The dates when Austin hotels fill up and prices jump: SXSW in March, both ACL Fest weekends, the F1 race weekend and big Texas Longhorns games. Check here before you pick your travel dates.
Wed Dec 30 – Fri Jan 1New Year's Eve · Holiday One of the busiest nights of the year downtown; book rooms early.
March 2027
Mon Mar 15 – Sun Mar 21SXSW 2027 · Big event South by Southwest: a week of music showcases, film premieres and tech and culture talks across downtown Austin.
December 2027
Thu Dec 30 – Sat Jan 1New Year's Eve · Holiday One of the busiest nights of the year downtown; book rooms early.
Questions and answers
When are Austin hotels most expensive?
During SXSW in March above all, then the Formula 1 US Grand Prix weekend and the two ACL Fest weekends in October, and Longhorns home football weekends.
How do I find a cheaper week in Austin?
Avoid the dates on this page, and prefer Sunday to Thursday nights; weekends cost more almost every week of the year.
Dates come from the organizers; we check them regularly.
