) when it did. - Quality Suites Otay Mesa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 60% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $157 vs $168 (7% less) when it did. - Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Airport
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 94% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $159 vs $201 (21% less) when it did. - Ramada Suites by Wyndham San Diego
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 75% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $151 vs $177 (15% less) when it did. - Rancho Bernardo Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $410 vs $651 (37% less) when it did. - Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Del Mar
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 88% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $362 vs $426 (15% less) when it did. - Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 67% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $417 vs $493 (16% less) when it did. - Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $421 vs $691 (39% less) when it did. - Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 94% of the 18 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $372 vs $516 (28% less) when it did. - Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 81% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $371 vs $397 (7% less) when it did. - Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo/Scripps Poway
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 77% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $272 vs $308 (12% less) when it did. - Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Sorrento Mesa/Sorrento Valley
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 67% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $345 vs $371 (7% less) when it did. - Riverleaf Inn Mission Valley
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $123 vs $986 (88% less) when it did. - RK Hostel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 74% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $65 vs $69 (5% less) when it did. - Rodeway Inn San Diego Near Qualcomm Stadium
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $126 vs $159 (21% less) when it did. - Rodeway Inn San Ysidro
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 81% of the 21 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $137 vs $224 (39% less) when it did. - San Diego Downtown Lodge
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $146 vs $722 (80% less) when it did. - San Diego Marriott Del Mar
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 73% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $399 vs $435 (8% less) when it did. - San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $388 vs $575 (32% less) when it did. - San Diego Marriott La Jolla
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 72% of the 36 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $407 vs $452 (10% less) when it did. - San Diego Marriott Mission Valley
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking three months ahead on 62% of the 29 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $346 vs $372 (7% less) when it did. - San Diego Mission Bay Resort
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 94% of the 18 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $425 vs $538 (21% less) when it did. - Sands Of La Jolla
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 89% of the 18 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $227 vs $645 (65% less) when it did. - Scripps Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $442 vs $585 (24% less) when it did. - Sea Harbor hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 71% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $210 vs $222 (5% less) when it did. - Sentral San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 88% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $359 vs $527 (32% less) when it did. - Sheraton La Jolla Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 81% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $408 vs $471 (13% less) when it did. - Sheraton Mission Valley San Diego Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $233 vs $400 (42% less) when it did. - Sheraton San Diego Resort
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $343 vs $474 (28% less) when it did. - Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain - San Diego
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 95% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $215 vs $298 (28% less) when it did. - Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 77% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $178 vs $213 (17% less) when it did. - Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 77% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $200 vs $236 (15% less) when it did. - SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 87% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $412 vs $545 (24% less) when it did. - SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 18 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $294 vs $383 (23% less) when it did. - SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo/Scripps Poway
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $262 vs $300 (13% less) when it did. - Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $261 vs $495 (47% less) when it did. - Sunrise Inn San Diego
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $165 vs $364 (55% less) when it did. - Super 8 By Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking three months ahead on 77% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $101 vs $115 (11% less) when it did. - Surfer Beach Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 88% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $284 vs $327 (13% less) when it did. - The Atwood Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 73% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $249 vs $368 (32% less) when it did. - The Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $247 vs $313 (21% less) when it did. - The Beach Cottages
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 73% of the 11 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $251 vs $263 (4% less) when it did. - The Bristol Hotel - San Diego
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $259 vs $420 (38% less) when it did. - The Dana on Mission Bay
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $344 vs $471 (27% less) when it did. - The Davis Downtown San Diego
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 83% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $196 vs $296 (34% less) when it did. - The Guild Hotel, A Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $396 vs $886 (55% less) when it did. - The Inn at Sunset Cliffs
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 5 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $252 vs $329 (23% less) when it did. - The Lafayette Hotel And Club
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 10 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $361 vs $553 (35% less) when it did. - The Lodge at Torrey Pines
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 96% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $909 vs $1,163 (22% less) when it did. - The Monsaraz San Diego, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking same day ahead on 91% of the 32 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $297 vs $346 (14% less) when it did. - The Pearl Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 80% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $244 vs $303 (19% less) when it did. - The Sofia Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 89% of the 18 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $203 vs $285 (29% less) when it did. - The US Grant, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 94% of the 18 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $446 vs $660 (32% less) when it did. - The Wayfarer San Diego
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $456 vs $691 (34% less) when it did. - The Westgate Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $308 vs $439 (30% less) when it did. - The Westin San Diego Bayview
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 89% of the 18 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $386 vs $481 (20% less) when it did. - The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 87% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $432 vs $569 (24% less) when it did. - Tower23 Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $495 vs $681 (27% less) when it did. - Town and Country Resort
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $327 vs $473 (31% less) when it did. - TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 76% of the 34 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $358 vs $373 (4% less) when it did. - TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 80% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $288 vs $362 (20% less) when it did. - TownePlace Suites San Diego Central
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 67% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $318 vs $370 (14% less) when it did. - Travelodge by Wyndham San Diego SeaWorld
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one month ahead on 95% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $120 vs $150 (20% less) when it did. - Western Inn Old Town
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 67% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $164 vs $194 (15% less) when it did. - WorldMark San Diego - Mission Valley
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 9 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $277 vs $365 (24% less) when it did. - Wyndham Garden San Diego near SeaWorld
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 71% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $177 vs $200 (12% less) when it did. - Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 83% of the 18 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $249 vs $297 (16% less) when it did.
Common questions
When is the best time to book a hotel in San Diego?
Across the 200 San Diego hotels we track, the cheapest booking window on average over the past year has been same day, at about $317 per night. Individual hotels vary, so check the hotel pages below.
Is it cheaper to book a hotel in San Diego early or last minute?
Compare the booking windows in the table: it shows the average nightly price across tracked San Diego hotels when booked same day, one week, one month, three months and six months ahead.
How does RateWatchers know?
We record each hotel's price every day, as it would appear to someone booking that day and for each of several lead times ahead of the stay. Prices come from booking providers and are a guide, not a guarantee.