Many travel articles espouse the cost benefits of traveling during the low season, but for those who have yet to embark on their summer vacation, all is not lost. There are ways for travelers to save money even though summer is already in full swing. Below are some tips.
Be flexible with travel dates
For those who don't have to travel on specific dates, being flexible when it comes to arrival and departure dates can mean huge savings on airfare. Booking a flight a day earlier or later can sometimes help travelers save hundreds of dollars. Try websites that allow flexible date searches for air travel, such as Travelocity.com, Google Flights, and Kayak.
Experts recommend booking flights on Monday and Tuesday mornings when airlines have just finished meeting the demand for weekend flights. According to Independentraveler.com, airlines typically charge less for tickets from Monday noon to Thursday noon.
Rent a house, not a hotel room
In some areas, finding residents willing to rent their house or apartment to you might be cheaper than booking a room at a hotel or resort. Most homeowners are willing to negotiate as well, and houses and apartments come with amenities (such as kitchens) that hotel rooms do not.
Airbnb and VacationHomeRentals.com are two websites that provide information on homes, apartments, and even rooms for rent across the country (and in Airbnb's case, all over the world.) To save even more money, travelers could consider renting out their homes while they're away.
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Be flexible with travel dates
For those who don't have to travel on specific dates, being flexible when it comes to arrival and departure dates can mean huge savings on airfare. Booking a flight a day earlier or later can sometimes help travelers save hundreds of dollars. Try websites that allow flexible date searches for air travel, such as Travelocity.com, Google Flights, and Kayak.
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Book tickets on off-peak daysExperts recommend booking flights on Monday and Tuesday mornings when airlines have just finished meeting the demand for weekend flights. According to Independentraveler.com, airlines typically charge less for tickets from Monday noon to Thursday noon.
Rent a house, not a hotel room
In some areas, finding residents willing to rent their house or apartment to you might be cheaper than booking a room at a hotel or resort. Most homeowners are willing to negotiate as well, and houses and apartments come with amenities (such as kitchens) that hotel rooms do not.
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Airbnb and VacationHomeRentals.com are two websites that provide information on homes, apartments, and even rooms for rent across the country (and in Airbnb's case, all over the world.) To save even more money, travelers could consider renting out their homes while they're away.
Club Luichi provides its customers with exclusive discounts on airfare and other travel costs. For more articles on saving money while traveling, subscribe to this blog.
