Get ready to travel at a moment’s notice
Hotels increase their prices to meet the increased demand but if rooms aren’t filled they quickly lower their prices to avoid losing money on vacant rooms. So if you can make the trip within a week, you can catch a lot.
Compare prices in advance so you know a lot when you see it, but be flexible enough to pack and leave if a last minute deal comes up.
Apps like HotelTonight or sites like LastMinute.com or Hotels.com is a wonderful place to find last minute deals.
Take advantage of summer offers and coupons
Since summer is a popular time to travel, a lot hotel coupons and deals will be available throughout the summer holidays to encourage travelers to book. They know that travelers might compare prices, and coupon codes are often needed to encourage us to complete a booking.
Avoid weekends if you can help it.
Rates are usually the cheapest from Sunday – Thursday. If you must do a 3-day weekend trip, travel Saturday to Monday rather than Friday to Sunday, so you book one weekend night rather than two.
Timing is everything
SSummer holidays are an expensive time to travel as students and faculty increase demand, causing prices to skyrocket. The costliest summer price is generally around 3rd week of May to 3rd week of August. If you can travel only a few days before or after the summer vacation period, you can pay a lot less.
If you are planning a group trip, consider AirBNB or VRBO
do it own be a hotel? Most hotel rooms comfortably accommodate a maximum of four guests and are quite minimal. That means no kitchen, one shared bathroom, no common areas to relax in, and no privacy. Since AirBNB AndVRBO offering vacation home rentals that are less prone to seasonal pricing, you can rent a 2-3 bedroom home with plenty of space for everybody to sleep, relax, and hang around in comfort for under the price of some hotel rooms.
Remember that vacation homes work differently than hotels, so the earlier you book your vacation home, the better. Most come with free cancellation within 30 days of travel, so do not be afraid to book even a year in advance.
Be flexible with your goals
If you are attempting to find a popular place for families or students, you are sure to pay a hefty price. Instead of picking a particular destination, think a few few places you’d like to visit and compare prices between these destinations.
By: Ivy Chou from DealsPlus.com
