Hotwire.com: Discount Travel Platform for Flights, Hotels & Mystery Deals

Core Features

1. Mystery Deals: The signature feature—discounts (up to 60% off) on hotels, flights, or rental cars. Users see location, star rating, and amenities upfront but not the exact brand until booking, balancing savings and flexibility.
2. Transparent Bookings: For less flexible travelers, standard options show full provider details (e.g., specific hotel names, flight carriers) with competitive prices, no hidden fees.
3. Travel Packages: Bundled flight+hotel or flight+hotel+car deals for extra savings compared to booking separately, with options for domestic and international destinations.
4. Price Protection: Selected bookings include price adjustments if a lower rate for the same trip is found within 48 hours, reducing post-booking regret.

How to Use Hotwire.com

1. Choose a Service: Select “Hotels,” “Flights,” “Cars,” or “Packages” on the homepage based on your needs.
2. Enter Details: Input destination, travel dates, and passenger/car details. For Mystery Deals, toggle the option to unlock discounted options.
3. Compare & Select: For standard bookings, compare providers by price, rating, or amenities. For Mystery Deals, review location/star rating to confirm fit.
4. Book & Confirm: Enter traveler info, pay via credit card/PayPal, and receive instant confirmation (with full provider details for Mystery Deals post-booking).

Application Scenarios

• Budget Travelers: Score deep discounts on hotels/flights via Mystery Deals to stretch travel budgets (e.g., $80/night 4-star hotels in major cities).
• Flexible Trippers: Travelers with loose plans (e.g., “any beach destination in Florida”) use Mystery Deals to maximize savings without brand preferences.
• Last-Minute Bookers: Find short-notice discounts on unsold inventory (e.g., weekend hotel stays) for spontaneous trips.
• Family Vacations: Book flight+hotel packages to cut costs on group travel, with transparent options to ensure kid-friendly amenities.