Best time to book › Toronto
When is the best time to book a hotel in Toronto?
Across the 88 Toronto hotels we track, the cheapest booking window on average over the past year has been six months, at about $389 per night. That is roughly 2% less than the average same-day price of $397. Individual hotels vary, so check the hotel pages below.
Average nightly price by booking window
| Booking window | Avg. price, past year | Hotels |
|---|---|---|
| Same day | $397 | 88 |
| One week | $404 | 88 |
| One month | $423 | 88 |
| Three months | $413 | 88 |
| Six months | $389 | 88 |
Toronto hotels: when each one is cheapest
- 1 Hotel Toronto
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 $767 vs $1,030 (26% less) when it did. - Ace Hotel Toronto
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 $522 vs $610 (14% less) when it did. - Alexandra 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 $163 vs $302 (46% less) when it did. - Best Western Plus Executive Inn
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 $210 vs $286 (26% less) when it did. - Best Western Plus Toronto North York Hotel & Suites
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 $193 vs $323 (40% less) when it did. - Best Western Plus Travel Hotel Toronto Airport
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 $176 vs $254 (31% less) when it did. - Best Western Premier Toronto Airport Carlingview Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 91% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $170 vs $255 (33% less) when it did. - BISHA, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Toronto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 71% of the 17 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $814 vs $914 (11% less) when it did. - Cambridge Suites Toronto
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 $352 vs $442 (21% less) when it did. - Canadas Best Value Inn Toronto
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 $117 vs $178 (34% less) when it did. - Canopy By Hilton Toronto Yorkville
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 83% of the 36 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $459 vs $532 (14% less) when it did. - Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 85% of the 20 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $282 vs $376 (25% less) when it did. - Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Airport
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 $200 vs $258 (22% less) when it did. - Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Downtown
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 $464 vs $500 (7% less) when it did. - Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport 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 $189 vs $242 (22% less) when it did. - Crowne Plaza Toronto North York
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 $201 vs $303 (34% less) when it did. - Delta Hotels Toronto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 59% of the 17 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $621 vs $674 (8% less) when it did. - Delta Hotels Toronto Airport & Conference Centre
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 $201 vs $252 (20% less) when it did. - Deluxe Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 100% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $131 vs $265 (51% less) when it did. - Doubletree By Hilton Hotel Toronto Downtown
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 73% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $391 vs $448 (13% less) when it did. - DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Airport
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 74% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $264 vs $307 (14% less) when it did. - Embassy Suites by Hilton Toronto Airport
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 $261 vs $314 (17% less) when it did. - Est 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 $110 vs $241 (54% less) when it did. - Executive Hotel Cosmopolitan
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 $357 vs $628 (43% less) when it did. - Fairmont Royal York
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 $569 vs $835 (32% less) when it did. - Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one month ahead on 80% of the 20 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $1,019 vs $1,112 (8% less) when it did. - Gladstone House
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 67% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $350 vs $410 (15% less) when it did. - Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Toronto Downtown
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 73% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $406 vs $474 (14% less) when it did. - Hampton Inn by Hilton Toronto Airport Corporate Centre
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 $226 vs $279 (19% less) when it did. - Hilton Toronto
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 $517 vs $774 (33% less) when it did. - Holiday Inn Express Toronto Downtown By IHG
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 $391 vs $454 (14% less) when it did. - Holiday Inn Express Toronto-North York 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 $204 vs $386 (47% less) when it did. - Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre By Ihg
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 $308 vs $424 (27% less) when it did. - Holiday Inn Toronto International Airport by IHG
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 $191 vs $229 (17% less) when it did. - Holiday Inn Toronto-airport East By IHG
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 50% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $196 vs $246 (20% less) when it did. - Homewood Suites by Hilton Toronto Airport Corporate Centre
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 74% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $245 vs $293 (16% less) when it did. - Hotel Riu Plaza Toronto
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 $377 vs $460 (18% less) when it did. - Hotel Victoria
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 71% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $266 vs $331 (20% less) when it did. - Hotel X Toronto, A Destination By Hyatt Hotel
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 $440 vs $574 (23% less) when it did. - Hyatt Regency Toronto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 80% of the 25 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $392 vs $454 (14% less) when it did. - Intercontinental Toronto Centre By IHG
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 $512 vs $691 (26% less) when it did. - Kimpton Saint George
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 $465 vs $568 (18% less) when it did. - Le Germain Hotel Toronto Maple Leaf Square
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 91% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $531 vs $678 (22% less) when it did. - Le Germain Hotel Toronto Mercer
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 $480 vs $566 (15% less) when it did. - Madison Manor Boutique 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 $187 vs $294 (36% less) when it did. - Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre
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 $532 vs $620 (14% less) when it did. - Novotel Toronto Centre
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 73% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $421 vs $567 (26% less) when it did. - Novotel Toronto North York
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 86% of the 36 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $294 vs $315 (7% less) when it did. - Old Mill Toronto 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 $284 vs $462 (39% less) when it did. - One King West Hotel & Residence
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 84% of the 25 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $313 vs $420 (25% less) when it did. - Pantages Hotel Toronto Centre
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 82% of the 17 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $271 vs $617 (56% less) when it did. - Park Hyatt Toronto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 64% of the 25 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $701 vs $771 (9% less) when it did. - Radisson Blu Toronto Downtown
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 59% of the 22 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $440 vs $521 (16% less) when it did. - Residence Inn by Marriott Toronto Airport
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 $210 vs $247 (15% less) when it did. - Residence Inn by Marriott Toronto Downtown/Entertainment District
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 77% of the 22 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $487 vs $614 (21% less) when it did. - Revery Toronto Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton
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 $507 vs $644 (21% less) when it did. - Royal Oak Inn
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 $147 vs $288 (49% less) when it did. - Sandman Signature Toronto Airport Hotel
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 $210 vs $286 (27% less) when it did. - Shangri-La Toronto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 81% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $819 vs $1,063 (23% less) when it did. - Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 65% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $527 vs $588 (10% less) when it did. - Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre
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 $213 vs $311 (31% less) when it did. - SoHo Hotel Toronto
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 $473 vs $662 (29% less) when it did. - Stay Inn Toronto
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 $203 vs $314 (35% less) when it did. - Super 8 by Wyndham Toronto East on
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking one month ahead on 78% of the 32 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $119 vs $135 (12% less) when it did. - Sutton Place Hotel Toronto
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 $468 vs $577 (19% less) when it did. - The Anndore House
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 67% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $429 vs $507 (16% less) when it did. - The Annex
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 $378 vs $473 (20% less) when it did. - The Broadview Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 78% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $365 vs $442 (17% less) when it did. - The Drake Hotel
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 $426 vs $488 (13% less) when it did. - The Hazelton Hotel
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 $908 vs $1,089 (17% less) when it did. - The Ivy At Verity
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 $436 vs $568 (23% less) when it did. - The Omni King Edward Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 84% of the 32 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $497 vs $600 (17% less) when it did. - The Rex Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking one month ahead on 74% of the 34 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $174 vs $201 (13% less) when it did. - The Ritz-Carlton
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one month ahead on 54% of the 28 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $1,186 vs $1,418 (16% less) when it did. - The St. Regis Toronto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 44% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $1,007 vs $1,227 (18% less) when it did. - The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 68% of the 25 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $432 vs $465 (7% less) when it did. - The Westin Toronto Airport
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 81% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $246 vs $395 (38% less) when it did. - The Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel Toronto
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 $439 vs $547 (20% less) when it did. - Toor Hotel Toronto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 78% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $429 vs $548 (22% less) when it did. - Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel
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 $241 vs $296 (19% less) when it did. - Toronto Don Valley Hotel & Suites
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 61% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $172 vs $197 (13% less) when it did. - Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 84% of the 25 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $452 vs $568 (20% less) when it did. - Town Inn Suites
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking one month ahead on 65% of the 34 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $286 vs $317 (10% less) when it did. - Union 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 $345 vs $479 (28% less) when it did. - Victoria's Mansion Guest House
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 $147 vs $167 (12% less) when it did. - W Toronto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 71% of the 17 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $588 vs $714 (18% less) when it did. - Windsor Arms Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $606 vs $793 (24% less) when it did. - Woodbine Hotel & Suites
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 $135 vs $218 (38% less) when it did.
Common questions
When is the best time to book a hotel in Toronto?
Across the 88 Toronto hotels we track, the cheapest booking window on average over the past year has been six months, at about $389 per night. That is roughly 2% less than the average same-day price of $397. Individual hotels vary, so check the hotel pages below.
Is it cheaper to book a hotel in Toronto early or last minute?
Compare the booking windows in the table: it shows the average nightly price across tracked Toronto 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.