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Typically, hotel rates in Washington, D.C. are at their lowest in the winter. In January 2016, the average nightly rate for a standard double room was $204, according to Trivago. In December 2016, the average nightly rate was even lower, at $197.
For this weekend, Inauguration weekend, Trivago reports that hotel rooms in D.C. now cost $2,071 per night on average. This price is an increase of 927 percent.
Below, see what further information Trivago has compiled between November 9, 2016 through January 5, 2017 for a standard double room.
| Week Before Inauguration | Nightly Rate | Inauguration | Nightly Rate | % Increase |
| Thursday, January 12 | $237 | Thursday, January 19 | $1,308 | 452% |
| Friday, January 13 | $202 | Friday, January 20 | $2,071 | 927% |
| Saturday, January 14 | $206 | Saturday, January 21 | $739 | 258% |
Still interested in finding a hotel room in D.C.? This handy map should help guide your way.
• TRUMP INAUGURATION: Hotel rates up 927% in D.C. [Trivago]
• 10 D.C. hotels near the Inauguration worth booking [Curbed DC]
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