Are you an anxious planner when it comes to deals? Me too! But sometimes, acting strategically spontaneous can be rewarding. The early bird doesn’t always get the worm. Here are six things it’s better to buy at the absolute last minute.
1. Hotel rooms
Sometimes planning a vacation is the best part of the process.
But if you want to get a deal, it may pay to be a little late to pull the trigger. With apps like Hotels Tonight, or discount-minded broker sites like Booking.com, it’s easier than ever to book a last-minute stay. This is especially true at the nicer three-stars-and-above hotels, which are more expensive. They tend to have lots of vacancy on Sundays and weeknights, so if you can handle the uncertainty of waiting until the last minute, you could score really posh lodgings.The downside is that you may end up with your second or third choice of hotel if your favorite option sells out before you can snag a deal, but it’s still likely that you’ll end up with more value for your buck when you scoop up unbooked inventory at the eleventh hour.
2. Show tickets
From sporting events to plays, there are ways to sneak in under the wire and get a last-minute deal. An empty seat is lost money, so venues would rather sell a last-minute ticket at a discount than lose that revenue altogether. Take advantage by buying your sports tickets one to three days before the game using sites like SeatGeek. For music and theater shows, wait until the day of. The best deals await you at the box office — visit once they open to inquire…
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