Hotels in Shanghai

In Shanghai, the expected average temperature in April is 14°C. The warmest month is typically August, which averages 29°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June, and the driest month is December.

You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Shanghai with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.

Of course, the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is $6 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for $8 per night.

The average price of a hotel during the week is $49 per night, and the average price on weekends is $50. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Shanghai could be Monday.

The nearest airport to Shanghai is Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA), which is 13.8km from the city center.

Other airports include:

Shanghai Pudong Airport, which is 32.7km from the city center.

We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Monday is the cheapest day to stay in Shanghai, and the most expensive day seems to be Saturday.

The average price of a 3-star hotel in Shanghai is currently around $48 per night, and the cheapest 3-star hotel we've found is $10 per night.

The average price of a 4-star hotel in Shanghai is currently around $69 per night, and the cheapest 4-star hotel we've found is $20 per night.

The average price of a 5-star hotel in Shanghai is currently around $151 per night, and the cheapest 5-star hotel we've found is $36 per night.

The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Shanghai is May, with an average price of $49 per night. The most expensive month is March, when the average room rate can be up to $158 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels to fancy 5-star hotels.

The average price of a hotel in May is $49 per night, which is around 68% lower than the rest of the year.

Get your morning laps at Jin Jiang Tower, Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World, and Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel on the Bund.

If you're hitting up Shanghai with kids in tow, try Jinglai Hotel Light Luxury (Shanghai Bund Joy City Branch), Hanting Hotel (Shanghai Lingang Dishui Lake), and Starway Hotel (Shanghai Chongming South Gate).