When are hotels in Tulum most expensive?
In Tulum, the most expensive of the 71 nights measured from 13 November 2026 to 22 January 2027 is the night of Tuesday 5 January 2027: a median asking price of $320 across 188 places, +27% against other Monday-to-Thursday nights within 7 days (latest scan 25 October 2026). Those 8 nights had a median of $252. Nights read on 25 October 2026.
Measured by Bed&Market (bedandmarket.com) from 208 places checked, read 25 October 2026 14:43 UTC.
Updated
The 10 most expensive nights
In Tulum, the 10 most expensive of the 71 measured nights ask a median of $240 to $320; Friday and Saturday nights make up 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 5 January 2027 | $320 | 188 | $252 (8) | +27% | 20 of 208 (10%) | |
| Friday 1 January 2027 | $312 | 187 | $240 (6) | +30% | 20 of 207 (10%) | New Year's Day |
| Friday 8 January 2027 | $296 | 188 | $267 (6) | +11% | 20 of 208 (10%) | |
| Sunday 3 January 2027 | $274 | 188 | $267 (6) | +3% | 20 of 208 (10%) | |
| Saturday 9 January 2027 | $267 | 189 | $240 (6) | +11% | 19 of 208 (9%) | |
| Monday 4 January 2027 | $267 | 192 | $252 (8) | +6% | 16 of 208 (8%) | |
| Wednesday 6 January 2027 | $264 | 191 | $252 (8) | +5% | 17 of 208 (8%) | |
| Thursday 7 January 2027 | $258 | 182 | $252 (8) | +3% | 26 of 208 (12%) | |
| Thursday 31 December 2026 | $252 | 184 | $258 (8) | -2% | 22 of 206 (11%) | |
| Saturday 2 January 2027 | $240 | 187 | $274 (6) | -13% | 21 of 208 (10%) |
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 Tulum, 2 of the 71 compared nights asked 15% or more above nearby nights of their kind; the largest difference was +30%, on Friday 1 January 2027.
| Difference against nearby nights of its kind | Nights | Share of measured nights |
|---|---|---|
| +30% or more | 1 | 1% |
| +15% to +29% | 1 | 1% |
| 0% to +14% | 24 | 34% |
| Below 0% | 45 | 63% |
| 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 Tulum, the most expensive weekend measured is Friday 8 January 2027 and Saturday 9 January 2027: medians of $296 and $267, $563 summed.
| Friday | Saturday | Friday median | Saturday median | Sum of the two medians |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 January 2027 | 9 January 2027 | $296 | $267 | $563 |
| 1 January 2027 | 2 January 2027 | $312 | $240 | $552 |
| 25 December 2026 | 26 December 2026 | $199 | $201 | $400 |
| 15 January 2027 | 16 January 2027 | $190 | $182 | $373 |
| 18 December 2026 | 19 December 2026 | $145 | $150 | $294 |
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 Tulum, published events and holidays on measured nights: 3; the one furthest above nearby nights of its kind was the night of Friday 1 January 2027 (New Year's Day): +30%, a median of $312.
| Night | Event or holiday | Median asking price | Difference | Rank among the 71 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 1 January 2027 | New Year's Day | $312 | +30% | 2 of 71 |
| Monday 16 November 2026 | Revolution Day | $124 | +1% | 60 of 71 |
| Friday 25 December 2026 | Christmas Day | $199 | -1% | 20 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 Tulum, the window covers 3 months; the highest monthly peak is $320 on Tuesday 5 January 2027.
| Month | Most expensive night | Median asking price | Difference | Nights measured that month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | Saturday 28 November 2026 | $141 | +6% | 18 |
| December 2026 | Thursday 31 December 2026 | $252 | -2% | 31 |
| January 2027 | Tuesday 5 January 2027 | $320 | +27% | 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 Tulum: 71, from 13 November 2026 to 22 January 2027; each with at least 30 places showing a price.
- Up to 208 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 →