Booking directly on a hotel’s website allows you to avoid platform commissions. (illustration) (Engin_Akyurt / Pixabay)
To avoid having to pay commissions from booking platforms, holidaymakers can use a simple trick. With just a few more clicks, the price of a rental can be reduced by 12 to 25%.
Many French people use booking platforms like Booking or Kayak to find their summer vacation rentals. If you are one of them, a simple trick can save you a significant amount of money. These sites charge commissions ranging from 12 to 25% on each booking, recalls
The Net Journal
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The technique is therefore to carry out your rental search on these platforms, then to contact the hotel or the owner directly. Simply launch an online search to find their contact details. Most of the time, you will be able to fill out a reservation form directly on their site. You can also contact the place by telephone.
Avoid platform commissions
The commission charged by booking platforms is not directly mentioned on Kayak or Booking, but it is necessarily reflected in the final price, at least in part. By not booking on these sites but directly with the provider, holidaymakers ensure that they pay for their holiday at the best rate. Better still: they can sometimes enjoy more luxurious accommodation or with more advantages, and this for the same price.
As our colleagues point out, this practice is much more common among independents, who have more room to maneuver to modify their rates and options. Moreover, by contacting the host directly without going through an intermediary, the tenant can obtain all the information they need, as well as personalized services.
