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In Santa Barbara, the expected average temperature in January is 12°C. The warmest month is typically August, which averages 28°C. The coolest month is February, with temperatures averaging 8°C. The rainiest month is February, and the driest month is August.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Santa Barbara 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 $233 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is $472 per night, and the average price on weekends is $490. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Santa Barbara could be Tuesday.
The nearest airport to Santa Barbara is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), which is 13.0km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Santa Maria Airport, which is 87.9km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Tuesday is the cheapest day to stay in Santa Barbara. And the most expensive day seems to be Monday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Santa Barbara is currently around $312 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is $159 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Santa Barbara is currently around $624 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is $165 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Santa Barbara is currently around $1,222 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is $1,000 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Santa Barbara is March, with an average price of $240 per night. The most expensive month is August, when the average room rate can rise to $623 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in February is $496 per night, which is around 3% lower than the rest of the year.
If you're planning a trip with the whole family, the best rated hotels for you near Santa Barbara are Simpson House Inn, Marina Beach Motel and Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown.