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2BR / sleeps 6 - San Francisco - Fremont - Bedroom
2BR / sleeps 6 - San Francisco
Fremont, CA, United States
₹ 39,476+
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Beauty Supplies 3Br house for Family in Fremont - Fremont - Living room
Beauty Supplies 3Br house for Family in Fremont
Fremont, CA, United States
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 44,474+
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New! Sleek & Modern Bay Area Apartment W/ Patio! - Fremont - Bedroom
New! Sleek & Modern Bay Area Apartment W/ Patio!
Fremont, CA, United States
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 15,499+
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YoBee! Park Reservation Included! Heart of Yosemite - Homey Studios and Breakfast - Yosemite West - Balcony
YoBee! Park Reservation Included! Heart of Yosemite - Homey Studios and Breakfast
Yosemite West, CA, United States
9.5Wonderful(201)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 51,351+
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Inside Yosemite Park-Cozy Corner Unit-Sleeps 2 - Yosemite West - Balcony
Inside Yosemite Park-Cozy Corner Unit-Sleeps 2
Yosemite West, CA, United States
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 43,432+
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Cozy Charm Newark Retreat with Free Wifi and AC - Newark - Living room
Cozy Charm Newark Retreat with Free Wifi and AC
Newark, CA, United States
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
₹ 25,889+
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Lower Cascades - Yosemite West - Living room
Lower Cascades
Yosemite West, CA, United States
9.2Wonderful(31)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 79,369+
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@ Marbella Lane Mini Guest House in Downtown San Jose - San Jose - Building
@ Marbella Lane Mini Guest House in Downtown San Jose
Central San Jose
8.8Very Good(12)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 16,819+
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Historic Spacious Berkeley Flat Near U.C.B. Campus - Berkeley - Living room
Historic Spacious Berkeley Flat Near U.C.B. Campus
Downtown
Pet-friendly
₹ 11,922+
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Yosemite Sierra Blossom - Yosemite West - Living room
Yosemite Sierra Blossom
Yosemite West, CA, United States
7.4Good(45)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 79,369+
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Luxurious Furnished Studio w Full Kitchen in SD - San Diego - Kitchen
Luxurious Furnished Studio w Full Kitchen in SD
Bankers Hill
8.0Very Good(29)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
₹ 19,928+
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Berkeley Apartment 2 Mins Walking To Uc Berkeley Extension II - Berkeley - Kitchen
Berkeley Apartment 2 Mins Walking To Uc Berkeley Extension II
Berkeley, CA, United States
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 12,689+
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Yosemite Woods Duplex in Yosemite-Upper Unit - Yosemite West - Patio
Yosemite Woods Duplex in Yosemite-Upper Unit
Yosemite West, CA, United States
8.5Very Good(13)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 30,358+
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Palo Alto ''Startup House'' - Palo Alto
Palo Alto ''Startup House''
Palo Alto, CA, United States
8.8Very Good(35)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 6,046+
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Homestay - Our house is in the center of the greater San Jose area - San Jose
Homestay - Our house is in the center of the greater San Jose area
San Jose, CA, United States
₹ 7,324+
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Spring Wonderland - Yosemite West
Spring Wonderland
Yosemite West, CA, United States
8.0Very Good(36)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 78,025+
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Low season

January

High season

August

Average price (weeknight)

₹ 23,188

Average price (weekend night)

₹ 26,804
Cheapest month to stay with an average 15% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 50% rise in price.
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Top tips for finding the perfect California holiday rental

  • If you’re looking for a cheap holiday rental in California, you should consider visiting during the low season. The cheapest holiday homes in California can be found in June and January.
  • The cheapest night for renting a holiday home in California is Tuesday. In contrast, the most expensive is Friday.
  • Holiday rentals are a popular choice for both long and short-term stays. KAYAK users usually book their holiday rental in California for 17 days.
  • Pet-friendly, pool, air-conditioned, airport shuttle, hot tub, and kitchen/kitchenette are the most popular holiday rental property amenities in California
  • Holiday rentals in California are around 11% more expensive than hotels on average. Search here to compare prices for all accommodation types in California.
  • The city in California with the most affordable holiday homes is South Lake Tahoe, with around 2,496 properties and an average price of ₹ 23,923. The most popular holiday rentals in California among KAYAK users are Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa, Stay or Ski @ Heavenly & enjoy your 2 bedrooms @ Marriott Grand Residence Resort, and Black Bear Lodge.
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FAQs when booking a holiday home in California

  • What is the most popular holiday rental destination in California?

    Based on KAYAK holiday rental searches, the most popular destination is Los Angeles (25% of total searches to California). The next most popular destinations are San Francisco (20%) and South Lake Tahoe (14%). Searches for holida rentals in Campbell (4%), Yosemite Valley (4%) and San Diego (3%) are also popular.

  • How much is a holiday rental in California for tonight?

    In the last 72 hours, users have found California holiday rentals for tonight for as little as ₹ 2,808. Search here for similar prices

  • How much is a holiday rental for a week in California?

    The average price for a weekly California holiday rental found by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks is ₹ 183,446.

  • How much is a holiday rental for a month in California?

    The average price for a monthly California holiday rental found by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks is ₹ 786,199.

  • What types of holiday rentals are available in California?

    There are loads of different property types that you can make your holiday home in California. You’ll find apartments, caravans, condos, cottages, houses, homestays, villas, barns, cabins, castles, lodges, boats, bungalows, campgrounds, chalets, houseboats, luxury tents, agritourism, farm stays, campsites, caravan parks, safari/tentalows, ranches, studios and motorhomes.

  • What are some of the most-loved holiday rentals available in California?

    There are many types of properties available for California holiday rentals. If you’re looking for something special, holiday rentals most loved by KAYAK users are Alpenhof Lodge and Mountain Trail Lodge And Vacation Rentals.

  • Are there any pet-friendly holiday rentals in California?

    There are a number of dog and pet-friendly California holiday rentals, with around 15% allowing you to bring your pet along with you.

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Where to stay in California?

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Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa - South Lake Tahoe - Pool
Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
8.7Very Good(1532)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
₹ 29,601+
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The Deerfield Lodge at Heavenly - South Lake Tahoe - Living room
The Deerfield Lodge at Heavenly
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
9.3Wonderful(177)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
₹ 17,713+
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Holly's Place - South Lake Tahoe - Bedroom
Holly's Place
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
8.5Very Good(87)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
₹ 22,783+
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Playpark Lodge - South Lake Tahoe - Building
Playpark Lodge
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
7.2Good(185)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
₹ 16,490+
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Tea Garden Lodge - South Lake Tahoe - Lounge
Tea Garden Lodge
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
6.1Okay(318)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
₹ 9,694+
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Redwood Hollow Cottages - San Diego - Living room
Redwood Hollow Cottages
La Jolla
8.8Very Good(315)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 31,169+
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Heavenly Village Condos - South Lake Tahoe - Pool
Heavenly Village Condos
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
9.6Wonderful(6)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
₹ 29,594+
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Los Angeles Vacation Rooms - Los Angeles
Los Angeles Vacation Rooms
South Los Angeles
5.8Fair(249)
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 3,832+
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Su Casa at Venice Beach - Los Angeles
Su Casa at Venice Beach
Venice
8.6Very Good(1132)
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 24,711+
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