Last-minute summer-travel savings-found!

Want to take a vacation before the warm season ends but haven't booked it yet? Great news: We found ways that will help you save $100s on every part of your trip

- Gabrielle Lichterman

Nab cheaper hotel rooms

Procrastination pays off when it comes to saving on hotel stays! In a recent NerdWallet study, the majority of hotel rooms were 13% cheaper on average when booked 15 days ahead of time versus four months, saving you about $30 per night. And you can save even more by booking a room just a day or two ahead of your visit. That’s because reservations get canceled at the last minute all the time, and you can scoop up these rooms for 20% to 70% less than their original rate since hotels would rather sell them at a discount than leave them empty. Find deals at Expedia.com/lastminutedeals, Groupon.com/occasion/last-minute-travel-deals and HotelTonight.com.

Prefer a vacation rental? A recent NerdWallet study of Airbnb found that 84% of hosts change their prices depending on demand, which means you can nab a bargain as the season winds down and fewer vacationers book rentals.

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