Hotel fees can be the most expensive part of your trip. But this does not mean you have to overpay for your hotel room. There are plenty of great ways to save if you're willing to put in a little time and effort. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
Stay a Little Further From the City Center
If you stay right in the center of the city you are visiting, you can expect to pay top dollar for a hotel room. Hotels in the city center charge more because they are convenient and in demand. If you stay a little further from the city center, you'll often pay significantly less for your room. If you have a car, then this just means you'll spend a few more minutes driving every day. However, if you do not have a vehicle, you will need to take the additional cost of transportation into account when deciding whether it's worthwhile to stay a bit further from the city.
Book Directly With the Hotel
Rather than booking through a third-party app, call the hotel and reserve a room with them directly. Hotels sometimes waive certain fees for customers who book in person. Calling the hotel directly also gives you a chance to ask whether they have any additional discounts they can offer you. It's always worth asking this; the worst thing they can say is "no."
Stay In a Single Room, if Possible
Hotels often give you a double room with two beds by default. If you're staying with other people, then this may be what you need. But if you're staying in a hotel alone, you really don't need that double room. Ask for a single room instead. They usually rent for significantly less, although some hotels don't offer them as an option unless you specifically request it.
Book Sooner Rather Than Later
Hotels often raise the rates on their hotel rooms as the days grow closer. If you book a hotel room for three days from now, you'll often pay more than if you were to have booked that room a month ago. So, get in the habit of booking your hotel rooms as soon as you know you'll be traveling. This can yield significant savings.
Staying in a hotel does not have to cost a fortune. With the tips above, you can get a comfortable room for less. And you can often combine several of these tips for even greater savings.
For more information, contact a hotel in the area you're looking to travel to.
