Cost Saving Ideas for Hotels
- A dollar saved here and there can add up to big bucks.dollars image by Mikhail Olykainen from Fotolia.com
Travel can be expensive, but you don't have to break the bank to take a vacation. There are many ways to save money on hotel rentals. A dollar saved here and there can add up to big bucks. So, whether you cut costs by taking your trip on slower travel dates or by saving up for free hotel nights with a rewards program, with proper planning you can save some dough on your next big trip. - Check your desired destination to learn when the peak travel times are. Most tourist destinations have a specific season that draws the most travelers. Greater demand for hotel rooms drives up prices, so if you can plan your trip in the off season, you can also plan to save money on the cost of your hotel. Most hotels charge more for their rooms on weekends than on weeknights, so you can also cut costs by booking your room during the week.
- Shopping around is a dependable cost-saving method that can be used for a variety of travel arrangements, and comparison shopping has never been easier than it is today. Search multiple websites over the course of several days rather than snapping up the first good deal you see. Many websites offer the option of signing up for alerts. Simply choose your destination and top hotel picks to receive updates whenever the price changes. Do your research and stay informed of any price changes and trends throughout the planning process.
- Many hotels offer rewards for frequent travelers.Reward image by Ruslan Khabirov from Fotolia.com
In the past, hotel reward programs offered the best promotions during their slow seasons. But, with the current economic slump, many hotels have been pushed to continuously roll out promotions, even during times that have traditionally been their busy season. According to Tim Winship of Smarter Travel, "It's the longest sustained period of hotel promotional activity ever." So, consider the details of a hotel's reward program whenever choosing your accommodations. - A hotel room with a kitchen can help you save some serious dough when it comes to meal time.kitchen image by Rich Johnson from Fotolia.com
Extended stay hotels, residential hotels and hotel suites offer a variety of cost-saving amenities not available in traditional hotel rooms. Free internet access, breakfast and other amenities can really add up. And, a room with a kitchen offers the opportunity to store your own groceries and make your own meals, which is far less expensive than eating out for each meal or ordering room service.
