Best time to book › Banff
When is the best time to book a hotel in Banff?
Across the 36 Banff hotels we track, the cheapest booking window on average over the past year has been six months, at about $450 per night. That is roughly 3% less than the average same-day price of $465. Individual hotels vary, so check the hotel pages below.
Average nightly price by booking window
| Booking window | Avg. price, past year | Hotels |
|---|---|---|
| Same day | $465 | 36 |
| One week | $503 | 36 |
| One month | $507 | 36 |
| Three months | $486 | 36 |
| Six months | $450 | 36 |
Banff hotels: when each one is cheapest
- Banff Aspen Lodge
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 78% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $458 vs $571 (20% less) when it did. - Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 67% of the 36 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $409 vs $458 (11% less) when it did. - Banff Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 94% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $572 vs $729 (21% less) when it did. - Banff Park Lodge Resort Hotel & Conference Centre
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 88% of the 17 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $653 vs $803 (19% less) when it did. - Banff Ptarmigan Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 81% of the 21 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $470 vs $543 (13% less) when it did. - Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 83% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $452 vs $495 (9% less) when it did. - Basecamp Suites Banff
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 8 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $501 vs $822 (39% less) when it did. - Best Western Plus Banff International Lodge
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 95% of the 22 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $462 vs $614 (25% less) when it did. - Bow View Lodge
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 82% of the 22 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $386 vs $453 (15% less) when it did. - Brewster's Mountain Lodge
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 86% of the 21 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $449 vs $585 (23% less) when it did. - Buffalo Mountain Lodge
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 76% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $468 vs $528 (11% less) when it did. - Canalta Lodge
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 94% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $635 vs $758 (16% less) when it did. - Castle Mountain Chalets
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 94% of the 17 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $280 vs $319 (12% less) when it did. - Charltons Banff
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 95% of the 20 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $429 vs $530 (19% less) when it did. - Douglas Fir Resort & Chalets
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one month ahead on 50% of the 20 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $326 vs $379 (14% less) when it did. - Elk + Avenue Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 61% of the 18 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $401 vs $515 (22% less) when it did. - Fairmont Banff Springs
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 88% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $1,483 vs $1,969 (25% less) when it did. - Fox Hotel & Suites
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 88% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $607 vs $687 (12% less) when it did. - Hidden Ridge Resort
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 64% of the 36 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $510 vs $567 (10% less) when it did. - Hotel Canoe & Suites
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one month ahead on 52% of the 27 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $695 vs $727 (4% less) when it did. - Irwin's Mountain Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 94% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $452 vs $531 (15% less) when it did. - Johnston Canyon Lodge & Bungalows
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 78% of the 9 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $593 vs $658 (10% less) when it did. - King Edward Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 90% of the 10 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $479 vs $528 (9% less) when it did. - Moose Hotel and Suites
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 78% of the 36 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $762 vs $861 (12% less) when it did. - Mount Royal Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $524 vs $673 (22% less) when it did. - Moxy Banff
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 91% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $634 vs $752 (16% less) when it did. - Peaks Hotel and Suites
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 91% of the 22 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $576 vs $727 (21% less) when it did. - Red Carpet Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 86% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $407 vs $508 (20% less) when it did. - Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 90% of the 10 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $1,191 vs $1,429 (17% less) when it did. - Royal Canadian Lodge
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 91% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $517 vs $701 (26% less) when it did. - Sunshine Mountain Lodge
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $454 vs $537 (16% less) when it did. - The Dorothy Motel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 77% of the 22 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $484 vs $545 (11% less) when it did. - The Juniper Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 88% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $544 vs $677 (20% less) when it did. - The Kenrick Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 88% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $789 vs $965 (18% less) when it did. - The Rundlestone Lodge
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 82% of the 22 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $454 vs $511 (11% less) when it did. - Tunnel Mountain Resort
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 81% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $557 vs $635 (12% less) when it did.
Common questions
When is the best time to book a hotel in Banff?
Across the 36 Banff hotels we track, the cheapest booking window on average over the past year has been six months, at about $450 per night. That is roughly 3% less than the average same-day price of $465. Individual hotels vary, so check the hotel pages below.
Is it cheaper to book a hotel in Banff early or last minute?
Compare the booking windows in the table: it shows the average nightly price across tracked Banff hotels when booked same day, one week, one month, three months and six months ahead.
How does RateWatchers know?
We record each hotel's price every day, as it would appear to someone booking that day and for each of several lead times ahead of the stay. Prices come from booking providers and are a guide, not a guarantee.