Best time to book › Nanaimo
When is the best time to book a hotel in Nanaimo?
Across the 14 Nanaimo hotels we track, the cheapest booking window on average over the past year has been six months, at about $159 per night. That is roughly 27% less than the average same-day price of $217. Individual hotels vary, so check the hotel pages below.
Average nightly price by booking window
| Booking window | Avg. price, past year | Hotels |
|---|---|---|
| Same day | $217 | 14 |
| One week | $174 | 14 |
| One month | $175 | 14 |
| Three months | $202 | 14 |
| Six months | $159 | 14 |
Nanaimo hotels: when each one is cheapest
- Best Western Dorchester Hotel
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 $201 vs $215 (6% less) when it did. - Best Western Northgate Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 82% of the 22 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $266 vs $298 (11% less) when it did. - Bluebird Motel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 80% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $89 vs $146 (39% less) when it did. - Buccaneer Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 57% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $290 vs $900 (68% less) when it did. - Coast Bastion Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 94% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $225 vs $274 (18% less) when it did. - Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $159 vs $204 (22% less) when it did. - Harbour Light Motel
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 $132 vs $205 (36% less) when it did. - Painted Turtle Guesthouse
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 80% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $63 vs $70 (11% less) when it did. - Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 65% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $132 vs $142 (7% less) when it did. - Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 88% of the 8 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $123 vs $216 (43% less) when it did. - The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
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 $180 vs $194 (7% less) when it did. - The Inn on Long Lake
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 95% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $215 vs $242 (11% less) when it did. - The Spot - A Boutique Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking three months ahead on 64% of the 28 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $126 vs $141 (11% less) when it did. - Travelodge By Wyndham Nanaimo
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 100% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $89 vs $99 (10% less) when it did.
Common questions
When is the best time to book a hotel in Nanaimo?
Across the 14 Nanaimo hotels we track, the cheapest booking window on average over the past year has been six months, at about $159 per night. That is roughly 27% less than the average same-day price of $217. Individual hotels vary, so check the hotel pages below.
Is it cheaper to book a hotel in Nanaimo early or last minute?
Compare the booking windows in the table: it shows the average nightly price across tracked Nanaimo 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.