Some travelers swear that booking your hotel room at the last minute will save you money — but waiting until the last minute means you’ll run the risk of hotels being at capacity and thus have much fewer options to choose from when booking. According to a study by NerdWallet, the best time to book a hotel room is fifteen days before the first night of your trip compared to four months out.
But the study also states that the actual savings are minimal which means that if you’re waiting until the last minute to book your room, you’re risking losing out on the best rooms and the best neighborhoods, which could end up costing you more in the end.
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