Hotel prices in Nelson, month by month
A typical hotel night in Nelson costs about €75 in June and €93 in March. That is a 24% gap. July and August come close to the low point, a good fallback if June does not suit you.
These figures come from 12 hotels in Nelson whose prices we check on Agoda on a rolling basis. Across the whole year the typical night averages €80.
- Cheapest month
- June €75
- Most expensive month
- March €93
- Typical night, year average
- €80
- Saturday vs Tuesday
- 0%
- Hotels price-checked
- 12
Typical nightly price by month
- Cheapest month: June, about €75 a night on average
- Most expensive month: March, about €93 a night on average
All months
| Month | Typical hotel | 4 stars |
|---|---|---|
| November | €81 | €93 |
| December | €78 | €84 |
| January | €85 | €102 |
| February | €91 | €111 |
| March | €93 | €107 |
| April | €78 | €84 |
| May | €76 | €83 |
| June | €75 | €83 |
| July | €75 | €83 |
| August | €75 | €83 |
| September | €76 | €84 |
| October | €76 | €84 |
The typical price is the median of the monthly averages of up to 12 hotels we price-check on Agoda (one night, 2 adults). In euros.
Where else is cheap in: January · February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December
Weekend or weekday?
Weekends and weekdays cost about the same in Nelson, so the month matters far more than the day.
Good-value hotels in Nelson
Rated 8.5 or higher by guests, ordered by their average nightly price across the year.
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Tasman Bay Backpackers 9.0 · 310 reviews€46cheapest in November -
YHA Nelson - Backpackers 8.6 · 161 reviews€61cheapest in November -
Joya Garden & Villa Studios and Organic Bed & Breakfast 9.6 · 72 reviews€71cheapest in November -
€72cheapest in December -
€75cheapest in May -
€98cheapest in May -
€106cheapest in August -
€113cheapest in August
Hotel prices in nearby cities
For comparison, nearby Kaikōura averages €102 a night over the year (27% more).
- Hotel prices in Picton by month €84 · cheapest in July
- Hotel prices in Wellington by month €86 · cheapest in December
- Hotel prices in Kaikōura by month €102 · cheapest in July
Hotel prices month by month in Nelson
The most-reviewed hotels in Nelson with a full year of price checks.
- Tasman Bay Backpackers prices by month €46 · cheapest in November
- The Bug Backpackers prices by month €34 · cheapest in November
- Palms Motel prices by month €113 · cheapest in August
- Palazzo Motor Lodge prices by month €106 · cheapest in August
- Arrow Motel prices by month €72 · cheapest in December
- Joya Garden & Villa Studios and Organic Bed & Breakfast prices by month €71 · cheapest in November
- Kings Gate Motel prices by month €75 · cheapest in April
Hotel prices in Nelson: questions
What is the cheapest month to stay in Nelson?
June. A typical hotel night then costs about €75, against a yearly average of €80.
When are hotels in Nelson most expensive?
In March, at about €93 a night for a typical hotel, 24% more than in June.
Are weekends more expensive in Nelson?
Weekends and weekdays cost about the same in Nelson, so the month matters far more than the day.
Where do these prices come from?
We check real Agoda prices for 12 hotels in Nelson: one night for two adults on a Tuesday and a Saturday in every month of the coming year, refreshed every few weeks. The typical price is the median of the hotels’ monthly averages. Prices are in euros, last updated 22 October 2026; the final price is shown before you book.