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The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Booking With Expedia
By AMANDA FINN
Besides their sales throughout the year, Expedia often has incredible money-saving options for last-minute planning or short-dated packages or stays.
Frequent Deals
You'll save roughly 10% on flights through Expedia and 5% on car rentals. Plus, Expedia follows the American sale holidays like Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Black Friday.
If issues arise, you can't negotiate your traveler's rights directly with the airline, hotel, or car rental company — they'll direct you to the company you booked with.
Middle-Man
This middle-man scenario can become complicated abroad. If you want required airline payouts for canceled or mishandled flights, you must lean on Expedia's customer support.
Through Expedia, you can book a flight, hotel, car rental, and even activities all in one place, bundling different airlines and companies into one package.
Bundling Options
Expedia's website organizes your flight itinerary, hotel details, and car rental information in one spot, so there's no need to scramble to find email confirmations for each one.
Expedia cannot guarantee the hotel will have your requested room, and if you book through a third party, the front desk will likely not upgrade you upon check-in.
Booking Direct
Travelers can earn points with Expedia's loyalty program to get special deals and access to extra perks, like complimentary breakfast or credits to use on their trips.
Rewards