26 Best Travel Deals to Help You Get Away This Summer on a Budget

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Travel deals and promos are making that vacation getaway to far-off places or cozy staycations more obtainable. Rather than put that beachside getaway off for another month, you can take advantage of savings up to 50% off, and paired with luggage deals, you can travel the world more affordably.

Whether you’re planning on going to any festivals and concerts this summer or just want a change in environment, beaches and unexplored regions await.

Summer savings events are going on now including Prime Day travel promos that’ll tempt you to take advantage of that PTO and go on a much-needed vacation. To take some of the stress out of finding the best travel deals, we did the research and rounded up the hottest deals, steals and promos so you can focus on stocking up on travel necessities.

See below for the best travel deals — from flights to experiences — that will help make sure you have the best vacation yet. These promos aren’t going to last forever, though, which means you need to act ASAP to avoid seeing the dreaded “sold out” or “offer expired” message pop up.

What Are the Best Flight Deals?

Jet off at a fraction of the price as airlines slash prices throughout the year to help you fly for less. No matter where you want to go, don’t drop hundreds of dollars on a round-trip ticket. Check below to see what the current best flight deals are.

Southwest Airlines

Amazon is celebrating its latest Prime Day with 50% off Southwest Raid Rewards Points starting Tuesday (July 16) until Wednesday (July 17) at 11:59 p.m. ET/PT, which you can score through the official Prime Day Travel Deals page. In addition to Amazon’s promo, Southwest offers a low-fare calendar with one-way flights starting at $59.

Skyscanner

Skyscanner looks across a variety of airlines to find the cheapest tickets on the market worldwide. You can enjoy the low-priced tickets any time of the year, not just during the holidays. Right now, some round-trip flights are as low as $35, so don’t miss out.

CheapOAir

Whether you’re looking for last-minute cheap flights or just want to book ahead, CheapOAir is offering $15 off when you sign up for emails. To redeem the offer, just click to enter your email, and a unique code will be emailed to you to use on your booking. One-way flights start as low as $40 right now to domestic destinations in the U.S.

What Are the Best Hotel Deals?

Flights aren’t the only thing to think about. Booking a hotel room can be just as pricey, leaving you with little to spend on food and activities. Don’t worry, though: These deals are here to offer you savings.

Expedia

Expedia members can take advantage of 25% off hotel bookings and vacation packages during its Big Summer Sale. It’s valid on domestic and international travels when you book by July 14 and travel by Oct. 24. Signing up for Expedia’s One Key membership is free — just provide your email and you’ll be able to enjoy the benefits including exclusive deals and savings.

Hilton Resorts

Hilton’s Resorts World Las Vegas is celebrating its 3-year anniversary with up to 30% off rooms and suites. As an added bonus, you can check out the current Las Vegas residencies to add to your growing itinerary.

Caesars

Caesars is hosting its Vacation Sale, dropping rooms to as low as $22 a night (regularly as low as $31). You can experience luxurious comfort before heading out to explore Las Vegas — and with all the savings you rack up, you can make sure you leave with a treasure-worthy souvenir.

Student Universe

Being in school can have its perks like up to 60% off hotels on Student Universe. Signing up is free and will give you access to all their discounted rates including on flights.

What Are the Best Rental Car Deals?

Not every destination will have the luxury of public transportation at your fingertips and if you want to do some road exploring of your own, then you’ll need a car. Thankfully, we’ve rounded up the best deals available below.

Avis

Prime members can take advantage of up 30% off car rentals and earn a 10% gift card when you book through Amazon during Prime Day. The promo will only being going on during July 16-17, so make sure to snag the deals while they’re live.

SIXT

Another Prime Day-only deal you can look forward to is up to 15% off SIXT car rentals. You’ll have to be a Prime member in order to redeem the deal as well as book it through the Prime Day Travel Deals page. If you’re not currently a Prime member, Amazon is offering a 30-day free trial for new users who sign up, which will include access to the exclusive Prime member-only deals.

What Are the Best Cruise Deals?

Sail around the islands and escape the city with a cruise that’ll bring photo-worthy moments and memories to last a lifetime. Travel Tuesday deals are also making sure you don’t have to break the bank either, so you can enjoy your vacation without avoiding your wallet’s gaze.

Carnival Cruises

Prime members are being treated to up to 40% off Carnival cruise experiences when you book through the Prime Day Travel Deals page. The promo goes live for Prime Day, which starts July 16 and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET/PT on July 17.

Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Cruises will have you sailing over to their deals page as they’re currently offering 75% off a second guest for any cruise as well as up to $200 in savings on rooms. Act quick though as the deal is only going on for a limited time. For additional savings, you can score $50 off a trip when you sign up for emails.

EF Travel

You can save up to $500 on select experiences or up to $700 on last-minute trips during EF Go Ahead Tours’ Semi Annual Sale. These include European getaways, journeys throughout Asia and more. The travel group was designed to help solo travelers vacation with ease. They’ll do basically all the work for you including building an itinerary, helping find flights and even providing down time for you to explore on your own.

G Adventures

For the month of June you can save up to 20% on G Adventures‘ pre-planned adventures around the globe including Europe, Asia, Africa, South America and more. The brand aims to keep your travel group small so you can enjoy the experience without feeling overwhelmed.