Friday, July 8, 2011

How To Find Good Travel Deals On Hotels, Car Rental And Airfare

By Morten Elm


When looking for the best travel deal possible, don't risk it. Never cross your fingers and hope for the best. Research your options and get the vacation you deserve when you're spending your hard-earned money.

The more time you book in advance, the more time you have to keep a close eye on hotel prices and airfare; and make exchanges wherever applicable. If you've been searching for a long time now, and you see something that looks like a good deal, it probably is.

Use the internet to look for the good travel deals. One of the most cost-cutting and valuable methods of making reservations is to book online. You cannot just check the websites that claims to have the lowest price. Instead you should compare the prices from several websites to find the best travel deal.

If you're a generally a spur-of-the-moment type person, always be sure to check for last minute deals on flights that still have empty seats a few hours before boarding. This could cut costs by a lot since airlines want your business.

When you find a vacation that looks like a good deal always check that taxes and all applicable fees are included. If they aren't it can cost you a lot of extra money; and make the deal not that good.

When you are looking for a hotel or an airfare do not just take the first rate that you are offered. Ask if there are special rates for senior, corporate or military (or something else that you might qualify for).

By selecting a room outside the center of the city, you are travelling to you can get a better deal. It is also often possible to get a free upgrade for a suite instead of a normal room, if there are any suites vacant.

An easy way to get a good travel deal on a rental car is to ask for an upgrade. It is also often cheaper to rent a car on the internet, and a full week rental will often be cheaper than the daily rate. Remember always to check for extra taxes on the rate that you are offered.

Check if your auto-insurance covers if you are involved in an accident in your rental car. Also make sure to make a note of any stains, scratches, dents and or other damages before you leave the lot. There is no reason why you should pay the bill for someone else's lack of care.

When you have arrived to your destination, you can still save some money. Eat at the local restaurants and walk to them, so you can save the cab cost. It will actually also make you feel better and give you the energy to enjoy the local scenery.




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