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How to Travel With Groupon: Are Groupon All-Inclusives Legit? My Experience and Advice

Most people know Groupon as a great site to purchase local deals at significantly reduced prices.

Today, I'll fill you in on if it's a viable option for travel deals specifically. By the way, this is NOT a sponsored post (but does contain some affiliate links).

I will be speaking from experience—in November 2016 two friends and I did a Groupon Getaway to Sri Lanka. I'll lead you through exactly how I went about assessing the validity of the Groupon and organizing the trip.

Why are some people hesitant to travel with Groupon?

I think the majority of Groupon's customers normally have no problem buying products or deals on Groupon because it seems like a direct transaction (though it's not), but buying a Groupon travel deal clearly goes through Groupon and  a tourism company and I think that puts people off.

I believe the biggest reason people are unsure about planning a trip through Groupon is that Groupon is a middle-man.

What does that mean?

Groupon operates by entering agreements with local merchants and businesses to help sell whatever product or service that business provides, at some sort of benefit to that business.  This benefit is a combination of reaching a wider audience through advertisement on Groupon's website and being able to sell deals in multiples.

Why does Groupon only sell travel deals in pairs? Are they trying to get more of my money?

As said above, selling deals in multiples is what Groupon does specifically for its travel deals, which they refer to as Groupon Getaways.

Every Groupon Getaway is sold in pairs. Meaning if you see a trip to the Maldives for 1000USD, that price is contingent on you buying two units of that particular deal. If you buy just one through Groupon you'll be subjected to a “singles” fee to compensate for not buying two.

Because of the pandemic, many local travel agencies and tour providers have softened on their usual “double occupancy” requirement.

Meaning: solo travelers, it's your time to shine!

What should I be looking for in a genuine Groupon Getaway?

The first thing you should know is that Groupon does very in-depth research on each business and merchant they work with. Groupon does not want a bad reputation, or worse a lawsuit, from a customer's a bad experience.

With more than 48.3 million global active customers and over 90% Customer satisfaction, I'm inclined to trust most businesses advertised on Groupon.

But, you can't be too sure.

I'll walk you through the exact Groupon Getaway that I went on and how I was sure that it was legit, and the right Groupon for our trip.

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Example: My Sri Lankan Groupon Getaway

My Sri Lankan Groupon Getaway.

Above is the exact  Groupon Getaway that my two friends and I went on. You should know that I was living in Dubai at the time, so this price is in Emirati dirhams (it would be 323.99USD). Getting this price for a trip to Sri Lanka from the US would be a much different price.

Part of the reason this trip is so inexpensive is that it did not include flights.

How can you tell?

If it included flights you would have seen the flights as drop-down option to pick, and it's also specified in the listing, as well as in the listing's header, as shown in the example below.

Click this image to see this full Azores deal, and even book it for yourself!

You can see from just this screenshot the details it already provides, most important being the name of the tourism company that will be facilitating your trip. In the screenshot you can see it on the bottom right as “Nelum Holidays” along with the link to the company website right below it.

In any Groupon Getaway you purchase you'll see this, and be able to check out the specific tourism company. I highly recommend doing this, and doing some Google searches for reviews of that local tourism company.

If it's popular, the Groupon Getaway will have reviews posted directly on Groupon as well at the bottom of the listing. Those are invaluable as well.

Always ready EVERY SINGLE DETAIL.

Above you'll  see details of the rest of my Sri Lanka travel listing. We wanted to make sure that we would have airport transport at the beginning and end of our trip as well as some meals would be included in our package. You're trip essentials will be listed under something along the lines of “Included with Package”, as is in the right of this screenshot. 

If you book this Groupon expecting every meal, transport, flights, free money showers, etc. all included in your stay but you don't see it in that section, DON'T BOOK.

Read the fine print, or better, call the local company to know exactly what you're getting in your Getaway.

Groupon's expiration date, cancellation policy, upgrade options, and booking instructions are all things to diligently read before confirming your booking.

Well, how did my trip turn out?

In a word, incredible.

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We booked the Getaway as a group of 4 people, and when that turned into 3 people I thought it would be a huge hassle negotiating with the local company and/or Groupon.

Luckily for us, the tourism company was kind enough to adjust the deal to let us 3 use our Groupon deals without a fourth person, and just put an extra bed in the one room. So my advice is when negotiating, always start with the local company as they're more likely to be flexible.

They sent us our itinerary in the days before our trip and I noticed that the days scheduled were moved around during the week (apparently the itinerary posted on Groupon is just a generic itinerary and they adjust for availability and weather), but it didn't bother us.

Each hotel we stayed at was exactly as described on the website, and by paying an extra 200AED each to get the deluxe deal, it felt absolutely 5-star. Our guide's English wasn't perfect but it was functional and for 3 women alone in Sri Lanka, we felt absolutely safe and comforted having a local guide us through the country.

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In summary…

I freakin' love Groupon and have never had a bad experience, but always read the fine print and do your research.

Groupon does extensive research on the businesses they work with, but its better safe than sorry. Read reviews of the specific tourism companies on both the Groupon website and on Google.

I did an international trip to Sri Lanka, and by reading the fine print and communicating with the tourism company directly, we had a once in a lifetime adventure!

A final tip: Use Rakuten!

You should not be using Groupon if you aren't signed up for Rakuten !

By signing up and activating Rakuten when you're using Groupon (or any other horde of websites), you'll automatically get 6% cashback.

For example: if you book a 1000USD trip on Groupon and activate Rakuten before you purchase, you'll receive 6% cashback or 60USD back to you, usually via PayPal.

Like I said, Rakuten gives different amounts of cashback for more than 2000 websites, so it's definitely worth it to sign up.

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Will you be booking your first Groupon trip now? To where? Let me know in the comments!

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I LOVE using Groupon for international and local travel! I’ve used it several times and have never been disappointed. Like you said, read the fine print and do additional research and you will be fine. Great post!

Great blog. Glad to broke it down. I always wondered about Groupon.

Love your tips! some super cool ideas 🙂

Great tips here! I’ve seen a few good offers on Groupon but often have specific dates to go in so haven’t been available when they are. I would definitely try this though if I could!

I am a big fan of groupons but I have not done a trip with them. I have considered it a few times but I think in my case its been limited date availability that has prevented it.

I did book a trip though another company and we did have some issues though. The travel company did not put the flights in our names correctly. It was a bit stressful at the airport but it all ended up working fine. That could happen going direct with the company or through a middle man.

I had no idea that Groupon did travel packages! Or that you could get the discount buying with eBates at Groupon. So glad your trip turned out awesome and I’ll have to look into these for the future!

I browse the groupon travel deals (tbh, I browe all travel deals like its the daily news haha) very often. & while I have not yet taken a trip with groupon myself I notice very good deals, but like you said it is so important to read the fine print! & I agree with ebates! I use them for all of my online purchases and I have earned hundreds of dollars in cashback. It is literally the best way to get paid for travel literally!

Wow, I’ve never thought of getting a group on vacation until now. I didn’t even consider it as an option.

This is great! Thanks for the tips!

Love this post! I recently had a friend ask me about trips with Groupon and did not know anything about it! I will now refer her to this post 🙂 #GLTLove

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Don’t miss out on shopping for pretty souvenirs, fresh fruits, colorful apparel, and more from the unique floating markets of Thailand, where the tiny boats filled with goodies come ashore for selling pretty things to the tourists and locals. Visit the vibrant and colorful Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in Bangkok on the Thailand Tour.

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The traditional Thai toilet requires squatting, but you will find Western-style toilets too in hotels and restaurants.

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Avoid drinking tap water directly in Thailand. Boil the water before drinking.

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Groupon Travel: Review

Find cheap hotels, airline tickets & vacation packages.

Groupon Travel brings fresh discounts every day for all types of travel, from local getaways and weekend breaks to luxurious international all-inclusive travel packages.

Groupon works with travel agencies, hotels, and tour providers to offer unique travel deals . These include "flash deals" - short-term 15-70% discounts off three-to-five-star hotels.

Beyond hotels, tours and packaged vacations, you can score deals for your entire vacation with Groupon, including tourist attractions, restaurants, airport transfers, airport parking, boat cruises, hop-on-hop-off bus tours, bike rentals, and more. Also, check out their travel accessories : luggage, packing cubes, cameras, travel pillows, toiletry pouches, travel adapters, world maps and more.

Shop mega discounts at Groupon. Grab up to an extra 25% off on select deals with code: PROMO! (valid 15-18 February 2024).

Hands On Experience

With Groupon, it's easy to find the type of vacation you're looking for - an air-inclusive beach break or perhaps an adventure holiday. Just choose which type of vacation suits you best (left navigation menu). And the price can also be filtered to suit your budget, helping you find the Groupon Travel deal that fits you best.

Finding travel discounts on Groupon is easy:

• Go to the Groupon website
• Select the Getaways tab
• Type in your destination in the search bar, and optionally apply pricing filters
• Select a hotel from the top deals
• Select the room type
• Select your check-in and check-out dates (for hotels), or a date window (package vacations)
• At the checkout, confirm the traveler's name and enter payment details

For instant hotel bookings, you'll receive an immediate confirmation, whereas with package vacations, you'll need to get in touch with the travel agent to confirm your dates and additional details (their contact details will be provided).

But how does the pricing compare? Here's an example of the same hotel for the same dates (3 nights, with breakfast) on Groupon Travel versus Booking.com… and Groupon comes out substantially cheaper.

• Booking.com: US$487 (with my Level 3 Genius discount!)
• Groupon: US$334
• Saving: $153 (31.4% cheaper)

Benefits of using Groupon Travel

• Booking is super simple - just 2 pages. There are less confusing up-sells and cross-sells than you'll find on other major Online Travel Agent websites.
• Groupon supports major debit and credit cards for easy payment, as well as Google Pay and Paypal. Klarna is also available for buy now, pay later.
• Receive daily email alerts for deals for your preferred destination (in your email alert, click the "add another city" link).
• Earn Groupon Bucks with each purchase - credits that can be used towards future purchases and trips.
• Groupon Guarantee : Groupon offers a money-back guarantee for peace of mind if you're unable to book your trip due to issues with the deal or the travel provider.

• If you travel solo or add optional extras to your trip, the cost can increase substantially.
• Hotel and flight availability can be limited, especially around peak travel periods. If your preferred dates are not available, you are likely eligible for a refund (but read the fine print before purchasing).
• Check the expiry date of the Groupon voucher.
• Some hotels have hidden fees (such as taxes and resort fees), however these should be itemised on the Groupon listing, so read the fine print (again).
• Some super cheap hotel deals on Groupon involve a timeshare sales pitch, but these are never obligatory, and if you decline, you won't lose your voucher or have to pay additional fees.
• Flight deals may only be valid from specific cities. So, check the cost of flying from your nearest regional airport to the departure point of the deal (eg. Austin to New York).
• Read reviews on Groupon from other customers who have made the same trip and look for any potential red flags.

International

Beyond the United States, you can buy travel deals for any of the countries Groupon operates in as long as you have an accepted method of payment there. Just create an account on that country's Groupon site first. Countries include: Australia , Belgium , Canada (Quebec) , France , Germany , Ireland , Italy , Netherlands , Poland , Quebec , Spain , UAE , and United Kingdom .

Refer your friends and earn $10 in Groupon Bucks for each signup (if they purchase a Groupon for $10 or more within 72 hours). Read details on the Refer-A-Friend program .

Based in Chicago, Groupon was launched by Andrew Mason in November 2008 and gradually expanded to more cities reaching 150 cities in North America within 2 years. Groupon went public in June 2011, and today operates in 13 countries.

Is Groupon Travel Right For You?

Groupon Travel works well for first-time international travellers who want someone else to do most of the hard work organising the trip. Or if you're a deal hunter with limited time on your hands, Groupon Travel can get you from zero to confirmed booking in a matter of minutes.

Experienced travelers will appreciate the inspiration that Groupon provides. If you're seeing a destination like Puerto Rico with cheap package deals, it may mean travel to Puerto Rico is cheaper during the dates the Groupon deal is valid. Chances are you can find great deals with a little more flexibility if you research direct options. But if the dates and inclusions look good to you, why not just book via Groupon and save the headache?

Pro Tips For Groupon Travel

Here are some tips for using Groupon for travel discounts:

• Download the free Groupon mobile app to search for travel deals anywhere, anytime.
• Read the terms and conditions carefully before booking a Groupon Travel deal.
• Carefully examine what's included (and not included) in the deal.
• Compare the hotel location to your destination's airport and check if airport transfers are included. If they're not, research how much that will cost so you're not caught out.
• Be aware of single supplements, such as how much extra you'll have to pay if you're traveling alone.
• Most hotels on Groupon Travel are of decent quality, but some subpar ones can slip through. So search Google and TripAdvisor for reviews and feedback.
• If your international package deal includes car rental, bring a map or GPS and understand the driving conditions of that country.
• Some promos are specific to a type of deal, such as restaurants, beauty/spa, or travel.
• On the checkout page, select Promo or Gift Code.
• Enter the promo code and select "Apply".
• Check that your discount is reflected in your order total.
• Note that promo codes do not apply to taxes, shipping, or other fees.
• Save money on flights, hotels, tours & transport.
• Wide range of destinations and travel packages available.
• Comprehensive info provided about each hotel or travel deal.
• Reviews from other customers can help set your expectations and reduce risk.
• Check the terms of each deal carefully to make sure you get what you expect.
• Add-ons to trips can increase the price considerably, so be careful.

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