Best time to book hotels in Doha

Daily median hotel prices for Doha, including the cheapest date, peak date, and tracked hotel count.

Doha Qatar

Median nightly price · 34 hotels

$278median / night

$204Min, Aug 18

$278Median

$662Max, Nov 26

Median nightly price: Doha
Date	Median	Range	Hotels
Aug 14	$213	$122 - $850	33
Aug 15	$210	$122 - $870	33
Aug 16	$204	$122 - $875	33
Aug 17	$210	$122 - $768	32
Aug 18	$204	$122 - $768	32
Aug 19	$206	$122 - $892	32
Aug 20	$210	$122 - $878	32
Aug 21	$210	$122 - $888	32
Aug 22	$210	$122 - $768	32
Aug 23	$210	$122 - $901	32
Aug 24	$210	$122 - $768	32
Aug 25	$210	$122 - $768	32
Aug 26	$210	$122 - $888	32
Aug 27	$210	$122 - $878	32
Aug 28	$215	$122 - $878	32
Aug 29	$207	$122 - $768	32
Aug 30	$210	$122 - $768	32
Aug 31	$216	$122 - $878	32
Sep 1	$211	$122 - $686	33
Sep 2	$214	$122 - $714	32
Sep 3	$215	$122 - $750	31
Sep 4	$211	$122 - $796	31
Sep 5	$210	$122 - $680	32
Sep 6	$219	$122 - $953	33
Sep 7	$211	$122 - $680	33
Sep 8	$211	$122 - $680	33
Sep 9	$211	$122 - $680	33
Sep 10	$222	$122 - $953	32
Sep 11	$222	$123 - $796	32
Sep 12	$219	$122 - $680	33
Sep 13	$219	$122 - $947	34
Sep 14	$210	$122 - $680	32
Sep 15	$219	$123 - $680	32
Sep 16	$222	$122 - $680	33
Sep 17	$243	$122 - $953	33
Sep 18	$231	$122 - $796	32
Sep 19	$235	$124 - $950	34
Sep 20	$226	$122 - $948	34
Sep 21	$229	$124 - $680	33
Sep 22	$233	$122 - $680	33
Sep 23	$256	$124 - $680	32
Sep 24	$247	$122 - $750	32
Sep 25	$257	$122 - $796	32
Sep 26	$233	$122 - $680	32
Sep 27	$247	$124 - $680	31
Sep 28	$248	$122 - $680	32
Sep 29	$257	$124 - $695	32
Sep 30	$250	$122 - $680	32
Oct 1	$302	$123 - $952	32
Oct 2	$284	$124 - $913	31
Oct 3	$280	$123 - $796	32
Oct 4	$274	$124 - $796	32
Oct 5	$280	$123 - $796	32
Oct 6	$275	$124 - $796	33
Oct 7	$280	$123 - $796	33
Oct 8	$277	$124 - $952	33
Oct 9	$301	$123 - $913	31
Oct 10	$274	$123 - $796	32
Oct 11	$279	$123 - $796	32
Oct 12	$274	$123 - $796	32
Oct 13	$287	$123 - $796	32
Oct 14	$277	$124 - $796	32
Oct 15	$303	$123 - $953	32
Oct 16	$275	$124 - $913	31
Oct 17	$300	$123 - $796	32
Oct 18	$277	$124 - $796	32
Oct 19	$303	$123 - $816	32
Oct 20	$276	$124 - $796	32
Oct 21	$304	$138 - $816	32
Oct 22	$277	$140 - $866	31
Oct 23	$281	$138 - $913	31
Oct 24	$288	$140 - $796	31
Oct 25	$297	$138 - $796	31
Oct 26	$288	$124 - $796	31
Oct 27	$295	$123 - $796	31
Oct 28	$290	$124 - $796	33
Oct 29	$301	$123 - $953	33
Oct 30	$293	$124 - $913	32
Oct 31	$295	$124 - $796	33
Nov 1	$307	$136 - $796	33
Nov 2	$317	$123 - $796	33
Nov 3	$326	$124 - $796	33
Nov 4	$326	$123 - $796	33
Nov 5	$370	$124 - $866	32
Nov 6	$366	$123 - $913	32
Nov 7	$351	$124 - $796	33
Nov 8	$323	$123 - $796	33
Nov 9	$324	$124 - $796	33
Nov 10	$325	$123 - $796	33
Nov 11	$325	$124 - $796	33
Nov 12	$314	$123 - $866	32
Nov 13	$319	$124 - $913	32
Nov 14	$310	$123 - $796	33
Nov 15	$303	$124 - $796	33
Nov 16	$296	$123 - $796	33
Nov 17	$303	$124 - $796	33
Nov 18	$303	$123 - $796	33
Nov 19	$327	$124 - $866	32
Nov 20	$333	$123 - $913	32
Nov 21	$308	$124 - $910	33
Nov 22	$321	$123 - $903	33
Nov 23	$334	$124 - $942	33
Nov 24	$350	$123 - $948	33
Nov 25	$416	$124 - $936	31
Nov 26	$662	$270 - $939	28
Nov 27	$657	$279 - $913	26
Nov 28	$612	$276 - $948	25
Nov 29	$602	$279 - $916	25
Nov 30	$326	$187 - $903	27
Dec 1	$303	$124 - $910	31
Dec 2	$296	$123 - $915	32
Dec 3	$307	$124 - $950	33
Dec 4	$317	$159 - $951	31
Dec 5	$287	$161 - $840	32
Dec 6	$296	$159 - $952	33
Dec 7	$278	$124 - $857	32
Dec 8	$293	$123 - $796	32
Dec 9	$296	$124 - $796	33
Dec 10	$309	$123 - $951	33
Dec 11	$305	$124 - $913	32
Dec 12	$296	$123 - $796	33
Dec 13	$296	$124 - $950	34
Dec 14	$287	$123 - $796	33
Dec 15	$287	$124 - $796	33
Dec 16	$295	$123 - $796	33
Dec 17	$324	$124 - $916	32
Dec 18	$305	$123 - $916	31
Dec 19	$287	$124 - $796	32
Dec 20	$296	$123 - $953	34
Dec 21	$276	$124 - $796	33
Dec 22	$296	$123 - $796	33
Dec 23	$300	$124 - $796	33
Dec 24	$370	$123 - $951	33
Dec 25	$359	$124 - $913	32
Dec 26	$329	$123 - $796	32
Dec 27	$326	$124 - $796	32
Dec 28	$329	$123 - $796	32
Dec 29	$375	$124 - $878	32
Dec 30	$468	$123 - $906	32
Dec 31	$452	$124 - $953	31
Jan 1	$409	$123 - $913	33
Jan 2	$346	$124 - $890	34
Jan 3	$323	$123 - $903	34
Jan 4	$288	$124 - $796	33
Jan 5	$296	$123 - $909	34
Jan 6	$299	$124 - $892	34
Jan 7	$314	$123 - $866	33
Jan 8	$303	$124 - $913	33
Jan 9	$303	$123 - $890	34
Jan 10	$303	$124 - $888	34
Jan 11	$306	$123 - $889	34
Jan 12	$303	$124 - $890	34
Jan 13	$304	$123 - $892	34
Jan 14	$310	$124 - $866	33
Jan 15	$321	$123 - $913	33
Jan 16	$303	$124 - $890	34
Jan 17	$302	$123 - $888	34
Jan 18	$294	$124 - $889	34
Jan 19	$303	$123 - $890	34
Jan 20	$284	$124 - $892	34
Jan 21	$314	$123 - $866	33
Jan 22	$314	$124 - $913	33
Jan 23	$307	$123 - $895	34
Jan 24	$280	$124 - $890	34
Jan 25	$306	$123 - $943	34
Jan 26	$303	$124 - $945	34
Jan 27	$306	$123 - $952	34
Jan 28	$314	$124 - $943	33
Jan 29	$327	$123 - $942	32
Jan 30	$321	$163 - $941	34
Jan 31	$374	$183 - $888	34
Feb 1	$405	$163 - $897	34
Feb 2	$402	$165 - $899	34
Feb 3	$400	$163 - $903	34
Feb 4	$330	$176 - $866	33
Feb 5	$303	$124 - $913	33
Feb 6	$277	$122 - $894	34
Feb 7	$272	$123 - $895	34
Feb 8	$274	$124 - $902	34
Feb 9	$270	$136 - $886	33
Feb 10	$274	$129 - $887	33
Feb 11	$258	$134 - $757	32
Feb 12	$255	$136 - $738	32
Feb 13	$264	$132 - $886	33
Feb 14	$258	$134 - $562	32
Feb 15	$255	$136 - $886	33
Feb 16	$255	$133 - $582	32
Feb 17	$239	$139 - $527	32
Feb 18	$257	$136 - $699	32
Feb 19	$259	$133 - $757	32
Feb 20	$258	$139 - $886	33
Feb 21	$253	$136 - $886	33
Feb 22	$254	$133 - $582	32
Feb 23	$252	$134 - $886	33
Feb 24	$247	$136 - $567	32
Feb 25	$254	$133 - $699	32
Feb 26	$256	$132 - $738	32
Feb 27	$254	$145 - $886	33
Feb 28	$250	$133 - $886	33
Mar 1	$225	$134 - $886	33
Mar 2	$237	$133 - $535	32
Mar 3	$247	$126 - $886	33
Mar 4	$243	$128 - $699	32
Mar 5	$243	$136 - $738	32
Mar 6	$246	$125 - $555	32
Mar 7	$240	$127 - $568	33
Mar 8	$237	$136 - $886	34
Mar 9	$298	$133 - $886	34
Mar 10	$303	$145 - $886	34
Mar 11	$294	$146 - $895	32
Mar 12	$321	$145 - $913	32
Mar 13	$295	$145 - $796	33
Mar 14	$280	$146 - $796	33
Mar 15	$300	$140 - $796	33
Mar 16	$289	$126 - $886	34
Mar 17	$288	$127 - $899	34
Mar 18	$318	$140 - $866	32
Mar 19	$313	$145 - $913	32
Mar 20	$303	$143 - $897	33
Mar 21	$300	$122 - $796	33
Mar 22	$303	$124 - $895	34
Mar 23	$280	$124 - $796	32
Mar 24	$303	$133 - $899	33
Mar 25	$292	$144 - $866	32
Mar 26	$295	$144 - $913	32
Mar 27	$305	$143 - $796	32
Mar 28	$279	$141 - $892	33
Mar 29	$275	$141 - $895	34
Mar 30	$294	$138 - $796	33
Mar 31	$273	$141 - $899	34
Apr 1	$295	$129 - $866	33
Apr 2	$297	$127 - $913	33
Apr 3	$300	$127 - $912	34
Apr 4	$288	$144 - $796	33
Apr 5	$275	$145 - $796	33
Apr 6	$272	$149 - $909	34
Apr 7	$273	$145 - $915	34
Apr 8	$284	$127 - $866	33
Apr 9	$292	$128 - $913	33
Apr 10	$275	$126 - $912	34
Apr 11	$279	$143 - $904	34
Apr 12	$272	$144 - $796	33
Apr 13	$277	$144 - $908	34
Apr 14	$272	$149 - $796	33
Apr 15	$288	$129 - $866	33
Apr 16	$287	$128 - $913	33
Apr 17	$275	$127 - $796	33
Apr 18	$272	$144 - $796	33
Apr 19	$274	$144 - $796	33
Apr 20	$275	$145 - $796	33
Apr 21	$273	$143 - $915	34
Apr 22	$280	$129 - $866	33
Apr 23	$294	$122 - $913	33
Apr 24	$272	$144 - $912	34
Apr 25	$280	$143 - $904	33
Apr 26	$287	$146 - $908	32
Apr 27	$288	$149 - $796	31
Apr 28	$279	$149 - $914	32
Apr 29	$295	$149 - $866	31
Apr 30	$295	$149 - $913	32
May 1	$287	$149 - $920	33
May 2	$277	$147 - $907	33
May 3	$284	$149 - $911	33
May 4	$278	$149 - $796	32
May 5	$291	$144 - $796	32
May 6	$287	$149 - $866	32
May 7	$295	$149 - $913	32
May 8	$287	$149 - $796	32
May 9	$280	$149 - $796	32
May 10	$274	$149 - $796	32
May 11	$280	$145 - $912	33
May 12	$284	$149 - $919	33
May 13	$288	$149 - $866	32
May 14	$300	$148 - $913	32
May 15	$284	$149 - $796	32
May 16	$275	$134 - $796	33
May 17	$295	$142 - $796	33
May 18	$289	$144 - $796	32
May 19	$290	$144 - $919	33
May 20	$300	$147 - $866	33
May 21	$303	$149 - $913	33
May 22	$287	$149 - $796	32
May 23	$284	$145 - $906	33
May 24	$280	$149 - $911	33
May 25	$288	$149 - $912	33
May 26	$285	$140 - $919	33
May 27	$288	$155 - $866	32
May 28	$284	$149 - $913	32
May 29	$293	$149 - $931	33
May 30	$273	$150 - $796	32
May 31	$289	$149 - $913	33
Jun 1	$291	$131 - $901	32
Jun 2	$277	$132 - $908	32
Jun 3	$263	$127 - $838	31
Jun 4	$271	$126 - $860	31
Jun 5	$264	$135 - $906	32
Jun 6	$272	$135 - $897	32
Jun 7	$271	$126 - $901	32
Jun 8	$272	$132 - $901	32
Jun 9	$260	$135 - $907	32
Jun 10	$270	$127 - $838	31
Jun 11	$269	$127 - $798	31
Jun 12	$272	$135 - $905	32
Jun 13	$268	$126 - $636	31
Jun 14	$264	$128 - $900	32
Jun 15	$272	$135 - $901	32
Jun 16	$266	$126 - $705	31
Jun 17	$252	$127 - $783	31
Jun 18	$267	$127 - $740	31
Jun 19	$265	$128 - $905	32
Jun 20	$262	$128 - $630	31
Jun 21	$257	$129 - $597	31
Jun 22	$258	$126 - $901	32
Jun 23	$246	$135 - $907	32
Jun 24	$258	$127 - $783	31
Jun 25	$262	$126 - $801	31
Jun 26	$263	$135 - $905	32
Jun 27	$260	$138 - $896	32
Jun 28	$265	$126 - $899	32
Jun 29	$253	$135 - $901	32
Jun 30	$264	$135 - $906	32
Jul 1	$266	$122 - $785	32
Jul 2	$270	$127 - $803	31
Jul 3	$264	$135 - $903	32
Jul 4	$256	$124 - $614	32
Jul 5	$253	$145 - $898	32
Jul 6	$261	$126 - $900	33
Jul 7	$259	$122 - $905	33
Jul 8	$256	$122 - $841	32
Jul 9	$265	$123 - $803	32
Jul 10	$252	$122 - $903	33
Jul 11	$241	$127 - $614	31
Jul 12	$258	$126 - $600	31
Jul 13	$252	$124 - $899	32
Jul 14	$259	$126 - $905	33
Jul 15	$241	$122 - $785	32
Jul 16	$266	$123 - $794	31
Jul 17	$234	$137 - $904	32
Jul 18	$238	$125 - $569	32
Jul 19	$237	$122 - $898	33
Jul 20	$249	$122 - $899	33
Jul 21	$264	$133 - $905	33
Jul 22	$245	$123 - $836	31
Jul 23	$247	$134 - $797	32
Jul 24	$264	$133 - $903	33
Jul 25	$255	$126 - $614	30
Jul 26	$252	$126 - $897	30
Jul 27	$250	$126 - $899	32
Jul 28	$256	$126 - $905	31
Jul 29	$247	$126 - $944	30
Jul 30	$258	$126 - $794	30
Jul 31	$242	$126 - $635	29
Aug 1	$259	$126 - $677	27
Aug 2	$262	$126 - $891	30
Aug 3	$253	$126 - $892	28
Aug 4	$248	$126 - $895	28
Aug 5	$259	$126 - $782	27
Aug 6	$244	$126 - $703	23
Aug 7	$235	$126 - $494	24
Aug 8	$239	$126 - $532	25
Aug 9	$241	$139 - $511	22
Aug 10	$238	$132 - $750	23
Aug 11	$246	$135 - $496	22

69%cheaper booking the low window instead of the peak.

When are Doha hotels cheapest?

Hotel pricing in Doha follows a distinct seasonal curve, with rates dropping significantly during the scorching summer months and rising as the cooler winter season approaches. The most budget-friendly window spans from June through August, when the citywide median price bottoms out at a highly accessible $222 per night. Conversely, the most expensive period peaks in November with a monthly median of $350, closely followed by elevated rates throughout December and January. Standout price spikes coincide with major international events, most notably during the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix in late November when daily medians soar to $662, and around New Year's Eve when rates reach $536. Weekend premiums remain relatively modest throughout the year, meaning travelers can focus their booking strategy on avoiding major event windows and targeting Sundays for minor post-weekend discounts.

Best time to book hotels in Doha by month

August 2026

August is a quiet, budget-friendly month in Doha, with median hotel rates sitting at $200, which is 27% below the yearly median. Minor price bumps of about 3.7% appear around August 13. For the best value, our data shows that booking about 18 weeks before check-in has historically yielded rates roughly 15.1% lower than current rates. Since you are traveling this month, you should book your stay immediately if your dates are locked in.

September 2026

September remains in Doha's low season with a reasonable median price of $214.80, though rates climb by 18% at the end of the month, coinciding with the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition starting September 28. Planning ahead is key, as the best deals have historically emerged about 21 weeks before arrival, offering savings of 25.5% compared to current rates. With only a month to go, the booking window is closing fast and you should secure your room now.

October 2026

October marks a transition into mid-season, with median hotel rates rising to $280, aligning closely with the yearly average. Minor rate increases of up to 7.5% are observed on October 15. Booking about 32 weeks ahead of time has historically yielded rates that are 23.3% lower than current rates. You are in the sweet spot for booking this mid-season month, so start finalizing your plans now.

November 2026

November is Doha's peak season, pushing median rates to $322.30. A massive price spike of 93.3% occurs between November 25 and November 29, coinciding with the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix. Booking about 31 weeks in advance has historically secured rates that are 17.5% lower than current rates. This is a peak travel month, making this the ideal time to lock in your booking before rates climb further.

December 2026

December is a high-season month with a median rate of $299, driven by major winter holidays. Rates spike by 48.8% around New Year's Eve (December 28–31) and by 21.5% around Christmas (December 24–26). Because hotels have only recently begun listing rates for these dates, early prices are preliminary and there is no need to rush for standard dates. There is no immediate rush to book, so you can comfortably monitor rates for a few more weeks.

January 2027

January remains in high season with a median price of $303. Rates are elevated by 25.1% at the start of the month following New Year's Eve, and rise by 23.1% on January 31, which coincides with the start of Web Summit Qatar. Since hotels have only recently listed these rates, we recommend waiting for more competitive pricing to appear. With several months to go, you have plenty of time to wait for better rates to emerge.

February 2027

February is a mid-season month with a median rate of $256. However, prices spike by 56.3% from February 1 to February 6, coinciding with Web Summit Qatar. Because the current booking data is preliminary, there is no need to rush to book your stay unless you are attending the summit. There is no need to rush your booking this far in advance; keep an eye on prices as the date approaches.

March 2027

March offers stable high-season pricing with a median rate of $299, sitting slightly above the yearly average. Minor price bumps of up to 7.4% are scattered across weekends, specifically March 11–12. Since these far-out rates are preliminary, we suggest waiting for hotels to release more competitive deals. Since your trip is still many months away, you can safely wait for more inventory to open up.

April 2027

April is a comfortable mid-season month in Doha, with a median hotel rate of $274. The month is largely free of major price spikes, save for minor bumps of up to 10.2% on April 2. Because tracking has covered only the far-out tail of the booking curve, early prices are preliminary and there is no need to rush. With your travel dates far on the horizon, there is no reason to book immediately.

May 2027

May maintains a steady mid-season median of $282.50. While there are several minor price fluctuations of around 6.5% on May 31, no major events cause dramatic spikes. Since hotels have only recently started listing rates for these dates, we recommend waiting for prices to settle. Prices listed this far out are preliminary, so you can comfortably wait to book.

June 2027

June marks the beginning of summer with a mid-season median rate of $252.30. Minor price increases of up to 16.7% appear on June 1–2. Because these far-out rates are preliminary, travelers should wait for hotels to release more competitive summer deals. There is no rush to book this far in advance, as hotels have only recently begun listing rates.

July 2027

July is a low-season month in Doha, with a median hotel rate of $250. The month is largely free of major price spikes, save for minor bumps of up to 8.8% on July 30. Because tracking has covered only the far-out tail of the booking curve, early prices are preliminary and there is no need to rush. With nearly a year until your trip, you can comfortably wait for prices to drop.

Doha's hotel market experiences distinct seasonal shifts, with hot summer months like August and September offering excellent value at nearly 27% below the yearly median. High-demand periods in November and December bring major events like the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix and holiday celebrations, which cause dramatic price spikes. For these peak periods, booking cancellable rates 2 to 3 months in advance is the smartest way to secure a room before prices soar. To find the best deals for your specific travel window, select your preferred dates in the hotel search below to see which properties are currently priced well below their typical rates.

Hotels in this price sample

Based on 34 tracked hotels · updated 2026-08-10

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Events affecting hotel rates

Sep 28 - Oct 3Doha Jewellery and Watches ExhibitionDoha Exhibition and Convention CenterMedian during event$268
Nov 6 - Nov 8MotoGP Qatar Grand PrixLusail International CircuitMedian during event$351
Nov 27 - Nov 29Formula 1 Qatar Grand PrixLusail International CircuitMedian during event$612
Dec 18Qatar National DayDoha Corniche and venues across QatarMedian during event$305
Dec 25ChristmasCitywideMedian during event$359
Dec 31New Year's EveCitywideMedian during event$452
Jan 15Doha Marathon by OoredooDohaMedian during event$321
Jan 31 - Feb 3Web Summit QatarDoha Exhibition and Convention CenterMedian during event$401

Hotels in this price sample

Showing 34 of 34 tracked hotels

These hotels were observed in the same tracked sample that feeds the daily median price trend. Availability can vary by date.


Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Doha5	Median$233
Andaz Doha, by Hyatt5	Median$144
Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara5	Median$397
Banyan Tree Doha at La Cigale Mushaireb5	Median$250
Fairmont Doha5	Median$272
Grand Hyatt Doha5	Median$208
InterContinental Hotels DOHA BEACH & SPA by IHG5	Median$207
JW Marriott Marquis City Center Doha5	Median$178
Kempinski Residences and Suites, Doha5	Median$186
Le Royal Méridien Place Vendôme Lusail5	Median$262
Mandarin Oriental, Doha5	Median$330
Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl - Doha5	Median$308
Mondrian Doha5	Median$232
Park Hyatt Doha5	Median$171
Pullman Doha West Bay5	Median$132
Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha5	Median$238
Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel5	Median$326
The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort, Doha, Qatar5	Median$279
W Doha5	Median$218
Four Seasons Hotel Doha5	Median$384
The St. Regis Doha5	Median$330
Our Habitas Ras Abrouq4	Median$796
Four Seasons Hotel Doha5	Median$386
Rixos Premium Qetaifan Island North5	Median$380
Katara Hills Doha, Lxr Hotels & Resorts5	Median$1,028
Maysan Doha, Lxr Hotels & Resorts5	Median$645
Raffles Doha5	Median$497
Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay5	Median$232
The Ritz-Carlton, Doha5	Median$305
The Plaza Doha, LXR Hotels & Resorts5	Median$187
Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail5	Median$350
The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, the Pearl Qatar5	Median$453
Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel5	Median$303
Rosewood Doha5	Median$373

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