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Hotels.com: Last-Minute US Travel Bookings Save 23%

8/19/2026

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  • Hotels.com reports that U.S. last-minute travelers saved 23 percent compared with bookings made four months ahead.
  • Hotels.com says the optimal window for airfare savings is eight to 14 days before departure.
  • Kayak’s tracker lists a Boston-to-Riga round-trip at $558, a 35 percent drop from July.
  • Expedia’s free One Key program monitors prices, advises booking times and can request refunds after a fare drop for a fee.