In your opinion which online travel agency gives the best rates for flight and hotel packages?
29. Jun, 2010 
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I know it depends on where you go and when you leave, but in general, which ones have you had a good experience with? Including price, and arranging additional trip details?
I case you are wondering we are taking a trip to Disneyland, from the salt lake city airport to LAX
It’s just me and my husband going and I already have an annual pass.
First of all, I’ve never seen package discounts on Disney travel. They give you extra perks, but a discount is really rare.
I’ve had good luck with Expedia & travelocity. I had such a bad experience with Orbitz that I’ll never use them again (stranded in Florida without a vehicle). But Priceline gives you the biggest hotel discounts, which are the only thing that really changes.
Have fun!
I have had good luck with Alaska Airlines. They are the “official” airline of Disneyland and they have packages through their site.
Costco seems to have decent deals, too, but I haven’t used them personally.
What I have done is gotten quotes from some online sources and taken them to my local travel agent. A few times the local travel agent has given me a better price.
Honestly, the prices are going to be similar. The variables are going to be what hotel you stay at (wide variety of costs), if you get a rental car and what passes you get. We usually go when they have kids fly free or “buy a 3 day pass, get a 5 day pass free” deals and stay in hotels within walking distance of the park.
Disneyland is such a popular trip, I think arrangements are pretty straightforward for most agencies. The hotel prices are generally better than those online, except hotwire and you never know exactly what you will get with them.
My only suggestion is to go to Long Beach airport or John Wayne if the prices are fairly close to LAX. LAX is much larger and a way bigger hassle to get in and out of. I don’t think they have transfers (buses) from Long Beach to Disney, but I always rent a car.
Travelocity is my favorite. They offer some of the cheapest flight + hotel packages available! Avoid Orbitz, I’ve heard too many negative reviews.
It says best rate guarantee.. G;day