Travel experts tell KIRO 7 that Airbnb is still leading when it comes to searching for alternatives to hotels, but if you want something unique and significantly cheaper than staying in an Airbnb or hotel in some cities, check out farms.
It may be hard to believe but waking up with the roosters and spending your day immersed in farm life can be a great experience, and in some places with rates as low as $40 a night.But if farms aren’t really your thing and you would rather stick to hotels, Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler said that when it comes to meta search engines like Trivago, Kayak and Hotels.com,“You can zoom out on a map and kind of wheel around to find a great rate in the area you want to stay in.
I've used online travel venues and have had mixed experiences. Some mislead you about views and the rooms you are paying for. For example, on one reservation, I requested an ocean view suite and received a room that faced the parking lot with a side view of the ocean.