Adventure Traveling Guide

Airport locations are often required by law to add local and state surcharges. One industry consultant estimates that airport fees can hike the cost of renting a car by 25-45%. To make sure you don’t pay more than you have to, try reserving in a city center or suburban location.

 5. Opt for the Package
Travel sites are brimming with travel packages to any variety of destinations; if you’re the type to normally pass these by without a second glance, think again. Sometimes the package is cheaper than just the airfare alone. If you don’t need the rental car, just don’t pick it up. Airlines and […]

 
4. Buy During the Cheap Times
Airfares change three times a day as airlines periodically lower fares to fill seats. The best times are early morning.
If you’re shopping on weekends, try early Saturday and again around 5 p.m. Try checking fares around every five hours to try and snag a deal.

 3. Fly to Popular Destinations at Unpopular Times
If you’re determined to take a vacation during the summer, try visiting a popular winter destination. Try Florida at the peak of summer or a Colorado ski town in the off-season.
It’s best to be flexible with your destination; check airline websites, see what destinations are on sale, […]

 
1. Fly on slow days.
Tuesday and Wednesday are the slowest fly days of the week for business travel, which means demand is low, and so are prices.
Monday and Fridays are more expensive because business travelers are often departing on Monday and returning on Friday.

If you flight is delayed two hours or more, the Department of Transportation requires airlines to pay you up to $400 (called the “Bumping Rule”) if you are involuntarily delayed. Even if you’re put on an alternative flight that is supposed to get in within two hours, they still may have to pay you up […]