20 Best Travel Deals to Help You Get Away on a Budget

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Travel deals and offers make that faraway vacation getaway or comfortable vacation more affordable. Instead of putting off that beach getaway for another month, you can take advantage of savings of up to 50% and combined with luggage deals, you can travel the world more affordably.

Whether you plan to go to festivals and concerts this summer or just want a change of scenery, beach relaxation and unexplored areas await.

It's time to take advantage of that PTO and take that much-needed vacation, whether it's a road trip, cruise, or staycation. To take the stress out of finding the most popular travel deals, we've done the research and rounded up the best deals, discounts and offers so you can focus on procuring your travel needs.

See below for the best travel deals, from flights to experiences, to help make sure you have the best vacation yet. However, these deals aren't going to last forever, which means you need to act as soon as possible — the last thing you want is to see the dreaded “sold out” or “offer ended” message.

What are the best flight deals?

Fly for a fraction of the price as airlines drop prices all year round to help you fly for less. Wherever you want to go, don't drop hundreds of dollars on a round trip ticket. Check below to see the current best flight deals.

Southwest Airlines is running a low-fare sale with one-way flights as low as $39. From now until April. 11, you can take advantage of these significant savings. The discount is valid on select US continental flights from April 23 to June 5 and August 6 to November. 20, 2024. Travel to Hawaii, International, San Juan and Puerto Rico is valid from Aug. 20-Nov. 20 and blackout on September 3.

United offers low-fare flights from select cities including Chicago, New York, Denver, San Francisco, Houston, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. All you have to do is book a trip from one of the cities listed and rate flights as low as $91 round trip. You can also personalize your options by entering your maximum budget for travel within your spending limit.

Skyscanner looks at different airlines to find the cheapest tickets on the market worldwide. You can enjoy tickets at low prices at any time of the year, not just during the holidays. Right now, some round-trip flights are as low as $35, so you don't want to miss out.

Still in school? Amazon Prime has partnered with Student Universe to offer Student Prime members an extra 10% off already discounted flights, hotels and more. All you have to do is sign up for a Student Prime subscription and activate Student Universe to start saving. Student Prime currently has a free six-month offer when you sign up. after the trial ends, your membership will cost $7.49/month and include all the benefits of an Amazon Prime membership.

Whether you're looking for last-minute cheap flights or just want to book in advance, CheapOAir offers a $15 discount when you sign up for emails. To redeem the offer, simply click to enter your email and a unique code will be emailed to you to use on your booking.

What are the best hotel deals?

Flights aren't the only thing to think about. Booking a hotel room can be just as expensive, leaving you with little money for food and activities. Don't worry though, these deals are here to make you save.

Hilton's Resorts World Las Vegas wants to get you in the travel spirit with up to 20% off the best available rate during its Endless Summer promotion. As an added bonus, you can view current Las Vegas homes here to add to your growing itinerary.

Hotwire aims to find some of the hotels with the biggest discounts — like up to 60% off. Some stays are as low as $81/night, meaning you can book your stay for less than $100/night.

Caesars is hosting its semi-annual discounts of up to $21 a night (class up to $31). You can enjoy luxurious amenities before you head out to explore Las Vegas — and with all the savings you're racking up, you can be sure to leave with a treasure-worthy souvenir.

Hopper is another destination where you can score significant savings on hotels, flights, rental cars and more. However, for Travel Tuesday, the site is offering up to 50% off stays including Puerto Rico, Bali and other oceanside retreats.

From now until 30 September 2024, you can get up to 15% off your stays with Booking.com Getaway Deals. Some stays are as low as $17/night right now — and no, we're not going for it. Low prices like this don't happen every day, so you want to act sooner rather than later before you lock in the position you want.

Being in school can have its perks, like up to 60% off Student Universe hotels. Signing up is free and will give you access to all their discounted prices, including flights.

Don't want to drop a ton of money on a hotel? Airbnb offers accommodation in a variety of homes that you can customize to your preferences. Plus, for ultimate privacy, you can opt for a private stay that means you have the whole place to yourself — and some stays are as low as $11/night right now.

What are the best car rental deals?

Not every destination will have the luxury of public transport at your fingertips and if you want to do some road exploring on your own then you'll need a car. Luckily, we've rounded up the best deals available below.

Kayak isn't afraid to step it up when it comes to offering great deals on cars. The rental service compares the competitor's price and aims to offer a discount of at least 32% off the full price.

Hertz is offering you a free day when you book an electric car for at least three days, when you book and pick up your car by June 1 to redeem the deal.

The name says it all as Budget has a major Winter Sale promotion going on. Right now, when you book a car, you can get up to 25% off bookings for rentals between now and June 30, 2024. If you were worried about having enough space to keep all your festival gear, think again.

What are the best cruise deals?

Wander the islands and escape the city on a cruise that will bring you photo-worthy moments and memories to last a lifetime. Travel Tuesday deals also make sure you don't have to break the bank, so you can enjoy your vacation without avoiding your wallet.

Hurtigruten Expeditions is cutting prices on expeditions up to 45% off. Additionally, if you become a cruise brand ambassador, you can receive an additional 5% off bookings and experiences.

Celebrity Cruises will have you head over to their deals page as they are currently offering 75% off a second guest on any cruise as well as up to $650 in savings on State Rooms. Act fast though, as the deal only lasts for 48 hours.

What are the best experience deals?

For anyone planning to stay or score some excursion deals during their trip away from home, there are several ways to book an activity without breaking the bank. Scroll down for our finds on the best experience deals.

FTLO Travel's annual discount takes 10% off all of its travel for 2025, which can save you hundreds of dollars. These include European getaways, trips across Asia and more. Travel Group was designed to help individual travelers vacation with ease. They'll basically do all the work for you, including building an itinerary, helping you find flights, and even giving you time to explore on your own. Just be sure to enter the code OPENINGDAY2025 at checkout to claim the discount. The sale only runs until April 9, which means you'll want to act fast to grab the savings.

The Getaway wants to celebrate the Total Eclipse with 30% off every April and May stay when you use the code TOTALECLIPSE from now until April 7th. Choose from various locations scattered across the US, including New York, Massachusetts, Washington, California, and more. You'll also be able to customize your experience to your needs, including adding instant fire, supplies and even late check out — just don't forget your eclipse glasses to watch the planetary phenomenon.

Groupon's sale wants to encourage new experiences with an extra 20% off select deals when you use code PROMO at checkout. Everything from deep tissue massages to petting zoo tickets have been cut completely. We even found a deal that was just $3!