Best time to book hotels in Los Angeles

November 2026

November brings low-season relief to Southern California, with median prices dropping to $351, about 10% below the yearly average. Rates rise by about 23% around November 13-14, with smaller bumps of 16% on November 3-4 and 12% on November 7. For the best deals, tracking shows that booking about 26 weeks before check-in yielded rates roughly 50% lower than current rates. Book now if your travel dates are locked in, as the booking window for November stays has already closed.

December 2026

December is a highly affordable low-season month with a median price of $335, sitting 14% below the yearly average. However, holiday demand drives a massive 38% surge on December 30-31, coinciding with New Year's Eve and the upcoming Rose Parade. Historically, booking about 31 weeks in advance secured rates roughly 43% lower than current rates. Book immediately to secure the remaining inventory, especially if you plan to stay over the New Year's Eve holiday.

January 2027

January is a comfortable mid-season month in Los Angeles with a median price of $361, which is about 8% below the yearly average. Rates spike by 9% on January 25-27, coinciding with the start of The NAMM Show. Our data shows that booking about 38 weeks ahead historically yielded rates about 37% lower than current rates. Lock in your room now to secure the best remaining rates before the mid-season demand picks up.

February 2027

February is a mid-season month with a median price of $402, sitting just 3% above the yearly average. However, rates skyrocket by 132% from February 9 to 14, driven by the massive dual draw of the Grammy Awards and Super Bowl LXI. Booking about 40 weeks before check-in historically secured rates about 44% lower than current rates. Book your stay immediately, particularly if your trip overlaps with the Super Bowl or Grammy Awards weekend.

March 2027

March is a mid-season month with a median price of $401, sitting just 3% above the yearly average. Prices spike by 25% on March 31, and by 17% on March 9-11, coinciding with the Los Angeles Marathon. Because these dates are still far out, the current hotel rates represent early, unoptimized listings. Monitor rates for now and hold off on booking unless you find an exceptionally competitive cancellable rate.

April 2027

Currently listed about 5% above the yearly median, April experiences a price increase of 26% from April 1 to 4. Last year, about 7 in 10 stays eventually offered cheaper rates than what was quoted early on, with a median saving of about 21%. Assuming last year's trends repeat, today's listed price looks like the high-water mark rather than a bargain. Secure a refundable room around November to establish a price ceiling, then re-shop the market about 2 to 10 weeks before check-in.

Last year's outcome (2026): cheaper later for 7 in 10 stays · typically 21% below the quote about 2 months out

May 2027

Currently listed about 1% above the yearly median, May experiences a price increase of 11% on May 14-15. Last year, about 8 in 10 stays ended up cheaper later in the booking cycle, with a median saving of about 24% for those who waited. Assuming last year's pattern repeats, today's rate sits at the top of last year's range. Lock in a cancellable rate around January to hedge your options, and plan to re-shop the market about 1 to 15 weeks before arrival.

Last year's outcome (2026): cheaper later for 8 in 10 stays · typically 24% below the quote about 3 months out

June 2027

Currently listed about 2% above the yearly median, June experiences a minor 6% increase on June 11. Last year, nearly 10 in 10 stays dropped in price later in the booking cycle, with a median saving of about 44%. Assuming last year's pattern holds, today's rate is the number to beat, not the number to accept. Book a refundable rate around January as a backup plan, then search again for better deals about 2 to 19 weeks out.

Last year's outcome (2026): cheaper later for 9 in 10 stays · typically 44% below the quote about 4 months out

July 2027

Currently listed about 2% above the yearly median, July sees rates spike by 19% on July 1-4. Last year, about 6 in 10 stays eventually dropped below their initial quotes, with a median saving of about 21%. Assuming last year's pattern repeats, today's rate is where last year's quotes started, not where they ended. Reserve a cancellable option around February to protect your budget, then re-shop the market about 1 to 22 weeks before check-in.

Last year's outcome (2026): cheaper later for 6 in 10 stays · typically 21% below the quote about 5 months out

August 2027

Currently listed about 1% above the yearly median, August sees hotel rates spike by 7% on August 12-14. Last year, about 6 in 10 stays offered better deals later, with a median saving of about 23%. Assuming last year's pattern repeats, today's rate reads as a ceiling. Hold a refundable reservation around March to set a baseline, then check prices again about 1 to 24 weeks before your stay.

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

September 2027

Currently listed about 5% above the yearly median, September experiences a 21% increase on September 23-24. Last year, about 6 in 10 stays offered better deals later, with a median saving of about 21%. Assuming last year's pattern repeats, today's rate looks like the high-water mark rather than a bargain. Secure a cancellable booking around March to protect your dates, then re-shop the market about 1 to 25 weeks before check-in.

Last year's outcome (2026): cheaper later for 6 in 10 stays · typically 21% below the quote about 6 months out

October 2027

October is a mid-season month in Los Angeles, with a median price of $402, sitting about 3% above the yearly average. Rates spike by about 31% on October 4-6, with smaller bumps of 11% on October 11-12 and 29. Because tracking data for this far-out month is limited, booking timing metrics are unavailable. Hold off on booking for now and monitor the market, as hotels have only recently begun listing rates for next autumn.