Last minute travel often book last minute because they are either looking for a quick weekend trip, need to get away on short notice for an event or simply have the urge to jet off somewhere new. The good news is that booking a spur-of-the-moment trip can save you money because airlines and hotels are often willing to cut rates to fill seats and rooms.

Embrace Spontaneity: The Ultimate Guide to Last-Minute Travel Planning

Airlines and hotels are more likely to offer discounts on hotel and flight packages because they need to make room for the travelers that will be arriving in the coming days and weeks. The best way to find these deals is by using a third-party search engine like Google Flights, which shows multiple flight options from your home airport and lets you select specific dates for comparison purposes. Expedia is another great site for finding last-minute hotel and flight discounts, with curated offers that include discounted tours and amenities. It’s also a good idea to sign up for their rewards program so you can earn points that will eventually add up to free travel.

Another app to check out is Snaptravel, which delivers exclusive deals over your favorite messaging service (Skype, iMessage, Facebook Messenger etc.) as well as a hotel search option for any destination in the world. Deals go live each day at noon and can include up to a weeklong stay in hotels like the Mondrian in Miami. The app also has an Undercover Hotels feature that keeps the hotel brand a secret until you’re ready to book.