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When reserving a hotel room online is my credit card charged already for the amount? |
Travel Info When reserving a hotel room online is my credit card charged already for the amount? Travel Tips Depends on the time of year and the hotel chain. Sites like Hotwire and Expedia and Orbitz will charge your card right away so they can offer you the cheap discounts. Specific chains may not charge the card but will put a certain amount pre-authorized as a guarantee (much like they do when you rent a car) you take the room and when you check in or out they will charge at that point. It also depends on the time of year or if there is a major event in the area where you will be staying...if it draws a lot of people for a weekend or longer, a hotel will charge the card right away and unless you cancel within a certain timeframe before the event, that charge will stand. Source(s): I worked for a hotel at one time http://www.orbitz.com http://www.hotwire.com Other Travel Tips Not usually, no. Not usually, but it always best to ask when you make the reservation just to be sure. Different establishments might have different regulations. However, whenever I've done this, I haven't been charged until I actually pay at the front desk. Also, when making the reservation, be sure to ask what their cancellation policy is. I'm sure you have no intentions of not showing up, but you never know when there may be an unexpected turn of events and you can't go. Some places will charge you if you don't cancel within a certain time period. It's best to ask and know ahead of time what you're dealing with. No, the details are held in case of no show or non-payment check-out, so don't worry it is just to guarantee and secure the booking. It depends on where you are booking. Some travel sites have their "best deals" or whatever they call them. A lot of those are prepaid with no cancellation. Typically, though, if you book through the hotel website it is not charged, they just use the credit card number to hold the room for you. It will be charged if you don't show up and don't cancel. You should check the terms of the reservation to make sure of cancellation, etc. If you book your room directly through the hotel they typically do NOT charge your card -- they just reserve it. If you book your room through a travel website like travelocity.com or hotels.com they often DO charge your card immediately. If you are making a reservation by phone, it is appropriate to ask if they will charge your card today or on the date of your stay. |
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