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Ocean Villas of Carlsbad - Carlsbad - Living room
Ocean Villas of Carlsbad
Carlsbad, CA
$810+
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F-76 Terramar Cliffs - Carlsbad - Building
F-76 Terramar Cliffs
Carlsbad, CA
8.0Very good(1)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$400+
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Getaway Villa in a Carlsbad Resort - Golf, Spa, Pool. Near beaches. - Carlsbad - Pool
Getaway Villa in a Carlsbad Resort - Golf, Spa, Pool. Near beaches.
Carlsbad, CA
9.2Wonderful(30)
Free Wi-Fi
$264+
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Beautiful Guest House Studio near World Class Golf Resorts - Carlsbad - Dining room
Beautiful Guest House Studio near World Class Golf Resorts
Carlsbad, CA
10Wonderful(1)
$132+
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Tropical retreat for whole family Fresh eggs Made to Entertain - Carlsbad - Dining room
Tropical retreat for whole family Fresh eggs Made to Entertain
Carlsbad, CA
9.8Wonderful(11)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$1,144+
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Private La Costa Carlsbad Retreat: central to resort golf, spa, BLRE1243365 - Carlsbad - Living room
Private La Costa Carlsbad Retreat: central to resort golf, spa, BLRE1243365
Carlsbad, CA
9.1Wonderful(9)
$278+
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Comfortable Coastal Living @ Legoland & Beach - Carlsbad - Bedroom
Comfortable Coastal Living @ Legoland & Beach
Carlsbad, CA
9.8Wonderful(34)
Free Wi-Fi
$638+
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Luxury Villa # 6509 On The Grounds Of Omni's La Costa Resort & Spa - Carlsbad - Building
Luxury Villa # 6509 On The Grounds Of Omni's La Costa Resort & Spa
Carlsbad, CA
9.6Wonderful(42)
Free Wi-Fi
$455+
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Luxury 2 Bedroom Villas with Full Kitchens - Carlsbad - Restaurant
Luxury 2 Bedroom Villas with Full Kitchens
Carlsbad, CA
Pool
$650+
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Luxury Courtyard Garden Suite - Carlsbad - Patio
Luxury Courtyard Garden Suite
Carlsbad, CA
10Wonderful(4)
$130+
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Villa # 6550 at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa - Carlsbad - Building
Villa # 6550 at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
Carlsbad, CA
9.5Wonderful(20)
Free Wi-Fi
$464+
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Coastal Hideaway - Carlsbad
Coastal Hideaway
Carlsbad, CA
9.5Wonderful(117)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$126+
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90 Walk Score - Steps to Beach & Dining - Reserved Parking - Carlsbad
90 Walk Score - Steps to Beach & Dining - Reserved Parking
Downtown
9.9Wonderful(22)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$303+
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7323 Estrella Del Mar Unit 6537 - Carlsbad
7323 Estrella Del Mar Unit 6537
Downtown
$336+
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Ocean View From Private Patio, Steps To Beach, Parking - Carlsbad
Ocean View From Private Patio, Steps To Beach, Parking
Carlsbad, CA
9.7Wonderful(38)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$336+
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Seaside Village Carlsbad - Carlsbad
Seaside Village Carlsbad
Carlsbad, CA
8.3Very good(13)
$241+
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Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights for vacation rentals in Carlsbad

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in Carlsbad with confidence.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a vacation rental in Carlsbad?

Tuesday offers the lowest rates in Carlsbad, with an average nightly price of $364. The highest prices are found on Wednesday, with average rates at $646.

How early should you book a vacation rental in Carlsbad?

Book at least 31 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Carlsbad vacation rental.
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March
October
$494
$433
Cheapest month to stay with an average 53% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 39% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

KAYAK's top tips for finding Carlsbad vacation rental deals

  • Kitchen/Kitchenette, beachfront, pet friendly, and pool are the most popular vacation rental property amenities in Carlsbad
  • Vacation rentals in Carlsbad are around 32% more expensive than hotels on average. Search here to compare prices for all accommodation types in Carlsbad.
  • The best vacation rental properties in Carlsbad are 90 Walk Score - Steps to Beach & Dining - Reserved Parking (9.9, 22 reviews), Comfortable Coastal Living @ Legoland & Beach (9.8, 34), and Ultimate Beach Bungalow - 1 block from beach - huge backyard (9.8, 92), based on ratings and reviews from real travelers.
  • If you’re looking for a cheap vacation rental in Carlsbad, you should consider visiting during the low season. The cheapest vacation homes in Carlsbad can be found in March and April.
  • The cheapest night for renting a vacation home in Carlsbad is Tuesday. In contrast, the most expensive is Wednesday.
  • Vacation rentals are a popular choice for both long and short-term stays. KAYAK users usually book their vacation rental in Carlsbad for 7 days.

FAQs when booking a vacation home in Carlsbad

  • How much is a Rental rental for a week in Carlsbad?

    The average price for a weekly Carlsbad Rental rental found by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks is $5,450. Though this can obviously vary depending on the time of year of your stay and when you make the booking.

  • How much is a Rental rental for a month in Carlsbad?

    The average price for a monthly Carlsbad Rental rental found by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks is $15,648.

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