What is the best web site to find the best price on airline, hotel and rental cars?

Question

I want to go to Tampa Fl. from washington DC. I am trying to find the best prices on airline tickets, hotel and rental car.

Answer 1

http://www.flyairfares.com

It also provides legal cheats for all of the above mentioned

Answer 2

Try Priceline as they offer great deals on vacation packages.  You can choose your own hotel and flight plus if you book them together you can save even more money, you can also add car rentals if you like.  With Priceline you can check out Hotel features and amenities, photos, reviews and maps.  Other options include Last Minute and Weekend Deals and all Inclusive Packages.  

Priceline is now offering a Sunshine Gaurantee for your summer vacation.  Check internet for more details.

My suggestions:  compare hotel and flights, is it cheaper to fly certain time of the day,weekends or  during the week (it might make a difference leaving a few days earlier or later), non-stop flights, car rentals-is there any free upgrades, does the hotel offer any free breakfast buffets, child eat free programs or free parking.

I hope that helps and answers your question.  Have fun.

Answer 3

I personally like Kayak.com.  

There are several ways to get the best airfare:

  Try one of the big companies: Travelocity.com., Kayak.com or Expedia.com. The advantage to them is that they show many different airlines and the cheapest prices for both the specific date you want to fly and the dates surrounding that date.  In case your plans are flexible. The disadvantage is that you are locked into the fare dates.  If you want to change a date due to injury or an emergency, their fees can be extreme.  

  My personal method it to use Kayak as my initial check on fares and dates.   I generally start at least a month in advance when looking for a ticket.   The nice thing about kayak is that it hooks you up directly to the airline.  Hence… you don’t get locked too deeply into one of the big three that charge up the wazoo for rescheduling.   Then after I have figured one or two flights that are at the right times and right prices.  In the upper left corner of the Kayak screen there is a feature that says “ track fares by email”. It’s referred to as Fare tracker and it really helps. Sign into this feature and it will update you daily on the changes in airfare.  At least once in the month you are going to be able to find a fare that is usually a couple of hundred dollars less than what you have been quoted in the first place.  A very cool feature.

If that is not what you want or you are in more of a hurry,  then…

  Try the airlines directly. Either their Web sites or direct telephone lines. Some of the Airlines offer low price guarantees meaning that if you find a cheaper fight on another Web site they may match the price or beat it. Each airline is different though, so you have to check them out individually.

  Just remember, if you are going to try to get the cheapest flights, the airlines normally have restrictions. You may have to purchase the ticket 14 or 21 days in advance, there may be no refunds or changes allowed.  You really need to know these restrictions.  

   If you try looking for a last-minute flight you will end up paying a lot more, although there are occasional exceptions.  I personally, managed a last minute ticket to S.F on the Millennium New Years eve. And received a better price than my friends that had booked a month in advance!    But… you cannot depend on this at all.

   Usually travel agents do not get the lowest fares and sometimes they tack on a commission. Travel agencies used to be the best way to get the best airfare, but with the Internet, It is now just as easy for individuals to check themselves.

   If you call an airline directly (they all have toll-free numbers), be sure to ask them if they have any specials. Often they do have specials, but you have to ask them about them, they won’t just tell you!  

So be careful about restrictions on tickets.  Be aware of charges for overweight baggage and remember that many of the very CHEAP fares you see in the Travel section of the local Papers are fares that are quoted, “without taxes”  Taxes can really add up.  

Have fun and happy travels.

Kayak and most ticketing services also help with hotels and cars.

Answer 4

www.travade.com

This is a site worth checking out and at least bookmarking for the future.

Answer 5

Cindy, there is no one answer to this question; a lot depends on what trade-offs you are willing to make.  For instance, Priceline can help you get the best airfares and rates, but may impose inconveniences on you in terms of stopovers and extended travel time that you are not willing to accept.  Others may be more convenient, but more expensive.  I've linked below to a travel guide that explains 50+ of the best travel sites on the Web, with informative and concise explanations for why each one is a good choice, depending on your circumstances.

Answer 6

Hello Cindy,

How are you? Here is where you will find the best prices for all of your travel necessities http://www.cassandralanetravel.org

You are free to email me if you have any questions.