NEW YORK (WABC)– We're only at the start of the summer season, but there's still time to book a summer getaway.
7 On Your Side's Nina Pineda has some tips for booking a last-minute summer trip without breaking the bank.
The good news is that it's cheaper to fly right now and your wallet will notice some savings. Hotels are also down.
One thing that costs more is renting a car. This represents an increase of 3%.
Nina Pineda has some great tips for summer travel.
Hayley Berg with Hopper shared some tips. If you can leave early in the day and be flexible, you can save money.
“Most summer weekend trips run from Thursday or Friday to Sunday, so if you can travel midweek, for example leaving on a Monday or Tuesday, that's when that you'll find the lowest deals, like deals under $100,” Berg says. “Airfares to Europe are down about 16%, so travelers who took a trip last year should definitely feel the savings when they book this year.”
His other tips include:
– Book as soon as possible
– Freeze a price
– Fly midweek
– Book the first flight of the day
– Add protection against interruptions/cancellations
– Avoid peak weekends & vacation weeks
Consider the “Shoulder Season” of Fall
What if you had to protect your trip?
“Travel insurance usually helps cover costs associated with a medical event while you're abroad, lost luggage, and the need to buy new clothes or toiletries. It doesn't always cover things like missing a connection because your arriving flight is delayed, so we suggest Disruption Assistance, which is a much more support-oriented product If you're delayed, if you're canceled. , if you miss a connection, you can rebook yourself immediately on any available airline, not just the one you booked with, or you can get a refund and use that money to get a rental car to get you there. destination, a hotel stay if you need it,” Berg said.
Protection against disruptions or cancellations incurs additional costs, but is necessary.
Travel insurance is much more expensive, but is suitable for longer trips.
Remember, if you're planning to go anywhere, prices are only going to increase between now and July and August. You should also try to avoid holiday weekends like July 4th and Labor Day.
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