Travel Tricks That Save You Money
HOTELS...
- Call hotels at 4PM on Sunday to reserve a room for anytime within the next 2 to 3 weeks. You'll have a better chance of getting a low rate from a front desk clerk who understands that an unsold room is revenue the hotel will never recover. Don't call the hotel's 800 number - you're likely to be put thru to a national reservation line. Look up the hotel's number in the city you plan to visit.
- Request weekend rates. At some hotels, weekend rates are 1/3 of regular rates. If you're staying through the week, ask that the cheaper weekend rates be extended. Make sure the room rate reflects hidden charges, such as resort fees, as well as taxes.
- Consider alternative lodging. Many hostels have gone upscale and offer private rooms for $25 to $160 a night. For information, contact Hostelling International USA (301-495-1240).
- Go back to school! More than 70% of colleges rent dorm rooms at reasonable prices throughout popular vacation periods.
RENTAL CARS...
- Call the local rental location. If you use the toll-free number to make a reservation, you may not get the lowest rate or the best car. Local operators can price cars to reduce a temporary surplus.
- Avoid renting at airport lots. They can be substantially mor expensive than in-city ones
- Rent on Sunday. There's a good chance cars will be available because customers requested them for the weekend but never showed up to claim them.
CRUISES...
- Book a cruise at the last minute. Many routes have more berths than passengers. Some travel agents and consolidators offer great last-minute packages.
Warning - Cruise lines now charge for extras that used to be included, such as some onboard recreational activities. Make sure you understand what's included and what's not!
AIRFARE...
- Be flexible. When calling airlines, don't provide travel dates to reservation agents upfront. Instead, ask the agent to punch into the computer every fare for the itinerary you want within a range of dates. Ask for the cheapest fares first. If you're flexible, you may be able to cut ticket costs drastically.
- But tickets after midnight on Tuesday in the time zone where the airline is located. Typically, airlines start fare sales late Friday, and competing airlines match the lower fares. All the matching usually stops by Monday. Airlines usually give customers who book low fares 24 hours in which to buy them. All the low fares that were booked on Monday but not purchased by midnight Tuesday come back into the airline's computer at that moment.
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