Hotwire shreds “myth†of costly last minute travel
Most travelers consider it a given: last minute travel costs more. Not so, says Hotwire.com, and they say they can prove it.
“Fortunately, Hotwire® has uncovered that booking last-minute can actually save travelers big,” the company says.
More than two-thirds of Americans believe booking a last minute trip costs more than one in advance, but Hotwire found that travelers can receive last-minute discounts of up to almost 50 percent off in many popular destinations. That’s particularly true when booking within seven days of the desired travel date.
“Traveler flexibility in choosing both the destination and timing is always important to get the deepest savings, but with big discounts to so many great cities, treating yourself to one more fun getaway is certainly within reach before the hectic holiday season begins,” Hotwire says.
They announced the first results of the American Travel Behavior Survey, conducted online in conjunction with Harris Interactive covering over 2,000 adults.
“It’s a common misconception, but the truth is, Hotwire will often save you the most money on a trip that’s booked within seven days of travel. So it’s always a great time to book and take advantage of last-minute savings,” said Clem Bason, president of the Hotwire group.
He said that potential travelers should also know that the fall season “creates a unique environment for getting even better last-minute deals.”
As the industry comes out of the high demand of summer, it experiences an overall dip in travel bookings known as shoulder season. This lasts until holiday travel picks up in late November.
Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix and Denver-St. Louis are the top five cities with the deepest last minute hotel discounts, according to Hotwire.
By David Wilkening
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