Best time to book hotels in Lisbon

September 2026

September is a peak-season month in Lisbon, commanding a hefty median price of $604, which is about 62% above the yearly average. Travelers should watch out for notable price spikes around September 29–30. For the best deals, our data shows that the best rates so far appeared about 26 weeks before check-in, offering savings of about 63% compared to current rates. Book now if your dates are certain, as the booking window for this peak month has closed.

October 2026

October remains in Lisbon's peak season with a median price of $465, sitting about 25% above the yearly average. Rates spike significantly around October 1–2 and between October 8–15, with the latter coinciding with the EDP Lisbon Marathon. Booking about 35 weeks before check-in has historically yielded the best rates, saving you about 48% compared to current rates. Lock in your stay immediately to avoid paying the steep late premium as availability disappears.

November 2026

November brings low-season relief with a median price of $318, about 15% below the yearly average. However, a major price spike of 26% occurs between November 9–12, coinciding with Web Summit Lisbon, with elevated rates also seen on November 7. For other dates, booking about 28 weeks before check-in has historically saved about 32% compared to current rates. Secure a room now if you are traveling during Web Summit, or monitor rates closely for other dates.

December 2026

December is a low-season month with an attractive median price of $283, though the holiday period from December 23–31 sees a massive 71% price surge coinciding with Christmas and New Year's Eve. Booking about 30 weeks before check-in has historically saved about 32% compared to current rates. Book your holiday dates now to secure reasonable rates, or wait to book if traveling earlier in the month.

January 2027

January is one of Lisbon's cheapest months, featuring a low-season median price of $266. The only major price spike occurs on January 1–2, reflecting demand around New Year's Eve, with minor bumps around January 20. Booking about 39 weeks before check-in has historically saved about 28% compared to current rates. Monitor prices for late-month stays, but lock in New Year's Eve dates immediately.

February 2027

February offers excellent value with a low-season median price of $266, nearly 29% below the yearly average. Minor price increases are visible around February 13, 22, and 24. Booking timing mattered very little for this month last year, with prices remaining largely flat. Book whenever convenient, as timing has historically had little impact on February rates.

Last year's outcome (2026): prices moved under 5% with booking date

March 2027

March remains in the low season with a median price of $315, which is about 15% below the yearly average. Notable price increases occur around March 5 and March 25–27. Since tracking has covered only the far-out tail of the booking curve for these dates, early prices are preliminary and you can comfortably wait to book. Hold off on booking for now, as hotels have only recently listed rates for this period.

April 2027

April currently lists right at the yearly median of $372, with minor price spikes around April 14 and April 29–30. Last year, early quotes for April 2026 ran high, with 8 in 10 stays ending up cheaper later and yielding a best-case dip of about 23% below those early rates. Assuming last year's pattern repeats, today's rate reads as a ceiling rather than a bargain. Secure a refundable rate about two months out, around February, to set a price ceiling. Re-shop during the cheap window about one week before check-in, as there was little penalty for waiting last year.

Last year's outcome (2026): cheaper later for 8 in 10 stays · typically 23% below the quote about 2 months out · cheapest window about 1 week out · little penalty for waiting

May 2027

May currently lists about 16% above the yearly median, with minor price spikes around May 15, 17, 20, and 26. Last year, early quotes for May 2026 ran high, with 9 in 10 stays ending up cheaper later and yielding a best-case dip of about 25% below those early rates. Assuming last year's pattern repeats, today's rate sits at the top of last year's range. Lock in a cancellable rate about three months out, around February, to protect your plans. Re-shop across the cheap window from one to three weeks before check-in, keeping in mind that waiting past it carried little penalty last year.

Last year's outcome (2026): cheaper later for 9 in 10 stays · typically 25% below the quote about 3 months out · cheapest window about 1 to 3 weeks out · little penalty for waiting

June 2027

June currently lists about 12% above the yearly median, with prices spiking around June 6–7 and June 9–10. Last year, early quotes for June 2026 ran high, with 9 in 10 stays ending up cheaper later and yielding a best-case dip of about 26% below those early rates. Assuming last year's pattern repeats, today's rate looks like the high-water mark rather than a bargain. Secure a refundable rate about four months out, around February, to establish a baseline. Re-shop closer to your travel dates, as 9 in 10 stays ended up cheaper later last year.

Last year's outcome (2026): cheaper later for 9 in 10 stays · typically 26% below the quote about 4 months out

July 2027

July currently lists about 5% above the yearly median, with minor price bumps around July 1, 9–10, and 16. Last year, early quotes for July 2026 ran high, with 9 in 10 stays ending up cheaper later and yielding a best-case dip of about 21% below those early rates. Assuming last year's pattern repeats, today's rate is the number to beat, not the number to accept. Lock in a cancellable rate about five months out, around February, to hedge against high prices. Re-shop closer to check-in, as last year's rates dropped for the vast majority of stays.

Last year's outcome (2026): cheaper later for 9 in 10 stays · typically 21% below the quote about 5 months out

August 2027

August currently lists about 2% above the yearly median, with minor price bumps around August 20–21 and August 25–26. Last year, early quotes for August 2026 ran high, with 8 in 10 stays ending up cheaper later and yielding a best-case dip of about 23% below those early rates. Assuming last year's pattern repeats, today's rate is where last year's quotes started, not where they ended. Secure a refundable booking about six months out, around February, to protect your budget. Re-shop closer to your arrival date to see if prices drop as they did last year.

Last year's outcome (2026): cheaper later for 8 in 10 stays · typically 23% below the quote about 6 months out