Econo Lodge vs OYO
Averages across 724 Econo Lodge and 2,369 OYO hotels, and a head-to-head in the 59 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Econo Lodge
Econo Lodge leads on 4 of 5 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.82 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Econo Lodge vs OYO: which hotel brand is better? | Econo Lodge | OYO |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 7.47 +0.82 | 6.65 |
| Rated 8 or more | 35% +10% | 25% |
| Rated below 7 | 27% | 52% |
| Average Google rating | 3.46/5 | 3.47/5 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 24,748 | 105,028 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 34) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 27 | 7 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 724 | 2,369 |
| Countries | 3 | 24 |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 14:00 |
| Usual check-out | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 75% | 62% |
| Swimming pool | 56% | 19% |
| Gym | 72% | 10% |
| Free parking | 95% | 66% |
| Pets allowed | 5% | 2% |
| Shuttle | 9% | 15% |
| Laundry | 76% | 81% |
| Hot tub | 26% | 4% |
| Restaurant | 1% | 3% |
| Bar | 87% | 39% |
| Kitchen | 23% | 42% |
Both brands, same city
The best-rated hotel of each brand in cities where both have one. Open a match-up for the full hotel comparison.
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San Antonio (TX) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge Inn & Suites Near Lackland AFB 8.4 Brand average here: 7.6
OYO Hotel San Antonio Lackland AFB/Seaworld Hwy 90 W 8.5 Brand average here: 6.4
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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge Inn & Suites Houston NW-Cy-Fair 8.6 Brand average here: 8.7
OYO Hotel Houston N Fm-1960 Champions TX 7.4 Brand average here: 6.0
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Portland (OR) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge Portland Airport 4.9 Brand average here: 4.9
Unicorn Inn by OYO Portland 7.9 Brand average here: 6.8
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Dallas (TX) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge Inn & Suites Mckinney - Plano North 8.3 Brand average here: 7.4
Exclusivo Inn by OYO Grand Prairie, TX Brand average here: 5.3
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Corpus Christi (TX) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge Inn & Suites Corpus Christi 8.0 Brand average here: 8.0
Monterrey Motel Padre Island, Corpus Christi BY OYO 9.0 Brand average here: 8.0
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Orlando (FL) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge Inn & Suites Maingate Central 7.3 Brand average here: 7.3
Arrow Motel by OYO Near Downtown 4.8 Brand average here: 5.6
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Knoxville (TN) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge Knoxville West - Turkey Creek 7.5 Brand average here: 6.8
OYO Hotel Knoxville TN Cedar Bluff I-40 6.0 Brand average here: 6.0
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Augusta (GA) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge Augusta West near Fort Gordon 8.0 Brand average here: 7.5
OYO Hotel Augusta Downtown 6.1 Brand average here: 6.1
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Valdosta (GA) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge Valdosta Mall Area 7.3 Brand average here: 7.3
OYO Hotel Valdosta GA I-75 6.1 Brand average here: 6.2
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Calhoun (GA) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge Calhoun North Damascus 8.0 Brand average here: 7.9
OYO Hotel Calhoun, GA I-75 4.2 Brand average here: 4.2
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Rome (GA) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge Rome South 9.0 Brand average here: 9.0
OYO Hotel Rome West GA 7.9 Brand average here: 6.9
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Oklahoma City (OK) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge Oklahoma City Northeast 9.2 Brand average here: 8.6
OYO Hotel Oklahoma City South I-35 and SE 29th 5.3 Brand average here: 5.3
Econo Lodge or OYO: common questions
Is Econo Lodge or OYO better?
On average, Econo Lodge hotels score 7.47/10 from guests and OYO hotels 6.65/10. Econo Lodge leads on 4 of the 5 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.82 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 34 cities where both have rated hotels, Econo Lodge has the higher average in 27 and OYO in 7.
Do Econo Lodge and OYO hotels include free breakfast?
75% of Econo Lodge hotels and 62% of OYO hotels list free breakfast, counting hotels with a complete amenity list. Check the page of the hotel you book.
Which brand has more hotels?
StayVersus tracks 724 Econo Lodge hotels in 3 countries and 2,369 OYO hotels in 24 countries.
Do Econo Lodge and OYO belong to the same company?
No. Econo Lodge belongs to Choice Hotels, OYO to OYO.
More brand match-ups
Updated 14 Oct 2026. Averages over the hotels StayVersus tracks: guest ratings from Agoda (hotels with 5+ reviews), Google ratings from public Google Maps listings (hotels with 20+ reviews). A hotel counts for a brand only when its name confirms it. How we score