Santa Cruz Vacations from $1,218

You'll find cheap prices from $1,218 on Expedia for your Santa Cruz getaway. However, factors like the season, choice of hotel and length of stay will influence how much your vacation to Santa Cruz costs.

May, November and December are the best times to search for cheap Santa Cruz vacation packages. Traveling in less busy periods means you can typically find lower prices on flights and accommodations.

To get the most out of your Santa Cruz vacation, we suggest staying for 5 days. Split your time between visiting Palheiro Golfe, Ponta da Oliveira and other must-see attractions, on top of experiencing neighborhoods like Palheiro Ferreiro and Sao Goncalo. If you've got some time to spare, add a day trip to your Santa Cruz vacation itinerary.

Santa Cruz has everything you need for a memorable trip — hiking, fishing and coastal beaches are just the start. Whether you'd like to visit sights like Palmeiras Beach and Santo da Serra Market, or take the path less traveled, there's plenty to experience on your Santa Cruz vacation.

Use Expedia's handy filters to find some great Santa Cruz package deals. When you begin your search, just set your maximum budget and then sort the results by "Price: low to high." If you're looking to save, plan your break for midweek, or search for Santa Cruz package deals in the off-season. Play around with your travel dates and you may score even better discounts. As a rule of thumb, it's typically best to book your vacation package well in advance.

You can enjoy significant savings on your Santa Cruz retreat by booking a customized vacation package. Click on the "Package" heading, then enter your travel dates and destination to view some great flight and hotel prices. Bundle everything into a neat package and you can save hundreds of dollars. Consider adding a car rental and you may land a better deal.

If you're considering a spur-of-the-moment Santa Cruz vacation, browse our last-minute deals that can be booked up to a week before you take off. Prefer not to wait until the last minute? You can score terrific deals on your flights and hotels by booking well in advance.

1. Choose when to go: Check your calendar and get packing. Your favorite time of year and the type of activities on offer will also help you decide when to escape to Santa Cruz.
2. Plan your budget wisely: In addition to the cost of your accommodations, you should consider other expenses. These include flights, food and transportation. Also, set aside a little extra for unexpected expenses that may crop up during your trip to Santa Cruz.
3. Use our trip planning tool to explore Santa Cruz: Research every aspect of your trip to Santa Cruz with this comprehensive planner. Invite friends or family to collaborate on a group trip, search for hotels or things to do and make bookings.
4. Decide how long to go for: Now that you know more about Santa Cruz, you can work out the ideal length of your break. Pull together a draft plan and give yourself enough time for all the things you want to do.
5. Bundle your accommodations and airfare: Once you've settled on your trip dates and duration, lock in the perfect Santa Cruz vacation package for you.
6. Book any activities or day trips: Now to the fun part — locking in everything you want to do and see. Explore some of the incredible things to do in Santa Cruz and book your tickets early to save time (and maybe some money too!).

Your Santa Cruz break is meant to be an escape from your busy life, not a source of money-related stress. So to give you more flexibility, we've teamed up with online lender Affirm to offer you our Book Now, Pay Later vacations. Choose one of our vacation packages with payment plans and spread the cost over 3, 6 or 12 months. Plus, there are no hidden costs or late payment fees to worry about.