All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
Travel deals and promos are making that vacation getaway to far-off places or cozy staycations more obtainable. Rather than put that beachside getaway off for another month, you can take advantage of savings up to 50% off, and paired with luggage deals, you can travel the world more affordably.
Whether you’re planning on going to any festivals and concerts this summer or just want a change in environment, beaches and unexplored regions await.
Summer savings events are going on now including Prime Day travel promos that’ll tempt you to take advantage of that PTO and go on a much-needed vacation. To take some of the stress out of finding the best travel deals, we did the research and rounded up the hottest deals, steals and promos so you can focus on stocking up on travel necessities.
See below for the best travel deals — from flights to experiences — that will help make sure you have the best vacation yet. These promos aren’t going to last forever, though, which means you need to act ASAP to avoid seeing the dreaded “sold out” or “offer expired” message pop up.
What Are the Best Flight Deals?
Jet off at a fraction of the price as airlines slash prices throughout the year to help you fly for less. No matter where you want to go, don’t drop hundreds of dollars on a round-trip ticket. Check below to see what the current best flight deals are.
Southwest Airlines
Amazon is celebrating its latest Prime Day with 50% off Southwest Raid Rewards Points starting Tuesday (July 16) until Wednesday (July 17) at 11:59 p.m. ET/PT, which you can score through the official Prime Day Travel Deals page. In addition to Amazon’s promo, Southwest offers a low-fare calendar with one-way flights starting at $59.
United Airlines
United is offering low-fare flights from select cities including Chicago, New York City, Denver, San Fransisco, Houston, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. All you have to do is book a trip from one of the cities listed and you can score flights as low as $91 roundtrip. You can also personalize your picks by entering your max budget for trips within your spending limit.
Skyscanner
Skyscanner looks across a variety of airlines to find the cheapest tickets on the market worldwide. You can enjoy the low-priced tickets any time of the year, not just during the holidays. Right now, some round-trip flights are as low as $35, so don’t miss out.
Amazon Prime
Still in school? Amazon Prime has partnered with Student Universe to offer Student Prime members an additional 10% off already-discounted flights, hotels and more. All you have to do is sign up for a Student Prime membership and activate Student Universe to start saving. Currently, Student Prime has a six-month free promo when you sign up; after the trial ends, your membership will cost $7.49/month and will include all the benefits of an Amazon Prime membership.
CheapOAir
Whether you’re looking for last-minute cheap flights or just want to book ahead, CheapOAir is offering $15 off when you sign up for emails. To redeem the offer, just click to enter your email, and a unique code will be emailed to you to use on your booking. One-way flights start as low as $40 right now to domestic destinations in the U.S.
Hopper
Hopper is another destination where you can score major savings on hotels, flights, rental cars and more. When you sign up, you can collect vouchers and cash back to redeem on flights, stays and rental cars. The site also scours the web for the best deals to help you save money and even tells you what time of the month to purchase plane tickets.
What Are the Best Hotel Deals?
Flights aren’t the only thing to think about. Booking a hotel room can be just as pricey, leaving you with little to spend on food and activities. Don’t worry, though: These deals are here to offer you savings.
Expedia
Expedia members can take advantage of 25% off hotel bookings and vacation packages during its Big Summer Sale. It’s valid on domestic and international travels when you book by July 14 and travel by Oct. 24. Signing up for Expedia’s One Key membership is free — just provide your email and you’ll be able to enjoy the benefits including exclusive deals and savings.
IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG is offering up to 15% off hotel and resort bookings when you either book a Stay Longer and Save rate for at least three nights (and place a non-refundable deposit) or book with the Book Now, Pay Later rate (no deposit required). You can also score at least 10% off when you do a Book Early and Save rate, which only requires you pay for your trip up to three days before at select locations.
Hilton Resorts
Hilton’s Resorts World Las Vegas is celebrating its 3-year anniversary with up to 30% off rooms and suites. As an added bonus, you can check out the current Las Vegas residencies to add to your growing itinerary.
Hotwire
Hotwire aims to find some of the deepest discounted hotels — such as up to 60% off last-minute stays. Some offers are as low as $21/night, which means you can book your stay for less than $100/night.
Caesars
Caesars is hosting its Vacation Sale, dropping rooms to as low as $22 a night (regularly as low as $31). You can experience luxurious comfort before heading out to explore Las Vegas — and with all the savings you rack up, you can make sure you leave with a treasure-worthy souvenir.
Booking.com
Between now and Sept. 30, 2024, you can score up to 15% off stays with Booking.com’s Getaway Deals. Some stays are as low as $17/night right now. Low prices like these don’t happen every day, which is why you should act sooner rather than later.
Student Universe
Being in school can have its perks like up to 60% off hotels on Student Universe. Signing up is free and will give you access to all their discounted rates including on flights.
Airbnb
Don’t want to drop a ton of money on a hotel? Airbnb offers stays in a variety of homes that you can customize to your preferences. Plus, for ultimate privacy you can opt for a private stay meaning you get the entire place to yourself — and some stays are as low as $11/night right now.
What Are the Best Rental Car Deals?
Not every destination will have the luxury of public transportation at your fingertips and if you want to do some road exploring of your own, then you’ll need a car. Thankfully, we’ve rounded up the best deals available below.
Avis
Prime members can take advantage of up 30% off car rentals and earn a 10% gift card when you book through Amazon during Prime Day. The promo will only being going on during July 16-17, so make sure to snag the deals while they’re live.
Budget
The name says it all as Budget is having a major Car-Cation Weekends Sale promotion going on. Right now, when you rent a car for a 3-day weekend, you’ll receive up to $60 off in addition to one free day on a future car rental when you “Pay Now” at the time of your booking. If you were worried about having enough space to hold all your festival gear, think again.
SIXT
Another Prime Day-only deal you can look forward to is up to 15% off SIXT car rentals. You’ll have to be a Prime member in order to redeem the deal as well as book it through the Prime Day Travel Deals page. If you’re not currently a Prime member, Amazon is offering a 30-day free trial for new users who sign up, which will include access to the exclusive Prime member-only deals.
Kayak
Kayak isn’t afraid to floor it when it comes to offering great deals on cars. The rental service compares the price of competitor and aims to offer at least 32% off the full price. And, right now you can find car bookings for as little as $12/day.
What Are the Best Cruise Deals?
Sail around the islands and escape the city with a cruise that’ll bring photo-worthy moments and memories to last a lifetime. Travel Tuesday deals are also making sure you don’t have to break the bank either, so you can enjoy your vacation without avoiding your wallet’s gaze.
Carnival Cruises
Prime members are being treated to up to 40% off Carnival cruise experiences when you book through the Prime Day Travel Deals page. The promo goes live for Prime Day, which starts July 16 and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET/PT on July 17.
Hurtigruten Expeditions
Hurtigruten Expeditions is slashing prices on expeditions by up to 45% off. Plus, if you become an ambassador with the cruise brand, you can receive an additional 5% off on bookings and experiences.
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises will have you sailing over to their deals page as they’re currently offering 75% off a second guest for any cruise as well as up to $200 in savings on rooms. Act quick though as the deal is only going on for a limited time. For additional savings, you can score $50 off a trip when you sign up for emails.
What Are the Best Experience Deals?
For anyone planning a staycation or to score some deals on excursions during their trip away from home, there are various ways to book an activity without burning a hole in your wallet. Scroll down for our finds on the best experience deals.
Viator
Amazon is encouraging you to embrace your wanderlust spirit with an exclusive Prime Day-only deal for Prime members. For July 16-17 only, you can score 10% off select Viator experiences when you book through the Prime Day Travel Deals page.
EF Travel
You can save up to $500 on select experiences or up to $700 on last-minute trips during EF Go Ahead Tours’ Semi Annual Sale. These include European getaways, journeys throughout Asia and more. The travel group was designed to help solo travelers vacation with ease. They’ll do basically all the work for you including building an itinerary, helping find flights and even providing down time for you to explore on your own.
Getaway
Getaway wants to celebrate warm weather with 30% off summer stay when you use the code GETOUTSIDE for a limited time. Choose from the various locations spread across the U.S. including New York, Massachusetts, Washington, California and more. You’ll also be able to personalize your experience to your needs including adding on an instant campfire, provisions and even a late check out.
G Adventures
For the month of June you can save up to 20% on G Adventures‘ pre-planned adventures around the globe including Europe, Asia, Africa, South America and more. The brand aims to keep your travel group small so you can enjoy the experience without feeling overwhelmed.
Groupon
Groupon’s sale wants to encourage new experiences with an additional 10% off select deals when you use the code PROMO at checkout. Everything from deep tissue massages to entrance fees at the petting zoo are being completely slashed. We even found one deal that was just $3!
