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Highest rated hotelCamps Apple Retreat – 5.0
Cheapest month to bookMay
Average 4 star hotel price48 € per night
Average 5 star hotel price137 € per night

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In Shimla, the expected average temperature in March is 15°C. The warmest month is typically July, which averages 29°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging 3°C. The rainiest month is August, and the driest month is November.

Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is 5 € per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for 6 € per night.

The average price of a hotel during the week is 41 € per night, and the average price on weekends is 43 €. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Shimla could be Friday.

The nearest airport to Shimla is Shimla Airport (SLV), which is 4.2km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Chandigarh Airport, which is 59.4km from the city centre.

We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Friday is the cheapest day to stay in Shimla. And the most expensive day seems to be Thursday

The average price of a 3-star hotel in Shimla is currently around <a href="https://www.skyscanner.ie/hotels/search?entity_id=27547016&checkin=2026-03-31&checkout=2026-04-01&adults=2&rooms=1&sort=-relevance&filters=%7B%22stars%22%3A%223%22%7D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">35 €</a> per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is 5 € per night.

The average price of a 4-star hotel in Shimla is currently around <a href="https://www.skyscanner.ie/hotels/search?entity_id=27547016&checkin=2026-03-31&checkout=2026-04-01&adults=2&rooms=1&sort=-relevance&filters=%7B%22stars%22%3A%224%22%7D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">52 €</a> per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is 9 € per night.

The average price of a 5-star hotel in Shimla is currently around <a href="https://www.skyscanner.ie/hotels/search?entity_id=27547016&checkin=2026-03-31&checkout=2026-04-01&adults=2&rooms=1&sort=-relevance&filters=%7B%22stars%22%3A%225%22%7D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">139 €</a> per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is 12 € per night.

The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Shimla is July, with an average price of 43 € per night. The most expensive month is December, when the average room rate can rise to 119 € 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 April is 58 € per night, which is around 15% lower than the rest of the year.
If you're planning a trip with the whole family, the best rated hotels for you near Shimla are Snow Lotus Hotel, The Orchid Shimla and The Manor Luxury Apartments, Shimla.

You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Shimla 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.