Don't Pay Too Much For Vacation Rentals
Vacation rentals are something that most of us associate with
large sums of money. But, you don't have to pay unreasonable
rental rates. You can easily stay in quality rentals without
paying every last dime to your name. Next time you go on a
vacation, don't assume that you have to pay top dollar for your
rental.
Of course, we all know if we travel during peak tourist months
that we can expect to pay a little or a lot more for our
rentals. But, even if you travel during these times you can find
ways to get a break on your vacation rental. One great way to do
this is to stay for a whole week, most owners offer a break if
you stay for a whole week. A weekly rate can save you anywhere
from twenty dollars to a hundred dollars per night. Many people
book their vacation rentals for a week, even if they only plan
to stay four or five nights because it'll still save them money.
Just think about what you could do with an extra few hundred
dollars while on vacation!
Another great way to be sure you don't pay too much for vacation
rentals is to book them in advance. Many times, you can get a
deal if you book the rental a couple months in advance because
seasonal prices haven't yet taken hold and they'd rather book
the room than not have it rented at all. It's always worth
asking the owner if they'd come down on the price a little bit
since you are renting in advance, the worst thing he or she
could say is no. It's worth a try, and you might be surprised
how much money you could save.
An obvious way to save money on vacation rentals is to rent them
when it's not the height of tourist season. Most locations have
a well defined tourist season, and if you come just a couple
weeks before or after that you can still enjoy the weather, but
you can stay for much cheaper! Almost all vacation rentals
increase their prices by extraordinary amounts during the
tourist season, so try to work around that when planning your
vacation and you'll be shocked at how much you really can save.
Staying just outside of town or just a few blocks from the beach
are easy ways to get a great rate on your vacation rentals. When
you stay right on the beach or backed up onto whatever popular
section of town most people want to stay in, you're going to pay
more no matter what time of year you are considering your
travels. So, stay a couple blocks off the beach and enjoy a
lovely walk to the beach every morning, and significantly less
on your rental bill, too!
Staying in the same vacation rentals may also be a great way to
save money. When you travel to the same place year after year
and you keep renting the same place, the owner may be willing to
cut you a deal because they know they'll have the place rented
next year, and you leave the place in good condition.
Vacation rentals can be expensive, but you don't have to pay too
much. If you are willing to get creative and maybe travel a week
or two outside of normal tourist seasons, you can save more than
you'd imagine. Put that money to work somewhere else on your
vacation, there will be lots of opportunities!