Traveling to Europe? Consider Booking Hotel Rooms Last-Minute
SAP Concur's 2017 EMEA hotel data shows the lowest median rates are found 0-3 days out, but most rooms are booked 15+ days ahead. In the UK, France, and Germany, rates drop significantly at 0-3 days, with the UK seeing a 26% drop. London's lower-tier hotels are consistently cheaper, while late bookers in Frankfurt opt for mid-tier hotels.
Impact and considerations
Booking timing affects costs; data reveals pricing patterns across markets and cities, helping travel managers optimize booking strategies.
Key points
- Lowest median hotel rates are found 0-3 days before stay
- UK rates drop 26% when booking 0-3 days out
- London's lower-tier hotels are consistently cheaper
Sources and time
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- 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
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- 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