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

The average price for a night in a motel in San Jose is R147 compared to R248 for a night in a hotel.

Motels in San Jose from R1 334/night

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Best San Jose motels

Motel 6 San Jose Convention Center

6.4 Okay

Sunol-Midtown / Garden AlamedaR2 183+

R2 183+

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Motel 6 San Jose Airport

6.5 Okay

North San JoseR1 832+

R1 832+

Free Wi-Fi

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Motel 6 San Jose, Ca - South - San Jose - Bedroom

Motel 6 San Jose, Ca - South

6.3 Okay

East San JoseR1 530+

R1 530+

Free Wi-Fi

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Convention Center Inn & Suites - San Jose - Bedroom

Convention Center Inn & Suites

9.3 Wonderful

DowntownR3 510+

R3 510+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

The Flamingo Motel - San Jose - Bedroom

The Flamingo Motel

8.3 Very Good

Sunol-Midtown / Garden AlamedaR2 328+

R2 328+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Ez 8 Motel San Jose I - San Jose - Bedroom

Ez 8 Motel San Jose I

4.8 Mediocre

North San JoseR18 700+

R18 700+

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Motel 6 Campbell, Ca - San Jose - Campbell - Bedroom

Motel 6 Campbell, Ca - San Jose

7.6 Good

R2 273+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Oak Motel Palo Alto - Palo Alto - Pool

Oak Motel Palo Alto

7.1 Good

R2 074+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air conditioning

Motel 6 Fremont South - Fremont - Building

Motel 6 Fremont South

6.2 Okay

R1 673+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

E-Z 8 Motel Newark - Newark - Bedroom

E-Z 8 Motel Newark

4.4 Mediocre

R1 334+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Pet-friendly

Travel Inn Sunnyvale - Sunnyvale - Bedroom

Travel Inn Sunnyvale

7.2 Good

R2 638+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Days Inn by Wyndham San Jose Airport - Milpitas - Pool

Days Inn by Wyndham San Jose Airport

7.4 Good

R1 816+

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air conditioning

Wittle Inn - Sunnyvale - Building

Wittle Inn

8.9 Very Good

R2 456+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Americas Best Value Inn - Sky Ranch Palo Alto - Palo Alto - Bedroom

Americas Best Value Inn - Sky Ranch Palo Alto

8.5 Very Good

R2 360+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Motel 6 Sunnyvale South - Sunnyvale - Bedroom

Motel 6 Sunnyvale South

6.7 Okay

R1 770+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Pet-friendly

Motel 6 - Fremont, Ca - North - Fremont - Bedroom

Motel 6 - Fremont, Ca - North

7 Good

R1 674+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Pet-friendly

Glass Slipper Inn - Stanford Palo Alto - Palo Alto - Bedroom

Glass Slipper Inn - Stanford Palo Alto

7.5 Good

R2 419+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Motel 6 Sunnyvale, Ca - North - Sunnyvale - Bedroom

Motel 6 Sunnyvale, Ca - North

6.8 Okay

R1 710+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Pet-friendly

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KAYAK’s insights for motels in San Jose

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

Which month has the cheapest motel rates in San Jose?

Motels are cheapest in San Jose in January, with average rates of R29 197. In comparison, May is the most expensive month, with prices at R84 178.

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

Tuesday offers the lowest rates in San Jose, with an average nightly price of R29 616. The highest prices are found on Thursday, with average rates at R67 983.

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2 stars and below

Low season	January
High season	May
Average price (weeknight)	R2 581
Average price (weekend night)	R3 515

Cheapest month to stay with an average 50% drop in price.

Most expensive month to stay with an average 45% 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 Jose motel.
Don’t know how much time you need to see all the sights? KAYAK users usually book their motel in San Jose for 3 days.

Is it cheaper to stay in a motel than in a hotel in San Jose?
The average price for a night in a motel in San Jose is R147 compared to R248 for a night in a hotel.