Shop Around for the Best Hotel Rates
There is no fixed price for a hotel room so you often find different agents offering the same accommodation but at differing prices so it always pays to shop around if you are looking for the lowest possible rate.

 No Agent Has Every Hotel on their Site
The vast number of hotels worldwide and the differing booking methods they adopt means no agent will offer every hotel so if you want the widest choice it pays to check what's on offer with several booking agents.

Beware of Rooms 'On Request'
When booking through an agent you will sometimes find that the room is 'on request'. This only means the agent will try to book the room so there is no guarantee that it will be available. You may prefer to pay a higher price for a confirmed reservation.

Accommodation in Holiday Resorts
If you are staying in a popular holiday destination don't overlook the major tour companies who often offer very good value accommodation. It may even be cheaper to book a discount package holiday than a flight plus hotel.

Try to Include a Sunday
Sunday is normally a quite day at most hotels and many offer special leisure rates if your stay includes a Sunday.

Watch Out for Local Taxes
In some countries taxes are payable locally for each nights stay and these may not always be made clear at the time of booking.

Check all Terms and Conditions carefully
Each hotel has it's own terms of booking as will a booking agent so it is important to read these for each individual hotel you are considering before you confirm your booking so you are aware of any extra charges that may be levied and their policies regarding cancellation