Oklahoma motel prices stay fairly modest on the booking sites we checked. In late October 2026, Expedia listed Oklahoma motels from about $50 to $86 per night, and KAYAK showed two-week weeknight averages of about $58 in Oklahoma City and $66 in Tulsa. There is no official statewide average, and state and local taxes are added at checkout.
Quick Answer
Expedia listed Oklahoma motels from about $50 to $86 a night in late October 2026, with base rates of roughly $57 to $63 across the year. KAYAK weeknight averages were about $58 in Oklahoma City and $66 in Tulsa. Taxes and fees are extra.
Oklahoma Motel Prices at a Glance
Expedia’s Oklahoma motel page listed 191 motels, with a lowest listed price of $50 and a highest of $86. It also shows a monthly trend of base rates for two adults (averaged from the last seven days), which exclude taxes and fees. The trend is flat: about $57 to $63 all year.
| Month | Expedia base rate (before taxes and fees) |
|---|---|
| January | $60 |
| February | $61 |
| March | $61 |
| April | $62 |
| May | $63 |
| June | $57 |
| July | $57 |
| August | $58 |
| September | $57 |
| October | $59 |
| November | $60 |
| December | $60 |
Because the whole year sits inside a $6 band, the city, the day and the specific property matter more than the month. Highway towns and larger cities can differ by far more than that.
Oklahoma Motel Prices by City
KAYAK’s motel pages for the two biggest cities showed these figures in late October 2026. It averages weeknight (Sunday to Thursday) and weekend (Friday and Saturday) prices over the last two weeks and shows month and day figures from the last 12 months of searches. The pages change often and sometimes contradict themselves, so treat them as a guide.
| City | Weeknight / weekend (2 weeks) | Cheapest and priciest month | Cheapest and priciest day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | $58 / $63 | January $50 / December $59 | Thursday $49 / Sunday $63 |
| Tulsa | $66 / $71 | August $56 / May $74 | Sunday $55 / Saturday $80 |
KAYAK also listed an overall motel average of $62 for Oklahoma City and $97 for Tulsa (against $141 and $148 for hotels), but it does not say what period those cover. Oklahoma City’s page named 38 days ahead as its best booking window; Tulsa’s did not give one.
What Changes Motel Prices in Oklahoma?
- City: Tulsa and Oklahoma City had different averages on KAYAK, and small highway towns may differ again.
- Day of the week: Thursday was cheapest in Oklahoma City and Sunday in Tulsa, while Saturday was the priciest day in Tulsa. Check nearby dates for your trip.
- Events: Sports tournaments, college weekends, conventions and state fair periods can fill rooms.
- Amenities and policies: Breakfast, parking, pet fees and cancellation terms change what a room really costs.
Taxes on Oklahoma Motel Rooms
Airbnb’s Oklahoma occupancy-tax page lists a 4.5% state sales tax, local sales and use tax typically between 1% and 5.5%, and a state-administered local lodging tax typically between 5% and 7%, with the rates varying by city and county. It lists Oklahoma City at 9.25% and Tulsa at 5% for its own bookings. Those figures describe short-term lodging in general, so motels in the same places can see similar charges, but the exact total depends on the property’s location. Compare the final checkout price, and see our hotel occupancy tax by state guide for context.
How to Save on an Oklahoma Motel
- Compare the same room, dates and cancellation terms on a comparison site and the motel’s own site.
- Try a Thursday or Sunday night if your plans allow; KAYAK showed those as cheaper days in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.
- Choose free cancellation when the savings are small, then recheck the price before the deadline.
- Check recent reviews, parking and security-deposit rules before choosing the lowest rate.
- Book earlier for event weekends and holidays, when low-priced rooms go first.
Sample Budgets for a Short Stay
This table multiplies Expedia’s listed price range by the number of nights, before taxes and fees. It is arithmetic on snapshot figures, not a price quote.
| Scenario | 1 night | 3 nights | 7 nights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest listed price ($50) | $50 | $150 | $350 |
| Highest listed price ($86) | $86 | $258 | $602 |
Compare other Oklahoma lodging: Oklahoma hotel prices, Oklahoma resort prices, Oklahoma Airbnb prices, Oklahoma City hotel prices and Tulsa hotel prices. For national context see the USA motel price guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a motel cost per night in Oklahoma?
There is no official statewide average. In late October 2026, Expedia listed Oklahoma motels from about $50 to $86 a night, and KAYAK showed two-week weeknight averages of about $58 in Oklahoma City and $66 in Tulsa. Taxes and fees are extra.
Is it cheaper to stay in a hotel or motel in Oklahoma?
Usually a motel, but not always. KAYAK listed overall averages of $62 for motels versus $141 for hotels in Oklahoma City, and $97 versus $148 in Tulsa. Compare the final total for your dates, including taxes, parking and fees.
How much should 3 nights in an Oklahoma motel cost?
Using Expedia's listed range of $50 to $86 a night, three nights would be about $150 to $258 before taxes and fees. Your total will depend on the city, dates and taxes.
What is the cheapest day to stay at an Oklahoma motel?
KAYAK listed Thursday as the cheapest day in Oklahoma City (about $49) and Sunday in Tulsa (about $55). Those are rolling averages, so check nearby dates.
What taxes are added to an Oklahoma motel room?
Oklahoma has a 4.5% state sales tax, and local sales and lodging taxes are added. Airbnb's Oklahoma tax page lists typical local sales tax of 1% to 5.5% and a local lodging tax of 5% to 7%, so check the total at checkout.
Sources
- Expedia: Oklahoma motels (price range and monthly base-rate trend, checked late October 2026)
- KAYAK: Oklahoma City motels
- KAYAK: Tulsa motels
- Airbnb Help: occupancy taxes in Oklahoma
