Today the Internet is full of many seasonal rental platforms: houses, or apartments for short-term vacations. The offers multiply at the same rate as the customers increase, so much so that sometimes they are barely enough to meet an incredibly high demand, especially at a certain time of the year. Should we then book at the last moment or in advance on these seasonal rental platforms?
Online booking
For many vacationers, booking online is now the best way to quickly find a vacation rental. It is also the easiest method for secure online payment. On the other hand, it also allows owners to gain visibility and generate more bookings.
Online booking simplifies the booking process and allows holidaymakers to get a response immediately, or within 24 hours. All you have to do is submit a reservation request to stay in a property, with a payment commitment. Immediate validation serves as a reservation confirmed to the minute. An evaluation within 24 hours also allows holidaymakers to take a step back before confirming a reservation. In both cases, the procedures are simplified online.
The right time to book
In order to be sure to take advantage of the best offers and to quickly and easily find accommodation that exactly meets your requirements, it is advisable to get there in advance. In summer, nearly 70% of families traveling with children choose to book before the end of May. If you are traveling with your family and don't want to find yourself sleeping in the car when you arrive, there are some precautions you should take. Booking well in advance is even more essential if you are choosing a popular tourist destination.
Saturation at the start of the year
Vacation rental platforms generally experience a high peak in bookings in January. The reason is simple: travelers who wish to stay in tourist cities like Paris, Spain, Corsica or Provence, do everything to find the ideal accommodation for a successful holiday. By booking well in advance, you can take the time to compare existing deals and don't have to grab the only homes available at the last minute. On the other hand, for a departure outside the tourist seasons, you will have a better chance of finding a decent property even at the last minute.
With more than a million properties available for rent on short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb, Abritel, Booking or Bnbsitter, all travelers will be able to find accommodation for their next vacation. Nevertheless, it is always advisable not to rely too much on a rate reduction before making a reservation. This practice is currently becoming increasingly rare on seasonal rental platforms, exposing you to the risk of resigning yourself to choosing the last available offer at the crucial moment.
