This Is the No. 1 Secret to Cheap Travel That Your Travel Agent Won’t Tell You

14. Group bookings can cost more

Groups might cost more than booking individually. | Loeskieboom/iStock/Getty Images

Believe it or not, if you use a travel agent and you’re traveling with a group, it might actually cost you more, according to loveEXPLORING. After the travel agent tells you the price for your group booking, check how much each room would cost if you booked it individually. You might be surprised, and not pleasantly.

If you’re looking online for group travel deals with meals included, the algorithms on large booking sites don’t always accurately calculate the cost for an entire group — and you might end up paying for an additional person’s meals for the duration of the trip. Make sure you know exactly what you’re signing up for.

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