25 Travel Websites to Use When Booking Your Next Vacation

Thanks to the internet, there are plenty of places to find great travel deals. Whether you want to book your next vacation package, or whether you just need to find a solid car rental, here are 25 travel websites that can help you get the best bang for your travel buck.

Overall Booking and Travel Sites

These websites can help you book the full package–flights, hotels, cars. It’s like having a travel agent. You can find solid deals with these sites, although you might be able to pay less if you booked at multiple discount sites. However, with the following sites, you have the convenience of one-stop shopping.

1. Kayak

Kayak is the search engine of travel search engines. Type in your destination and dates, and you can get results from other travel websites. Search for packages, cruises, and individual travel arrangements to find the best deals.

2. OneTravel

OneTravel is known for its low-cost vacation packages. Not only can you set your own parameters, but if you have flexibility, or are looking for ideas, you can see a list of top deals.

3. Orbitz

One of the OGs of the online discount travel world, Orbitz still offers you the ability to search for a variety of packages for low costs. You can mix and match from a variety of flight, hotel and rental car options. The site even has a rewards program that can make things even cheaper.

4. Travelocity

Get help booking your next trip with Travelocity, which provides the ability to mix and match options, find things to do, and helps you find discounts, especially when you book a package.

5. Apple Vacations

If youre looking for all-inclusive resort destination deals, Apple Vacations can help take the stress out of trip planning. With these vacations, you get roundtrip airfare, hotel stay, and transport from the airport to the hotel. Plus, a representative will be available to help you as needed during your stay.

6. Momondo

Momondo offers you the ability to plan vacations, get a variety of ideas, and save money. It’s one of the best sites for discount airfare, which is often one of the most expensive parts of the trip. Get everything you need in one place.

Flights

Looking for your own airfare deals? Plan to travel even cheaper by putting together your own package? Here are some of the best places to look for the lowest airfare. Many of these sites also offer bundles, but what they are known for is cheap flights.

7. Skyscanner

Use Skyscanner to stay on top of the best airline prices, get recommendations for cheap deals from your destination (based on month), and read the newsletter for helpful hints on getting the best deals.

8. CheapOair

Find the cheapest flights, plus take advantage of a number of discounts. This website almost always offers extra discount codes and coupons. Plus, CheapOair also suggests alternate dates that are cheaper to fly, providing you with the ability to decide if you could get a better price.

9. SeatGuru

SeatGuru is all about finding cheap flights--and cheap seats on those flights. You can get details about the seats, find out more about different aircraft, and find solid deals on your next flight.

10. Hipmunk

Looking for something a little out-of-the-box? Hipmunk might be the right move for you. This website offers cheap flights, and even includes a filter that lets you get rid of the trips that produce more agony. *Hipmunk is no longer active*

11. Google

That’s right. Google.com/flights will help you search for the lowest airfare. You don’t even have to go to a specific address. Just type the airport three-letter designations in the search bar and you’ll be taken to a page where you can refine your search and see results.

Lodging

The next piece of the puzzle is lodging. If you’re looking for some really great deals on places to stay, the following websites can provide you with a number of affordable options.

12. Airbnb

One of the websites that kicked off the sharing economy, Airbnb allows you to rent apartments or even homes while you travel. See top destinations from a local perspective by staying in others’ homes. You can make it cheaper by getting a room instead of a whole place.

13. Vrbo

Looking for homes or condos in the best vacation spots? Vrbo helps you book spaces that work for you and your vacation style. It’s inexpensive, and a great way to accommodate family travel.

14. Couchsurfing

If you want to really cut down on costs, you can use Couchsurfing to find places to stay with locals. You can stay for free in many cases, but you are expected to be a gracious guest and interact with your hosts.

15. Hotels.com

While you can also book flights with hotels.com, its main focus is hotels. You can search lodgings for a number of purposes, including finding ideal sites for groups and meetings. Plus, there are always discounts and last-minute deals.

16. Hostelworld

For international travelers, Hostelworld is a great site to find hostels in 170 countries. Hostels are inexpensive and provide you with a way to get to know other travelers.

17. Workaway

If youre willing to do a little work in exchange for lodging, Workaway can help you find host families interested in getting a little help. You work for a set period of time during the day, and then you have the rest of the time to travel and see the local area--and you stay for free.

Cars

Looking for inexpensive car rentals? While you can find good deals at major rental companies and other travel sites, you might be able to save even more with the following companies.

18. Turo

Book a car from a local host, rather than at the airport with Turo. Rates are often much lower, and you can get access to a wide variety of vehicles.

19. AutoSlash

AutoSlash is designed to help you find the cheapest rates. You enter information about your various memberships, and the website does the rest, looking for discounts and deals, and tracking rental rates.

20. AutoRentals

As you might imagine, you can get access to deals from several vendors with the help of AutoRentals.com. Look for the best deals from all the major car rental companies.

21. Sixt

Sixt is another great rental site. You can rent cars or trucks, and get great deals, no matter how you prefer to roll.

Experiences

Finally, no trip is complete without experiences. Here are some of the best places to find and book experiences at your destination.

22. TripAdvisor

Find any number of experiences and book them with TripAdvisor. In many cases, it’s possible to get transport to and from the experience, as well as get your entrance tickets.

23. Get Your Guide

Find unique experiences, including those that allow you to skip lines, when you use Get Your Guide to book activities at your destination.

24. CityPass

Get discounts on attractions in your location by using CityPass. Pay one price for entrance to three, four, or five attractions, depending on where you are. In many cases, you get the VIP treatment, skipping lines, so you can see and do more.

25. Cheap Caribbean

If youre looking for a full experience in paradise, Cheap Caribbean might be a good choice. You can find promos and discounts on resort experiences, as well as experiences that include an all-inclusive price.

Bottom Line

Travel doesn’t have to break the bank. You can find great deals just about anywhere you go. Take the time to do a little research, consider your travel style and preferences, and you might be surprised at how cheaply you can experience the world.

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