Archive · 7 Sep 2026
BRICS Summit 2026 Sends Delhi Hotel Rates Soaring Across NCR
The BRICS Summit is bringing many important visitors to New Delhi.
The meeting will happen on September 12 and 13 at Bharat Mandapam.
Because many delegations and officials need rooms, hotels are becoming very busy.
A room that normally costs about Rs 18,000 may now cost Rs 80,000 or more.
Some hotels in Delhi, Aerocity, Gurugram and Noida are already full.
Some travelers are booking hotels farther from central Delhi to find lower prices.
Others want to stay near the meeting place to avoid traffic.
Travel representatives say the busy period may also help visitors experience India’s culture and hospitality.
Luxury hotel rooms in Delhi that usually cost about Rs 18,000 are being quoted at Rs 80,000 or more, or are unavailable.
The 18th BRICS Summit will take place in New Delhi from September 12 to 13 at Bharat Mandapam.
Delegations, diplomats, ministers and senior officials attending the summit have driven demand across Delhi and the NCR.
Hotels in Aerocity, Gurugram and Noida are also reporting strong bookings, despite being away from the summit venue.
Travel and hotel representatives described the price increase as temporary and said the event could showcase India’s hospitality and culture.
- Who
- BRICS member and partner-country leaders, delegations, diplomats, ministers and senior officials, along with hotel and travel representatives.
- What
- Hotel demand and room prices across Delhi and the NCR have risen sharply ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit.
- When
- The summit is scheduled for September 12 to 13, 2026.
- Where
- Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, with strong hotel demand also reported in Aerocity, Gurugram and Noida.
- Why
- Large international delegations are expected to attend, increasing demand for hotel rooms across the region.
Demand and Traveler Concerns
Industry and Hospitality Perspective
Hotel price increases
Demand and Traveler Concerns
Travelers and clients face sharply higher prices, with some rooms unavailable and others quoted at Rs 80,000 or more.
Industry and Hospitality Perspective
Hotel and travel representatives describe the increase as a natural, temporary result of demand from major international delegations.
Where guests should stay
Demand and Traveler Concerns
Some travelers are booking hotels outside central Delhi to seek lower rates and avoid the most intense demand.
Industry and Hospitality Perspective
Other guests prefer hotels near Bharat Mandapam to reduce traffic-related travel problems, even if nearby properties are more expensive.
Impact of the summit
Demand and Traveler Concerns
The surge creates affordability and availability problems for people seeking rooms during the summit period.
Industry and Hospitality Perspective
The event is viewed as an opportunity to showcase India’s hospitality, culture, heritage, music, dance and cuisine to international visitors.
- Event
- 18th BRICS Summit
- Dates
- September 12–13, 2026
- Venue
- Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Typical room rate
- About Rs 18,000 per night
- Reported peak rate
- Rs 80,000 or more per night
- Affected areas
- Delhi, Aerocity, Gurugram and Noida
- India’s role
- Host country and chair of BRICS