FAQ

What is pricesfortravel.com?
Why should I use a travel agent?
Why not make it perfect with the help of a professional?
How does a travel agent get paid?
How are you different from other travel web sites?
Is there any cost or obligation associated with pricesfortravel.com?
Are travel agents compensated monetarily or otherwise by pricesfortravel.com?
How do I know that the travel agent bidding on my travel plans is reputable?
Can any agent signed up with pricesfortravel bid on my travel?
What if I don’t receive any bids for my travel?

What is pricesfortravel.com?

Pricesfortravel.com is a web site that allows travelers to submit their travel plans and let real travel agents submit price quotes for your specific travel plans. All traveler contact information is anonymous, so after you review the quotes for your travel plans, you decide which travel agent you want to contact.

Why should I use a travel agent?

When you hire someone to perform a service, it’s usually because you don’t have the time, inclination or know-how; hiring a travel agent is no different. In fact, a vacation is probably one of your most enjoyable times of the year right…

Why not make it perfect with the help of a professional?

Great travel agents have access cruise, flight and vacation pricing that individuals do not. A travel agent won’t beat a certain price 100% of the time, but many times travel agents can get you special amenities like and upgraded room, a bottle of wine, a coupon booklet or discounted deposits. In addition, travel agents have in depth knowledge of cruise ships, travel suppliers and vacation destinations worldwide. Travel agents can assist you when something goes amiss during your trip, such as illness, lost passport, missed flight. You won’t have to call an 800 number; you can call your travel agent. Generally, using a travel agent will not cost you any extra money because most travel agents are paid by the travel suppliers.

How does a travel agent get paid?

In most instances, travel agents are paid a commission by the suppliers. In other cases, such as an international airline ticket, a travel may charge a flat fee for booking your ticket, but the agent’s total price is still LESS than what you could find on your own. Do not hesitate to ask a travel agent how they are compensated; if they do not give you a straight answer, don’t book your trip through them.

How are you different from other travel web sites?

We allow multiple travel agents to provide you with customized quotes for your specific travel needs, giving you a choice depending upon what features of your trip are most important to you. Unlike other travel websites that incorporate travel agents, we do NOT sell your queries to travel agents and we do not limit the number of quotes you can receive for your trip. Most importantly, we do not decide which travel agents will receive your query; we let you decide which travel agent best meets your needs.

Pricesfortravel.com allows suppliers to compete for your business.

Is there any cost or obligation associated with pricesfortravel.com?

Are travel agents compensated monetarily or otherwise by pricesfortravel.com?

How do I know that the travel agent bidding on my travel plans is reputable?

Each travel agent is required to enter a standard industry accreditation number when signing up. Pricesfortravel.com verifies the agent’s validity; however, as with anyone you are engaging in a business transaction with, you should perform your own due diligence to ensure that a travel agent meets your personal standards.

Can any agent signed up with pricesfortravel bid on my travel?

Yes

What if I don’t receive any bids for my travel?

Please be patient, however, this should rarely happen. If it does occur, this may be mean that there is little value a travel agent can add to your trip and you may want to book directly with a supplier.