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Spring will be here in just a matter of days! In addition to the warm weather and beautiful blooms, many people are also looking forward to taking a spring break. Because spring is a popular time to travel, some travel brands offer deals as an incentive for travelers to book a trip.
While travel is (unfortunately) quite expensive for most consumers these days, you may find our selection of spring travel deals something your current budget can work with. We did some major digging and found big savings (up to 51% off!) on hotels, flights, cruises and car rentals.
The catch? You’ll need to be a little flexible with your travel dates and choice of destination, as that’s the best way you’ll be able to maximize your spring travel savings. It’ll be even better if you can be packed and ready to go in a flash, as hotels, airlines and especially cruise lines attempt to fill up bookings at the very last minute.
Keep in mind that these deals can change at any time. Not only that, but the prices are so good that these offers could even sell out. If we were you, we’d recommend you jump on these prices ASAP.
5 Best Deals on Last-Minute Spring Getaways
Hotels Starting at 25% Off with Expedia
Image: ExpediaThe Expedia Annual Vacation Sale is happening now through Mar. 31. You need to be a One Key member to get access to the sale’s discounts, but don’t worry, Expedia’s rewards program is free and easy to join. Plus, your One Key membership nets you savings through Hotels.com and Vrbo as well, just in case you’d like more options.
Some of the hottest destinations are seeing budget-friendly rates this spring. For example, you can head to Cancun as soon as Mar. 22–27 and stay at Hotel Luma by Kavia Cancun for just $62 per night (typically $94–$141). Or, stay stateside Apr. 18–21 at the Florida Hotel & Conference Center in the Florida Mall for just $174 per night (typically $248). It’s literally inside the mall so you can shop ’til you drop, then enjoy all Orlando has to offer with Universal Studios and Walt Disney World a short drive away.
If you do choose to book with Expedia, know that you can earn 4% cash back on your purchase with your RetailMeNot account from now through March 31. Like Expedia’s One Key membership, it’s free to join.
Up to $300 Off Hotel & Flight Bundles with Priceline
Image: PricelineIf you’re more into luxury travel, know that Priceline is offering a selection of time- and money-saving bundles with their March Into Luxury sale. Travelers can save up to an additional $300 when bundling flights and 4- or 5-star hotel stays with the code MORELUX through 9 a.m. EST on Mar. 24.
There are lots of warm-weather vacation packages available in March and April — with your choice of hotel and flights — so you definitely have options to choose from. Personally, we’re daydreaming about this 3-night hotel stay and flight deal for the all-inclusive Hilton Cancun for as little as $879, which can save two travelers a whopping $734 before any eligible coupon codes!
RetailMeNot shoppers also enjoy extra savings this March — including $75 off Express Deal Hotels — with these exclusive coupon codes. And if you redeem these offers while logged into your RetailMeNot account, you can earn 4% cash back on your purchase.
Up to 51% Off Last-Minute Cruises with Priceline
Image: PricelineNow is also high time to save on journeys along the high seas, as there are lots of big deals available on last-minute cruises sailing in March and April. Departure ports include Miami, Orlando, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Galveston, Seattle, New Orleans and Baltimore — so pick the closest one and set sail!
Cruise destinations include Mexico, the Caribbean and even Alaska, though your savings will vary depending on your departure date. For example, this April, you can take MSC Cruises’ 4-night Bahamas voyage for as little as $273 — which nets you as much as 51% off compared to summer sail dates. Or, maybe you’d prefer to set sail on a 7-night Alaska adventure on Norwegian Cruise Line, which is currently priced at a low $661 this April. (For comparison, an interior room on that same cruise goes for as much as $1,531 when it sails in June!)
BOGO 60% Off and Kids Sail Free on Royal Caribbean
Image: Royal CaribbeanIf you like to sail Royal Caribbean in particular, the cruise line has plenty of deals on spring departure dates — and they can be stacked with other offers, including 60% off your second guest and free fare for kids under 12 on select sailings. Both offers are available through Mar. 31, just keep in mind that there are a lot of excluded dates for the Kids Sail Free promo, so plan carefully.
That said, early April and early May look to be your best bets to sail with kids this spring, and some warm and sunny destinations are seeing some of the best deals. The early May departures for this 5-night Western Caribbean cruise from Tampa are less than $600 per person. Or, you can set sail from Los Angeles to Catalina and Ensenada for four nights in late April or early May for just over $350 per person.
Up to 30% off Budget Car Rentals
Image: BudgetIf you’re looking to venture out on a road trip instead (or just want to do some extra exploring at your destination), check Budget for rental cars this spring.
They have a rotating selection of deals that’ll save you as much as 30% off already discounted rentals. Current locations for the flash sale include Denver, Dallas, San Antonio, San Francisco, Miami and Newark, New Jersey.
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