Find Cheap Hotels in Santa Cruz

Discover discount places to stay in Santa Cruz on Expedia.com and book a getaway that stays within your budget. You can browse a variety of hotels and other accommodations with Member Prices to find the best deal for you. With our site's helpful page filters, you can search by your price range, or by amenities that customers often look for like free breakfast and free WiFi. If you're interested in affordable options near specific attractions, try filtering by location to refine your search. As you browse, use the heart button to save your favorites so that you can come back to them when you're ready to decide. Need a flight or a rental car along with your hotel? Choose from the vacation packages available under Bundle and Save and discover big savings when you arrange your transportation at the same time.

Weather will likely play an important role when you plan your trip to Santa Cruz, and keep in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 76°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 72°F. The rainiest months in Santa Cruz are September, October, May, and August, with each month seeing an average of 10 inches of rainfall.

You won't need to spend big to find things to see and do in Santa Cruz. You can budget for the local attractions that interest you most, and then make time for sights and activities that cost little or nothing at all. Enjoy the outdoors at YS Falls and Calabash Bay, or hunt for bargains with some shopping at Mega Mart.

Scoping out the transportation options in Santa Cruz is a smart way to keep your trip affordable. The most convenient airport is Sir Donald Sangster Intl. Airport (MBJ), 33.9 mi (54.6 km) away. Santa Cruz might not have very many public transit choices so a rental car could be a reasonable alternative to see more of the area.