The average motel cost per night in Oregon is not one fixed statewide number, because prices change by destination, date and season. When we read the sources in October 2026, Booking.com showed an average of about $106 per night for Oregon motels for the coming weekend. KAYAK’s motel pages showed averages of about $85 in Portland, $113 in Lincoln City and $166 in Bend. Treat these as dated planning benchmarks, not quotes.
What Is the Average Motel Cost in Oregon?
Motel-specific benchmarks from KAYAK, read in October 2026, are below. Each page’s monthly and weekday insights come from search data, and the pages sometimes contradict their own summary tables, so use them as guides.
| Market | Average motel night | Average hotel night | Cheapest / priciest month | Cheapest / priciest day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | About $85 | About $164 | December about $70 / March about $87 | Sunday about $71 / Saturday about $103 |
| Lincoln City | About $113 | About $160 | January about $88 / July about $194 | Wednesday about $99 / Saturday about $176 |
| Bend | About $166 | About $167 | January about $62 / July about $160 | Monday about $64 / Saturday about $105 |
For all Oregon hotels, KAYAK’s Oregon hotel page listed an average double room of about $160, with January cheapest at about $128 and July priciest at about $204. Hotel-wide numbers should not be labeled motel averages. For hotel pricing, see our Oregon hotel cost guide.
What Does a Four-Night Oregon Motel Budget Look Like?
The table multiplies the benchmarks above by four nights, before government taxes and optional extras. These are planning examples, not guaranteed quotes.
| Benchmark | Per night | Four-night base |
|---|---|---|
| Portland (KAYAK motel average) | $85 | $340 |
| Lincoln City (KAYAK motel average) | $113 | $452 |
| Oregon (Booking.com weekend motel average) | $106 | $424 |
| Bend (KAYAK motel average) | $166 | $664 |
Since May 2025, the FTC fee rule generally requires short-term lodging sellers to show the total price including known mandatory fees. Government taxes and optional add-ons can still be shown separately, so compare the checkout total.
When Are Oregon Motels Cheapest?
There is no single cheapest month or day for all of Oregon. Winter is the low season in most of the markets above (December in Portland, January in Lincoln City and Bend), while July is the peak on the coast and in Bend. Sunday is the lowest day in Portland, Wednesday in Lincoln City and Monday in Bend. Compare nearby dates for your own destination, and compare refundable and nonrefundable rates separately.
KAYAK’s best-price booking windows were about 46 days for Portland, 87 for Lincoln City and 73 for Bend. These come from each page’s data and may not apply to your dates.
How Do Oregon Motel Prices Differ by Area?
- Portland: urban motels are the cheapest of the three markets above. See the Portland hotel cost guide.
- Oregon Coast (Seaside, Lincoln City, Cannon Beach): summer and weekends are far pricier than winter. See the Seaside hotel cost guide and the Cannon Beach hotel cost guide.
- Bend and Central Oregon: summer outdoor travel keeps prices high. See the Bend hotel cost guide.
- Salem, Eugene and the Willamette Valley: we did not find a reliable motel-only average, so compare exact-date quotes.
What Taxes Apply to Oregon Motel Stays?
The Oregon Department of Revenue lists a state lodging tax of 1.5% for stays ending on or before December 31, 2026, rising to 2.75% for consideration charged on or after January 1, 2027. Stays of 30 or more consecutive days are exempt from the state tax. Cities and counties set their own taxes:
- Portland charges a 6% city lodging tax and Multnomah County charges 5.5%. A 3% Portland Tourism Improvement District assessment may also be passed on to guests when it is shown on the bill. With the state tax, that can add up to about 16% in Portland.
- Salem charges a 9% transient occupancy tax on rentals of less than 30 days, in addition to the state tax.
Other places differ, so check the final total. See our hotel occupancy tax by state guide for comparison.
How Can You Save on an Oregon Motel?
- Pick the exact destination first, because Portland, the coast and Bend can differ sharply.
- Target the low season for that destination, which is usually winter.
- Compare nearby days and the same room terms across booking sites. See booking direct versus Expedia and Hotels.com.
- Check membership rates such as AAA, AARP or military. Discounts vary by property.
- Compare bundles with separate bookings, and look at the total price.
- Read recent reviews for cleanliness, noise, maintenance and parking.
- Save the confirmation with the price breakdown and cancellation deadline.
For other lodging, see the Oregon Airbnb cost guide.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oregon Motel Costs
How much does a motel cost per night in Oregon?
There is no single statewide annual motel average. In October 2026, Booking.com showed an average of about $106 per night for Oregon motels for the coming weekend, while KAYAK showed motel averages of about $85 in Portland, $113 in Lincoln City and $166 in Bend.
What is the cheapest month for motels in Oregon?
It depends on the market. KAYAK shows December as the cheapest month for Portland motels (about $70), and January for Lincoln City (about $88) and Bend (about $62). July is the priciest month in Lincoln City and Bend.
What taxes apply to Oregon motel stays?
The Oregon Department of Revenue lists a state lodging tax of 1.5% for stays ending on or before December 31, 2026, rising to 2.75% from January 1, 2027. Cities and counties add their own taxes: Portland charges 6% plus 5.5% for Multnomah County, and Salem charges 9%.
Is a motel always cheaper than a hotel in Oregon?
No. KAYAK shows Portland motels averaging about $85 against about $164 for hotels, but Bend motels about $166 against about $167 for hotels. Compare location, parking and cancellation terms as well as price.
How much does it cost to live in an Oregon motel long term?
Pricing varies by property, and multiplying one nightly rate by 30 is not reliable because weekly or monthly rates may differ. Oregon exempts stays of 30 or more consecutive days from the state lodging tax. Ask the property for its extended-stay price and tax treatment.
Bottom Line on Oregon Motel Costs
Use destination-level data instead of one statewide average. Booking.com showed about $106 for an Oregon motel this weekend, while KAYAK showed about $85 in Portland, $113 in Lincoln City and $166 in Bend. Compare exact dates and the final total with taxes, and remember that Oregon’s state lodging tax rises from 1.5% to 2.75% in 2027.
