Happily those nice guys at HotelClub.com have revealed the best month to travel and the optimal time to book your stay across nine top destinations around Australia, based on its hotel booking data. 

“Hotel prices can vary significantly throughout the year. Destination and hotel types are major factors that impact hotel rates, however so is seasonality and the booking date. To help savvy travellers get the most out of their trip, we’ve analysed our data to determine which travel and booking dates command the biggest savings and which months should be avoided. Simply by planning and booking their trip at the optimal time, travellers can save up to 45% off the average cost of a hotel in Australia, which they can put to an upgrade or in destination activities,” explains Joana Barros, senior director of Brand and Consumer Marketing for HotelClub.com.

To help you get the best value for money on your next dream holiday, here are the top nine destinations in order of the most economical to the most expensive.

Adelaide
The cheapest month to stay in Adelaide is July and the best deals were booked the day before check-in. The most expensive month to stay in Adelaide is March.

Hobart
The cheapest month to stay is July and the best deals were booked the day before check-in. The most expensive month to stay is March.

Canberra
The cheapest month to stay is August and the best deals were booked 2-7 days before check-in. The most expensive month to stay is May.

Gold Coast
The cheapest month to stay on the Gold Coast is March and the best deals were booked the day before check-in. The most expensive month to stay is January.

Brisbane
The cheapest month to stay is January and the best deals were booked 15-30 days before check-in. The most expensive month to stay is October.

Melbourne
The cheapest month to stay is April and the best deals were booked 91+ days before check-in.  The most expensive month to stay is October.

Darwin
The cheapest month to stay in Darwin is November and the best deals were booked 8-14 days before check-in. The most expensive month to stay is July.

Perth
The cheapest month to stay is January and the best deals were booked 31-60 days before check-in. The most expensive month to stay is February.

Sydney
The cheapest month to stay in Sydney is July and the best deals were booked just the day before. The most expensive month to stay in Sydney is November.

During the Australian summer holiday period the best deals can be found in Brisbane and Perth. While in winter you’ll typically find the best deals in Sydney, Adelaide and Hobart.