Savvy survey finds 81% of travelers encountered surprise fees when booking vacation rentals and 67% are very likely to switch from traditional to direct booking platforms to save hundreds.
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Holiday travelers are not giving up their plans as costs rise; they are finding ways to stretch their budget further. New survey data from Savvy, a direct booking marketplace for short-term vacation rentals, finds that more than 70% of travelers plan to take a leisure trip between October and February, but rising accommodation costs and booking fees are prompting consumers to look for greater value and transparency.
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