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Highest rated hotelInn at Moss Landing Point – 4.8
Cheapest month to bookSeptember

Your guide to finding the best hotels in Salinas, California

In Salinas, find a hotel to suit your style and make the most of your time in the city. Here are our picks the best hotels, from luxury to modest.

Best time to visit Salinas

When you're planning your trip to Salinas, think about what you hope to do (or avoid) during your stay in terms of things like weather and price. Low and high season in Salinas

Busiest month(s): September brings the most travellers to Salinas, causing the average price per night to rise to $346. Keep in mind that expenses tend to be higher compared to the quieter times of year when average nightly rates decrease to $232.

Quietest month(s): The cheapest time to visit is usually November, when the average room rate per night is $232. Compared with the peak season, you'll see significant savings.

Salinas gets a low amount of rain, great if you like drier weather.

To escape the rainy season, plan your trip to Salinas in July.

September is the most expensive month to stay in Salinas, so plan accordingly. When prices peak, you can expect to spend an average of $346 per night on a hotel stay. Prices are usually highest on Saturday. No matter the time of year, Monday is generally the cheapest day to book hotels.

Where to stay in Salinas, California

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Popular hotels in Salinas

If you're looking for a combination of comfort and affordability, try the Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas. Its 2.5-star rating ensures exceptional value, and you can enjoy a range of amenities like the free Wi-Fi, parking, fitness center, and restaurant.

Have it all at the Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel, where comfort meets value. The hotel offers a restaurant, fitness center, pool, and free Wi-Fi for you to use at your leisure.

The Laurel Inn & Conference Center is a 2-star hotel with a modern and comfortable design that offers amenities such as a swimming pool, restaurant, bar, and laundry facilities facilities.

Things to do in Salinas

At the heart of the city, you can find well-known attractions and things to do like The Steinbeck House / Best Cellar Gift Shop. If you love food, you'll find a wide array of great eateries, like Samurai Japanese Restaurant, Dubber's Old Town, Ginger Thai Kitchen, Denny's, and Rancho Cielo.

Finding cheap hotels in Salinas: FAQs

In Salinas, the expected average temperature in April is 13°C. The warmest month is typically August, which averages 26°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging 6°C. The rainiest month is February, and the driest month is July.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Salinas with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is $128 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for $373 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is $288 per night, and the average price on weekends is $318. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Salinas could be Sunday.
The nearest airport to Salinas is Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), which is 19.9km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

San Jose Reid-Hillview Airport, which is 74.4km from the city centre.
San Jose International Airport, which is 80.1km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Sunday is the cheapest day to stay in Salinas. And the most expensive day seems to be Saturday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Salinas is currently around $303 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is $143 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Salinas is currently around $232 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is $182 per night.
If you're hitting up Salinas with kids in tow, try Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside.