Wondering what the best time is for you to purchase your holiday travel arrangements? While you want to make sure that you get really great traveling deals during the holiday season, you also want to make sure that you’re able to make the travel arrangements you want without issue. This means there is definitely a fine line when it comes to the best time for you to purchase your holiday travel arrangements.
Suggested Purchase by Dates
Current general guideline for suggested purchase dates for holiday travel suggest that holiday travelers book their holiday flights anywhere between 62 and 83 days before their date of departure. This is why the majority of holiday travelers tend to purchase their accommodations for traveling over the Christmas holiday season in the month of October, as October tends to offer some of the absolute best prices for traveling over the holidays. While saving money is a priority for most travelers, many travelers put a higher importance on getting the accommodations they want and/or need when traveling over the holiday season.
While 2 or 2 ½ months may seem like it gives travelers plenty of time to book their holiday travels, sometimes travelers aren’t able to get the exact travel dates they want.
What We Suggest for Purchasing Holiday Travel
When it comes to the best time to purchase holiday travel, we suggest making your purchases way before 2 months. This is the only way you’re sure that everything isn’t sold out. This is why we advise those who wish to travel during the holiday season to purchase their holiday travel accommodations at least 6 to 8 months prior to their departure. If you’re absolutely sure about your upcoming holiday travel plans, you can feel confident in purchasing your accommodations even further in advance.
When you choose to book your holiday travels earlier than most people, you are giving yourself many more options. Options regarding your holiday travel dates, as well as how much you will be paying for your holiday travel accommodations.
Booking Zones
Booking holiday travels 6 to 11 months in advance means you’ll get the holiday travel arrangements you want, but at a price.
Booking holiday travels 4 to 6 months in advance means you’ll still get the holiday travel arrangements you want, while paying just a little bit more.
Booking holiday travels 1 to 4 months in advance means that you’ll probably get the holiday travel arrangements you want, and at one of the best prices offered for the season.
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