Top 5 Travel Sites: The Ultimate Guide to Booking It

No one wants to pay full price when they go on vacation, and with so many travel sites out there, there’s no reason to. Just don’t waste your time and money with the wrong ones. Give these sites a shot, and you may find some major savings.

Jetsetter

Jetsetter was one of the first flash sales sites for travel. It started all the way back in 2009, and it’s survived this long by being one of the best. Deals on high-end accommodations can reach as much as 50% off. But Jetsetter offers more than just flash sales. Other features include themed sales like Mystery Monday, where you can get incredibly deep discounts on a hotel as long as you’re willing to book without knowing its name. If you’re the adventurous sort, Jetsetter is one of the best places to go.

Airfarewatchdog

Airfarewatchdog has been featured on major news outlets like NPR, USA Today, and the New York Times due to its uniquely holistic approach to finding deals. The site focuses on finding the lowest possible rate for each user – especially if you’re willing to book last minute. Their airfare analysts scour for good deals that may not be advertised or codes that travelers can use to decrease cost. Plus, the site will send you updates and comparisons when it’s found exceptionally low fares.

Momondo

It’s hard to be certain that you’ve found the cheapest ticket possible. With hundreds of sites all claiming to have the lowest prices, you can’t search them all. Thankfully, Momondo does that work for you. Momondo searches every booking site for the best flight deals, whether you’re booking economy, business, or first class. It even allows users to rate each flight so you can factor the experience into your decision, alongside price. The site also has options to find a cheap hotel or car rental, if you need a full vacation package. With all these features, it’s no wonder that Momondo is so popular in Europe.

TripAlertz

Are you going to a popular destination? TripAlertz is your Groupon for travel, with great deals on popular tourist destinations including Los Angeles and Las Vegas. TripAlertz does require users to sign up to become a member. But that membership gets you access to free giveaways and great deals that aren’t available on other sites. Members can also get perks at hotels like complimentary breakfast, guided tours, free Wi-Fi, and more.

Kayak

Kayak is one of the largest travel websites on the internet, with good reason. It’s a great place to find deals on flights, hotels, and rental cars. But part of what makes Kayak so great is the “Price Alert” feature. This tool lets you select a destination and a date, and then receive emails tracking the prices for that flight. You can set it up to receive emails weekly or monthly, and jump on tickets when they’re cheap as possible. If you’re willing to bide your time while searching for the best deal, Kayak is worth visiting.