If you are a traveler who finds it adventurous to plan a trip at the last minute, then you should know the benefits and negatives associated with booking a last minute trip.

Apart from the spontaneity factor, there are some really exciting benefits of last minute travel, such as:

1. Flexibility

Affording yourself the luxury and flexibility of last minute travel has many perks. For instance, if you’re open to any location and travel time, you may get the opportunity to book a trip to place you’ve never considered visiting, and you may get a super deal to boot.

2. Last minute savings

It isn’t always the case that last minute travels is more expensive. In many cases, hotels, all inclusive resorts and airline flights are a lot cheaper if you book last minute. This is particularly true if you plan to travel during off season.

3. Budget flights, hotels, and everything else

In addition to many flights and hotels being cut in half if you travel last minute, your flexibility can also be rewarded with cheaper food, services, and less crowds at attractions if you travel off peak season.

4. Join a last minute travel club

Believe it or not there are specific travel agents and travel websites that cater to last minute travellers. These clubs will send registered members outstanding offers from several hotels and airlines. There are also hotel chains and airlines who exclusively give discounts to the members of the last minute travel clubs as they would rather book for cheaper costs then leave rooms and seats unoccupied.

5. Rewards credit cards

If you plan to travel last minute frequently, and are flexible as far as travel dates and locations, sign up for a travel reward points credit card to rack up points on purchases and then redeem them when booking a trip at the last minute.