Best Ways to Save on Travel
Travel bookings split into a few different needs — a rental car, a flight, a premium-cabin ticket, or an all-inclusive resort stay. Here’s what each of our travel brands actually offers and how to save, based on our own coverage.
Carla Car Rental
A car rental comparison app covering 900+ companies (Hertz, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Thrifty, Sixt, Fox Rent a Car and more) across 60+ countries. Free cancellation any time before the rental starts, an optional “Peace of Mind” full-refund add-on, and Affirm buy-now-pay-later (small deposit at booking, rest at the counter or in monthly installments). Carla Car Rental
Cheapflightsfares
A flight booking portal that also books hotels, cars and cruises. Advertises up to 25% off flights under $199, up to 45% off business class, up to $40 off for students and up to $60 off for seniors, plus up to $100 in travel credit per booking through its rewards program. Member-only fares unlock after signing in. Cheapflightsfares
Excellence Resorts
Adults-only, all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico (Playa Mujeres, Riviera Cancun, Punta Cana, Oyster Bay). Booking directly gets a stated Best Rate Guarantee; The Excellence Collection Rewards (free email signup) gives immediate perks. A dedicated Hurricane Policy applies during storm-season bookings. Excellence Resorts
Arangrant
A business/premium-class flight consolidator claiming up to 70% off international business class versus standard published fares. Newsletter signup gets $50 off your first booking, and Affirm is available for installment payments. Books through partnerships with carriers like Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Emirates. Arangrant
How to pick
- Renting a car, anywhere: Carla, for comparing suppliers and free cancellation.
- A standard economy flight: Cheapflightsfares, especially if you qualify for the student or senior discount.
- A business or first-class international flight: Arangrant, for the consolidator discount on premium cabins.
- An adults-only all-inclusive vacation: Excellence Resorts, booked direct for the rate guarantee.
FAQ
Which of these let me pay over time?
Carla and Arangrant both offer Affirm installment payments; Cheapflightsfares and Excellence Resorts don’t mention financing on the pages we checked.
Is there a loyalty or rewards program?
Yes for three of the four — Cheapflightsfares (travel credit per booking), Excellence Resorts (Collection Rewards via email), and Carla (Carla Cash credit on cancellations). Arangrant’s savings come from its consolidator pricing rather than a points program.
What if my travel plans change?
Carla offers free cancellation before the rental starts; Cheapflightsfares, Arangrant and Excellence Resorts all follow the specific airline’s or resort’s own change/cancellation rules, so confirm those before booking.