Unlock affordable adventures and blissful vacations with a budget-friendly Groupon travel deal.
Australians who are eager to explore the world without breaking the bank, can find a treasure trove of affordable travel deals on Groupon.
Yep, you read that right. The website known for its plethora of cheap local dinners, relaxing spa treatments and plenty of goods you didn’t know you needed also offers a host of travel deals.
In this guide, we unveil the secrets to snagging the best Groupon travel deals and uncover optimal times to book.
Latest Groupon travel deals
Up to 24% off: Coral Coast, Fiji beach stay
- What’s the deal? Accommodation in a bure at Mango Bay Resort with breakfast daily and airport transfers. Travel until 31 March, 2024.
- Book by: Ongoing deal
70% off: 9-night Vietnam tour for $799
- What’s the deal? A 9-night guided tour in Vietnam, including 3-star accommodation, internal flights, airport transfers, some meals and a Halong Bay cruise. Travel from March to May, September to November 2024. ($100 supplement for other months)
- Book by: 30 November, 2024.
5-night all-inclusive Fiji holiday w/flights: $1,699
- What’s the deal? Including flights form Australia, stay for five nights at the 4-star Naviti Resort get breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, unlimited drinks (including alcohol), a sunset bay cruise, a coral viewing cruise and a guided snorkel trip.
- Book by: 29 February, 2024
34% off: Japan ski trip incl. lift tickets from $999
- What’s the deal? Spend five nights in Hakuba, Japan including accommodation, breakfast and dinner daily, a 4-day lift ticket, a luxury onsen tour and a transfer from the station.
- Book by: 25 March, 2024.
$899: Thailand 8-night holiday with flights
- What’s the deal? Fly to Phuket and stay for 8 nights at the Kata Palm Resort & Spa, get breakfast daily, one Thai set dinner, a Phi Phi Island speed boat tour a,d arrival airport transfer. Travel select dates until 31 October, 2024.
- Book by: 15 January, 2024.
What types of travel deals are available on Groupon?
Whether you’re seeking a romantic getaway, a family-friendly excursion, or a solo adventure, Groupon’s travel section caters to just about all preferences and budgets.
Amongst the deals on offers, you’ll be able to find:
- Cheap hotel stays
- Multi-day guided tours with plenty of extras
- Affordable day trips and excursions
- Holidays including flights from Australian cities
- Discounted attractions passes
- Cruise deals (although these aren’t as common)
Where can I go on a Groupon holiday?
While deals and destinations change up all the time, these places are almost always available at a discount on Groupon (but the accommodation, price and length of stay may change):
- Cairns
- Gold Coast
- Hunter Valley
- Sydney
How to find the best Groupon travel deals
There can easily be hundreds of deals available at any given time on Groupon’s site. But, there are a few ways to stay on top of the offers so you can find that needle in a haystack — be it a villa stay in Bali with a private pool or an epic trek through the Himalayas in Nepal.
- Flexibility and patience is key: The offers change often, with destinations and travel dates fluctuating regularly.
- Have a holiday type in mind, not a specific destination: There will always be a beach break on sale, but it may not always be to Fiji.
- Check Groupon’s travel section regularly: New deals pop up all the time, and some are short lived.
- Take advantage of the sign-up discount: If you’re a new Groupon customer, you can get an extra 10% off (with a limit to your total savings) by using the promo code BRANDNEW.
- Wait until a major holiday or deal event: Groupon tends to offer extra discounts and promo codes around Valentine’s Day, End of Financial Year, Black Friday and Boxing Day.
What to know before booking a Groupon travel deal
Like any deal, sometimes things on Groupon sound too good to be true, so make sure to check everything before committing.
We recommend:
- Carefully reviewing the terms and conditions of each Groupon travel deal.
- Checking for blackout dates, refund policies, and any additional fees. Sometimes if you want to use the voucher over a weekend or holiday, you’ll need to pay a premium.
- Researching and reading reviews on the accommodation included in the deal so you know what to expect on arrival
- Making sure you’re definitely buying the right voucher. Often the site will list the child price as the “from” rate, which can make it seem like a great deal. And you certainly don’t want to accidentally buy one and get declined when you try to use it.
Frequently asked questions about Groupon travel deals
It depends. Refund policies vary depending on the deal, so it’s essential to review the terms for each deal. Some offer flexibility where if you can’t get the dates you want, you can get a refund, while other offers are more strict.
You sure can! Groupon vouchers let you to purchase deals as gifts, making it a great option for surprising friends or family with the gift of travel.
They definitely do! While the discounts differ each year and depending on the event, we usually see discounts from 15-30% pop up around major events. While 30% does sound like a lot (on top of the already heavy discount), Groupon usually caps the savings at $40.
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