Vermont motel prices have no official statewide average, but KAYAK’s Vermont hotel data accessed on October 25, 2026 shows hotels averaging about $188 per night in April and about $325 in October, with a general figure of about $381. Three-star rooms start around $108 in Stowe and $116 in Manchester, and recent lows have reached about $68 to $100 on some dates.
Foliage and ski seasons drive the swings, and Vermont adds a 9% meals and rooms tax on lodging. This guide covers the benchmarks, town price floors, the tax and practical ways to pay less.
Data snapshot: October 25, 2026. Prices change daily, so recheck your dates before booking.
Quick Answer
Expect roughly $188 to $325 per night across the year as a Vermont hotel average, with motels usually lower. April is the cheapest month at about $188 and October the most expensive at about $325. Three-star rooms start around $108 in Stowe and $158 in Burlington. Add the 9% meals and rooms tax.
Key Takeaways
- KAYAK shows a general Vermont hotel figure of about $381, but its weeknight (about $254) and weekend (about $309) averages are lower, so treat all of these as rough; there is no motel-only statewide average.
- April averages about $188 per night and October about $325, a gap of about $137.
- Sunday is the cheapest day (about $208) and Friday the most expensive (about $294).
- Three-star rooms start around $108 in Stowe, $116 in Manchester, $153 in Killington and $158 in Burlington.
- Vermont charges a 9% meals and rooms tax on lodging, and some towns add a 1% local option tax, according to the Department of Taxes.
Vermont Motel Prices: What the Data Shows
Booking sites do not publish a statewide motel-only average for Vermont, so this guide uses the hotel market as a ceiling and low listings as a floor. Motels and small inns tend to price between the two, especially outside Stowe and Burlington.
| Measure | Benchmark | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| General average price | About $381 per night | Basis not clear; higher than KAYAK’s own weeknight and weekend averages |
| Recent Sunday–Thursday average | About $254 per night | Last two weeks |
| Recent Friday–Saturday average | About $309 per night | Weekends cost more |
| Lowest month | April, about $188 | Mud season |
| Highest month | October, about $325 | Fall foliage |
| Cheapest day | Sunday, about $208 | Compare nearby dates |
| Most expensive day | Friday, about $294 | Shift stays to weeknights |
| Recent lowest listings | About $68 for the cheapest room, from $73–$100 for 3-star | One-off lows, not averages |
Note: KAYAK’s Vermont page contains some inconsistent figures, including seasonal labels that do not match its monthly data and different prices for the same hotel in different sections. Treat each number as approximate.
Cheapest Months for Vermont Motels
April is the cheapest month in KAYAK’s monthly data at about $188 per night, and October the most expensive at about $325. KAYAK also suggests visiting in March or April for lower rates. Another table on the same page labels October as low season and September as high season, so confirm prices for your own dates.
Fall foliage weekends and winter ski weekends are the costly times. See our guides to Vermont hotel prices during leaf-peeping season and ski season before you commit to those periods.
Vermont Motel Prices by Town
KAYAK lists lowest starting prices rather than town averages, so use these as price floors for three-star rooms, not typical rates.
| Town | 3-star from | Share of searches |
|---|---|---|
| Stowe | About $108 | About 36% |
| Manchester | About $116 | About 8% |
| Brattleboro | About $126 (3-star and up) | Not shown |
| Killington | About $153 | About 11% |
| Burlington | About $158 | About 46% |
| Woodstock | About $186 | Not shown |
Stowe and Manchester have the lowest three-star starting prices on this list, while Burlington is the most searched. See Stowe hotel costs and Burlington hotel costs for more detail.
Vermont Meals and Rooms Tax and Fees
According to the Vermont Department of Taxes, the meals and rooms tax is 9% on sales of lodging and meeting rooms. Some municipalities also impose a 1% local option tax, so check the final booking screen.
Under the FTC’s fee rule, effective May 12, 2025, mandatory lodging fees must be included in the displayed total price. Taxes and optional extras such as parking or pet fees may still be shown separately.
When to Book a Vermont Motel
KAYAK suggests booking at least seven days before your stay in Vermont, and most travelers book about two nights. Foliage weekends in September and October and ski holidays can sell out earlier, so choose a refundable rate and recheck the price before the cancellation deadline.
Ways to Save on Vermont Motels
- Stay Sunday to Thursday. Weeknights averaged about $55 less than weekend nights in KAYAK’s recent data.
- Travel in spring when April averages are lowest.
- Compare nearby towns rather than the busiest foliage and ski villages.
- Check the total including the 9% rooms tax, parking and pet fees.
- Choose free breakfast to cut food costs.
- Book refundable and recheck the price before the deadline.
More Vermont and Motel Cost Guides
- Average hotel cost per night in Vermont for chain and full-service hotels.
- Average resort cost per night in Vermont for resort stays.
- Average Airbnb cost per night in Vermont for vacation rental comparisons.
- Average motel cost per night in the USA for a nationwide benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are typical Vermont motel prices?
There is no official motel-only average. KAYAK shows hotel prices from about $188 in April to about $325 in October, and motels and small inns are usually lower, with three-star starting prices of about $108 in Stowe and $116 in Manchester.
What is the cheapest month for a Vermont motel?
In KAYAK’s monthly data, April is cheapest at about $188 per night and October is the most expensive at about $325. KAYAK also suggests March or April for lower rates.
What is the room tax in Vermont?
The Vermont Department of Taxes lists a 9% meals and rooms tax on sales of lodging and meeting rooms. Some municipalities also impose a 1% local option tax, so check the final total.
What is the cheapest night to book a Vermont motel?
KAYAK lists Sunday as the cheapest day at about $208 and Friday as the most expensive at about $294. Sunday to Thursday stays averaged about $254 recently, versus about $309 for Friday and Saturday.
How far ahead should I book a Vermont motel?
KAYAK suggests at least seven days ahead. Foliage weekends and ski holidays can sell out earlier, so book refundable once your dates are firm.
Conclusion
Vermont motel prices follow the foliage and ski calendar. KAYAK’s hotel data accessed on October 25, 2026 shows about $188 in April versus about $325 in October, with three-star rooms starting near $108 in Stowe.
Stay midweek, avoid peak foliage and ski weekends, and add the 9% meals and rooms tax to every quote. That gives a more reliable budget than any single average.
Sources
- KAYAK: Vermont Hotels — averages, monthly and daily data, town starting prices, and recent low prices, accessed October 25, 2026
- Vermont Department of Taxes: Hotels and Motels — 9% meals and rooms tax on lodging; 1% local option tax in some municipalities
- Federal Trade Commission: Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees — upfront total-price rules for short-term lodging
