Hotel Price Index 2026 Released – Nearly 1 in 3 hotel comparisons showed price differences above 10%
Jersey City, NJ, USA — Travorio reviewed hotel prices across major booking platforms to see how often travelers can find a meaningful difference for the same property and travel dates. Travelers who want more flexibility can also book now, pay later hotels through supported payment options.
What we found
The study covered 394 hotel comparisons across 18 destinations. Rates were drawn from Booking.com, Expedia, and Hotels.com for a three-night stay in September 2026 for two adults.
Most comparisons were fairly close. The median difference between the lowest and highest available rate was 4%. The average difference was 8%.
The larger gaps are where comparison becomes useful. Twenty-nine percent of the searches showed a difference of more than 10%, and 10% showed a difference abov...
