Gatlinburg, Tennessee, on the outer edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is known for its bountiful choice of romantic, family-friendly and luxury cabins. Finding one at a cheap price without sacrificing a mountain view or privacy is possible. With so many cabins sprinkling the mountainside, it's easy to get online and choose the right accommodations.
Tourists pack Gatlinburg on every holiday and throughout the summer months. With the onset of fall, nature's color changes draw visitors to town from all over the world, leading to more inflated prices. According to the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce, the cheapest rental rates are attained on weekdays during the months of January, February, and the first half of March. On top of finding discounts during the off-peak season, hundreds of rental companies and cabin owners offer other ways to save.
Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce
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American Automobile Association (AAA) members can save as much as 10 percent on most cabin rentals. Many of the rental agencies also honor American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) cards for discounts as well.
As a token of appreciation for serving and protecting the United States of America, agencies offer a discount for Active Military Personnel. They request renters mention it at the time of booking. Military identification at the time of check-in is required to get the discount.
Year-round price reductions can be found with the majority of the cabin rental companies. Some of the offers include, "stay four nights, get one free," or "stay two nights, get two free." During the slower months, these types of discounts pop up on almost every log cabin for rent. The rates are usually listed on the same page as the cabin description, along with a calendar to check available dates.
Returning visitors are usually entitled to a small percentage off the bill, on top of all the other discounts. Companies are looking for repeat customers, making efforts to bring tourists back year after year. It's not required to stay in the same cabin.
Some rental agencies will deduct a percentage off the bill for booking online. Be sure to read the fine print, or call the agency to verify getting the reduced rate on top of the other discounts. Some will only allow one discount at a time.
If you can't rent during the week, and are forced to pay the higher rates, other discounts can be used. Belonging to clubs, such as Friends of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park or the Great Smoky Mountains Association, can save a few dollars. Some rental companies are known for accepting grocery store memberships as well.
As easy as it is to find a cabin online, it's easier to find coupons. Below are a few sites with a variety of coupons to make renting a cabin cheaper. Regardless of the time of year, the lower rates are available to everyone.
