Find Cheap Hotels in San Marcos, CA

Discover discount places to stay in San Marcos on Expedia.com and book a vacation that fits your budget. San Marcos is a destination that travelers visit for its fantastic dining options and lakeside setting. You can browse a wide offering of hotels and other types of accommodation with Member Prices to score the best deal for you. Guided by our site’s helpful page filters, you can limit results by price per night, or by favorite amenities like free parking and a swimming pool. If you’re hoping for reasonable options around local sights, such as Twin Oaks Golf Club or Double Peak Park, try out the location filters to narrow down your search. While you browse, click the heart button to keep track of your favorites so that it’s easy to find them when you’re ready to book. Need a car or a flight too? Choose from the Bundle and Save travel packages and discover huge discounts by arranging transportation at the same time.

Expedia has 5 hotels in San Marcos that are ideal if you are watching your pennies.

Weather is probably a major factor when you plan your trip to San Marcos, and keep in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn’t as good. The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 55°F. Average annual precipitation for San Marcos is 14 inches.

San Marcos attracts visitors with its fantastic dining options and lakeside setting, and offers plenty to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the popular local attractions that are highest on your list, such as LEGOLAND® California and San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and choose other low-cost activities to fill your itinerary. Enjoy the outdoors at Double Peak Park and Flower Fields of Carlsbad, or hunt for bargains with some shopping at Carlsbad Premium Outlets.

Checking out these ways to get around San Marcos is a smart way to keep your trip affordable. The closest airport is 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from the center in Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar). If that doesn’t suit your budget, you can look into flights to San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is 23 mi (37 km) away. San Marcos might not have very many public transit choices so a car rental could be an economical alternative to explore more of the area.