BANG FOR YOUR BUCK

Brits are being overcharged when booking their holiday online but tech-savvy trick can stop it, say experts

BRITS going abroad are often being overcharged for their hotels when booking online despite using price comparison sites, according to experts.

But there's a tech-savvy trick that could save you heaps of cash.

Price comparison sites are a "godsend" when it comes to travel, according to experts at online savings organisation NetVoucherCodes.

They can be a great way to make sure you're getting the most bang for your buck.

But you can still find yourself being ripped off when using them.

So, experts recommend the money-saving trick of booking hotels with a free cancellation policy.

Free cancellation is a filter option on most price comparison sites, such as Expedia, Hotels.com, Booking.com and Trivago.

"Online travel agents are clever and change prices continuously so you need to play them at their own game," the online savings experts write in a

"If you’re booking a hotel room, try and choose one with free cancellation.

"Monitor prices as you will notice that they eventually drop.

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