SAP Concur Data: Last-Minute Hotel Bookings in Europe May Be Cheaper
SAP Concur's 2017 EMEA hotel data shows that the lowest median rates can be found 0-3 days before stay, but most rooms are booked 15 or more days out. Travelers are paying more by booking earlier than when prices are at their lowest. Data also shows that rates in Germany hold slightly higher than the median until 4-7 days, while the U.K. sees a 26% drop below the median in the 0-3 day window, compared with Germany's 13% drop. High-end Paris hotel prices are consistently 50% to 90% above the median. The article recommends booking within the cancellation period, signing up for hotel loyalty programs, and avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach.
Impact and considerations
The data provides evidence-based guidance on hotel booking timing for travel managers and business travelers, showing that last-minute bookings in EMEA can yield significant cost savings, but differences across cities and hotel tiers require differentiated strategies.
Key points
- SAP Concur's 2017 EMEA hotel data shows the lowest median rates are found 0-3 days before stay.
- Most rooms are booked 15 or more days out, with travelers paying more by booking earlier than when prices are lowest.
- The U.K. sees a 26% drop below the median in the 0-3 day window, compared with Germany's 13% drop.
- High-end Paris hotel prices are consistently 50% to 90% above the median.
- Recommendations include booking within the cancellation period, signing up for hotel loyalty programs, and avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- SAP Concur
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- First source publication
- 29 Jun 2022, 19:47
- Page published
- 14 Aug 2026, 08:36
- Last updated
- 29 Jun 2022, 19:47
- Original links
- SAP Concur Blog：Traveling to Europe? Consider Booking Hotel Rooms Last-Minute (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 29 Jun 2022, 19:47