Budget Hotels Global Market Report 2025

Budget hotels are economical accommodation choices that provide essential amenities and services at lower prices than mid-range or luxury hotels. They are designed for cost-conscious travelers, offering basic comforts such as clean rooms, free Wi-Fi, and sometimes breakfast, without the extras found in higher-end hotels.

The main types of budget hotels include business hotels, airport hotels, suite hotels, serviced apartments, and resorts. Business hotels are specifically designed to meet the needs of business travelers, offering amenities such as meeting rooms, high-speed internet, and convenient locations. These hotels generally provide free Wi-Fi, parking, airport shuttles, and breakfast, and are available in economy, mid-range, and luxury price ranges. Booking options encompass online travel agencies, hotel websites, direct bookings, and other methods, catering to private, commercial, and government uses.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The sharp rise in U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a notable impact on the services sector, particularly in business services, IT, and professional consulting. The increased costs of imported technology, office equipment, and critical digital infrastructure are driving up operating expenses for service providers, compelling them to either pass these costs on to clients or absorb the financial strain themselves. Outsourcing firms and IT service providers are grappling with higher hardware costs and supply chain delays, which are disrupting project timelines and squeezing profitability. Furthermore, retaliatory tariffs have weakened demand for U.S.-based professional services in key global markets, slowing export-driven revenues. To navigate these challenges, the sector must focus on accelerating digital transformation, optimizing costs, and strengthening domestic client relationships to sustain growth and remain competitive in an increasingly uncertain trade environment.

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The budget hotels market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $284.83 billion in 2024 to $299.14 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased demand for budget-friendly accommodation options during economic downturns and uncertainties, rise in local travel due to pandemic-related restrictions on international travel, increased popularity of online platforms, enhanced quality and variety of amenities offered by budget hotels to attract more guests, growth in budget-conscious business travelers seeking cost-effective accommodation.

The budget hotels market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $366.82 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the continued preference for budget hotels due to ongoing economic challenges and inflation, a growing number of digital nomads seeking affordable long-term stays in budget hotels, continued focus on hygiene and safety standards, attracting budget-conscious travelers, increase in solo travelers and backpackers opting for budget-friendly accommodation, travelers becoming more cost-conscious, seeking value-for-money accommodation. Major trends in the forecast period include the implementation of AI-powered customer service, integration of local experiences, stylish and unique budget hotels, technology-driven personalization, and incorporation of wellness amenities such as fitness centers, healthy dining options, and wellness programs.

The forecast of 5.2% growth over the next five years reflects a slight reduction of 0.1% from the previous projection. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. The U.S. may experience rising operational expenditures as tariffs on imported linens, room electronics, and amenity kits from China and Turkey elevate procurement costs for budget accommodations. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The growing travel and tourism industry is expected to drive the expansion of the budget hotel market. Travel and tourism encompass the activities of individuals traveling away from their usual environment for leisure, business, or other purposes, and the industry that supports these activities. The rising demand for travel and tourism is fueled by increasing disposable incomes, enhanced global connectivity, and a growing desire for unique experiences and cultural exploration. Budget hotels are utilized in travel and tourism to provide affordable lodging options for travelers, improving accessibility and inclusivity in their travel experiences. For example, in May 2024, the Office for National Statistics, a UK-based national statistical institute, reported a rise in overseas visitors to the UK, with 38.0 million trips in 2023 compared to 31.2 million in 2022. These visitors spent $39.95 billion (£31.1 billion), an increase of $5.91 billion (£4.6 billion) from the previous year. Consequently, the growth in travel and tourism will drive the budget hotel market.

Major companies in the budget hotel market have been focusing on integrating large language model technology to enhance customer service and improve operational efficiency. Large language model technology involves advanced AI systems capable of understanding and generating human-like text based on extensive data. For example, in June 2023, Booking Holdings Inc., a US-based provider of online travel and related services, introduced a new AI Trip Planner. This tool features a conversational interface that allows travelers to ask questions, seek inspiration, and refine their searches in real-time. It offers personalized recommendations for destinations and accommodations based on individual preferences and enables users to create detailed itineraries for various cities, countries, or regions. Integrated with the Booking.com app, the tool displays pricing and provides direct links to accommodation details, allowing users to book recommended options with a single tap.

In February 2024, Travelodge Hotels Limited, a UK-based hospitality company, acquired 66 hotels from LXi REIT for $266 million. This acquisition, which includes hotels across London, the Midlands, and Northern England, allows Travelodge to gain greater control over these assets, enhancing value creation. LXi REIT is a UK-based closed-end real estate investment company.

Major companies operating in the budget hotels market are Holiday Inn Express, InterContinental Hotels Group, Whitbread PLC, Choice Hotels International, Extended Stay America Inc., Premier Inn Limited, Travelodge Hotels Ltd, Red Roof Franchising LLC, Oravel Stays Limited, Toyoko Inn Co. Ltd., Econo Lodges of America Inc., B&B HOTELS Group, G6 Hospitality LLC, La Quinta Inns Inc., easyHotel, HotelF1, Future Inns UK Limited, Campanile Ltd, Bannatyne Hotels Limited, IBIS Hotel, Balladins Hotels, Dolby Hotel Liverpool Limited, Days Inns Worldwide Inc.

North America was the largest region in the budget hotels market in 2024. The regions covered in the budget hotels market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the budget hotels market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The budget hotels market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as basic accommodation, front desk service, and standard amenities. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Budget Hotels Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on budget hotels market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.

• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Business Hotels; Airport Hotels; Suite Hotels; Serviced Apartments; Resorts
• 2) By Amenities: Free Wi-Fi; Parking; Airport Shuttle; Breakfast
• 3) By Price Range: Economy; Mid-Range; Luxury
• 4) By Mode Of Booking: Online Travel Agency; Hotel Websites; Direct Booking; Other Modes Of Booking
• 5) By Application: Private; Commercial; Government
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Business Hotels: Economy Business Hotels; Budget Corporate Hotels; Business Hotels With Conference Facilities
• 2) By Airport Hotels: Budget Airport Hotels (Transit Hotels); Economy Airport Hotels With Shuttle Services
• 3) By Suite Hotels: Budget All-Suite Hotels; Extended Stay Suite Hotels; Affordable Luxury Suite Hotels
• 4) By Serviced Apartments: Budget Serviced Apartments; Economy Extended Stay Apartments; Affordable Short-Term Rental Apartments
• 5) Resorts: Budget Beach Resorts; Affordable Mountain Resorts; Economy Wellness Resorts
• Companies Mentioned:Holiday Inn Express; InterContinental Hotels Group; Whitbread PLC; Choice Hotels International; Extended Stay America Inc.; Premier Inn Limited; Travelodge Hotels Ltd; Red Roof Franchising LLC; Oravel Stays Limited; Toyoko Inn Co. Ltd.; Econo Lodges of America Inc.; B&B HOTELS Group; G6 Hospitality LLC; La Quinta Inns Inc.; easyHotel; HotelF1; Future Inns UK Limited; Campanile Ltd; Bannatyne Hotels Limited; IBIS Hotel; Balladins Hotels; Dolby Hotel Liverpool Limited; Days Inns Worldwide Inc.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
• Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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