How we get the Best Hotel Rates travelling the world

1. Compare different sites and deals

This will give you an overview of the average prices

Always use filters to set what is important for you. Ie. max price, wifi, free breakfast.

– some sites will have promos so it is good to compare

2. Be loyal to 1 or 2 booking agents

This allows you to benefit from frequent booking perks on a site.

For instance, we are on genius level 3 on Booking.com which is 10-20% extra off and free breakfast when available. Complete at least 15 stays in 2 years to reach level 3.

– Expedia has similar perks for booking with them frequently. We usually compare both sites!

3. Negotiate your rate

Contact the hotel directly and ask for a discount for direct booking or if they can include any perks.

Hotels have to give a cut to booking sites, so they can be cheaper if you book direct

Note: we have found that are discount level on booking is often cheaper than the direct booking price.

4. Look for last-minute deals

Booking last minute can sometimes save you over 50%

Book with free cancellation if possible. This will allow you to look for deals closer to your date.

This also allows you to be more flexible if plans change or if you want to stay somewhere longer or shorter

5. Stay out of the heart of the city or directly on the beach

booking hotels in the heart of the city will always cost more. If you can be a bit flexible with location you will save.

– Just make sure it is either walking/biking distance or there is easy public transportation options if you do not have a car or scooter.

6. Explore alternative accommodations

double check hostelworld, airbnb and other alternative hotel sites.

If you can rent a rooftop tent or camping van, that saves on accommodation too.

– You can also travel with a tent and look for campsites or wild camping!

7. Use your affiliations or memberships

some hotels give discounts to miltary, students, and/or random memberships like automobile associations.

You can also check for promo codes for chain hotels.

8. Travel in shoulder season or off season

we try not to travel in peak season to avoid crowds and higher costs

Accommodation is significantly cheaper if you can avoid peak season.

If you paid attention to all these tips you should be able to score some deals like these. Location and country is important to!