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 $108 compared to $242 for a night in a hotel.

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Best San Jose motels

Motel 6 San Jose Convention Center

Sunol-Midtown / Garden Alameda

6.5Okay(295)

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Pet friendly

$219+

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Motel 6 San Jose Airport

North San Jose

6.4Okay(471)

Free Wi-Fi

Pet friendly

$162+

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Motel 6 San Jose, Ca - South

East San Jose

6.2Okay(967)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Pet friendly

$153+

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Convention Center Inn & Suites

Downtown

9.3Wonderful(577)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

$325+

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The Flamingo Motel San Jose

Sunol-Midtown / Garden Alameda

8.2Very Good(627)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

$216+

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Ez 8 Motel San Jose I

North San Jose

4.8Mediocre(1591)

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Pet friendly

$1,733+

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Oak Motel

Palo Alto, CA, United States

7.2Good(427)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

$196+

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Travel Inn Sunnyvale

Sunnyvale, CA, United States

7.2Good(188)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

$180+

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Country Inn Motel

Palo Alto, CA, United States

8.9Very Good(373)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

$293+

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Wittle Motel

Sunnyvale, CA, United States

8.9Very Good(199)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

$228+

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Americas Best Value Inn - Sky Ranch Palo Alto

Palo Alto, CA, United States

8.5Very Good(537)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

$227+

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The Capri Motel

Santa Clara, CA, United States

5.3Fair(246)

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

$191+

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Motel 6 Sunnyvale South

Sunnyvale, CA, United States

6.8Okay(398)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Pet friendly

$168+

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Glass Slipper Inn - Stanford Palo Alto

Palo Alto, CA, United States

7.6Good(528)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pet friendly

$224+

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Motel 6 Sunnyvale, Ca - North

Sunnyvale, CA, United States

6.8Okay(668)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Pet friendly

Central San Jose

Free Wi-Fi

Palo Alto, CA, United States

8.5Very Good(985)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

$258+

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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 July, with average rates of $223. In comparison, May is the most expensive month, with prices at $393.

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

Monday offers the lowest rates in San Jose, with an average nightly price of $264. The highest prices are found on Wednesday, with average rates at $329.

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2 stars and below

Low season	July
High season	May
Average price (weeknight)	$171
Average price (weekend night)	$170

Cheapest month to stay with an average 21% drop in price.

Most expensive month to stay with an average 40% 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 1 day.

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 $108 compared to $242 for a night in a hotel.