Why You Should Always Recheck Your Hotel Price Before Your Trip

Why Prices Drop After You Book

• Inventory shifts: Hotels adjust rates as rooms fill (or don’t).
• Event changes: Cancellations and weather shifts move prices.
• Competition: Nearby promos push rates down.
• Timing: Useful dips often appear 2–10 days pre-arrival.

What to Look For When You Recheck

Only switch if the cheaper rate matches your original hotel, room type, dates, guest count, and cancellation policy. Compare the total price (room + taxes + fees).

Step-by-Step: Recheck and Rebook Safely

1. Book flexibly: Prefer refundable or modifiable rates.
2. Recheck on a schedule: Weekly after booking; daily in the last week.
3. Verify the match: Same room category and terms only.
4. Rebook then cancel: Secure the cheaper reservation first, then cancel the original within the window.
5. Confirm savings: Ensure the new total is lower on your confirmation.

When Rechecking Pays Off Most

• Bookings made weeks or months in advance.
• Trips during shoulder season.
• Destinations with many competing hotels.
• Midweek arrivals vs. peak weekends.

Pro Tips to Maximize Savings

• Set reminders based on the hotel’s local time for cancellation deadlines.
• Avoid nonrefundable rates unless the discount clearly outweighs lost flexibility.
• Watch fees—resort, service, parking—so a drop isn’t canceled out.
• If flexible, shift by a day to unlock better pricing.

How Rebookify Helps

Rebookify monitors your exact hotel, room type, and dates after you book. When a matching lower rate appears, you’re notified so you can rebook instantly—same room, same dates, less money.