A Procrastinator’s Paradise: Insights into Booking Hotel Rooms Last Minute

When is the best time to book hotels?
– On average, guests save $58 (or 31%) per night by booking less than three days in advance versus booking 30 or more days before their trip.
– Nearly 25 percent of people plan ahead and make sure they have a hotel reservation more than 30 days before they want to check-in.
– A larger group, 40 percent, make reservations within a four to 29-day window of checking in.
BETTER TO PROCRASTINATE — Cities with savings when booking last minute compared to booking in advance 30+ days:
– Pompano Beach, FL (48%)
– Anchorage, AK (45%)
– Ocean City, MD (43%)
– Scottsdale, AZ (36%)
– San Antonio, TX (35%)
– Chesapeake, VA (27%)
BETTER TO PLAN AHEAD — Cities with savings when booking in advance 30+ days compared to booking last minute:
– McLean, TX (30%)
– Clermont, FL (25%)
– Manning, SC (24%)
– Mesquite, NV (14%)
– Chatsworth, CA (11%)
– Rocky Hill, CT (10%)
