Yes, You CAN Steal The Hotel Soap And Six More Tips For Thrifty Travelers

May 28, 2018 by apost team

You may have wondered if it was OK for your family to steal those small bars of soap from your hotel rooms when you were a kid. Maybe your family was cheap or maybe they just felt entitled to them. My family was just cheap so our reasoning was “Yes, it’s fine.”

But for many, it is still a hot debate. So today we are going to settle it once and for all; plus, we are going to give you six other thrifty travel tips that don’t revolve around stealing!

It’s okay to steal the soap because it’s really a matter of being eco-conscious. Hotels must always throw away any leftover soap when they clean the room, even if it has just been opened. No one wants to come to a room to find a used bar of soap! Because of these strict guidelines, almost a million bars of soap are thrown away every single day.

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You always want to be on the lookout for the Best Price Guarantee when you are booking a hotel, flight, rental car, or travel package. These websites will find the best price for you - a great way to save money when you are shopping for your next trip!

Rooms right in the heart of the city are going to be the most expensive. Plan on finding a room a few miles outside of the city to save money. Many hotels even offer free shuttles back and forth from the city center, or you could also save big on taking cheap public transportation.

Many travelers are now using apartment and home sharing apps instead of pricey hotels. You may not get all of the conventional comforts of a popular hotel, but you will save money! You can easily narrow the search down by budget, size, and how long you will be staying. Just make sure you interview your host, check photos, and read reviews before committing.

Are you a member of AAA in the United States? If the answer is yes, talk to the company about the numerous discounts you can receive when traveling. AARP members are also eligible for discounts on thousands of rooms, as are veterans and military personnel. Additionally, many large retail chains offer perks to their employees that include hotel discounts. It never hurts to ask!

Sometimes it’s better to call the front desk directly when you want to book a room. Concierges are encouraged to offer discounts to possible guests, so go right ahead and call for a quote on your favorite hotel room. Then, haggle until you get it down to a price you can be happy with!

Airline software has teamed up with the power of Google’s search engine to find awesome flight deals. You can use this site to compare the prices between hotels and airlines, plan your trip, and even set up automatic price alerts that will tell you if a better price becomes available for your flight! If you then combine this service with a rewards credit card when making the final purchase, you won’t believe how much money you can actually save!

Have you tried any of these helpful tricks and tips? Show your favorites to your friends so they can be thrifty travelers, too!