What is Lake Forest like for travelers on a budget?

Lake Forest has a variety of cheap accommodations and places to visit, making it a budget-friendly vacation choice. You can find ways to save money while getting to know this destination, which is home to attractions like Lake Forest Golf and Practice Center, Etnies Skate Park of Lake Forest, and Foothill Ranch Towne Centre.

What's the best budget-friendly accommodation in Lake Forest?

Based on reviews, Extended Stay America Suites Orange County Lake Forest is a popular 2.5-star hotel for our travelers looking for an economical choice, and features free breakfast and free WiFi.

How many inexpensive hotels will I find in Lake Forest?

Expedia has 6 hotels in Lake Forest that are ideal if you are watching your pennies.

When is the best time for a budget trip to Lake Forest?

Weather will likely play an important role when you plan your trip to Lake Forest, 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 December and January with an average of 57°F. Average annual precipitation for Lake Forest is 14 inches.

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Staybridge Suites Lake Forest, an IHG Hotel

2 Orchard, Lake Forest, CA, 92630

Fully refundable

4.7/5 Exceptional! (635 reviews)

"Friendly and professional staff. We will come back one day."

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2022

Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest

23131 Lake Center Drive, Lake Forest, CA, 92630

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4.5/5 Wonderful! (846 reviews)

"I really don't care for having to pay to park overnight. The price wasn't outrages but still it doesn't seem right/"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2022

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest, an IHG Hotel

20768 Lake Forest Drive, Lake Forest, CA, 92630

Fully refundable

4.3/5 Excellent! (317 reviews)

"Most friendly staff and super comfortable beds!! Nice size room and a decent price for a last minute summer booking"

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2022

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Sonesta Simply Suites Irvine East Foothill

3 S Pointe Dr, Lake Forest, CA, 92630

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4.1/5 Very Good! (847 reviews)

"Front desk provided excellent recommendations for what I was looking for"

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2022

Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum Hotel

23192 Lake Center Dr, Lake Forest, CA, 92630

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4.1/5 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

"I liked the rooms and how big they were and the breakfast in the morning but I didn't like the closeness to the only working elevator and ice machine at the hotel because of how loud and how often people were there"

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2022

Quality Inn & Suites Irvine Spectrum

23702 Rockfield Blvd, Lake Forest, CA, 92630

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3.3/5 (1,000 reviews)

Thee Counselor

"This stay was Amazing and Quality Inn lives up to QUALITY ,thank you Front Desk Clerk, I like the communications skills ,positive attitude and service. Thanks for the Hospitality."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2022

Extended Stay America Suites Orange County Lake Forest

20251 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA, 92630

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

3.1/5 (1,000 reviews)

Great stay

"Great clean place. Sammy who worked the front desk was very kind and friendly."

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2022

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Cheap Motels in Lake Forest

Motel 6 Corona, CA
200 North Lincoln Avenue, SR 91/Riverside Freeway at Lincoln, Corona, CA, 92882
The price is $65 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
3/5 (1,001 reviews)
Motel 6 Corona, CA
Ramada by Wyndham Anaheim Maingate North
921 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA, 92805
The price is $114 per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
3.8/5 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Ramada by Wyndham Anaheim Maingate North
Motel 6 Anaheim, CA - Fullerton East
1440 North State College Boulevard, Anaheim, CA, 92806
The price is $85 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
3.4/5 (873 reviews)
Motel 6 Anaheim, CA - Fullerton East
Rodeway Inn & Suites
1701 W 6th St, Corona, CA, 92882
The price is $81 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
3.5/5 Good! (676 reviews)
Rodeway Inn & Suites
Welcome Inn
1248 W Sixth Street, Corona, CA, 92882
The price is $75 per night from Aug 15 to Aug 16
3.4/5 Good! (776 reviews)
Welcome Inn
Oceana Boutique Hotel
135 Avenida Algodon, San Clemente, CA, 92672
The price is $65 per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
2.8/5 (597 reviews)
Oceana Boutique Hotel
Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA - Irvine - Orange County Airport
1717 East Dyer Road, Santa Ana, CA, 92705
The price is $89 per night from Sep 5 to Sep 6
3.2/5 (939 reviews)
Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA - Irvine - Orange County Airport
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Norco
1695 Hamner Ave, Norco, CA, 92860
The price is $105 per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
3.6/5 Good! (746 reviews)
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Norco
Passport Inn & Suites
210 S. Lincoln Ave., Corona, CA, 92882
The price is $105 per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
3/5 (158 reviews)
Passport Inn & Suites
The Tides Laguna Beach
460 N. Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651
The price is $180 per night from Sep 5 to Sep 6
4.5/5 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
The Tides Laguna Beach

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2-star Hotels in Lake Forest

Motel 6 Anaheim, CA - Maingate
100 West Disney Way, Anaheim, CA, 92802
The price is $84 per night from Sep 5 to Sep 6
3.5/5 Good! (1,488 reviews)
Motel 6 Anaheim, CA - Maingate
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
1110 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92802
The price is $179 per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
4.3/5 Excellent! (2,100 reviews)
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
1380 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA, 92802
The price is $209 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
4.4/5 Excellent! (1,347 reviews)
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
Best Western Plus Pavilions
1176 W Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA, 92802
The price is $159 per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
4.2/5 Very Good! (1,055 reviews)
Best Western Plus Pavilions
Hotel Marguerite, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
12867 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove, CA, 92843
The price is $113 per night from Sep 11 to Sep 12
4.1/5 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Hotel Marguerite, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Kings Inn Anaheim at the Park & Convention Center
415 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92802
The price is $98 per night from Aug 22 to Aug 23
4.2/5 Excellent! (1,662 reviews)
Kings Inn Anaheim at the Park & Convention Center
Ramada by Wyndham Anaheim Maingate North
921 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA, 92805
The price is $114 per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
3.8/5 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Ramada by Wyndham Anaheim Maingate North
Travelodge Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anaheim on Disneyland Dr
1057 W Ball Rd, Anaheim, CA, 92802
The price is $119 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
3.9/5 Good! (1,018 reviews)
Travelodge Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anaheim on Disneyland Dr
Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North
2700 Hotel Terrace Dr., Santa Ana, CA, 92705
The price is $117 per night from Sep 5 to Sep 6
4.1/5 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

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3-star Hotels in Lake Forest

Howard Johnson Hotel&Conf Cntr by Wyndham Fullerton/Anaheim
222 West Houston Avenue, Fullerton, CA, 92832
The price is $95 per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
3.2/5 (1,209 reviews)
Howard Johnson Hotel&Conf Cntr by Wyndham Fullerton/Anaheim
Cambria Hotel Anaheim Resort Area
101 E Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA, 92802
The price is $135 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
4.2/5 Excellent! (1,307 reviews)
Cambria Hotel Anaheim Resort Area
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
631 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92802
The price is $145 per night from Sep 5 to Sep 6
4.4/5 Excellent! (1,272 reviews)
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
900 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA, 92802
The price is $132 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
4.2/5 Very Good! (3,636 reviews)
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Anaheim Portofino Inn and Suites
1831 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA, 92802
The price is $134 per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
3.8/5 Good! (1,491 reviews)
Anaheim Portofino Inn and Suites
SunCoast Park Hotel Anaheim, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
1640 S Clementine St, Anaheim, CA, 92802
The price is $135 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
4.4/5 Excellent! (1,198 reviews)
SunCoast Park Hotel Anaheim, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Fairfield by Marriott Anaheim Resort
1460 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA, 92802
The price is $179 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
4.3/5 Excellent! (1,432 reviews)
Fairfield by Marriott Anaheim Resort
The Anaheim Hotel
1700 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA, 92802
The price is $166 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
3.9/5 Very Good! (1,713 reviews)
The Anaheim Hotel
Hyatt House at Anaheim Resort/Convention Center
1800 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA, 92802
The price is $169 per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
4.3/5 Excellent! (1,419 reviews)
Hyatt House at Anaheim Resort/Convention Center
Hotel Huntington Beach
7667 Center Ave, Huntington Beach, CA, 92647
The price is $99 per night from Sep 5 to Sep 6
3.9/5 Good! (1,782 reviews)
Hotel Huntington Beach

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How can I get cheap hotels in Lake Forest?

Best tips to find a cheap hotel in Lake Forest

If you're looking to travel to Lake Forest on a budget, you'll be happy to know that you can find hotels for as low as $65. Of course, that price is affected by amenities, star rating, and even the time of year you visit. At most, hotel prices can be as high as $209. Staying a short amount of time in Lake Forest is an effective way to reduce hotel costs.
When you cut your vacation down to just a few days, you don't have to worry as much about hotel prices since you don't have that many nights to stay. For budget hotels in Lake Forest, 3 to 4 days should be all the nights you need. That's generally enough to enjoy the city's top attractions, though there's certainly enough to do to warrant a week-long trip.
When booking cheap hotel rooms in Lake Forest, it's typically best to book about 3 weeks in advance. Book further in advance than that and you could be paying too much for your room, as hotels will often overestimate future demand. However, if you wait too long, you might find that the hotel has been completely booked.
When you utilize search filters on Expedia, you'll be able to narrow down your results in a flash. These search filters cover a wide variety of factors you may be interested in when it comes to finding a cheap hotel in Lake Forest, including amenities such as Free Breakfast, 2-star rating, or proximity to local attractions. You can even set filters for price limits to ensure that all the displayed results are within your budget.
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Lake Forest Cheap Hotels information

Cheap Hotels in Lake Forest	7
Highest price	$209
Cheapest price	$65
Number of guest reviews	5645
Total number of hotels in Lake Forest	4029

Frequently asked questions

Lake Forest draws tourists with its fantastic dining options and forests, 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 Irvine Spectrum Center and Angel Stadium of Anaheim, and choose other low-cost activities to fill your itinerary. Take in the local culture at Arden-Modjeska Historic Site and FivePoint Amphitheatre, or enjoy the area's natural beauty at Etnies Skate Park of Lake Forest.

Checking out these ways to get around Lake Forest can help keep you on budget. The nearest airport is 10.1 mi (16.3 km) away from the center in John Wayne Airport (SNA). If that doesn't suit your budget, you can book a flight to Los Angeles - Ontario Intl. Airport (ONT), located 29.2 mi (47 km) away. Lake Forest may not have many public transportation choices so a car rental could be a reasonable alternative to explore the area.

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
5/5 Excellent
"We loved that our family could walk to Disneyland and restaurants! Our kids thought we were the best because of the fun water park! Everything was clean and staff was friendly. "
A verified traveler stayed at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
Posted 7 hours ago
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
DoubleTree by Hilton Anaheim - Orange County
5/5 Excellent
"Clean and good amenities "
A verified traveler stayed at DoubleTree by Hilton Anaheim - Orange County
Posted 11 hours ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Anaheim - Orange County
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
5/5 Excellent
"Great proximity to Disney also enabling good views of the nightly fireworks. Pools and availability of towels excellent. Shame all the breakfast cutlery, plates glasses are disposable as this is not very environmentally friendly,.."
A verified traveler stayed at Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Posted 1 day ago
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Cambria Hotel Anaheim Resort Area
5/5 Excellent
"Definitely worth every penny! "
A verified traveler stayed at Cambria Hotel Anaheim Resort Area
Posted 1 day ago
Cambria Hotel Anaheim Resort Area
Radisson BLU Anaheim
5/5 Excellent
Perfect 2 night stay!
"So 1st of all it was not the Radisson Blu so super confusing when trying to find it as it is now the Viv hotel. But the hotel itself was spectacular! The hotel was super clean, the pool area was so nice. 2 onsite restaurants, our room was clean and perfect with bunk beds for our teenagers. All staff was great!"
A verified traveler stayed at Radisson BLU Anaheim
Posted 2 days ago
Radisson BLU Anaheim
Grand Legacy At the Park
5/5 Excellent
"Stayed in a two queens room. It was clean aside from a used air filter left below the air conditioner. The light curtains are easy to see through when the lights are on inside the room. The beds were comfortable. "
A verified traveler stayed at Grand Legacy At the Park
Posted 2 days ago
Grand Legacy At the Park
Travelodge Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anaheim on Disneyland Dr
5/5 Excellent
"accomodating and clean"
A verified traveler stayed at Travelodge Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anaheim on Disneyland Dr
Posted 2 days ago
Travelodge Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anaheim on Disneyland Dr
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
5/5 Excellent
"The hotel is very nice. The set up is a little odd and confusing, they do give you a map on how to get to your suite. It was a little hot in the hotel, but once you’re in your suite there’s ac. Everything over than that is great. "
A verified traveler stayed at Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Posted 2 days ago
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Hyatt Regency Orange County
5/5 Excellent
"Nice"
A verified traveler stayed at Hyatt Regency Orange County
Posted 2 days ago
Hyatt Regency Orange County

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Staybridge Suites Lake Forest, an IHG Hotel

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Sonesta Simply Suites Irvine East Foothill

Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum Hotel

Quality Inn & Suites Irvine Spectrum

Extended Stay America Suites Orange County Lake Forest

Cheap Motels in Lake Forest

Motel 6 Corona, CA

Ramada by Wyndham Anaheim Maingate North

Motel 6 Anaheim, CA - Fullerton East

Rodeway Inn & Suites

Welcome Inn

Oceana Boutique Hotel

Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA - Irvine - Orange County Airport

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Norco

Passport Inn & Suites

The Tides Laguna Beach

2-star Hotels in Lake Forest

Motel 6 Anaheim, CA - Maingate

Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground

Best Western Plus Pavilions

Hotel Marguerite, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Kings Inn Anaheim at the Park & Convention Center

Ramada by Wyndham Anaheim Maingate North

Travelodge Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anaheim on Disneyland Dr

Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

3-star Hotels in Lake Forest

Howard Johnson Hotel&Conf Cntr by Wyndham Fullerton/Anaheim

Cambria Hotel Anaheim Resort Area

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

Anaheim Portofino Inn and Suites

SunCoast Park Hotel Anaheim, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Fairfield by Marriott Anaheim Resort

The Anaheim Hotel

Hyatt House at Anaheim Resort/Convention Center

Hotel Huntington Beach

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Grand Legacy At the Park

Travelodge Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anaheim on Disneyland Dr

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