Who says that planning the best trip takes time? Last-minute bookings are trending as of late – domestic flight searches within 7 days are up 13% compared to 2019* and international flight searches within 14 days of departure are up 38% since 2019*. If you’re ready for a spontaneous getaway, here are the ways you can hack KAYAK to plan smarter, better, and possibly cheaper trips.
In need of some inspiration for your last-minute trip? Start with Explore – browse potential destinations and find options within your budget. You can also filter based on the type of trip you want, travel dates and distance. Poof: instant trip that fits your wallet.
When booking a trip in a short amount of time, having flexible plans can come in handy. Find flights, hotels and rental cars that won’t charge you if your plans change by using our flexible options filter when you search. Look for “No change fees” on flights or “Free cancellation” on stays and rental cars.
A key part of planning an unexpected trip? Making sure you have a safety net. Enter: travel insurance. If you’re wondering whether it’s worth it, we’ve outlined what most insurances cover and how to find the right policy for your trip.
Sometimes getting the best deal is all about timing, even when you don’t have a ton of time. Price Alerts track flight and hotel prices so you know if they change and when to book. Receive alerts for your favorite destinations, dates, top 25 cities and more. Find out how to get started.
With travel mandates changing by the week, it can be hard to keep track of the rules. Our Travel Restrictions Map is up to date on what you need to know – which countries or public spaces are open, testing and vaccination requirements, and more, this map has the latest info on what to expect.
Get insider info from our travel experts on our blog. From breaking news to budget tips, travel hacks (of course) to family getaways, and more, the Travel Hacker blog has the content you need.
*KAYAK considered searches from 11.14.21 to 12.13.21. To compare year over two years, we considered searches from 11.14.19 to 12.13.19. In both cases we considered travel dates starting from the search date (11.14.21/11.14.19) until up to 18 months out. When referring to “last-minute searches”, KAYAK is referring to searches that occur within 14 days of departure.
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