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I saved over $1,600 on a family trip to Florida with 3 travel hacks to get cheap airfare, a free hotel room, and a discounted rental car
I saved over $1,600 on a family trip to Florida with 3 travel hacks to get cheap airfare, a free hotel room, and a discounted rental car
Katie OelkerFeb 4, 2023, 17:42 IST
The author and her kids outside Universal Studios.Katie Oelker
I took a 4-night trip with my husband and daughters to Universal Studios and Magic Kingdom in Orlando.
We saved over $1,600 by using credit card reward points, travel companion tickets, and a hotel deal.
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Years ago, I started getting serious about travel rewards. Now that I've made it a habit, I was able to save over $1,600 on a family trip to Universal Studios and Disney's Magic Kingdom in Florida.
The author with her family at Magic Kingdom.Katie Oelker
Our Delta platinum credit cards come with companion passes that we used to get two free tickets.
The author saved $696 on plane tickets.Katie Oelker
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We got four free nights at a Hilton hotel in Orlando by agreeing to attend a timeshare sales pitch.
The hotel lobby in Orlando decorated for Christmas.Katie Oelker
By accepting the timeshare deal, we saved nearly $800 and also enjoyed hotel perks like free use of the pool at another Hilton hotel nearby.
The author and her family enjoying the pool.Katie Oelker
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However, the presentation was difficult to attend with two young children, and I felt more pressured by the pitch than last time.
The author and her two daughters.Katie Oelker
We also used Capital One reward points to book a discounted car rental.
The discount car rental company shuttle.Katie Oelker
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Saving on airfare, hotel, and car rental allowed us to splurge elsewhere.
The author and her children in front of The Ravenous Pig.Katie Oelker.
Although we experienced a few hiccups, the savings outweighed them. I'll continue to use these tips and tricks to save money when traveling.