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Apr 19, 2024

How to avoid booking fees?

Our number one tip for travelling is to try to book direct your hotel or vacation rental

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Unnecessary Booking Fees

Many travelers begin their search for accommodations on popular travel sites such as Booking or Airbnb. However, if you want to save money on your reservation, it is highly recommended to book directly with the hotel or property of your choice. By doing so, you can usually avoid the additional fees imposed by these platforms. These fees can range from just a few dollars to significant savings of up to 30%.

According to Marina Guastavino, CEO of Directo, a Chrome extension that helps users find the direct websites of hotels and rentals while browsing travel sites:

"By booking directly, not only can you secure a better price for your stay, but you may also be eligible for perks and upgrades. Additionally, you will receive priority treatment in case of overbooking, which is particularly beneficial during periods of overcrowding, such as the current situation in Europe this summer"

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We want to share our travel hack with you and save you money

No, we aren’t talking about budget hotels or shared hostels here. We want you to get the same quality and comfort, but for less. How? Usually by booking directly with the hotel or the vacational rental you could get a better deal, whether it is a lower price or a free upgrade and extra amenities.
That’s why we built Directo, a browser extension that looks for the direct website of hosts and hotels while you browse your favorite travel websites. With Directo, you can search for the type of accommodation you want and then easily access the direct booking website to finish your booking, bypassing costly third-party fees and saving you money.

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