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When is the best time to book a hotel in Cancun?
Across the 111 Cancun hotels we track, the cheapest booking window on average over the past year has been three months, at about $328 per night. That is roughly 3% less than the average same-day price of $339. Individual hotels vary, so check the hotel pages below.
Average nightly price by booking window
| Booking window | Avg. price, past year | Hotels |
|---|---|---|
| Same day | $339 | 111 |
| One week | $334 | 111 |
| One month | $329 | 111 |
| Three months | $328 | 111 |
| Six months | $358 | 111 |
Cancun hotels: when each one is cheapest
- Adhara Express
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 17 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $81 vs $116 (31% less) when it did. - All Ritmo Cancun Resort & Waterpark
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $108 vs $244 (56% less) when it did. - Aloft Cancun
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 76% of the 17 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $158 vs $180 (12% less) when it did. - Ambiance Suites Cancun
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $52 vs $119 (56% less) when it did. - Antillano Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 17 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $55 vs $75 (26% less) when it did. - Aquamarina Beach Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 7 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $104 vs $181 (43% less) when it did. - AVA Resort Cancun
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $544 vs $759 (28% less) when it did. - Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $148 vs $259 (43% less) when it did. - Breathless Cancun Soul Resort & Spa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking three months ahead on 46% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $464 vs $599 (23% less) when it did. - Cancun Bay Resort - All Inclusive
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $179 vs $285 (37% less) when it did. - Canopy by Hilton Cancun La Isla
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking same day ahead on 82% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $305 vs $356 (14% less) when it did. - City Express by Marriott Cancun
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $92 vs $692 (87% less) when it did. - City Express Junior By Marriott Cancun
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 96% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $68 vs $314 (78% less) when it did. - Club Med Cancun
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 80% of the 5 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $554 vs $691 (20% less) when it did. - Club Regina Cancun
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 17 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $146 vs $258 (44% less) when it did. - Comfort Inn Cancun Aeropuerto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 94% of the 18 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $77 vs $134 (43% less) when it did. - Courtyard by Marriott Cancun Airport
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 17 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $121 vs $211 (43% less) when it did. - Crown Paradise Club Cancun
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $211 vs $292 (28% less) when it did. - Cyan Cancun Hotel & Spa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 94% of the 17 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $82 vs $111 (26% less) when it did. - Dreams Sands Cancun Resort & Spa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking one month ahead on 68% of the 34 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $406 vs $462 (12% less) when it did. - Eco-Hotel El Rey Del Caribe
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 57% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $90 vs $101 (11% less) when it did. - Emporio Cancun
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 96% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $171 vs $231 (26% less) when it did. - Extended Suites Cancún Cumbres
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 20 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $54 vs $81 (33% less) when it did. - Fairfield Inn & Suites Cancun Airport
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 17 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $132 vs $248 (47% less) when it did. - Fairfield Inn & Suites Cancun Downtown
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 80% of the 20 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $121 vs $133 (9% less) when it did. - Fiesta Americana Cancún Villas
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 94% of the 17 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $209 vs $302 (31% less) when it did. - Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun All Inclusive
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $368 vs $504 (27% less) when it did. - Fiesta Inn Cancún Las Américas
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 $130 vs $184 (29% less) when it did. - Flamingo Cancún All Inclusive
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 82% of the 17 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $172 vs $213 (19% less) when it did. - Four Points By Sheraton Cancun Centro
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 20 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $122 vs $156 (22% less) when it did. - Girasol Condo Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $167 vs $362 (54% less) when it did. - GR Solaris Cancun
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $184 vs $299 (39% less) when it did. - GR Solaris Caribe
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $195 vs $338 (42% less) when it did. - Grand City Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $60 vs $95 (37% less) when it did. - Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $528 vs $697 (24% less) when it did. - Grand Oasis Cancún
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $189 vs $332 (43% less) when it did. - Grand Oasis Palm
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $198 vs $317 (38% less) when it did. - Grand Park Royal Cancun
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 $330 vs $430 (23% less) when it did. - Hacienda Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $44 vs $71 (39% less) when it did. - Hampton Inn by Hilton Cancun Cumbres
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 90% of the 20 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $125 vs $159 (21% less) when it did. - Hard Rock Hotel Cancun
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $552 vs $833 (34% less) when it did. - Haven Riviera Cancun
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 100% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $540 vs $989 (45% less) when it did. - Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-inclusive Resort
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 75% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $538 vs $629 (14% less) when it did. - Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 74% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $514 vs $603 (15% less) when it did. - Hilton Garden Inn Cancun Airport
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 20 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $167 vs $224 (25% less) when it did. - Hive Cancun
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 17 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $85 vs $131 (35% less) when it did. - Hotel & Suites Nader
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 17 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $66 vs $106 (38% less) when it did. - Hotel Batab
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $47 vs $80 (42% less) when it did. - Hotel Bonampak Cancun
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $113 vs $150 (24% less) when it did. - Hotel Calypso Cancún
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $69 vs $124 (44% less) when it did. - Hotel Caribe Internacional
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $41 vs $69 (41% less) when it did. - Hotel Casa Turquesa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 20 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $124 vs $240 (48% less) when it did. - Hotel Colonial Cancún
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $41 vs $60 (32% less) when it did. - Hotel Del Sol
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $59 vs $108 (45% less) when it did. - Hotel Dos Playas Faranda Cancun
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $101 vs $170 (40% less) when it did. - Hotel Hacienda De Castilla
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 17 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $37 vs $55 (32% less) when it did. - Hotel Krystal Cancun
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $164 vs $244 (33% less) when it did. - Hotel Maria de Lourdes
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $48 vs $76 (37% less) when it did. - Hotel NYX Cancun
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 94% of the 17 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $198 vs $265 (25% less) when it did. - Hotel Parador
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $49 vs $89 (44% less) when it did. - Hotel Tankah
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $36 vs $51 (29% less) when it did. - Hyatt Place Cancun Airport
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $128 vs $186 (31% less) when it did. - Hyatt Vivid Grand Island
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 $375 vs $477 (21% less) when it did. - Hyatt Zilara Cancun
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 20 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $596 vs $838 (29% less) when it did. - Hyatt Ziva Cancun
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $701 vs $837 (16% less) when it did. - ibis Cancun Centro Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 20 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $69 vs $95 (27% less) when it did. - Intercontinental Presidente Cancun Resort By IHG
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 17 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $264 vs $411 (36% less) when it did. - JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $435 vs $631 (31% less) when it did. - Kempinski Hotel Cancún
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 $476 vs $640 (26% less) when it did. - Krystal Grand Cancún All Inclusive
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $272 vs $392 (31% less) when it did. - Krystal Urban Cancún & Beach Club
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $87 vs $128 (32% less) when it did. - Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancun
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 87% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $897 vs $1,007 (11% less) when it did. - Live Aqua Cancun
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 82% of the 17 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $576 vs $758 (24% less) when it did. - Los Girasoles
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $42 vs $64 (35% less) when it did. - Marriott Cancun, An All-inclusive Resort
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 20 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $511 vs $724 (29% less) when it did. - Mayafair Design Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $69 vs $129 (46% less) when it did. - Melia Casa Maya Cancun All Inclusive
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one month ahead on 61% of the 28 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $362 vs $384 (6% less) when it did. - Moon Palace Cancun
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 71% of the 21 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $653 vs $999 (35% less) when it did. - Moon Palace Nizuc - Cancun
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 65% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $621 vs $963 (35% less) when it did. - Moon Palace The Grand - Cancún
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 40% of the 20 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $1,043 vs $1,838 (43% less) when it did. - Nizuc Resort and Spa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 94% of the 17 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $800 vs $1,187 (33% less) when it did. - Occidental Costa Cancun
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 48% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $207 vs $279 (26% less) when it did. - Occidental Tucancún
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one month ahead on 75% of the 28 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $220 vs $305 (28% less) when it did. - Ocean Dream Cancun by GuruHotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $159 vs $222 (28% less) when it did. - Ocean View Cancun Arenas
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 9 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $87 vs $325 (73% less) when it did. - Óleo Cancún Playa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $219 vs $336 (35% less) when it did. - One Cancun Centro
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $81 vs $119 (32% less) when it did. - Paradisus Cancun
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 63% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $516 vs $570 (9% less) when it did. - Renaissance Cancun Resort & Marina
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 90% of the 20 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $236 vs $315 (25% less) when it did. - Royal Solaris Cancún
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $196 vs $305 (36% less) when it did. - Royalton CHIC Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 64% of the 22 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $379 vs $413 (8% less) when it did. - Seadust Cancun Family Resort
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 94% of the 18 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $295 vs $481 (39% less) when it did. - Secrets The Vine Cancun
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 88% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $488 vs $583 (16% less) when it did. - Selina Cancun Laguna, Hotel Zone
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $20 vs $27 (26% less) when it did. - SLS Cancun
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $238 vs $327 (27% less) when it did. - Sotavento Hotel & Yacht Club
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $58 vs $83 (29% less) when it did. - Sun Palace Cancun
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 17 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $523 vs $656 (20% less) when it did. - Sunscape Cancun Resort & Spa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 75% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $319 vs $372 (14% less) when it did. - Sunset Marina Resort & Yacht Club
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 $205 vs $277 (26% less) when it did. - Sunset Royal Beach Resort
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 18 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $264 vs $487 (46% less) when it did. - Temptation Cancun Resort
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 88% of the 17 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $475 vs $614 (23% less) when it did. - Terracaribe Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $39 vs $82 (52% less) when it did. - The Pyramid Cancun
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $207 vs $361 (43% less) when it did. - The Royal Cancun All Suites Resort
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 73% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $341 vs $1,638 (79% less) when it did. - The Royal Sands All Suites Resort & Spa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 11 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $273 vs $421 (35% less) when it did. - The Tower by Temptation Cancun Resort
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $582 vs $1,092 (47% less) when it did. - The Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort Villas & Spa, Cancun
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 87% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $282 vs $330 (14% less) when it did. - The Westin Resort & Spa, Cancun
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking same day ahead on 94% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $185 vs $234 (21% less) when it did. - Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 70% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $925 vs $1,191 (22% less) when it did. - Wyndham Garden Cancun Downtown
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $94 vs $143 (34% less) when it did. - Wyndham Grand Cancun All Inclusive Resort & Villas
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 76% of the 17 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $322 vs $395 (18% less) when it did.
Common questions
When is the best time to book a hotel in Cancun?
Across the 111 Cancun hotels we track, the cheapest booking window on average over the past year has been three months, at about $328 per night. That is roughly 3% less than the average same-day price of $339. Individual hotels vary, so check the hotel pages below.
Is it cheaper to book a hotel in Cancun early or last minute?
Compare the booking windows in the table: it shows the average nightly price across tracked Cancun 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.