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Planning a trip ahead of time isn’t always possible. Sometimes life happens and you simply don’t have time to arrange an entire vacation. Travelocity has plenty of great options for travelers making last-minute plans. If you’re looking to save a few bucks on your upcoming trip, you’ve come to the right place! With a little help from your friends at Travelocity, you can score last-minute vacation deals that won’t break the bank.

From a simple room with a bed to a luxury resort that has all the amenities you could ask for, there are great deals to be found if you simply know where to look. That’s why we’ve gathered a list of hotels with last-minute deals that will provide you with a welcoming place to call home while you’re out of town. You’ll be saving on cost, but you won’t be missing out on clean, comfortable rooms and must-have amenities.

Find the hotel that best suits you and take advantage of the great deals at Travelocity. You’ll sleep even better in your hotel room knowing that you saved a bundle booking with us.

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Best Websites to Book a Last Minute Vacation

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Megan started with SmarterTravel Media’s Airfarewatchdog way back in 2008, moved over to FamilyVacationCritic, and finally SmarterTravel in 2021. Originally from Massachusetts, she has lived in Nova Scotia, London, and New York City. She has spent nearly every summer (or at least part of it) on Prince Edward Island. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, two young children, and their dog, Indiana Bones (Indy).

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Sometimes you just need to getaway. If your wanderlust gets the best of you and the traveler inside is itching to hit the road, there are plenty of websites and apps out there to help—fast. Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway or a full-blown vacation, these sites can help you find great last minute travel deals.

Best Websites for Last Minute Flights

Finding flights can be a hassle, but it doesn’t have to be! There are loads of ways to find cheap flights from your favorite airline, even if you are going away in the near future.

1. Google Flights

One fun way to find last minute flights is to plug your departure city and travel dates into Google Flights , leaving your destination blank. The resulting map shows you the lowest available prices to cities all over the world, letting you find deals in places you might not have ever thought to go.

Kayak’s Explore feature is a similar tool. You can enter exact travel dates or a certain month, then see which fares are available from your home gateway. 

3. Secret Flying

You can get alerts when fares go down when you sign up at Secret Flying , or, use their search tool to find great last minute deals on flights. Simply input your departure city, keep the arrival as “anywhere” and put the current month as the time you are looking to fly. Perfect for when you just want to get away, but you don’t care where to. Secret Flying also finds “mistake” fares, so be sure to sign up to get notifications so you can book them before they are gone! 

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Where to Find Last Minute Hotel Deals

You’d think that every hotel would have cheap rooms last minute, but that isn’t always the case. These sites will help you find a room that won’t break the bank with a spur of the moment trip! 

1. Hotel Tonight

A perennial favorite app among SmarterTravel editors, HotelTonight has been finding travelers’ deep hotel discounts since 2010. The app allows travelers to book same-day accommodations across the globe at discounts of up to 50 percent. If you don’t want to leave things until the literal last minute, though, the app also lets you book dates a little further out. The well-designed booking engine serves up clever recommendations and insider info—plus those remarkable markdowns. Keep an eye out for the Daily Drop, the biggest discount of the day (which you only have 15 minutes to book).

The site is known for discounted restaurant meals, fitness classes, and beauty services also has a last minute deals section that typically includes discounted hotel and resort stays. On the day I checked, options ranged from a $69 hotel near Niagara Falls to a four-star Times Square hotel for $77 a night.

3. Trip.com

Trip.com is your basic hotel booking site, and is great for finding a last minute deal. While they feature hotels all around the world, it’s particularly great for deals on hotels in Asia, so when you grab an amazing last minute flight to somewhere in Asia, head to trip.com to book your hotel! 

4. Last Minute Travel

As its name suggests, Last Minute Travel is dedicated solely to last minute travel deals. This wide-ranging site offers bargains on hotels, car rentals, cruises, transfers, and activities. Their hotel deals are amazing.  In a sample search, I found top-rated hotels in Paris from just $54 per night for a trip about two weeks out. The site has a Last Minute Travel Club for deeper discounts and rewards points to use toward free hotel stays. Membership is $50 per year.

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Amazing Last Minute Vacation Packages

Sometimes, booking a vacation package is the cheapest way to go for last minute travel. These sites are the best for one-stop shopping.

1. Airfarewatchdog

SmarterTravel’s sister site Airfarewatchdog has a nifty Weekender tool that lets you find a flight/hotel vacation package for upcoming weekends, just click the link and let the site do the rest of the work. 

2. CheapCaribbean.com

If you have a specific destination in mind, your best bet is often to focus on a website that deals with one region specifically. CheapCaribbean.com has last minute deals , many of them short-lived flash sales. Though you can’t hem and haw about whether or not to go, you’ll often have plenty of time to plan. For example, a four-night air/hotel package to the Dominican Republic might start at $509 per person for travel four to six months from now—but it must be booked in the next four days.

3. FunJet Vacations 

Book your flight and hotel together at FunJet Vacations . If you have a place in mind, enter the dates you want to go and the destination, and it will give you the best flight and hotel deals available. Their sales are great if you are open to where you want to go, and often have dates for travel within the month. 

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Affordable Last Minute All-Inclusive Deals

A vacation where everything is paid for in advance may seem a luxury to some people, but it is actually quite affordable. These sites will help you find the best all-inclusive deals, so all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the sun! 

1. Sandals Resorts

Sandals resorts has great deals for last minute travel. You often can get one night free, and when you start the booking process, have the option of booking your flight as well. You may even find availability for travel within the week. 

2. Club Med

When it comes to all-inclusive, Club Med usually comes to mind. Like Sandals, they often have fantastic last minute deals for when you are looking to book without much time to plan. Club Med has locations all over the world, including Mexico, Canada and all over the Caribbean – perfect for a cheap getaway.

3. Travelzoo

This venerable travel site offers last minute deals on just about everything, but their all-inclusive search is one of the best as far as the bigger sites go. When I searched, I found a package for an all-inclusive stay in Cabo, including airfare, for $739, for travel next week. 

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How to Find Great Deals on Last Minute Tours

If you prefer having an itinerary made for you, and, let’s face it, if you are taking a last minute trip, it might be nice to not have to plan the entire trip, there are some great sites to book a last minute tour on. 

1. TourRadar

Book a tour of your destination as well as accommodations through TourRadar . There are several ways to search, including destination, adventure styles (food & culinary, active adventure, health & wellness, etc.), and date. Search for tours for travel in the next two weeks, or multiple months in advance. 

2. G Adventures

From Iceland to Turkey, G Adventures has tours to inspire and excite. They have available dates for travel throughout the year, but most are available to book for tours within a week or two. They have themed tours like the Northern Lights in Iceland, and Hiking the Azores—whatever, wherever you want to go. I found a four-day hiking tour of the Inca Trail in Peru for $881 departing within the week.

3. Contiki 

Contiki has a wide variety of tours to choose from, and the site has a handy last minute trips option to find a tour when you need one. When I searched, there was an Egypt and the Nile tour for $1,772, starting in just four days from when I searched! Most tours include accommodation, meals, transportation, admission to sites, and tour guides. 

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You may think it is hard to find deals to some of the top destinations, but as we have been mentioning, there are several options out there, no matter where you are going. Here are some sites that will help you plan your next getaway to some of the top spots.

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Lastminute.com .

Netherlands-based LastMinute.com also covers a range of last minute trip options, including flights, hotels, Eurostar train tickets, vacation packages, car rentals, theater tickets, and experiences. A Paris search turned up several highly-rated hotel options at $75-$85 per night at press time. This site also allows you to filter by hotels that offer free cancellation, a great perk if your travel plans change last minute. LastMinute.com also has “top-secret hotels” available for opaque booking, though in my Paris search they were actually a bit more expensive than the named hotels in my results.

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While we love Sandals, we also love their sister company, Beaches . Beaches features two resorts in Jamaica and one in Turks and Caicos. Their last minute travel deals are similar to Sandals, where you can get one free night, and are able to book with just a couple of days in advance. 

Trips to New York

Chances are, if you are heading to NYC, you are going to want to see a Broadway show. Your best option for great last minute seats is TKTS . Download the app for your phone to see that days discounted tickets, and you can decide whether it is worth making the trek to the booth. Beats running out early in the morning to wait in line, and you are sure to get some deeply discounted tickets. 

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Best Last Minute Travel Apps for Your Phone

Most people tend to do everything on their phones, from booking restaurants, reading the news, and of course, booking travel. These apps are our favorites for booking last minute travel.

Elude is more than an app, it is an experience for the well-seasoned traveler. Not only does it let you search trips from your departure city to anywhere in the world, it gets to know you so you’ll find out about the best deals catered to your interests. Keep tabs on your trips, where you’ve been and what you’ve done. Their search feature allows you to put what your budget is, and what dates you want to travel, then showing you details for trips that fall under your criteria. When I searched, I found a trip to Prague leaving from New York City in two weeks for $1374 including airfare and hotel. 

With Snaptravel , you can search for hotels conveniently on your phone. Once you sign up, you will receive exclusive deals over your message service of choice (SMS, Facebook Messenger, iMessage etc..). You can also do a simple search with the days you want to go, and where you want to go. You can filter by price, hotel stars, amenities and more. The perfect app for booking that last minute hotel anywhere in the world. 

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These days, vacation rentals are all the rage, and finding a last minute travel deal for accommodations can be tricky if you don’t want to break the bank. That’s where apps like VRBO come in. You can search rooms, apartments and houses available to rent wherever you are going. Often, owners who have had a cancellation or just want the place booked will discount the price last minute as to not totally lose out on making any money. You might just find a unique stay, like a treehouse or secluded cabin. 

Travelocity

Everything is better with time, and Travelocity is not excluded. Founded in 1996, they have adapted to the ever-changing tech world, and their app shows they are good at what they do. Search for hotels, vacation packages, flights—you name it—and all of your bookings will stay on the app for easy access. Looking for the perfect trip to Las Vegas last minute? Travelocity has your back.  When I searched for a trip to Vegas in two weeks, I found hotel and airfare for under $1,000 for a five night stay. 

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Impulsive travel may sound expensive, but it’s certainly doable on a budget. whether you’re searching for deals on last minute flights, cruises, or hotels, here’s what to know when you’re booking just a few days or weeks out..

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For the uninitiated, choosing the right time to book travel can feel like one of life’s great mysteries. Indeed, prices are constantly moving up and down—and those changes can make or break your travel budget. Happily, for those inclined toward more impulsive last-minute trips, a little savvy can go a long way in not busting your budget.

Our best advice in a nutshell: Have a few potential destinations in mind and enroll in airfare alerts for those places because when it comes to flying, there is little to gain from procrastination. (And make sure your passport is up to date ; if that dream trip to a faraway land pops up and you can’t take advantage of it, you’ll be sorry.)

Here’s our guide to getting the best deals on last-minute flights , cruises , and hotels —because even a spontaneous trip can benefit from a little planning.

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How to find last-minute flights

Airfare is typically the biggest single expense of most trips, and its associated price tag boils down to supply and demand. Pricing is determined by several factors, including timing (like the season, day of the week, and even what time of day you fly) and the destination itself. Many airlines put tickets up for sale as far as 11 months before the flight—but you’ll likely be paying a premium for them, because the window from six to 11 months out is typically an expensive time to buy. From 22 to 121 days out, fares are often significantly cheaper, when prices are usually near to their historical average lows; this is the sweet spot for fare deals.

In airline terms, “last minute” is the period less than three weeks before the flight. It’s not recommended to wait any longer than 21 days before your flight to book because prices are unlikely to drop so close to the departure depate. But if you find yourself booking a last-minute trip, your best bet is to compare fares online with an aggregator like CheapOair , Expedia , Kayak , or Travelocity . (Tip: Once you find a fare you like, be sure to check that airline’s own website to see if it’s offered any cheaper directly through the carrier.) Note that no one airline is always going to be the cheapest; even low-cost carriers can sometimes rack up higher rates than traditional legacy airlines.

If possible, be flexible with your airport. Many large cities have at least two options. For example, you don’t have to fly to LAX to get to Los Angeles when nearby Orange County, Burbank, or Ontario could possibly be cheaper if you’re willing to drive a little further into the city.

If you don’t have to book immediately, set up a fare alert to get an email when an airline drops the fare on your chosen route. Good sites for automated fare alerts include Fare Compare , Airfare Watchdog , Skyscanner , and Google Flights . If you have a favorite airline, you can also set up email alerts from your home city on your frequent-flyer profile.

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How to book a last-minute cruise

You can find last-minute cruise deals from about three months out to just days before the sailing date. Unlike airfare, cruise prices are known to drop as the sailing date approaches. While the best staterooms on ships tend to sell out early, and for full price, you can usually still find staterooms in almost any category closer to embarkation (although these deals might be for cabins in less desirable areas of the ship, such as ones that are far from the elevator banks). If you live within driving distance of the departure port, you’ll save a boatload of money, too, because you won’t have to purchase airfare.

Time your last-minute trip to coincide with a “shoulder season” destination when cheaper sailings can be found. The shoulder season in the Caribbean, for instance, includes September through November, when there’s a higher chance of hurricanes, and also the weeks in early December and January that frame the busy holiday season.

Look for discounted cruises on the websites of the cruise lines themselves, along with aggregators like Cruise.com , Cruises.com , Expedia , and even Costco .

Read AFAR’s full guide to booking last-minute cruises here.

How to get a last-minute hotel deal

Hotels can be inexpensive when you’re booking a night or two in advance, unless there’s a major event in the destination you plan to visit. Hotels.com and Hoteltonight.com are great go-tos for last-minute deals. (As a bonus, when you create a profile on Hotels.com, you get a free hotel night after your 10th-night stay.) Many hotels vow to publish their lowest rate directly on their own site, but it is helpful to be able to look at all of the options in one place. Room77 and Trivago search dozens of sites, displaying the lowest price, and a provide a direct link to make the booking.

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One final tip: Make sure to “bundle up”

Most airline sites now allow you to book your full vacation package with them—something online travel agencies like Expedia and Travelocity have been doing for years. You may want to stick with your go-to airline site if you are looking to use points or stay with your preferred airline. You’ll often find significant savings if you’re able to book it all—flight, hotel, even rental car—at the same time, plus there’s the convenience of having your whole trip organized in one confirmation email. (Tip: If you do end up arranging your trip with a combination of confirmations, TripIt is a great resource for keeping everything organized.) Now get going—you’ve got a bag to pack and a plane to catch.

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Taking a spontaneous trip is one of the most rewarding forms of travel. Finding cheap last-minute flights, on the other hand, can feel like an impossible barrier to flying by the seat of your pants. But booking with low-cost carriers isn't the only way to avoid forking over exorbitant fares. There are last-minute deals to be found—if you know where and how to look.

Before you get started, having a basic grasp of how airlines determine their ticket prices can be helpful. Increasingly, airlines are implementing what’s known as dynamic pricing, a model used by hotels and other segments across the travel industry. With dynamic pricing, airfare costs go up or down depending on market conditions, which means the same seats on the same flight can be sold for many different prices at different times depending on the specific airline's pricing algorithm.

Fortunately, a growing selection of technological tools with predictive features take the guesswork out of knowing when the best time to buy flights is—or when you should wait it out. Along with a few time-tested guidelines, getting the best deal doesn’t have to be a stressful, time-consuming task.

If you feel like you're the only flier still paying full-price for airfare–or feeling overwhelmed by all the newsletters and flight deals to keep track of—don’t fret. We've assembled the best tips and tricks from frequent travelers and budget travel gurus to ensure you can take those spontaneous trips without breaking the bank.

Take advantage of tech tools

Tech tools can be a traveler’s secret weapon to scoring a cheap flight—and there are more options than ever to choose from.

Already a favorite for its functionality, Google Flights upgraded its ability to tell passengers exactly when to buy tickets (or wait) with a feature it launched in August 2023 backed by trends data on and around the flight route and trip dates. Google Flights also has a handy tracking feature that notifies you by email when prices drop on routes that you have specified. In fact, Google is so confident in its predictive data that it will guarantee the lowest fare on select flights ; if you buy a flight marked with the colorful price guarantee badge, Google Flights will pay you the difference (up to $500 per year) if the airfare decreases after you book.

Going (formerly Scott’s Cheap Flights) is another fan favorite for its ability to deliver excellent flight deals straight to your inbox. There’s a free option, but for the most serious savings, consider the Premium or Elite membership options, the latter of which also includes some great deals on business class fares.

Other platforms, including Hopper and KAYAK , also have features that notify passengers via email when prices drop on preferred routes. Via Hopper’s “Price Prediction” tool, passengers can choose whether to “book now” or “watch this trip.”

Avoid peak travel periods

A virtually guaranteed way to save money on flights (and battle with fewer tourists at your destination)? Avoid flying to destinations during peak travel times.

Times depend on the destination, but passengers can keep in mind a few general rules of thumb. For example, flying to Europe during the summer months of June, July, and August in Europe is almost always more expensive than a trip during the fall or winter (except around Christmas, another peak travel period). Similarly, the Caribbean heats up with visitors during the cold weather months, followed by spring break crowds, from December through April.

The bottom line: aim for the offseason whenever you can for more affordable flights and an unforgettable experience.

Be flexible with destinations and dates

Travel experts often advise checking to see if flying a day earlier or later or from a nearby airport—options that are now offered on most online search sites—might result in cheaper fares. But for bigger savings, consider extending your flexibility to the destination as well. If your dates are fixed, browse the options on Skyscanner , which allows users to select “explore everywhere” as the destination. Then skim for the best value over a certain timeframe.

When flying to Europe, remember that you don’t need your ultimate destination to be your first stop. If direct flights to Paris are pricey, look around and see if routes to, say, Amsterdam are cheaper on those dates. Then, you can take a budget airline for the final leg—instead of sacrificing your comfort for the entire long-haul journey.

Huw Owen, cofounder of TravelLocal , an agency that specializes in creating uniquely local trips, also advises looking at “secondary and tertiary cities” throughout Europe. “This is a great option for those who are doing a week- or two-weeklong itinerary in a particular country, where it doesn't matter where you land and you can have your local operator collect you and start the adventure from there,” Owen explains. “We're seeing this above all in Europe, where the competition with low-cost airlines has allowed secondary cities to become the new gateways to a destination, for example flying into Porto instead of Lisbon in Portugal. And in Georgia you can now fly to the historical city of Kutaisi, which is a lot cheaper than flying into the capital, Tbilisi .”

Take advantage of waived change fees

One traveler-friendly benefit from the pandemic: Many airlines finally scrapped those dreaded change fees once and for all—hallelujah! So if you see a too-good-to-pass-up deal, grab it while it’s still available—and if you do end up changing it, you won’t take as big of a hit. “The reason this is beneficial for last-minute bookings is if you're especially worried that the fare might drop after you book, now you're covered,” explains Scott Keyes, founder of Going. “If you pay $300 for your flight and a few days after booking the price drops to $200, you can rebook it at the new price and get the $100 difference back in flight credit.”

Search for fares individually

It takes some extra time, but searching for a single seat—even if you’re flying with a family of four—can save you big. The reason? Airlines’ automated pricing systems are poorly designed and will only look for four seats of the same exact price, returning you a quote of $400 each, perhaps.

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If there’s one or more in a lower fare class —a seat priced at $320, say—the system will overlook that in favor of consistency as it can’t divide up the query. Search by single seat, though, and the system will find that cheaper seat —savings that can really add up when you’re traveling with a group. Just make sure to link the reservations together after you finish booking so the airline knows you’re all flying together. “Most airline phone agents should be able to walk you through this, though any travel agent can do it quicker and easier,” says Brandon Berkson, founder of trip-planning service HAP Concierge .

In the same way, always check one-way flights alongside returns, especially on domestic trips, since stitching together an itinerary by taking one carrier outbound and another return could offer some savings, too. And if you’re looking at different seat prices within the same class, keep in mind that airlines' clunky systems struggle with combining different classes on the same itinerary. Say you want to take an economy round-trip flight, but only premium economy seats are left on one leg. The booking system will adjust the price or force you into the higher category to reflect that difference. Book each leg separately, and you can avoid that risk.

Timing is everything (kind of)

Another good rule of thumb for cheap last-minute flights: There is no secret time to score the perfect deal. While some research says flights are cheaper on certain days of the week (a 2024 report by Expedia found airfare is, on average, the least expensive on Sundays and the most expensive on Fridays), it usually isn't that simple.

Generally, the best prices tend to drop off once the flight is less than three weeks out. If it’s 21 days before you plan to travel and you haven’t seen a flight deal to your destination, go ahead and book. That’s because airlines’ automated fare systems are configured to treat later bookings as last-minute business traveler flights and price them accordingly (high, in other words). Case in point: Going’s Keyes watched one trip stay at $489 for weeks, before booking on day 21; just 24 hours later, the same flight cost $630. “The 21-Day Rule is still the gold standard if there's a flight you're looking at and it's getting close and you're trying to decide whether to book or not,” he says.

To get a jump on booking for winter holidays in 2024, consider that most airlines release their tickets between six and 11 months out—so it’s never too early to keep an eye on fares to snag early deals (and the best selection). But according to Google Flights , for mid-December trips, it could pay off to wait a little closer to booking, as average prices tended to be lowest 71 days before departure, based on the most recent data.

If you haven’t yet firmed up your summer vacation plans for 2024 , it’s time to get moving—especially if you have your eyes set on Europe. Per Google Flights, the best time to book flights from the US to Europe is at least 72 days prior to departure. And flights to Europe tend to increase over time, especially at about 10 weeks prior to departure.

Try a last-minute rewards search

Last-minute flights can be a smart time to burn off frequent flier miles , as airlines will sometimes release unsold seats as cheaper-than-normal mileage tickets. Don’t just search online for these, though; sometimes, it may be worth calling the airline’s customer service number or chatting online with a rep, even if the rewards app or website shows no redemption opportunities.

This is also a good time to make sure you’re using the right credit card for your travel habits and airline loyalty, which can easily pay for flights through points. There’s a learning curve involved, but it’s never a bad time to get started, especially since most major credit cards offer significant sign-up bonuses several times a year. All major airlines have their own credit card (or one that’s co-branded with a bank), and most major banks, including Chase, CitiBank, and Bank of America, also offer travel-specific cards that can offer big-time savings on flights (plus hotels and more travel expenses). Take a peek at the deals on offer—and how you can snag them—with our monthly Points and Miles Travel Deals column .

Consider fifth freedom flights

Fifth freedom flights , in which an airline offers service between two countries outside of its home base, can be a boon to budget-minded travelers for several reasons. First of all, they’re often serviced by larger aircraft on popular international routes, which means more competition and lower prices, and they also sometimes offer overlooked frequent-flier availability—all of which can translate into significant savings, not to mention a superior onboard experience.

Beware of ‘skiplagging’

Say you need to fly from DC to Dallas , but the price is too high. Since booking a longer flight with a layover is usually significantly cheaper than a non-stop route, some passengers might book a flight from DC to Los Angeles via Dallas, and deplane in Dallas with no intention of traveling on the next leg. This controversial tactic is known as a “hidden-city ticket” or “skiplagging."

Skiplagged is the best-known search engine for this workaround, but be super careful if you decide to give it a go. The tactic is strictly prohibited in many airlines’ contracts of carriage, so if they catch you flying this way, your ticket could be invalidated—or even worse, you could be sued . United Airlines and American Airlines have both cracked down on passengers taking advantage of hidden city booking in recent years.

Hidden-city tickets "can get travelers cheaper fares, but there are significant potential problems if you're caught," says  Brett Snyder , president of Cranky Concierge . "It's just not worth it, especially for the casual traveler who won't really fully understand the potential ramifications.”

Don’t be afraid to ask for a deal in person

Instead of shelling out big bucks online for an upgrade, try a more human approach—a strategy that paid off big-time for Kimberley Lovato , a travel writer who specializes in France, on a transatlantic flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam about five years ago. At the check-in desk at SFO, Lovato jokingly asked the agent whether anyone had bought one of the $10,000 business class upgrades she’d been monitoring online. No, the agent replied, but did she want one?

Not for $10K, Lovato responded, countering with $400—and, to her surprise, the agent said, “Done!”

“I’m not sure if it was because she was in a good mood or I just got lucky, but it made my flight, for sure,” Lovato says. The moral of the story: “You never know. More times than not, I’ve asked for things that seemed crazy and gotten them.”

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W ith spring in the air and summer just on the horizon, many will be starting the search for suitably affordable last-minute trips abroad. 

But organising a holiday at short notice is often easier said than done, whether it’s a spontaneous couples’ getaway or last-minute break with friends and family. The excitement of researching a destination can quickly dissipate once the slog of trawling travel agent, airline and tour operator websites has begun. Comparing flights and accommodation costs on different days for different destinations can really feel like hard work, the antithesis of the fun holiday you’re hoping to book.

The good news is that, whether you want to jump across the Channel to see the Eiffel Tower or head long-haul to the beaches of Cancun, there are hundreds of online options to help you find the best deals for booking transport, places to stay and other extras.

Instead of spending hours on dozens of different websites, check out this list we’ve compiled of some of the best in the travel marketplace. You’ll save time on the research and money on the holiday too – what’s not to like?

Holiday Pirates 

This travel deals site manually searches for the best holiday offers daily, finding a range of big discounts and emailing them to subscribers. At the moment you can book an eight-night tour of Turkey, staying in four and five-star hotels, for under £560pp. Other destinations with deals range from as close as Amsterdam to as far away as Mexico.

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Jack’s Flight Club

Sign up – for free – to the club and get emailed the cheapest flights from the UK and Ireland including discounts, hidden offers and error fares – think UK to Brazil for £290. Many are last-minute deals, but remember, with prices like this it’s fastest finger first.

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Google Flights

As you’d expect from the algorithm masterminds, this site compares and tracks fares to find you the best deal. But it also has features for the last-minute traveller, such as an option to search for flights in any number of cities for a specific date – so you can see if it’s cheaper to go jet off to Athens or Oslo this weekend.

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Hotel Tonight

This handy website offers last-minute deals if you need a place to stay tonight, tomorrow or within the next seven days. While some deals – especially in the US – are not so good, it can deliver deep discounts in Europe and the UK while also saving you time browsing the best deals.

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Kayak 

On the “Explore” section of Kayak you can enter your trip length, travel time and dates and the site will come up with a range of options for you to choose from. The easy-to-use map feature is a great way to compare locations and prices for a last minute trip.

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BA Holidays

No, it’s not a discount specialist, but BA Holidays – the package wing of British Airways – can offer deep discounts for last-minute trips, pairing unsold flight inventory with empty hotel rooms. In fact, the deals can be so good that a city break with hotel included can work out cheaper than the flights alone, and a week’s car hire in Europe can be close to free.

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With more than 30 million subscribers worldwide, Travelzoo features a host of deals ranging from trips abroad to activities such as spa visits, theatre ticket deals and cruises. A sign-up is required to see full details of deals, but it seems worth it for trips such as four nights and return flights to Ibiza for £149pp.

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Secret Escapes

You’ll find discounts of up to 70 per cent at Secret Escapes, which follows a similar model to Voyage Privé , offering flash sales to registered members. It’s a great place to scout high-end discount holidays and the customer service of the site has been praised as excellent.

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Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne: Located on Switzerland’s glimmering Lake Lucerne, this stunning luxury hotel has a gawk-worthy spa with one of the most epic infinity pools and beautiful grounds to match. Currently, tennis fans looking to take advantage of the glorious spring weather can get in on their exquisite courts by taking advantage of a Tennis & Stay package . Available for stays now through October 31, 2024, it includes overnight accommodations with breakfast included, use of their top-notch Diamond Domes tennis courts, a one-hour session and equipment rental with a tennis pro, and cryotherapy recovery sessions — not to mention access to the spa. The hotel, which was once frequented by the likes of Audrey Hepburn and Sofia Lauren, also recently launched a new pickleball program you can experience should you want to take a day off from tennis. 

Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort: Bookable through May 14, 2024, kids and teens (17 and under) stay and eat for free at one of hot-spot Tulum's most popular eco-chic resorts. To take advantage of this deal, you must travel by October 31, 2024, with a three-night minimum stay.

Callicoon Hills: The Catskills come alive in the spring, and this bucolic resort is perfectly positioned close to the trendy town of Callicoon, where there’s an adorable and tasty, new restaurant, The Tasting Room at Catskill Provisions Distillery , and a cool new mercantile-meets-bar called Black Walnut . Take it all in by picking any one of the hotel’s current multiple offers , which include 25 percent off the best flexible rate for midweek stays, 20 percent off for stays booked 60 days in advance, or bring the whole crew and save 20 percent off their group glamping experience. Terms and conditions apply, so make sure to read the fine print. 

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Public Hotel of New York: In the heart of New York City’s vibrant East Village, Public Hotel puts contemporary luxury within reach right in time for Memorial Day weekend with an impressive deal . Stay Friday, May 24 through Sunday, May 26, 2024, and get 50 percent off Sunday night, or stay Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27, 2024, and get 50 percent off both Sunday and Monday nights — not too shabby, huh?

Montage Deer Valley: Already known for being a best-in-class Deer Valley ski hotel, you’ll find incredible savings and beauty in the Wasatch Mountains come spring. Montage has a pretty easy way to save, simply book 14 days in advance to receive 15 percent savings on the best available rate; or, book three consecutive nights and get a fourth night free to take in the season’s beautiful wildflowers. You can also indulge in an elevated dining experience at their on-site fine dining restaurant, Apex. Check Montage’s offer page for more details and booking availability. 

Tierra Magnifica Resort Costa Rica : This 14-room, adults-only luxury boutique resort is the perfect romantic getaway, with panoramic ocean views, an on-site waterfall, and lush jungle scenery in the laid-back town of Nosara, Costa Rica. From now until September 30, 2024, it's offering a 15 percent discount on all room rates , which includes a welcome cocktail and appetizer, a full à la carte breakfast every morning, entry to the private Playa Guiones Beach Club, and complimentary morning yoga. 

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Mr. C Miami – Coconut Grove: Stay three, pay two. That’s right — a whole night free in The Grove, one of Miami’s most celebrated neighborhoods. Right on the beach with dazzling ocean views, Mr. C Miami is exactly where you’ll want to spend the best days of summer. 

Casa Kimberly: Casa Kimberly, a nine-suite luxury boutique hotel in Puerto Vallarta, was once the love nest of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Though the duo was known for their opulence, savvy travelers can get in on frugal savings by booking a two-night stay to receive a third night free — all in addition to daily continental breakfast overlooking Banderas Bay. The offer is valid until October 31, 2024, and there are even better rates and more savings if you book in June. 

Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas: Enjoy 25 percent off Specialty Suite rates at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas for visits through December 28, 2024, in honor of its 25th anniversary. Be among the first to indulge in the hotel’s newly reimagined luxury suites, perfect for entertaining family, friends, and colleagues.

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British Colonial Nassau: Against the stunning beauty of the Caribbean Sea, the British Colonial Hotel offers travelers an escape to total luxury. The Endless Summer in Nassau deal features up to 30 percent off your stay and a $50 food and beverage credit on visits from May 28 to September 9, 2024.

Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa : Set on the pristine shores of Mirror Lake and a short walk from the picturesque Main Street of Lake Placid, New York, this historic inn is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a special package that includes a hearty breakfast every morning and a $100 resort credit per day. This can't-miss deal is available through June 27, 2024. 

Mondrian South Beach: Celebrate Pride Month bayside at Mondrian South Beach in Miami with 20 percent off the best available rate , two complimentary glasses of rosé per booking, and 20 percent off a couples massage at The Spa at Baia Beach Club. Stay dates run from June 1 to August 31, 2024.

Hotel del Coronado : From sunbathing on a beach daybed or in a pool cabana to roasting s'mores at night, Hotel del Coronado has everything you need for a picture-perfect beach day on an idyllic island just off the coast of San Diego, California. And, for a limited time only, the Beach Escape package will offer a $150 daily resort credit for The Views and The Cabanas or a $200 daily resort credit for Beach Village and Shore House — so you can experience more, for less. 

The Standard: This luxury brand is offering the chance to win a one-night stay for only $25 at any Standard hotel worldwide. The Silver Sleepover Sweepstakes runs through May 24, and the hotel is also running a deal from May 25 to June 25, 2024, for 25 percent off all rooms booked through the end of the year across select properties.

Evo Hotel Salt Lake City : A trip to the great outdoors just isn't the same if you can't bring your trusty pup along. Luckily, Salt Lake City's Evo Hotel is so pet-friendly, you'll never have to choose. It's got all the gear you need for spring activities, as well as a cafe and rooftop bar where you can relax and connect with like-minded nature lovers. With the Stay More, Save More package , guests can enjoy up to 20 percent off a three-night stay, 30 percent off rentals at the onsite retail store, complimentary access for two to The Bouldering Project and All Together Skate Park, and more.

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Heritage Line: Featuring more intimate ship sizes, Heritage offers ultra-lux river cruises sailing the enchanting waterways of Southeast Asia, each with its own theme and a suite of amazing amenities like wellness studios and handsome jacuzzi pools to accompany your journey. Bookings for sailings between June and September 2024 will receive up to 20 percent off . Itineraries include a Lower Mekong cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia, and seven nights from Siem Reap to Saigon. 

Celebrity: Snag an early discount on summer cruises across the board with Celebrity. The best deals include a seven-night Alaska journey, starting at $348 per person, and a six-night romp through the Western Caribbean, starting at $1,071 per person. 

Royal Caribbean: Take 60 percent off on a second guest using the promo code BOGO60 for trips booked until the end of May, departing on or after June 2, 2024. This offer can be combined with Kids Sail Free, so it’s ideal for those looking to make their vacation more of a family affair. 

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Viking: Sophisticated (and foodie) cruisers will want to take advantage of special offers on all-inclusive river voyages across Egypt and Europe. Spring sale prices are available until May 31, 2024, and you can even get free international airfare and reduced fares on some voyages for 2024 through 2026.

Hurtigruten Expeditions: Ever dreamt of being a modern-day Shackleton or Amundsen? Travelers who book through June 30, 2024, can save up to 45 percent on expedition cruises to exotic destinations like Alaska, Svalbard, the Galápagos, Greenland, Iceland, and the Northwest Passage, not to mention Antarctica. 

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Ponant: Known as the cruise line with a sophisticated French touch, Pontant Cruises has an easy way to help you save: refer a friend. By simply referring someone to Ponant Cruises, both you and your referee will receive $800 AUD ($525 USD) off your staterooms after the referee has booked their first cruise. This offer may be accumulated and the number of referrals is unlimited. Ponant also has sliding scale discounts of up to 40 percent off on chained cruises , allowing you to save on multi-cruise itineraries you might already have your eye on. 

Sail Croatia : For a truly unique way to experience the calm spring or glimmering summertime on the Dalmatian Coast, Sail Croatia has three new cruise itineraries: one that caters to culture junkies, one for yoga lovers, and one for wine aficionados. And if you book through May 31, 2024 (although we hear it’s likely to be extended into June as well), you can enjoy 10 percent off through its Spring Special . 

JetBlue: Fly Deals for May (and beyond!) bring huge price cuts to flights across the United States and some nearby international destinations, too. Skip over to Miami, Chicago, Portland, or West Palm Beach from New York City for less than $100 one way. 

Frontier: Jump on the Frontier Airlines GoWild! All You Can Fly Summer Pass with a limited-time offer of $399 for the year. The summer pass lasts through the end of September 2024 for all your summer travel planning needs.  

Play: Starting May 8, 2024, low-cost Icelandic airline Play will give away free flights for a year to one lucky winner. It's also offering 25 percent off flights to 10 popular European destinations including Iceland, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Paris, Stockholm, and more glorious Euro summer bucket list destinations. Move fast, though, because the deal ends on May 15, 2024.

United: Despite the busy travel season coming up, one of the U.S.’s major airline carriers still has deals for flights from our country’s largest metro areas , including Chicago, Houston, Denver, San Francisco, and more. For select August dates, amazing round-trip savings like Denver to San Francisco ($177), Washington D.C. to Los Angeles ($197), and Los Angeles to Newark ($248) are currently up for grabs. 

Qatar Airlines: Go full throttle on early summer savings to international destinations, including Nairobi, Mumbai, and Kuala Lumpur; or, get up to 12 percent off flights to cities where F1 races are taking place , an offer that’s valid for the entire duration of 2024 Formula 1 scheduled races. The airline also recently unveiled its Privilege Club Credit Cards in the U.S., allowing travelers to earn Avios rewards on everyday purchases towards flights on the respected carrier known for its Q-Suites, and the card even lets you fast-track certain levels of status, too. Secure one in time for summer travel and you’ll reap the benefits of priority stand-by, check-in, and boarding, as well as two guest lounge passes each year.

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Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe: Kick back into summer mode — the relaxation will be all that sweeter with 30 percent savings when you extend your summer stay at Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe. Use the Summerzcool offer to book travel from May 28 to September 9, 2024. 

Avani Rio Novo Venice Hotel: Venice is always a good idea, especially when you can take in the Venice Biennale, one of the world's most prestigious contemporary art exhibitions, with an exclusive two-night stay offer on travel through November 24, 2024. Amenities include a complimentary Avani signature cocktail, an authentic Venetian “cicchetto” snack, and an exclusive souvenir from the Biennale.

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Avani+ Khao Lak Resort: Thailand is the land of tropical dreams, which is why the aptly named Tropical Dream Getaway will pique the interest of any Southeast Asia-bound traveler. Book the stunning Avani+ Khao Lak Resort and nab 25 percent off spa treatments with the flexibility to change your dates. You’ve even got time on this one because it’s available through November 2024. 

Apple Vacations: Bundle your flight and hotel to take in the alluring spring smells of Hawaii and save $250 per booking on vacation package reservations. Book through June 30, 2024, on travel dates through December 15, 2024, using promo code HAWAII24 . 

Travelzoo: A 5-star all-inclusive escape to Cancun (with flights!) for $599 — this one is hard to pass up. Booking dates run through August 2024. 

Priceline: Save up to 30 percent on rooms at select Disney World Resort hotels for visits through October 3, 2024 . Lucky Florida residents receive even more discounts. 

Hotels.com: It pays to be a planner. Save 25 percent or more on members-only early summer deals . Join the Hotel.com reward program and book by May 26, 2024, for travel through September 30, 2024 — you won’t regret it.

Booking.com: For 15 percent or more off your next adventure , book a stay at participating properties worldwide anytime through September 30, 2024. Some Getaway Deals feature an eye-popping 50 percent in savings! 

Travelocity: Take advantage of Travelocity’s ongoing Savor the Sun Sale with 25 percent off or more on select hotels with Member Prices. Top destinations include Paris, New York, San Francisco, and Honolulu.

Expedia: Save up to 19 percent on summer flights and hotel packages booked through Expedia. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly fun, all-inclusive luxury, or a high-thrill adventure, there’s a combo that will make your wanderlust heart sing.   

Trip.com: In a hurry when you land? Trip.com is offering several special flight deals on pre-clearance Aer Lingus flights between London and select U.S. cities starting at $688. The promotion ends on June 4, 2024. 

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Technically, the season doesn’t start in the U.S. until June 20. But for most Americans, the sight of red, white and blue flags snapping in the breeze on Memorial Day marks the start of summer .

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Christie Hudson, senior public relations manager for Expedia Group, says Memorial Day flights tend to cost about $50 less than flights around July 4.

Hudson suggests booking flights departing on the Thursday or Friday morning before Memorial Day (May 27) and returning on Sunday or Tuesday to avoid holiday crowds.

Travel agent Angela Hughes, CEO of Trips & Ships Luxury Travel agency, says flying midweek is a good way to save on airfare. “I also suggest packing light and doing carry-on only . You’ll save money, and you don’t have to worry about the airline losing your bag.”

Hudson says New York , Los Angeles and Miami are popular Memorial Day weekend destinations that have more affordable airfare. “Average ticket prices [are] under $500.”

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Although accommodations are on the more expensive side during this time, some hotel brands offer deals specific for the long weekend .

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Vacations by Marriott is promoting weekend trip packages for destinations around the world. Westgate Resorts has deals at several properties across the country, including in New York City, Orlando , Florida, and Williamsburg, Virginia. In addition to considering discounted rates, Hughes advises vacationers to compare perks at properties before booking to save money. “Look for free hotel amenities like free parking, free Wi-Fi or free breakfast. I also suggest being a member of hotel loyalty programs and maybe using your points.”

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Thinking of traveling outside the country? Hudson says Memorial Day weekend is a good time to visit Mexico and the Caribbean before temperatures get too hot. “Cancun is one of Expedia’s top destinations with average ticket prices under $500 for the long weekend.”

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Before booking, make sure you research travel advisories issued by the U.S. Department of State. The agency may recommend reconsidering travel — or not traveling at all — to some places in Mexico and the Caribbean. 

Travelers looking for an island getaway a little closer to home may want to consider a trip to Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket in Massachusetts, Hughes says. Both islands open for the season during the holiday weekend and offer a mix of luxury accommodations and affordable things to do. On Martha’s Vineyard, the 29th annual Vineyard Artisans Festivals are free and feature new artwork from island artists, plus demonstrations and activities for kids. In Nantucket, the free Memorial Day parade winds throughout the historic downtown and ends with a ceremony at Prospect Hill Cemetery. 

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The National Museum of the Pacific War , a Smithsonian Affiliate, pays tribute to those who fought in Pacific Ocean battles during World War II ($24; $16 for people 65 and older; WWII veterans free). The on-site Memorial Courtyard and Japanese Garden of Peace are free to visit. You’re a 15-minute drive from the legendary country music community of Luckenbach, where you can hear live music for free and enjoy the casual (OK, ramshackle) surroundings. 

Stay: The Comfort Inn and Suites is a pet-friendly hotel with an outdoor pool. Rooms start at $175. Also consider: Full Moon Inn Bed & Breakfast.

Sandy beaches and hula dancing in Honolulu

Although a trip to the island of O‘ahu is going to be on the pricier side, it’s free to enjoy the gorgeous beaches of Waikīkī . There’s a free hula show at the Kūhiō Beach area of Waikīkī every Tuesday and Saturday night.

No trip to O‘ahu is complete without a visit to Pearl Harbor National Memorial to pay your respects to fallen war heroes. Admission is free.

Stay: Prices are high in Hawai‘i , so Hughes recommends booking off the beach in Waikīkī to save money. The Vive Hotel is three blocks from the beach and includes breakfast, Wi-Fi and beach gear rental. Rates start at $252. Also consider: The Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach.

Free fireworks on a Great Lake in Chicago

The Windy City has museums, memorials and attractions to celebrate America’s military. Navy Pier, opened in 1916 as Municipal Pier, was renamed in 1927 to honor naval veterans of World War I and served as a training center for the Navy during World War II.

Chicago has a series of beautiful beaches along Lake Michigan. Or take an architectural boat tour on the Chicago River to see the city’s skyline. For a true taste of the town , try a Chicago hot dog (a beef dog with mustard, onions, relish, a pickle spear, sport peppers, tomato and celery salt; no ketchup allowed).

Chicago’s free annual summer fireworks series begins May 25. Head to Navy Pier and the lakefront early to get a spot to see the show.

Stay: The Whitehall Hotel is part of the Best Western Premier Collection and half a block from shops and restaurants on Michigan Avenue. Rates start at $202. Also consider: Hotel Versey Days Inn by Wyndham. 

Jim Byers is a travel writer based in Toronto. He served as travel editor at the  Toronto Star  newspaper for five years and freelances for travel publications around the world.

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