Summer is slipping away but there is still time to plan a trip to the beach, a fun family getaway, golf retreat, or just a weekend relaxing from the daily demands of life. Go ahead and reset while enjoying a care-free vacation with one (or more) of the best airline, hotel and resort, cruise line and car rental special deals we found.
Best Summer Travel Deals 2024
Here's a look at the best airline, hotel and resort, car rental, cruise, package and other deals available right now.
Airline deals on flights
Google Flights - If you're looking for cheap travel deals, check out Google Flights. You will find a gold mine of information to help you plan your trip, search and compare flights on several airlines and find the cheapest days to book and get to your destination. Enter your home airport and a map will pop up with the best travel deals to places across the country, and worldwide. Right now, book for September travel from Chicago to Barcelona for as low as $380. Or travel from Los Angeles to Honolulu for $249.
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Thrifty Traveler - You could save between $200-$300 on every flight when booking through Thrifty Traveler. You'll find resources, including its daily newsletter and discounted domestic flight deals. When you subscribe to the premium version, at $99.99 per year, you’ll also get the cheapest deals on domestic and international flights from over 200+ airports right to your inbox.
Delta - Delta has dozens of deals on flights this summer, depending on the flight origin and destination. Right now, Delta is offering deals when you upgrade to Delta Comfort, First Class or Delta One. Book a flight now for travel in November from Minneapolis, MN to Auckland, New Zealand for $2,156, or travel from Detroit to Paris for only $900. You’ll also find more Skymiles award deals, current flight deals, as well as deals to destinations by interest and season.
United - United Airlines reaches more than 210 destinations in the U.S. and more than 120 destinations internationally. Right now, you’ll find some of the best deals if you're traveling to Cancun and staying at a resort. For example, stay at the Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa for $1,224, all inclusive. Or, fly out of Minneapolis on United and stay at the Dreams Sands Cancun Resort & Spa for $1,113, all inclusive. And, if you sign up for a MileagePlus credit card from United, you can earn 30,000 to 90,000 bonus miles to be used on your next getaway.
American - Vacationing around the world just got a whole lot better with American Airlines Vacations and the AAdvantage program. Got the itch to getaway, then check out these current deals from American Airlines. Travel this September from Dallas to Cancun for only $291. Travel to Orlando from Philadelphia for $127, from Dallas to Orlando for $139 or from Los Angeles to Sydney, Australia for only $901 if you book now for October travel.
Southwest - Southwest Airlines' special offers have landed. Right now, stay for three nights at the Excalibur Hotel in Las Vegas for $433 (including your flight) if you depart between September 3 and November 12, 2024. Or, stay five nights at a Riviera Maya Hotel in Cancun for $1,571 (flight included). For the best price, book by October 13, 2024.
Hotel and resort deals
Accor, All Live Limitless - With the ALL loyalty program, you can earn double or even triple the number of ALL points when you stay at least two nights at a participating Accor property in Paris (or the broader Île de France region) between now and September 30. You must make a reservation by August 30. Reserve your stay by using the Accor app, and you’ll get another 20% points bonus.
Marriott Bonvoy - Right now, book your vacation and earn up to a $100 credit per night at one of Marriott’s participating resorts on stays of three nights or more. Use code: ZJL, and book by Book by Friday, January 31, 2025 to get the best deals at participating properties in the U.S., Canada, Caribbean and Latin America. For instance, stay at the AC Hotel Asheville Downtown in North Carolina for $209 per night. Or, stay at the AC Hotel Austin-University in Austin, TX for $189 per night.
Wyndham - Join Club Wyndham and book your flight, hotel and car rental all in one place - and save on cruises, tours and more. Not ready to join? You can still take advantage of dozens of discounts on your hotel stay at dozens of Wyndhams across the country. Now through August 27, stay at the Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek in Lake Buena Vista, Florida and save 10% on your hotel and receive one complimentary theme park ticket to a park of your choice. Register by the end of August, and complete your stay by September 3 to earn the bonus points on longer stays.
Hyatt Hotels - Earn double points for qualifying stays completed between July 9 and October 15, 2024, at 550+ participating Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels worldwide. Or, if you are traveling to the Caribbean or Latin America, World of Hyatt members can earn 5,000 bonus points for every three nights they stay between now and October 15; to benefit, register by the end of September 2024.
Hilton - Save up to 17% off Hilton's best available rate with the Honors Discount Advance Purchase when you book at least seven days in advance of your stay. Plus, AARP members can save an additional 10%. Or, book a Hilton Experience the Stay package and get an on-property credit, plus perks like premium WiFi, free early departure, early check-in and late check-out where available. Get up to $100 per night credit in the U.S., up to a $75 night credit in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and up to 25% off of incidentals in Asia Pacific.
Best Western - Best Western has several great deals. Register now to become a Best Western member and get and get three free nights between May 20 and September 2, 2024 at any Best Western hotel in the US, Canada or Caribbean Islands, and earn 10,000 bonus points. Plus, book the EARLY WEB SPECIAL rate and get a 15-30% discount when you book your stay at least 21 days in advance.
Sandals - For a limited time, take advantage of last minute deals and special rates at select Sandals resorts. Book four nights at the Sandals Grande Antigua in St. John's, Antigua from August 10 - 14, 2024 for only $318 (regular price $1,101). Or. stay five nights at the Sandals Royal Curaçao in Santa Barbara, Curaçao between August 16 - 21, 2024 for $371 (was $1,059).
Westgate Resorts - Stay at the Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo, in River Ranch, Louisiana for as low as $29 per night. Or, stay at the Westgate Palace Hotel in Orlando, Florida for $163 per night and enjoy free scheduled shuttle service to Universal Studios Orlando.
Car rental deals
Enterprise - Take advantage of a 15% discount on car rentals in a variety of places around the world like the Swiss Alps, Italy or Portugal. Book in advance for travel this winter to a variety of countries across the world and unlock 10% off your rental.
Hertz - Book your next Hertz car rental. Right now, get one FREE rental day when you rent an EV for three or more days. Choose your pick-up and drop-off destinations and save up to 35% off base rates when you pay now.
Alamo - Alamo has daily and weekly specials for last-minute travelers and vacationers planning ahead to destinations across the U.S. and Canada. Both last-minute specials and plan-ahead specials require a one-day minimum rental with a four-day maximum. Price varies on pick-up and final destination.
Budget - Plan your road trip now with Budget car rental and save up to 35% on your car rental reservation when you select Pay Now. No discount code is needed—simply input your travel information and choose Pay Now to get the discount.
Cruise deals
Royal Caribbean - Check out the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and score incredible offers and last-minute deals on weekend getaways to the tropics, adventures in Alaska and more. Book a weekend getaway for as little as $354. Or, cruise the Caribbean for seven nights for as little as $512. Explore Alaska for as little as $666 or Europe starting at $449.
Carnival Cruises - Right now get up to 40% off cruise rates on select cruses through Fall 2024 with the Pack and Go special. Or, check out the Early Saver Sale with up to 50% off your deposit, up to 40% off cruise rates on cruises through April 2026. You must book your trip by August 5th to receive your discounts.
More ways to save on summer travel
Costco Travel - Save money on all of your travel plans with Costco Travel, then stop by the store and pick up every thing else you need for your vacation. You can find vacation deals on hotels, car rentals and cruises, plus limited time travel deals to Hawaii, the Caribbean, Mexico and other summer destinations.
You can also find dozens of summer package deals, including airfare, hotels and car rentals, from Priceline, Kayak, Expedia, and more. Or search for a summer-time deal on Going. Or try the Dollar Flight Club, Airfarewatchdog or Momondo, and find other summer deals on cruises at Cruise Critic.
Plus, if you’re heading out this summer, we can help you navigate an extra-busy summer travel season. Where will you go next?
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