How to Book Smart for Accommodation in 21 Cities: UK Study Shows Up to 55% Savings by Timing It Right

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By Rita

Are you planning where to go for your summer vacation?According to the UK’s Daily Mail,booking a hotel at the right time could potentially save you up to 55%. While this is a foreign research report, the timing tips for booking may be worth considering.

This report indicates that although tourists’ travel destinations vary, overall, booking accommodation for the summer holidays 2–5 months in advance gets you the best prices. The famous travel website TripAdvisor also mentioned, based on hotel booking records from 25 popular destinations,that last-minute bookings do not save money.

Here are the results of the survey: (Location / Timing / Percentage Saved)

1. Bangkok / Within 3 months / 16%

2. Barcelona / 2–7 months in advance / 27%

3. Beijing / 2–6 months in advance / 16%

4. Berlin / 2–5 months in advance / 33%

5. Buenos Aires / 1–4 months in advance / 19%

6. Cape Town / Within 3 months / 13%

7. Dubai / Within 2 months / 40%

8. Dublin / 2–5 months in advance / 14%

9. Hanoi / Within 3 months / 16%

10. Istanbul / Within 5 months / 29%

11. Jakarta / Within 3 months / 39%

12. London / 3–5 months in advance / 18%

13. Moscow / 4–7 months in advance / 55%

14. Mumbai / Within 3 months / 17%

15. New York / 2–4 months in advance / 25%

16. Orlando / 1–4 months in advance / 10%

17. Paris / Within 4 months / 32%

18. Prague / 2–5 months in advance / 33%

19. Rio de Janeiro / 3–5 months in advance / 32%

20. Singapore / 2 weeks–5 months in advance / 26%

21. Sydney / Within 5 months / 34%

22. Tokyo / 2 to 5 months ago / 31%

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