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Highest-rated hotelDayin Youth Hostel - Old Town & People's Square& Rail Hub -Social Area -Bar -Café -Gym -Free Laundry Luggage Storage -24H Front Desk -English Service – 5.0
Cheapest month to bookDecember
Average 4-star hotel price$ 69.015 per night
Average 5-star hotel price$ 149.533 per night

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In Shanghai, the expected average temperature in September is 24°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 $ 7.668 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for $ 7.668 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is $ 48.048 per night, and the average price on weekends is $ 46.769. 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 center.

Other airports include:

Shanghai Pudong Airport, which is 32.7km from the city center.
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 Friday.
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Shanghai is currently around $ 42.176 per night, and the cheapest 3-star hotel we've found is $ 8.946 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Shanghai is currently around $ 58.790 per night, and the cheapest 4-star hotel we've found is $ 6.390 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Shanghai is currently around $ 134.196 per night, and the cheapest 5-star hotel we've found is $ 23.005 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Shanghai is September, with an average price of $ 44.732 per night. The most expensive month is July, when the average room rate can be up to $ 164.869 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in October is $ 47.288 per night, which is around 2% lower than the rest of the year.