Do the research.

You’ve seen the headlines. Price increases abound. So, it’s more important than ever to see all of your options before you book. That’s where we come in – let us do the hard work for you by comparing results across airlines, hotels and cars so you can plan your best trip yet – at the best price we can find.

The pre-check

The week’s latest travel stories and news.

• Walk-ins welcome.
  Exploring National Parks just got a whole lot easier – many US parks have done away with reservation requirements for those visiting this fall.

• But first, coffee.
  Delta is reinforcing your caffeine addiction- the airline recently announced that travelers can now earn miles with their Starbucks purchases.

• Turn baby turn.
  The travel industry has reached a turning point – according to our data, 118 countries now welcome US travelers without restrictions.

• It’s cool to care.
  Several US airlines – including Delta and United – recently came forward with plans to help curb their impact on the environment.

• Snap a pic.
  This article outlines why you should always take a picture of your luggage, both inside and out, before checking your bags at the airport.

Trending travel

Just along for the ride.
The drive home for Thanksgiving probably isn’t always fun, but it does make it more bearable knowing that soon you’ll be eating like royalty. In a similar vein, picking up your rental car can be stressful, but it does make it more enjoyable knowing you saved money on your ride. As we look towards the upcoming holiday, here’s what you can expect if you plan to rent for Turkey Day:

• Prices are down.
  Now that’s a trend we can get on board with – according to our data, domestic rental car prices are down 13% for the Thanksgiving holiday compared to the same time last year*.
  

• On average, rentals are less than $100 a day.
  Rentals are about $10 cheaper a day compared to last year’s holiday – the median rate for Thanksgiving cars is $62 a day*, compared to last year’s rate of $72 a day*.
  

• Thanksgiving Eve is the priciest day to rent.
  Based on interest, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving had the highest amount of searches and was the most expensive day to rent. If you’re trying to save some cash, opt for a Monday car rental instead*.
  

• Explore your options.
  Now might be a good time to mention we’ve recently partnered with getaround to expand your rental options – be sure to explore traditional rental cars and car-sharing when searching for your Thanksgiving ride.

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*Methodology: KAYAK US considered rental car searches between 07/01-10/12/2022 for travel dates 11/18-11/27/2022. For YoY comparison, the same search and travel dates in 2021 were considered.