Yes, these are many, but each resource has very specific strengths! Read through, subscribe to the sites, and let the daily deals flood into your inbox! AND always keep these tips in mind: 1. be flexible with dates; 2. book during off-peak hours AND seasons; 3. take advantage of layovers; 4. buy in advance; 5. clear your cookies before searching, and 6. follow useful websites (all below)! 😀 Here’s to cheaper flights and a more affordable stay when you get to your destination! 🙂
1. GOOGLE FLIGHTS
Say goodbye to managing multiple tabs with GOOGLE FLIGHTS! Google offers NUMEROUS FEATURES: you can SEARCH by COUNTRY or region then click the I’M FEELING LUCKY tab; choose from a MONTH OF FARES; book MUTLI-CITY flights; plug in the MAXIMUM FLIGHT TIME you desire; and even choose your HAPPINESS FACTORS (for those who require a little extra pampering on board 😉 ). This is all in addition to your usual flight FARE TRACKING! Let Google lead the way to the best deal around! 😉
2. MOMONDO
The award winning MOMONDO site is a MARVELOUS place to start your flight search! They SEARCH ACROSS AIRLINES, TRAVEL SITES and LOW COST CARRIERS to find the BEST FLIGHT tickets! With ONE CLICK you can see which ticket is the CHEAPEST, QUICKEST or BEST deal. All you have to do is CHOOSE and jet AWAY! 🙂
3. VAYAMA
Everyone knows about Kayak and Expedia, but VAYAMA is where it’s at! Vayama ESPECIALLY COMPARES – LOCAL, BUDGET, and SMALLER airlines – and are not controlled or run by any major global airline! That means you will TRULY get the best BANG for your BUCK! 🙂
4. SKYSCANNER
SKYSCANNER lives up to its name by COMPARING MILLIONS of FLIGHTS to find you the CHEAPEST deal, FAST! Another GREAT thing is that ENTIRE COUNTRIES and “EVERYWHERE” are viable destination options! Perfect when you’re flexible and are less concerned with WHERE than HOW MUCH. And when you FIND A DEAL you want they LINK you DIRECTLY to the airline or travel agent for FREE! 🙂
5. FLIGHT FOX
At times, many of us don’t have the TIME to even start the SEARCH! Then FlightFox – a terrific MARKETPLACE of FLIGHT EXPERTS – is for you! BRIEFLY DESCRIBE your destinations, dates and flexibility, and RELAX as your PERSONAL EXPERT ferrets about the internet FOR YOU! They GUARANTEE you will be FULLY BOOKED in an average of 6-24 HOURS! Specialising in OVERSEAS and GROUP TRIPS, you can truly FLY FOR LESS with a Foxy Expert at your service! 🙂
6. FLY 4 FREE
At Fly4Free flights are PRACTICALLY FREE! SUBSCRIBE and their experts SEARCH and SHARE UNBELIEVABLE FLIGHT DEALS almost HOURLY! Interested in MULTI-CITY FLIGHTS to and from MAJOR EUROPEAN PORTS? They’ve got them! Find deals like this: “Visit 4 European capitals (Oslo, London, Copenhagen and Stockholm) in one trip from New York for $314”! Connect and carry on! 🙂
7. SECRET FLYING
SECRET FLYING is for travelers BY travelers! Save 80% on fights and MORE! Discover the DEALS that NO ONE ELSE KNOWS about! 🙂
8. THE FARE DEAL
Curated travel deals from ATLANTA, CHARLOTTE, DENVER, DETROIT, HOUSTON, KANSAS CITY, LAS VEGAS, MINNEAPOLIS, ORLANDO, and SAN DIEGO! If you live in these states, or can connect there, be the first to get in on these amazing deals! SUBSCRIBE and receive DAILY deal UPDATES! 🙂
9. THE FLIGHT DEAL
The Flight Deal shares curated DAILY travel DEALS from NYC / BOS / PHL / DC / MIA / DFW / PHX / LAX / SFO / PDX / SEA and ORD. 24/7/365 days a year! In the neighbourhood? Take a few minutes and SUBSCRIBE for DAILY DEAL BLASTS! 😉
10. AIRFARE WATCHDOG
Airfare deals & MONEY-SAVING TIPS are just a few of the PERKS you can get from the airfare experts at Airfare WATCHDOG! They also SPECIALLY include MISTAKE FARES and FARE GLITCHES! Who could resist? SUBSCRIBE for DAILY DEAL BLASTS! 😀
11. RYANAIR
RYANAIR boasts the LOWEST FARES IN EUROPE and they aren’t lying! You can buy flights between European countries from $10+! WELL, why not? 🙂
12. AIRTREKS
Are you an extreme planner? Would you like to have CONSECUTIVE FLIGHTS booked months ahead of time? The professionals at Air Treks are THE AROUND-THE-WORLD AIRFARE experts!
13. TRIP ADVISOR
TRIP ADVISOR offers the most valuable information on HOTEL ACCOMMODATION & THINGS TO DO! For deals and BUNDLES on flights, vacation rentals, AND RESTAURANTS, Trip Advisor is the site for you! 😀
14. BOOTSNALL
More of an INDIE adapt-as-you-go TRAVELLER? BootsnAll is an indie travel guide that provides inspiration and resources to get you on the road for LONG TERM JOURNEYS!
15. GENERATOR HOSTELS
Can’t afford a hotel, but a hostel is not your speed? Generator has 10 DESIGN-LED HOSTELS in 9 of Europe’s most INSPIRING CITIES. Find them in Barcelona, Berlin, Copenhagen, Dublin, Hamburg, London, Venice, Paris and Rome with Amsterdam coming soon!
16. HOSTEL WORLD
Save money on AFFORDABLE LODGING and meet the world through HOSTEL World! 🙂
17. AGODA
Looking for CHEAP DEALS on HOSTELS in ASIA? Agoda is the site for you! Additionally, access 750,000+ HOTELS, VILLAS, APARTMENTS and more; AND get SUPPORT for your booking! 🙂
18. AIRBNB
Booking a hotel, hostel, or swapping homes still not your thing? Looking for a more LOCAL EXPERIENCE? AIRBnB welcomes you HOME by inviting you to RENT unique places from LOCAL HOSTS in 190+ countries! 🙂
19. FLIP KEY
Want to expand your choices for short-term rentals? Check out FLIP KEY — another one of the BIG SHORT-TERM RENTAL BOOKING PLATFORMS online! If a local apartment is more your speed, the majority of their LISTINGS ARE APARTMENTS! 🙂
20. ROOMER
ROOMER invites you to BOOK your HOTEL ROOM when someone else CAN’T! You can fulfill RESERVATIONS at a LOWER PRICE (up to 70% off). What a steal of a DEAL — you’d be crazy not to take ADVANTAGE! 🙂
21. REIDS GUIDES
In search of UNIQUE LODGING? A novel story to tell? Then Reids Guides urges you to go TRAVEL DIFFERENT — from FARM stays, COTTAGES, CAMPGROUNDS, VILLA rentals and even CASTLES! Check them out! 🙂
22. AIRLINE FEE DOCUMENT BY KAYAK
KAYAK saves you time and energy by providing a list of AIRLINE FEES MADE EASY! Check this out for QUICK answers! 🙂