Research the off-season of your destination by going to tourist websites such as Best Time to Go. The off-season will always vary when traveling internationally. Keep in mind that some holidays, like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's, will always be more expensive when traveling domestically.
Visit discount travel websites for the cheapest travel. Websites such as Orbitz and Travelocity allow you to search with flexible dates to find the cheapest airfare and hotels.
Book your trip at least two weeks in advance. Allow yourself some time to look for special deals. Planning your trip at the last minute can cost you a pretty penny.
Shop online for your vacation on Tuesdays at around 3 p.m. EST. The cheapest airfare and hotel deals can be found at this specific time of the week.
Travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Saturdays. The first flight of the morning is usually the best deal. Plan to travel on these days for the cheapest airline tickets.
Stay at hotels during the week. The cheapest days for reserving a hotel room are Sundays through Thursdays. Weekend nights are always more expensive.
