Black Friday: Save 30% or more on stays with Expedia
We know Black Friday isn't until next week, but deals are already flooding in left, right and center. We feel like many of you will love this offer from Expedia and Hotels.com, which could bring you some great savings if you pick the right stay.
Before we say any more, now might also be a good time to flag a few of our other Black Friday deal guides in case you're looking for even more bargains.
Here's where you can find TPG's other deal roundups:
- Best Amazon Black Friday deals
- Best Black Friday airfare deals
- Best Black Friday hotel deals
- Best Walmart Black Friday deals
- How to find the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday travel deals
Now, back to the matter at hand. Here's what you should know about Expedia's Black Friday offers.
Deal basics
Who: Expedia.
Where: Worldwide.
How to book: To take advantage of discounts of 30% or more cashon thousands of hotels, you'll first need to create a free One Key loyalty account. If you already have one, simply head to Expedia and log in to peruse the deals on offer.
Book by: Nov. 29 at 11:59 p.m. in the hotel property's local time.
Travel by: Dec. 31, 2024.
Blackout dates: Vary based on the hotel you choose.
Note that package prices are per person, per stay. They are based on the cheapest round-trip flights from your specified airport and for two people sharing the cheapest available double room (inclusive of taxes). For flights, some additional luggage charges may also apply. Fares may be nonrefundable and are not transferable. You can read the full terms and conditions here.
Sample deals
Expedia has an array of great deals at thousands of locations worldwide.
At the time of writing, we found the following great prices for stays from Jan. 4-7, 2024:
- Virgin Hotels New Orleans: $200 (normally $286) for two nights.
- The Sofia Hotel: $181 (normally $476) for two nights.
- Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Cancun: $776 (normally $1,108) for two nights.
- YOTEL Washington DC: $97 (normally $161) for two nights.
- Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf: $171 (normally $263) for two nights.
- Hotel Nikko San Francisco: $188 (normally $268) for two nights.
The best credit cards for Black Friday purchases in 2023
- Chase Freedom Flex® (see rates and fees): 5% back on up to $1,500 in quarterly rotating categories (that you must activate), including PayPal this quarter
- Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express: 3% cash back on online purchases from U.S. retailers (on the first $6,000 spent in each category during a calendar year, then 1% cash back until the following year) Cash back is received as reward dollars that can be redeemed for statement credits.
- Citi Double Cash® Card: 2% cash back on all purchases (1% cash back when you buy, plus an additional 1% as you pay for those purchases; see rates and fees)
For additional options, check out our favorite cards to use for Black Friday shopping.
Bottom line
If you're looking for good prices on stays between now and Dec. 31, 2024, and aren't overly fussy about whether you stay at a specific hotel chain, there are plenty of great discounts available in Expedia's Black Friday sale. The only prerequisite is that you sign up for its free loyalty program first in order to access the deals. Happy shopping.
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| 4X | Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year. |
| 4X | Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year. |
| 3X | Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com. |
| 2X | Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com. |
| 1X | Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases. |
Pros
- 4 points per dollar spent on dining at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets (on the first $50,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter and $25,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter, respectively)
- 3 points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with the airline or with amextravel.com
- Packed with credits foodies will enjoy
- Solid welcome bonus
Cons
- Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
- Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
- You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
- $120 Uber Cash on Gold: Add your Gold Card to your Uber account and get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an American Express Card for your transaction. That’s up to $120 Uber Cash annually. Plus, after using your Uber Cash, use your Card to earn 4X Membership Rewards® points for Uber Eats purchases made with restaurants or U.S. supermarkets. Point caps and terms apply.
- $84 Dunkin' Credit: With the $84 Dunkin' Credit, you can earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you enroll and pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin' locations. Enrollment is required to receive this benefit.
- $100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card to dine at U.S. Resy restaurants or make other eligible Resy purchases. That's up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
- $120 Dining Credit: Satisfy your cravings, sweet or savory, with the $120 Dining Credit. Earn up to $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, and Five Guys. Enrollment required.
- Explore over 1,000 upscale hotels worldwide with The Hotel Collection and receive a $100 credit towards eligible charges* with every booking of two nights or more through AmexTravel.com. *Eligible charges vary by property.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- Annual Fee is $325.
- Terms Apply.