Whether you are a ‘solo backpacker’, a ‘last minute planner’ or a ‘trip organiser’, a holiday is never complete without a good place to rest your back. No matter how you want the trip to be, what your accommodation preferences are, this section can be one of the biggest costs. While online booking sites have made life easier for travellers, heaps of options can be confusing.
These are the top 5 booking sites First Eastern FX recommends that can get you the best accommodation deals and make the best use of your travel cash.
Booking.com
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Offers various property types, from hotels and guest houses to unique stays such as tents or farms. The site also offers flight and hotel deal packages. It has a user-friendly interface, good filtering options and guest reviews and scores. When you book a room, the site reserves the room for you instead of going direct, which is convenient for many travellers. |
Agoda
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Originating from Singapore, specialising in South-east Asian markets, they stand out with a price match deal that guarantees to refund the difference. The site is also equipped with a price- alert function so you can keep informed if there’s a price drop for your accommodation wishlists. Mobile App is free, available for iOs and Android. |
Airbnb
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Originating from Singapore, specialising in South-east Asian markets, they stand out with a price match deal that guarantees to refund the difference. The site is also equipped with a price- alert function so you can keep informed if there’s a price drop for your accommodation wishlists. Mobile App is free, available for iOs and Android. |
Hotels.com
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Just like its name, Hotels.com offers the best deals on hotels, and one of its most stand-out offers is its reward program: When you stay 10 nights, you get 1 night free. Hotels.com has basic features for booking independent hotels that are suitable for a business trip also. Mobile App is free, available for iOs and Android. |
Expedia
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Expedia is well-known for its accommodation booking and is voted for the best travel deals. Services offered on Expedia are complete – not only hotels, but you can find everything you need to book for your travel such as flights or even car rentals at your travel destination. Mobile App is free, available for iOs and Android. |
Now that you have your stay booked, you can relax and focus purely on what to prepare before you go. Useful tip: remember to exchange some local cash at First Eastern FX, it’s handy for some first minor expenses (airport taxi, sim card, tipping, etc.) when you arrive.
