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Very last minute package holiday advice needed

Hi,

I want to go away on 4/10/14 but only get paid on the same day. So looking at booking early doors, and going dinner time onwards. Which is the best site to book with? Looking at going to the Canaries.
Also what do you think I'll end up paying?
Cheers

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  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,129 Forumite
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    edited 21 September 2014 at 10:24PM
    Book with a credit card and you won't have to pay on 4/10/14...you'll have up to a month before the bill arrives.
    Hard to give prices without knowing number of nights, type of accommodation, numbers booking etc.
    Booking anywhere on the day of departure is going to seriously limit your options.
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
  • You will probably have to book direct with the airline and hotel as most travel agents will not take a booking within 24 hours before travel. You will also need to get a taxi to resort as transfers have to be booked at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Have you ever thought of saving up?

    That way you can pay earlier!
  • hollydays
    hollydays Posts: 19,812 Forumite
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    edited 22 September 2014 at 8:12AM
    Where can you fly from? October won't exactly be a cheap out of season flight to the canaries ?? ( not sure about this) but you may still get a cheapish Ryanair flight , I think , at that time. Don't guarentee on choosing a reasonable flight time though if it's last minute.also. Saturday's will be more expensive.
    A package may be best therefore.
    Use skyscanner to look but not to book.
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