When are hotels in Chester most expensive?
In Chester, the most expensive of the 71 nights measured from 13 November 2026 to 22 January 2027 is the night of Saturday 5 December 2026: a median asking price of $315 across 44 places, +28% against other Friday-to-Sunday nights within 7 days (latest scan 25 October 2026). Those 6 nights had a median of $246. Nights read on 25 October 2026.
Measured by Bed&Market (bedandmarket.com) from 136 places checked, read 25 October 2026 19:33 UTC.
Updated
The 10 most expensive nights
In Chester, the 10 most expensive of the 71 measured nights ask a median of $207 to $315; Friday and Saturday nights make up 10 of the 10.
| Night | Median asking price | Places with a price | Nearby nights of its kind: median (nights) | Difference | No price (sold out or closed) | Event or holiday that night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 5 December 2026 | $315 | 44 | $246 (6) | +28% | 4 of 48 (8%) | |
| Saturday 12 December 2026 | $314 | 66 | $225 (6) | +40% | 4 of 70 (6%) | |
| Saturday 28 November 2026 | $275 | 47 | $232 (6) | +18% | 4 of 51 (8%) | |
| Saturday 21 November 2026 | $264 | 53 | $207 (6) | +27% | 4 of 57 (7%) | |
| Friday 11 December 2026 | $246 | 80 | $232 (6) | +6% | 4 of 84 (5%) | |
| Friday 4 December 2026 | $232 | 82 | $246 (6) | -5% | 4 of 86 (5%) | |
| Saturday 19 December 2026 | $225 | 82 | $185 (6) | +22% | 4 of 86 (5%) | |
| Saturday 2 January 2027 | $212 | 97 | $181 (6) | +18% | 5 of 102 (5%) | |
| Friday 20 November 2026 | $208 | 94 | $194 (6) | +7% | 4 of 98 (4%) | |
| Saturday 14 November 2026 | $207 | 75 | $208 (4) | 0% | 4 of 79 (5%) |
Nearby nights of its kind: the other measured nights of the same kind (Monday to Thursday, or Friday to Sunday) within 7 days either side; a dash where fewer than 3 were measured. Each night links to the places and prices read for it.
How far above an ordinary night
In Chester, 7 of the 71 compared nights asked 15% or more above nearby nights of their kind; the largest difference was +40%, on Saturday 12 December 2026.
| Difference against nearby nights of its kind | Nights | Share of measured nights |
|---|---|---|
| +30% or more | 1 | 1% |
| +15% to +29% | 6 | 8% |
| 0% to +14% | 28 | 39% |
| Below 0% | 36 | 51% |
| Not compared | 0 | 0% |
Not compared: fewer than 3 measured nights of the same kind within 7 days, or a difference above +150%, which reads as a broken scan rather than a market. Nights priced more than 3 times above or below the window's middle are already left out of the window.
The most expensive weekends (Friday + Saturday)
In Chester, the most expensive weekend measured is Friday 11 December 2026 and Saturday 12 December 2026: medians of $246 and $314, $560 summed.
| Friday | Saturday | Friday median | Saturday median | Sum of the two medians |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 December 2026 | 12 December 2026 | $246 | $314 | $560 |
| 4 December 2026 | 5 December 2026 | $232 | $315 | $547 |
| 20 November 2026 | 21 November 2026 | $208 | $264 | $472 |
| 27 November 2026 | 28 November 2026 | $194 | $275 | $469 |
| 18 December 2026 | 19 December 2026 | $194 | $225 | $419 |
A weekend is listed only when both its Friday and its Saturday night were measured; the sum adds two medians and is not the price of any one stay.
Events and holidays on measured nights
In Chester, published events and holidays on measured nights: 4; the one furthest above nearby nights of its kind was the night of Saturday 26 December 2026 (Boxing Day): +15%, a median of $185.
| Night | Event or holiday | Median asking price | Difference | Rank among the 71 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 26 December 2026 | Boxing Day | $185 | +15% | 25 of 71 |
| Monday 28 December 2026 | Boxing Day (observed) | $166 | -8% | 46 of 71 |
| Friday 25 December 2026 | Christmas Day | $161 | -13% | 55 of 71 |
| Friday 1 January 2027 | New Year's Day | $144 | -20% | 64 of 71 |
An event or holiday is listed only where its night was measured and compared; an event found automatically also needs a source and a difference of at least +15%. The difference belongs to the night: it says what that night asked, not why.
The most expensive night of each month
In Chester, the window covers 3 months; the highest monthly peak is $315 on Saturday 5 December 2026.
| Month | Most expensive night | Median asking price | Difference | Nights measured that month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | Saturday 28 November 2026 | $275 | +18% | 18 |
| December 2026 | Saturday 5 December 2026 | $315 | +28% | 31 |
| January 2027 | Saturday 2 January 2027 | $212 | +18% | 22 |
Only the nights inside the measured window count; a linked month has its own page with every night.
What was measured
Nights measured in Chester: 71, from 13 November 2026 to 22 January 2027; each with at least 30 places showing a price.
- Up to 136 places checked per night; a place with no price that night (sold out or closed) is counted but carries no price.
- Prices in USD, as shown on the day each night was read; nights read on 25 October 2026.
- Nearby nights of its kind: the median of the other measured nights of the same kind (Monday to Thursday, or Friday to Sunday) within 7 days either side, where at least 3 were measured.
- Left out as broken reads: nights priced more than 3 times above or below the window's middle, and differences above +150%.
- Asking prices seen while searching for one night: not prices paid, and not a forecast.
Source: asking prices for one night, read from public search results on the scan date; not prices paid, and not a forecast. How we measure →