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Booking.com: Travel and Vacation





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HotelTonight: Travel and Vacation

HotelTonight 
If you need a hotel room, HotelTonight may be a good place to start. The mobile-only service specializes in offering heavily discounted room rates especially for travelers who have flexible schedules or are seeking to book a room at the last minute.

Related: What Are the Best Budget Hotel Chains?




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Hotwire: Travel and Vacation

Hotwire
Hotwire users can access a network of Hot Rate Hotels — the name given to its exclusive catalog of discounted hotel rooms — with a low-price guarantee. The service says it has saved users more than $3 billion.

Related: The 20 Best Free Hotel Breakfasts in America




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Flipkey: Vacation Rentals

Flipkey
Flipkey saves travelers money on rentals that often cost less than hotel rooms, according to the site, which features a long list of domestic vacation destinations from Myrtle Beach to Cape Cod and San Diego. Users can also sign up to get personalized recommendations and deals sent to their inbox.

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GasBuddy: Gas Discounts

GasBuddy
Gas prices were low during the pandemic, but have skyrocketed as Americans hit the road again. GasBuddy uses data provided by the network’s millions of users to provide the best prices at local gas stations. The site says Americans have saved more than $12 million with its help, or as much as 25 cents per gallon. It’s free to join.

Related: 12 Ways to Fill Up for Less at the Gas Station




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Getaround: Cheap Car Rental

Getaround
If you’ve tried to book a rental car lately, you’ve probably noticed the current shortage and steep price hikes.  Getaround is a car-rental alternative that lets drivers find, reserve, and book cars by the hour or the day. Cars, trucks and vans are available. There’s no subscription or monthly membership required. You pay only for the time you rent a vehicle. You can also share your car on the site to earn money.

Related: 24 Tips and Tricks to Save You Money on Car Rental




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Turo: Cheap Car Rental

Turo
A peer-to-peer car rental site Turo promises safe car sharing despite coronavirus. All cars are clean and disinfected, and the service provides contactless check-in. You can also cancel for free up to 24 hours before your reservation — or share your own car on the site to earn extra cash.




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Zipcar: Cheap Car Rental

Zipcar
The oldest U.S. car sharing company is still at it, in more than 500 cities and towns with more than 12,000 vehicles, from tiny cars to moving vans and even the occasional luxury ride. Membership is $70 annually, and cars are rented by the hour (but can be taken out for entire days as well).




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Ladybug: Cheap Car Rental





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AutoRentals: Cheap Car Rentals

AutoRentals
Autorentals offers rental deals at airports big and small. Using the site you can search major cities from New York to Los Angeles and Chicago to find the best deals on rental vehicles.




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LivingSocial: Discounts and Coupons





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DogVacay: Discount Dog Sitting

DogVacay
Traveling without your pet? DogVacay lets users browse local dog sitters for when they plan to go away, saving money by choosing the best rate and feeling secure that sitters have been vetted. It claims to be the nation’s largest network of five-star pet sitters and dog walkers.

Related: What are the Most Expensive and Cheapest Dog Breeds?




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Cheapism: Deals, Money-Saving Tips, and Product Reviews

Cheapism
At Cheapism, we find the best cheap products out there and tell you what they are. On our blog, we also write about travel, food, lifestyle, health and fitness, home life, and more, all with an eye toward the best ways to save money.




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