General  

These sites can provide deals for every leg of your travel, from your flight 
to hotel stays and beyond.

1. TripAdvisor: 
   TripAdvisor is a great place to read reviews of hotels, vacation 
   packages, resorts and airlines with millions of user submitted reviews on the 
   site. Users can also compare rates from the biggest hotel and airline brokers 
   online to find the best deal for a city or time of travel.


2. Orbitz: Orbitz can 
   find you great rates on hotel rooms, flights and car rentals or any combination 
   of those three. The site finds the rates of the product you are searching for 
   and displays them in an easy-to-read grid so you can compare to see where you’ll 
   get the best deal.


3. TravelZoo: 
   TravelZoo offers special deals on airfare, cruises, lodging and more. 
   The site’s real value is in its top 20 deals for each day which can save you a 
   substantial amount of money. Sign up on the site and have them delivered right 
   to your inbox.


4. Expedia: 
   One of the big names in online travel, Expedia offers discounts on 
   hundreds of flights, hotels and vacation pacakges worldwide. You can even sign 
   up for Fare Alert, which will send the latest updates on trips you’re interested 
   in to your desktop.


5. OneTravel.com: 
   Search through rates for flights, hotels, rentals and even last minute 
   packages on OneTravel.com. You can also find discounts on activities like tours, 
   attractions, and shows and book an entire vacation from one site.


6. TripMania: Find 
   listings for travel discounts with TripMania. Get information on hotels, 
   flights, vacation packages, cruises and more and even find some last minute 
   deals.


7. SmarterTravel: 
   Check this comprehensive site for the best information on discounted 
   flights, hotels, car rentals and vacation packages. If you don’t have time to 
   browse the site, you can sign up to recieve weekly emails about the best 
   deals.

Lodging 

Think you can’t stay in luxury hotels for motel prices? Think again. These 
sites will help you find those killer bargains.

1. Bed and 
   Breakfast.com: Most major hotel booking sites don’t have listings 
   for bed and breakfasts, so your best bet for finding deals on a quaint B and B 
   in the countryside is on this site. Sign up for their weekly emails and you’ll 
   get details about discounts on bed and breakfasts in the region you want to 
   visit, usually 20 percent off or more.


2. HomeAway: If hotels 
   aren’t your thing, consider renting out an apartment or condo while you’re on 
   vacation. You’ll get more room for the price and have access to a kitchen, which 
   can save you big time on meals. Find the best deals and selection on 
   HomeAway.com.


3. LateRooms.com: Get 
   last minute bargains on rooms abroad on LateRooms. Prices are quoted in the 
   local currency, but the site offers a currency converter to help you figure out 
   the cost in your home currency.


4. Priceline.com: 
   Priceline offers bidding not only for hotels but for flights, cars, and 
   vacation packages as well. However, you’ll find the best deals on high end 
   hotels on this site. Submit a bid on a hotel by specifying the dates of your 
   stay and the city you want to stay in and wait to see if your offer is accepted. 
   You can often get luxury accomdations for under $100 a night. Of course, this 
   kind of bargain doesn’t come without a few strings attached. You won’t know the 
   name of the hotel you’re staying at until you purchase the rooms, you can’t get 
   a refund if you need to cancel, and you might get booked in a hotel not near the 
   central parts of the city. Still, if you’re willing to take the risks, you can 
   save yourself a pretty penny.


5. LickityTrip: For 
   those who need to whip up a trip quickly, this site can be a lifesaver. Vaction 
   rentals on this site are for the next two weeks and you can contact the owners 
   of the vacation properties directly for a more personal experience and possibly 
   negotiate a deal while you’re at it.


6. LastMinuteTravel.com: 
   If you’re not the planning ahead type, this site can save you a bundle 
   on last minute reservations. Search by city or rating to find deals on the 
   biggest and best luxury hotels with discounts up to 23 percent.


7. HotelsCombined: 
   This site brings together rates from the top hotel booking sites and 
   makes it easy to compare and contrast on one page.


8. Places to Stay: 
   Find great lodgings all over the world with this site. Enter your 
   destination city and the dates of your travel and it will search through hotels 
   to find you the best rate, location or whatever is that’s most important to 
   you.


9. EuroCheapo: For 
   travelers on a tight budget, this site makes it easy to scour budget hotels in 
   Europe to find one that will work for you. You’ll not only find prices, but also 
   information and reviews on the hotels, so you’ll know what you’re getting into 
   before you ever book a stay.


10. Karen Brown’s Guides: 
    Find listings for hotels in Western Europe and North America on this 
    site. You’ll find listings of the best bargain places to stay, reviews and loads 
    of travel advice.


11. Concierge.com: 
    This site, brought to you by Conde Nast Magazine, is full of great 
    travel tips and articles, but you can also use it to search for bargains on 
    hotels. Check out the magazine’s lists of top hotels for some ideas of where to 
    stay.


12. HotelDiscount.com: 
    As if you couldn’t tell by the name, this site is dedicated to listing 
    the best hotel discounts. You’ll find reviews and suggestions of the best 
    bargains for lodging as well as a special promotions search feature.

Car Rental and Transportation 

Whether you’re renting a car for the weekend or taking a train across the 
Alps, these sites are your best bet for savings.

1. RailEurope: Book 
   your European rail travel before you leave home with this site. You’ll find 
   single tickets, but the best deals to be had are on multiple-use European rail 
   passes, which can often provide cheaper rates and more options than air 
   travel.


2. Hotwire: Hotwire 
   allows users to search through the top rental companies Budget, Hertz and Avis 
   to find the best rates for any given date. You won’t know which company your 
   rental will be with until after you’ve paid, but you can have more confidence 
   knowing it will be one of the big names. You can also find rates on flights and 
   hotels which are sold in the same way.


3. Auto Europe: If 
   you’re planning a trip to Europe and want to rent a car, you might want to check 
   out Auto Europe, a rental car wholesaler that specializes in pre-paid rentals. 
   You’ll get some of the lowest prices on international rentals as well as access 
   to a 24 hour a day customer service hotline.


4. AirportDiscountParking: 
   If you’re planning on leaving your car at the airport while you’re 
   away, then check out this site to make sure you’re not overpaying. Simply enter 
   your airport and your travel dates, and it will direct you to the cheapest lots 
   available.


5. Breezenet.com: Get 
   some of the best domestic rental car prices to be had with Breezenet. The site 
   gathers rates from the major car rental companies at US airports as well as 
   special deals from Internet sites.


6. Amtrak: 
   If you don’t have a car, taking the train within the US can actually be 
   a good way to save money. American trains have made an effort to improve service 
   and quality in the past few years, so you may find yourself pleasantly surprised 
   at the level of comfort you’ll get on your journey.


7. Car Rental Express: 
   Save big on your next car rental by going through this rental site. 
   You’ll be able to search over 300 rental agencies to find prices discounted from 
   15-30 percent.

The Internet has made getting a great deal on any part of your travel easier 
than ever. Websites will do the work for you, searching hundreds of hotels, 
airlines, or car rental agencies to get you the lowest prices and best deals 
possible, allowing you to satisfy your urge to travel without emptying out your 
bank account. Here are 50 sites that do just that, so be sure to check them out 
before booking your next trip. 

Airfare 

Finding cheap airfare these days can be a real challenge, so check out these 
sites before you book your next flight to see if you can’t cut costs.

1. Kayak: Kayak is one of 
   the best sites to find national fares. The site draws from more than 140 sources 
   to help you find the best deal. You can’t buy the tickets directly on the site, 
   but Kayak is more than happy to direct you to the site where you can. Features 
   include the ability to search for fares up to 3 days before or after your chosen 
   travel dates to see if there is any substantial discount.


2. Farecast: Before you 
   book any flights domestically, give Farcast a quick check. Farecast predicts 
   whether or not rates will go up or down using past fare trends to make its 
   estimations. You can use this information to know if you should purchase your 
   tickets immediately or wait a few days for a better deal.


3. Airfare 
   Watchdog: Find listings for fire fares, fare wars and blooper fares 
   on this site that gives you access to some of the most ridiculously low fares, 
   provided you’re prepared to book immediately and have some flexibility in your 
   destination and travel dates.


4. LowesTravel: Find 
   some of the cheapest international fares for over 60 airlines worldwide on 
   LowesTravel.com. While you’ll get the best deals on airfare, you can also book 
   hotels and rental cars from this site as well.


5. WebFlyer: Frequent 
   fliers will find WebFlyer a great help in making the most of airline miles. 
   Users will find how they can best use their miles or points to get upgrades, 
   free flights or even how to combine different programs to get the best 
   deals.


6. dohop.com: Search over 
   660 airlines everywhere in the world to find the best deals and fastest routes 
   on airfare on dohop.com. The site remembers your departure city and displays 
   cheap domestic flights on the front page every time you visit.


7. Qixo: Users can find 
   everything they need to travel on Qixo, but they’ll find the greatest selection 
   and value on airline prices from the site. One of the largest airfare search 
   engines, Qixo scours 28 online airfare retailers to bring you the cheapest 
   prices for your travel dates.


8. Farechaser: 
   Use this online search engine to find the best deals on flights, where to find 
   ticket brokers, and how to find and book travel packages.


9. BestFares.com: 
   This site is one of the best places to look for discounted airfare. Browse 
   through destinations or check out the top 30 cheapest fares departing from your 
   home city.


10. Southwest.com: 
    Southwest is one of the best airlines to visit when looking for travel bargains, 
    but many of the larger fare search sites don’t include it, so it can be a good 
    idea to check the airline directly to see if there are any deals to be had 
    before purchasing tickets elsewhere.


11. Sidestep: Sidestep 
    is a great price aggregator for finding airline deals. A matrix gives you the 
    results with prices from over 600 different airlines on 200 sites across the 
    Web.


12. FlyCheapo: While 
    the name might not inspire the greatest confidence, this site is a great way to 
    get the lowest rates on flights from discount carriers within Europe. Enter your 
    departure and destination cities and you’ll find a listing of the airlines with 
    connecting flights between them.


13. CheapTickets: 
    Use CheapTickets to find a bargain on your next flight. Search the site for 
    prices or take advantage of the special partner deals on the site’s main 
    page.


14. SkyAuction: If 
    bidding on low airfare doesn’t put you off, then try out this Internet airfare 
    auction site. You can find deals on tickets going to almost anywhere worldwide, 
    and if you’re lucky, you can score them for considerably less than you would 
    have paid elsewhere.


15. TicTrip: 
    Search through prices from the biggest online ticket retailers with this site. 
    Simply put in your departure and destination cities, click on one of the 12 
    sites TicTrip searches and get results which you can easily compare to find the 
    best deal.

Cruises and Vaction Packages 

Booking a cruise or vacation package can be a confusing prospect for those 
who haven’t done it before, but you can get guidance as well as access to some 
great deals on these sites.

1. CruiseCompete: 
   Cruise lovers will enjoy the discounts of up to 25 percent found on 
   this site as major cruise companies compete to get your business. 
   You can even find last-minute bargains.


2. CruiseMates: You 
   can’t buy cruise packages directly from CruiseMates, but you can find listings 
   for special deals as well as tons of information and reviews on cruises.


3. Cruise.com: This site 
   brings together one of the largest collections of cruise discounts and 
   information. Find weekly special deals as well as the occasional cruise 
   clearance sale.


4. CruiseDirect: 
   CruiseDirect allows users to search for cruises by length, destination, 
   or cruise line to find prices and deals. Users can also browse last minute deals 
   or book group cruises as well.


5. Cruise411: Get all 
   the information you need on booking a cruise with this site. Users will also 
   find special deals and bargains listed through the site in the best deals 
   section.


6. LuxuryLink: Find 
   bargains on luxury vacation packages with this auction site. You must, however, 
   have some flexibility about your travel dates as you can only choose the dates 
   after you pay.


7. LastMinute.com: 
   Formerly known as Site59, this site provides the best deals on those 
   last minute vacation packages. The site offers package deals anywhere between 14 
   days before departure to as little as 3 hours.


8. CruisesOnly: On 
   CruisesOnly, you’ll find photos, virtual tours and more as well as great last 
   minute deals on over 124 different cruise lines.


9. TravelWorm: Users 
   can make travel arrangements for almost any kind of travel on this site, but 
   it’s particularly useful for booking cruises. With almost all major cruise lines 
   listed, users only need to search for their desired specifications to bring up 
   special deals.