Price Confusion

FrozenBeak

If I book a holiday in a coop travel store through Tui, would it be more expensive than if I went direct to a Tui store?

MovingForwards

Potentially, as coop can't offer the discount TUI can on a TUI holiday.

FrozenBeak

Sounds about right.

Neil49

It would probably be even cheaper if you bought it online though the TUI website.

Katiehound

you might get discount- divi at the Coop? The only way is to ask for a quote.
paradoxically it is cheaper to book thro an agent than book direct for many cruises

daveyjp

If looking at TUI also check First Choice - same group, different prices.

FrozenBeak

I see. Wasn’t looking for a cruise this time around. But wait, why would the Tui site be cheaper than the Tui store..?

FrozenBeak

daveyjp wrote: »

If looking at TUI also check First Choice - same group, different prices.

I’m more of the type to just have them do all the legwork rather than booking online and realising at the airport or resort I’ve messed up 😂

MovingForwards

Online is cheaper due to less overheads.

Shop means staff, premises, heating, lighting etc.

Pollycat

FrozenBeak wrote: »

I’m more of the type to just have them do all the legwork rather than booking online and realising at the airport or resort I’ve messed up 😂

It is pretty easy to book online - as long as you're careful about checking details e.g. names, dates etc.
The names of anyone travelling will need to match passports. So do not book for Mike FrozenBeak if your name is Michael FrozenBeak on your passport.


You can (usually) add extra luggage allowance, book seats etc. All the same things someone sat opposite you in a TUI shop will do.

Why not try a dummy booking to somewhere you fancy (obviously making sure you don't complete the booking).

I suggest you look at reviews on Tripadvisor when you find somewhere you think you might like - before booking.

TELLIT01

There is no certainty that a TUI holiday will be cheaper at a TUI travel agent than at Co-op, or an independant. It simply depends on how keen each place is to get your custom.
A family member of mine always uses a local independant as they will always try to beat the price of the tour operator's own outlets.