Capital One is the newest entrant in the airport lounge wars. And their first location in Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) is an incredible opening salvo – dare I say among the […]
Thrifty Traveler is Turning 6! Celebrate With Us
We’re celebrating Thrifty Traveler’s sixth birthday today! Thrifty Traveler started six years ago today as a one-man show and passion project. Today, it’s a full-time team of eight and counting, […]
The NEW Thrifty Traveler Premium: Now with Domestic Flight Deals!
With a desire to stay closer to home, we know that travel within these great 50 U.S. states is top of mind for many. Travel is changing. So are we. […]
11 Tips to Book Cheap Car Rentals for Your Road Trip
When you’re planning a trip, your flight and your accommodations will be the big-ticket items – unless you’re just making a road trip, of course. Either way, it doesn’t mean […]
Celebrating 5 Years of Thrifty Traveler with a Confession…
Editor’s note: We’re republishing our origin story, initially published in 2019, in celebration of five years of helping travelers. We’re celebrating Thrifty Traveler’s fifth birthday today, and in those five […]
Stay Home Now, Travel Later: Changing Course with Coronavirus
Original post date: Friday, March 13, 2020 UPDATE: We are now only posting flight deals for travel for July and beyond. This is hard. And it’s only getting harder. The […]
Airbnb Sign Up Bonus increased to $65!
UPDATE (4/2/21): Airbnb has discontinued their refer a friend program. There is no longer an Airbnb sign-up bonus available to new users. It’s no secret that all of us here […]
These are the Cheapest Times to Travel
We’ve all heard it: “Tuesdays are the cheapest days to book a flight.” Sorry, but it’s not really true. In the ever-changing world of airfare and fare classes, nailing down […]
4 Ways To Save Money While Traveling In Switzerland
Today’s guest post is by Roger of Expert World Travel. Roger has been to over 40 countries, broken 3 suitcases and owned over 10 backpacks in the last 12 months. You can […]
My TED Talk: Life is Short, Travel Now
Earlier this year, I was honored to be selected as one of the speakers at TEDxFargo in Fargo, ND. I’m used to speaking before a few dozen or even 100 people. […]
Oktoberfest Guide for the Thrifty Traveler
Oktoberfest is one of my favorite festivals. Even if you’re not into beer, the festive atmosphere at Oktoberfest is entertaining. There are plenty of other things to do, and more importantly, eat. […]
Thrifty Traveler’s Guide to Mallorca, Spain on a Budget
This guest post is brought to you by author Sam Ross. Over the past 3 years, he’s traveled to every continent, which allows him to write on a broad range of […]