Cheap Hotels for ACL Festival 2026 Austin — Real Prices
ACL Festival 2026
October 3-5 & 10-12, 2026
Price spike: 100-250%
Hotels near Zilker Park and South Congress see the biggest spikes. Downtown hotels also surge but slightly less than during SXSW. The first weekend is typically more expensive than the second. Prices start climbing a week before the festival.
💡 Tip: The second weekend of ACL typically has lower hotel rates than the first. Stay in east Austin or north Austin and take the shuttle or Uber — you'll save $50-100/night versus south Austin hotels. Many locals also rent out rooms on Airbnb, which can beat hotel prices.
Austin City Limits Music Festival takes over Zilker Park for two consecutive three-day weekends every October, featuring 130+ artists on 8 stages. It's the second-biggest hotel price driver after SXSW, and it hits south Austin hotels especially hard.
Motel 6 Austin Central
1.8 mi from 6th Street
No frills, no surprises. Recently renovated. Need a car to reach 6th Street.
Super 8 Austin Downtown
0.6 mi from 6th Street
Looks cheap until $30 in fees hit. Basic rooms, OK for a crash pad. Parking extra.
La Quinta Inn Austin Capitol
0.4 mi from 6th Street
Best value near 6th Street. Pet-friendly. Free breakfast is solid. No resort fee.
Comfort Suites Austin Airport
4.5 mi from 6th Street
Far from downtown but spotless. Suite setup is great for groups. Free shuttle.
Holiday Inn Express Austin South
3.2 mi from 6th Street
Reliable chain quality. Good breakfast. Short Uber ride to the action.
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