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When is the best time to book a hotel in Punta Cana?
Across the 48 Punta Cana hotels we track, the cheapest booking window on average over the past year has been three months, at about $479 per night. That is roughly 11% less than the average same-day price of $538. Individual hotels vary, so check the hotel pages below.
Average nightly price by booking window
| Booking window | Avg. price, past year | Hotels |
|---|---|---|
| Same day | $538 | 48 |
| One week | $545 | 48 |
| One month | $517 | 48 |
| Three months | $479 | 48 |
| Six months | $516 | 48 |
Punta Cana hotels: when each one is cheapest
- AC Hotel Punta Cana
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking same day ahead on 48% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $172 vs $201 (14% less) when it did. - Barceló Bávaro Beach
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 83% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $364 vs $582 (37% less) when it did. - Barcelo Bavaro Palace
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking same day ahead on 73% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $499 vs $636 (21% less) when it did. - Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking three months ahead on 83% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $510 vs $571 (11% less) when it did. - Caribe Deluxe Princess
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 $126 vs $194 (35% less) when it did. - Dreams Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 81% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $369 vs $415 (11% less) when it did. - Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana
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 $402 vs $474 (15% less) when it did. - Dreams Onyx Resort & Spa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking three months ahead on 63% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $432 vs $462 (6% less) when it did. - Eden Roc Cap Cana
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 83% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $1,162 vs $1,590 (27% less) when it did. - Four Points by Sheraton Puntacana Village
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 $260 vs $316 (18% less) when it did. - Grand Bavaro Princess
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 $139 vs $186 (25% less) when it did. - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 58% of the 36 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $788 vs $1,994 (60% less) when it did. - HM Bavaro Beach
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 $139 vs $196 (29% less) when it did. - Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 47% of the 32 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $934 vs $1,047 (11% less) when it did. - Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 74% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $874 vs $982 (11% less) when it did. - Live Aqua Punta Cana
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 47% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $533 vs $562 (5% less) when it did. - Lopesan Costa Bávaro Resort, Spa & Casino
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 59% of the 22 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $461 vs $591 (22% less) when it did. - Meliá Caribe Beach Resort
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 48% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $343 vs $375 (9% less) when it did. - Melia Punta Cana Beach
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 $306 vs $379 (19% less) when it did. - Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana
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 $353 vs $399 (12% less) when it did. - Occidental Caribe
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 $254 vs $361 (30% less) when it did. - Occidental Punta Cana
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 95% of the 22 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $227 vs $573 (60% less) when it did. - Paradisus Grand Cana - All 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 $376 vs $484 (22% less) when it did. - Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort
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 $467 vs $634 (26% less) when it did. - Princess Family Club Bavaro - All Inclusive
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 $171 vs $262 (35% less) when it did. - Punta Cana Princess
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 $126 vs $169 (26% less) when it did. - Reserva Real By Harper
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 $108 vs $142 (24% less) when it did. - Royalton Bavaro, An Autograph Collection All-inclusive Resort & Casino
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 $315 vs $406 (22% less) when it did. - Royalton CHIC Punta Cana, An Autograph Collection Resort & Casino - Adults Only
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 $269 vs $359 (25% less) when it did. - Royalton Hideaway Punta Cana, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort & Casino, Adults Only
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 65% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $355 vs $391 (9% less) when it did. - Royalton Punta Cana, An Autograph Collection Resort & Casino
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 64% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $411 vs $448 (8% less) when it did. - Royalton Splash Punta Cana, An Autograph Collection Resort & Casino
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one month ahead on 63% of the 27 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $278 vs $302 (8% less) when it did. - Sanctuary Cap Cana, A Luxury Collection Resort, Dominican Republic, Adult All-inclusive
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 $629 vs $772 (19% less) when it did. - Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $543 vs $989 (45% less) when it did. - Secrets Tides Punta Cana
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 60% of the 25 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $611 vs $662 (8% less) when it did. - Serenade All Suites Adults Only Resort
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 $267 vs $390 (32% less) when it did. - Serenade Punta Cana Beach & Spa Resort
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 92% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $222 vs $246 (10% less) when it did. - Sunscape Coco Punta Cana
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 $220 vs $272 (19% less) when it did. - TAN Resorts Marina Cap Cana - All-Inclusive
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 $278 vs $326 (15% less) when it did. - The MT Plaza Brisas Hotel
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 $75 vs $107 (31% less) when it did. - The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort
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 $703 vs $911 (23% less) when it did. - The Westin Punta Cana Resort And Club
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 $380 vs $590 (36% less) when it did. - Tortuga Bay Puntacana
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 $1,464 vs $2,236 (35% less) when it did. - Tropical Deluxe Princess
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 $126 vs $197 (36% less) when it did. - W Punta Cana, Adult All-Inclusive
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 $479 vs $730 (34% less) when it did. - whala!bavaro
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 $122 vs $249 (51% less) when it did. - Whala!Urban Punta Cana
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 $82 vs $138 (41% less) when it did. - Zel Punta Cana
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 $369 vs $513 (28% less) when it did.
Common questions
When is the best time to book a hotel in Punta Cana?
Across the 48 Punta Cana hotels we track, the cheapest booking window on average over the past year has been three months, at about $479 per night. That is roughly 11% less than the average same-day price of $538. Individual hotels vary, so check the hotel pages below.
Is it cheaper to book a hotel in Punta Cana early or last minute?
Compare the booking windows in the table: it shows the average nightly price across tracked Punta Cana 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.