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1. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills
4.5 star property
Middletown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (207 reviews)
"Receptionist was super nice and super helpful. The location was perfect. Everything was super close. Loved the room."
United States
Victor
The price is NZ$288
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

2. Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (303 reviews)
"Very close to little Italy with tons of good food."
United States
Laura
The price is NZ$198
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

3. Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel
2.5 star property
Hillcrest
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (466 reviews)
"It's good hotel for small day 1 to 3 nights no more then that due to the size of the room."
Canada
patrick
The price is NZ$192
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

4. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego
3.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,209 reviews)
"Great for traveling families."
United States
Veronica Dangerfield
The price is NZ$342
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

5. Kasa Gaslamp Quarter San Diego

Kasa Gaslamp Quarter San Diego
3.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.8 out of 10, Good, (230 reviews)
"Wonderful place!"
Canada
Eric
Kasa Gaslamp Quarter San Diego

6. Chic apartment with AC, pool and fitness room in sunny San Diego

Chic apartment with AC, pool and fitness room in sunny San Diego
Downtown San Diego
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (16 reviews)
"This place was 10/10! Perfect location close to Gaslamp, and down the street from Petco Park! Loved the big comfy bed and modern interior. Definitely will be back to stay again in the future."
United States
Louise L.
The price is NZ$437
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Chic apartment with AC, pool and fitness room in sunny San Diego

7. Coronado Beach Resort

Coronado Beach Resort
3.0 star property
Historic Downtown Coronado
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (819 reviews)
"The staff was wonderful and they had get togethers in the lobby and activities!"
United States
Phyllis
The price is NZ$406
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Coronado Beach Resort

8. Wellness Oasis—Cold Plunge, Hot tub, Sauna, AC

Wellness Oasis—Cold Plunge, Hot tub, Sauna, AC
Golden Hill
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay! Place is clean and just so calming with all the fun amenities!! Would certainly come back and stay here any time! Chelsea is very approachable and very nice."
United States
Muhib H.
The price is NZ$2,262
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Wellness Oasis—Cold Plunge, Hot tub, Sauna, AC

9. San Diego Centralized Retreat

San Diego Centralized Retreat
Birdland
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"A beautiful apartment! Definitely going to reserve that location for more days next time. Kitchen is great and loved having upstairs-downstairs for separate spaces when one of us was working"
United States
Margaret C.
The price is NZ$377
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
San Diego Centralized Retreat

10. Splendid 1-bedroom apartment in delightful La Mesa with AC and Laundry

Splendid 1-bedroom apartment in delightful La Mesa with AC and Laundry
Mid-City
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"This is probably the nicest place in which I have stayed in my thirty or so years of traveling to San Diego. And Rico was a superb host. But I didn’t have to ask him for much, as he provided an abundance of sundries and drinks. Highest recommendation."
United States
Peter
The price is NZ$256
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Splendid 1-bedroom apartment in delightful La Mesa with AC and Laundry

11. Adorable 1 bd cottage, heart of Old Town-- WE LOVE PETS! Insta @oldtownvacay

Adorable 1 bd cottage, heart of Old Town-- WE LOVE PETS! Insta @oldtownvacay
Old Town San Diego
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (302 reviews)
"Super cute, private little cottage in a great location. Loved the stay, very easy process and great host!"
United States
Ross
The price is NZ$338
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Adorable 1 bd cottage, heart of Old Town-- WE LOVE PETS! Insta @oldtownvacay

12. Central Mission Hills Condo with Spectacular Views

Central Mission Hills Condo with Spectacular Views
Mission Hills
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"Nice apartment in a vintage building. Great quiet neighborhood, with easy walking to SD Trolley, restaurants and bars. Great host!"
United States
Chris T.
The price is NZ$610
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Central Mission Hills Condo with Spectacular Views

13. Charming Cottage: 5-minute walk to beach!

Charming Cottage: 5-minute walk to beach!
Ocean Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (89 reviews)
"Pet friendly. Got lucky with a close parking spot. Close to beach and close to restaurants. We walked everywhere. "
United States
Charlin L.
The price is NZ$536
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Charming Cottage: 5-minute walk to beach!

14. Hidden Cozy bungalow close to DT, beaches, & base // pet-friendly //

Hidden Cozy bungalow close to DT, beaches, & base // pet-friendly //
National City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (38 reviews)
"Very nice stay with great amenities. Great location to get around San Diego. I hope to stay here again."
United States
Inez D.
The price is NZ$363
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hidden Cozy bungalow close to DT, beaches, & base // pet-friendly //

15. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

Kasa Little Italy San Diego
4.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (533 reviews)
"Definitely would stay again!"
United States
Victor
Kasa Little Italy San Diego

16. Cozy 2-Bedroom Cottage Near Balboa Park

Cozy 2-Bedroom Cottage Near Balboa Park
Mid-City
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (12 reviews)
"Overall it was a great place to stay."
United States
Cristal M.
The price is NZ$513
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Cozy 2-Bedroom Cottage Near Balboa Park

17. Rosy Casita with A/C near Base & Downtown with easy access to freeway

Rosy Casita with A/C near Base & Downtown with easy access to freeway
National City
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Its always a great stay. "
United States
Delvon S.
The price is NZ$285
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Rosy Casita with A/C near Base & Downtown with easy access to freeway

18. NEW Peaceful Studio Unit - 3 Blocks from the beach

NEW Peaceful Studio Unit - 3 Blocks from the beach
Ocean Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"Great location and accommodations."
United States
Kecia
The price is NZ$500
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
NEW Peaceful Studio Unit - 3 Blocks from the beach

19. 'Ted' 2-bedroom cozy house in central location! 10 minutes to Balboa!

'Ted' 2-bedroom cozy house in central location! 10 minutes to Balboa!
Encanto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (40 reviews)
"Beds were very comfortable."
United States
Paula
The price is NZ$419
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
'Ted' 2-bedroom cozy house in central location! 10 minutes to Balboa!

20. Luxury San Diego 1BR with Premium Conveniences

Luxury San Diego 1BR with Premium Conveniences
Mid-City
The price is NZ$484
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Luxury San Diego 1BR with Premium Conveniences
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You always said you would go on a dream holiday someday. Now, someday is here. But you don’t just want to dip your toe into the trip of a lifetime, you want to cannonball into the deep end. Go ahead, unplug and unwind in style. When you book one of our San Diego holiday rentals, the ordinary is in the rearview. Instead of sharing your vacation with hundreds of hotel guests, you get to take advantage of all the space at your private apartment. You also get to enjoy all the amenities of a private residence for a truly unique and memorable stay. Why don’t you take off your shoes and settle in for a while? Your holiday just got upgraded.

As much as you love your vacation rental, it’s always good to get out and explore to soak up San Diego. Live like a local: Eat regional food, cheer on the home team, and visit the best cultural attractions in town. No matter the season, there is always something going on in San Diego. Seeing all the best attractions is bound to make you fall in love with San Diego. Who knows, you may even be tempted to extend your stay. There’s a reason home rentals are so popular here—after a long day of exploration, going back to your very own living room to stretch out is a dream come true. 

It’s your escape so why share it? You deserve your own slice of paradise. Booking your holiday rental on Expedia is simple and safe. Just pick your dates to search for the perfect property and book securely. We let you contact the property owner directly to make any special arrangements. All that’s left to do is show up with bells on and have a memorable vacation. With all the amenities available in San Diego short-term rentals, that won’t be hard to do.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I find a holiday rental in San Diego?

Yes, there are holiday rentals in San Diego close to San Diego Zoo, or you can select a more secluded option if you're looking for a relaxing stay. Tourists who visit San Diego speak highly of the well-known zoo and bustling port. While you're in the area, you can also enjoy the scenic seaside and fascinating museums.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that San Diego has to offer?

3 Story Spanish Style House, Best Location in SD. Views of North Park, With AC: This highly rated holiday home rental in San Diego is equipped with a BBQ, air conditioning and laundry facilities to help you feel comfortable during your stay. It has 4 bedrooms, as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge and a stovetop, so that you can cook with friends or family. Another good choice for your trip to San Diego is Nothing beats Ocean Front.

How many holiday rentals are there in San Diego?

With 1224 Expedia holiday rentals, you're guaranteed to find just the right place for your San Diego stay.

What can I see and do in San Diego?

Enjoy the outdoors at Mission Bay and Balboa Park, or simply take in cultural attractions like San Diego Civic Theatre and San Diego Air and Space Museum. You can also visit some other popular places in town, such as Petco Park and San Diego Zoo.

What are holiday rentals like in San Diego?

Holiday rentals are privately owned properties you can book for a few days, or a quick weekend, in San Diego. Holiday rentals offer extras like laundry facilities and kitchens so you'll have a home away from home. If you're concerned about a clean environment, a holiday rental can provide a sense of privacy away from shared hotel lifts and lobbies packed with people while still allowing you the experience of travel. You'll also find more space in a holiday rental than in a hotel, which makes a holiday rental a popular option for families.