Is it cheaper to stay in a motel than in a hotel in San Diego?

The average price for a night in a motel in San Diego is R136 compared to R360 for a night in a hotel.

Motels in San Diego from R334/night

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Best San Diego motels

Ez 8 Motel Old Town

Old Town

5.7Fair(2970)

Parking

Pool

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

R1 928+

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Motel 6 San Diego Downtown

Downtown

5.6Fair(2229)

Free Wi-Fi

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

R2 743+

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Motel 6 San Diego Airport Harbor

Downtown

6.9Okay(993)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Pet-friendly

R2 296+

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Harvey's Motel Sdsu La Mesa San Diego

San Diego, CA, United States

7.0Good(229)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R2 760+

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Motel San Diego - in San Diego (Pacific Beach)

Pacific Beach

5.1Fair(272)

Free Wi-Fi

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

R2 087+

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Berkshire Motor Hotel

North Park

7.9Good(1573)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R3 116+

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Motel 6 San Diego Southbay

Nestor

7.1Good(389)

Free Wi-Fi

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

R2 468+

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Motel 6 San Diego North

Clairemont

5.9Fair(594)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

R3 031+

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Lodge at 32nd

San Diego, CA, United States

7.4Good(416)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R6 339+

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Motel 6 Escondido

Escondido, CA, United States

7.1Good(884)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Pet-friendly

R1 631+

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Northgate Motel

El Cajon, CA, United States

8.1Very Good(134)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R4 610+

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Motel 6 San Diego Chula Vista

Chula Vista, CA, United States

5.5Fair(1899)

Parking

Pool

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

R1 780+

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Motel 6 Carlsbad East Ca

Carlsbad, CA, United States

6.6Okay(1618)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Pet-friendly

R1 872+

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Rambler Motel

Chula Vista, CA, United States

8.7Very Good(905)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air conditioning

R2 583+

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Motel 6 San Diego El Cajon

El Cajon, CA, United States

7.0Good(1261)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Pet-friendly

R1 676+

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Motel Mediteran Safari Park

Escondido, CA, United States

8.7Very Good(1342)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air conditioning

R1 812+

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E-Z 8 Motel South Bay

Chula Vista, CA, United States

Air conditioning

KAYAK’s insights for motels in San Diego

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in San Diego with confidence.

Which month has the cheapest motel rates in San Diego?

Motels are cheapest in San Diego in November, with average rates of R30 164. In comparison, July is the most expensive month, with prices at R60 057.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a motel in San Diego?

Monday offers the lowest rates in San Diego, with an average nightly price of R30 798. The highest prices are found on Saturday, with average rates at R38 053.

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2 stars and below

Low season	November
High season	July
Average price (weeknight)	R1 712
Average price (weekend night)	R2 038

Cheapest month to stay with an average 15% drop in price.

Most expensive month to stay with an average 68% rise in price.

Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.

Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

If you want to ensure you grab a bargain, try to book more than 90 days before your stay to get the best price for a San Diego motel.
Don’t know how much time you need to see all the sights? KAYAK users usually book their motel in San Diego for 1 day.

Is it cheaper to stay in a motel than in a hotel in San Diego?
The average price for a night in a motel in San Diego is R136 compared to R360 for a night in a hotel.