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Hotels & Lodging in San Diego, CA (2026)

1 verified hotels & lodging rules for San Diego, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Transient Occupancy Tax

San Diego hotels and motels collect a 10.5 percent Transient Occupancy Tax under SDMC §35.0103. Larger hotels (70+ rooms) also collect a separate Tourism Marketing District assessment of up to 2 percent on top of the TOT.

Hotel TOT 10.5 Percent Plus TMD Assessment

Some Restrictions

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Hotels & Lodging in San Diego County