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Highest rated hotelPudong Shangri-La, Shanghai – 5
Cheapest month to bookMarch
Average 4 star hotel priceR$ 352 per night
Average 5 star hotel priceR$ 763 per night
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Finding cheap hotels in Shanghai: FAQs

In Shanghai, the expected average temperature in March is 9°C. The warmest month is typically August, which averages 29°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June, and the driest month is December.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Shanghai with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is R$ 36 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for R$ 36 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is R$ 234 per night, and the average price on weekends is R$ 223. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Shanghai could be Sunday.
The nearest airport to Shanghai is Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA), which is 13.8km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Shanghai Pudong Airport, which is 32.7km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Sunday is the cheapest day to stay in Shanghai. And the most expensive day seems to be Thursday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Shanghai is currently around R$ 227 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is R$ 58 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Shanghai is currently around R$ 322 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is R$ 73 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Shanghai is currently around R$ 704 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is R$ 190 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Shanghai is March, with an average price of R$ 249 per night. The most expensive month is January, when the average room rate can rise to R$ 755 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in March is R$ 249 per night, which is around 40% lower than the rest of the year.