Best time to book › Ottawa
When is the best time to book a hotel in Ottawa?
Across the 66 Ottawa hotels we track, the cheapest booking window on average over the past year has been six months, at about $223 per night. That is roughly 5% less than the average same-day price of $235. Individual hotels vary, so check the hotel pages below.
Average nightly price by booking window
| Booking window | Avg. price, past year | Hotels |
|---|---|---|
| Same day | $235 | 66 |
| One week | $223 | 66 |
| One month | $228 | 66 |
| Three months | $233 | 66 |
| Six months | $223 | 66 |
Ottawa hotels: when each one is cheapest
- A Voyageurs Guest House Bed & Breakfast
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $79 vs $95 (17% less) when it did. - Alt Hotel Ottawa
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 $245 vs $300 (18% less) when it did. - Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market - a Concept by Hyatt
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 79% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $317 vs $365 (13% less) when it did. - Arc The.hotel Ottawa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $180 vs $241 (26% less) when it did. - Auberge des Arts
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 5 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $99 vs $116 (15% less) when it did. - Barefoot Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $147 vs $180 (18% less) when it did. - Best Western Plus Ottawa City Centre
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 81% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $206 vs $225 (8% less) when it did. - Brookstreet Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $193 vs $285 (32% less) when it did. - Byward Blue Inn
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 $177 vs $245 (28% less) when it did. - Cartier Place Suite 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 $182 vs $286 (37% less) when it did. - Comfort Inn Ottawa East
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 $196 vs $230 (15% less) when it did. - Comfort Inn West
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 $176 vs $202 (13% less) when it did. - Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa Downtown
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking same day ahead on 81% of the 31 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $276 vs $316 (13% less) when it did. - Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa East
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 $256 vs $312 (18% less) when it did. - Days Inn by Wyndham Ottawa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $146 vs $218 (33% less) when it did. - Days Inn By Wyndham Ottawa Airport
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $140 vs $178 (21% less) when it did. - Delta Hotels by Marriott Ottawa City Centre
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 $342 vs $392 (13% less) when it did. - DoubleTree by Hilton Ottawa Downtown
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $249 vs $316 (21% less) when it did. - Downtown Bed and Breakfast
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 9 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $149 vs $175 (15% less) when it did. - Econo Lodge Downtown
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 92% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $136 vs $152 (10% less) when it did. - Embassy Hotel and Suites
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $177 vs $245 (28% less) when it did. - Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Ottawa Kanata
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 $217 vs $241 (10% less) when it did. - Fairfield Inn & Suites Ottawa Airport
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 $205 vs $238 (14% less) when it did. - Fairmont Château Laurier
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 $360 vs $447 (19% less) when it did. - GLō Best Western Kanata Ottawa West
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 $195 vs $224 (13% less) when it did. - Hampton Inn & Suites Ottawa West
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 $234 vs $297 (21% less) when it did. - Hampton Inn by Hilton Ottawa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 67% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $214 vs $252 (15% less) when it did. - Hampton Inn by Hilton Ottawa Airport
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 81% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $180 vs $220 (18% less) when it did. - Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 96% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $194 vs $246 (21% less) when it did. - Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown
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 $222 vs $273 (19% less) when it did. - Holiday Inn & Suites Ottawa Kanata By IHG
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 $221 vs $252 (12% less) when it did. - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East By IHG
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 84% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $212 vs $233 (9% less) when it did. - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa Airport By IHG
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 74% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $219 vs $243 (10% less) when it did. - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa East - Orleans By IHG
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 $214 vs $264 (19% less) when it did. - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa West - Nepean By IHG
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 $203 vs $219 (7% less) when it did. - Holiday Inn Ottawa Dwtn - Parliament Hill By IHG
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 $229 vs $268 (15% less) when it did. - Holiday Inn Ottawa East By IHG
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 91% of the 11 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $196 vs $262 (25% less) when it did. - Homewood Suites by Hilton Ottawa Airport
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 69% of the 36 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $230 vs $252 (9% less) when it did. - Homewood Suites by Hilton Ottawa Downtown
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $267 vs $332 (20% less) when it did. - Homewood Suites by Hilton Ottawa Kanata
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 $214 vs $255 (16% less) when it did. - Hyatt Place Ottawa - West
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 70% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $243 vs $283 (14% less) when it did. - Le Germain Hotel Ottawa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 57% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $437 vs $507 (14% less) when it did. - Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 79% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $177 vs $202 (12% less) when it did. - Lord Elgin
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 89% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $247 vs $305 (19% less) when it did. - McGee's Inn
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 $202 vs $230 (12% less) when it did. - Metcalfe By Gray Collection Hotel
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 $261 vs $394 (34% less) when it did. - Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kanata Ottawa West
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking three months ahead on 84% of the 25 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $197 vs $209 (6% less) when it did. - Ottawa Backpackers Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 100% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $36 vs $44 (18% less) when it did. - Ottawa Marriott Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 92% of the 36 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $307 vs $355 (14% less) when it did. - Quality Inn Orleans
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 $183 vs $222 (18% less) when it did. - Ramada By Wyndham Ottawa On The Rideau
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 $172 vs $212 (19% less) when it did. - Residence Inn by Marriott Ottawa Airport
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 91% of the 32 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $237 vs $304 (22% less) when it did. - reStays
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 $284 vs $332 (15% less) when it did. - Rideau Heights Inn
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 $118 vs $173 (32% less) when it did. - Rideau Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 70% of the 20 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $219 vs $225 (3% less) when it did. - Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $36 vs $49 (26% less) when it did. - Sandman Signature Ottawa Airport Hotel
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 $181 vs $247 (27% less) when it did. - Sheraton Ottawa Hotel
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 $273 vs $315 (13% less) when it did. - Strathmere
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 80% of the 5 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $559 vs $638 (12% less) when it did. - Swiss Hotel
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 $206 vs $255 (19% less) when it did. - The Business Inn & Suites
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 $151 vs $187 (19% less) when it did. - The Westin Ottawa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 73% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $334 vs $428 (22% less) when it did. - TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ottawa Kanata
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 78% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $237 vs $287 (17% less) when it did. - Travelodge Ottawa East
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 $156 vs $187 (16% less) when it did. - WelcomINNS Ottawa
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 $146 vs $314 (53% less) when it did. - Wingate by Wyndham Kanata West Ottawa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 75% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $200 vs $214 (7% less) when it did.
Common questions
When is the best time to book a hotel in Ottawa?
Across the 66 Ottawa hotels we track, the cheapest booking window on average over the past year has been six months, at about $223 per night. That is roughly 5% less than the average same-day price of $235. Individual hotels vary, so check the hotel pages below.
Is it cheaper to book a hotel in Ottawa early or last minute?
Compare the booking windows in the table: it shows the average nightly price across tracked Ottawa 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.