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Websites That Can Save You Money On Your Next Vacation

You don’t have to spend a fortune on your summer vacation! Even though airfares are expected to jump 3 to 6 percent, and hotel rates could skyrocket by 18%, that doesn’t mean you’ll have to break the bank to get a little R&R. Here are some websites that’ll save you big bucks, courtesy of the researchers at Condé Nast Publications.

For RENTAL CARS: Most people turn to chains like Avis or Hertz when they need to rent a car. Experts say that independent agencies – like the ones at CarRentals.com or CarRentalExpress.com – offer rates that are up to 30% lower.

When shopping for AIRFARES: Try AirfareWatchdog.com. This company employs actual people to find deals, and the result is often way better than you’d get from ordinary travel-booking websites. That’s because those sites rely on automated data that airlines send to them. Some airlines reserve low fares for their own sites, which the automated ones can’t access. So you want a live person helping you out.

When it comes to HOTELS: This one’s a bit of a gamble, but it’ll save you money. It’s called Hotwire.com. What you do is pick a neighborhood where you’d like to stay, and a hotel category – like “Four starâ€