Hotel Prices in New Orleans, Louisiana
As of September 14, 2026, the median nightly hotel price in New Orleans is $289 across a sample of 50 properties, with rates ranging from $39 to $1,082, up 54.5% vs last month.
Updated September 14, 2026
About 26% of sampled rates include free cancellation.
Price statistics by month
| Month | Median / night | Lowest | Highest | Properties sampled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $132 | $47 | $603 | 50 |
| August 2026 | $187 | $42 | $1,092 | 50 |
| September 2026 | $289 | $39 | $1,082 | 50 |
Property counts are sample sizes, not hotel inventory: each city search returns up to 50 properties, so a count of 50 means the sample reached that cap rather than the city having only 50 hotels.
Price statistics by hotel class
| Hotel class | Median / night | Properties sampled |
|---|---|---|
| 4-star hotels | $276 | 39 |
| 5-star hotels | $614 | 6 |
Median price trend
Frequently asked questions
What is the average hotel price in New Orleans, Louisiana?
As of September 14, 2026, the median nightly hotel price in New Orleans is $289, based on a sample of 50 properties for a weekend stay with 2 adults in 1 room.
How much is a 4-star hotel in New Orleans?
As of September 14, 2026, the median nightly rate for a 4-star hotel in New Orleans is $276, across 39 4-star properties in the same sample.
When is the cheapest time to book a hotel in New Orleans?
Of the 3 months tracked so far, July 2026 had the lowest median nightly rate in New Orleans at $132 (a sample of 50 properties), and September 2026 the highest at $289 (a sample of 50 properties). Every capture uses the same weekend basket, so the comparison is like for like.
How much does a cheap hotel in New Orleans cost?
As of September 14, 2026, the lowest nightly hotel rate found in New Orleans was $39 and the highest was $1,082, across a sample of 50 properties.
Do hotels in New Orleans offer free cancellation?
As of September 14, 2026, about 26% of sampled hotel rates in New Orleans included free cancellation.
Methodology
Statistics are captured from live hotel searches across our partner booking sites for a standard basket: 2 adults, 1 room, weekend stay (Friday to Sunday) about 30 days out. Prices are per-night rates in USD before taxes and fees, using each property's cheapest available rate. The latest snapshot sampled 50 properties for 2026-10-16 to 2026-10-18. Trends and month-to-month comparisons appear once a city has 3 snapshots.
Read the full methodology — sample size rules, why thin samples stay unpublished, and why trends appear late.