{"id":8470,"date":"2024-09-06T18:16:13","date_gmt":"2024-09-06T18:16:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelaffiliatewebsite.com\/mer\/save-by-booking-travel-now-and-checking-for-price-drops\/"},"modified":"2024-09-06T18:16:13","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T18:16:13","slug":"save-by-booking-travel-now-and-checking-for-price-drops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelaffiliatewebsite.com\/mer\/save-by-booking-travel-now-and-checking-for-price-drops\/","title":{"rendered":"Save by booking travel now and checking for price drops"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>I often have sticker shock when booking flights and hotels. Even so, I select the best option and book a rate that offers free cancellation.<\/p>\n<p>By doing so, I&#8217;m securing a reservation in case prices increase. However, I periodically check my hotel and flight reservations for price drops and find I can often rebook several at a lower rate each time I sweep through my upcoming reservations.<\/p>\n<p>I like spending less on travel, and I suspect you do, too. In this article, I&#8217;ll discuss how and why you should book travel you can freely cancel now and then occasionally check for price drops.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"book-refundable-travel\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Book refundable travel<\/h2>\n<p>Whether traveling domestically or internationally, booking <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/booking-refundable-travel\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">travel you can cancel without fees<\/a> is usually best. Doing so gives you flexibility with minimal downside.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/Man-using-credit-card-at-home-while-using-laptop_PixelsEffect.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/Man-using-credit-card-at-home-while-using-laptop_PixelsEffect.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/Man-using-credit-card-at-home-while-using-laptop_PixelsEffect.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/Man-using-credit-card-at-home-while-using-laptop_PixelsEffect.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/Man-using-credit-card-at-home-while-using-laptop_PixelsEffect.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/Man-using-credit-card-at-home-while-using-laptop_PixelsEffect.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/Man-using-credit-card-at-home-while-using-laptop_PixelsEffect.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/Man-using-credit-card-at-home-while-using-laptop_PixelsEffect.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/Man-using-credit-card-at-home-while-using-laptop_PixelsEffect.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">PIXELSEFFECT\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Luckily, most hotel award nights are freely cancelable until shortly before your stay begins. And you can often find good-value cash rates that allow you to cancel until a few days before arrival. Meanwhile, some airlines allow you to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/award-ticket-change-cancellation-fees\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">cancel award flights<\/a> \u2014 and sometimes even paid flights \u2014 for no fee. In some cases, you can even <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/how-to-refund-nonrefundable-airline-ticket\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">refund a nonrefundable airline ticket<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/airline-change-and-cancellation-policies\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ultimate guide to canceling a flight and getting a refund with major US airlines<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"check-for-better-rates\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Check for better rates<\/h2>\n<p>Being able to cancel flights and hotels for free doesn&#8217;t just give you flexibility if you decide not to travel. It also lets you cancel and rebook if you find a better deal.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/Woman-holding-credt-card-while-using-lpatop-outside_Xavier-Lorenzo.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/Woman-holding-credt-card-while-using-lpatop-outside_Xavier-Lorenzo.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/Woman-holding-credt-card-while-using-lpatop-outside_Xavier-Lorenzo.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/Woman-holding-credt-card-while-using-lpatop-outside_Xavier-Lorenzo.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/Woman-holding-credt-card-while-using-lpatop-outside_Xavier-Lorenzo.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/Woman-holding-credt-card-while-using-lpatop-outside_Xavier-Lorenzo.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/Woman-holding-credt-card-while-using-lpatop-outside_Xavier-Lorenzo.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/Woman-holding-credt-card-while-using-lpatop-outside_Xavier-Lorenzo.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/Woman-holding-credt-card-while-using-lpatop-outside_Xavier-Lorenzo.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">XAVIER LORENZO\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Every two weeks, I receive a Todoist reminder to check for price drops on my upcoming flight, hotel and car rental reservations. When searching for price drops, I focus on paid rates and programs that use <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/what-is-dynamic-award-pricing\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">dynamic award pricing<\/a>. I&#8217;ve had particularly good luck catching price drops on IHG stays, Marriott stays, American Airlines award flights and Southwest Airlines flights.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/websites-tools-cheap-airfare\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Key tools and tips to find the cheapest airfare<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__i_qm0&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__zgpFm\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__C8FWb\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"rebook-at-a-better-rate\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Rebook at a better rate<\/h2>\n<p>Some programs let you quickly change an existing booking when you see a price drop. For example, it&#8217;s easy to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/reprice-southwest-flight-decrease\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">reprice a Southwest flight when the fare decreases<\/a>. And if you&#8217;ve booked a Delta Air Lines flight that allows free changes, you can quickly rebook your same flight when the price drops. Marriott Bonvoy also makes it easy to reprice stays by modifying your stay via the website or app.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/08\/Parents-going-over-credit-card-information-with-kids-at-home_Maskot.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/08\/Parents-going-over-credit-card-information-with-kids-at-home_Maskot.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/08\/Parents-going-over-credit-card-information-with-kids-at-home_Maskot.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/08\/Parents-going-over-credit-card-information-with-kids-at-home_Maskot.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/08\/Parents-going-over-credit-card-information-with-kids-at-home_Maskot.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/08\/Parents-going-over-credit-card-information-with-kids-at-home_Maskot.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/08\/Parents-going-over-credit-card-information-with-kids-at-home_Maskot.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/08\/Parents-going-over-credit-card-information-with-kids-at-home_Maskot.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/08\/Parents-going-over-credit-card-information-with-kids-at-home_Maskot.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">MASKOT\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Unfortunately, some programs don&#8217;t allow you to change your reservation to a lower price. To reprice your stay, rental or flight with these programs, you must make a new reservation and cancel your existing reservation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/refund-when-flight-drops-in-price\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Airlines that offer you a credit if the price of airfare drops<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>Catching price drops can save you serious points, miles and cash. So, I recommend setting aside time every few weeks to check pricing on your freely cancelable bookings. If your experience is like mine, you&#8217;ll likely see more price drops than expected. And unless you have a lot of upcoming travel bookings, it likely won&#8217;t take too long every time you go through your pricing checks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I often have sticker shock when booking flights and hotels. Even so, I select the best option and book a rate that offers free cancellation. By doing so, I&#8217;m securing a reservation in case prices increase. However, I periodically check my hotel and flight reservations for price drops and find I can often rebook several 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