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9 Best Vacation Package Sites of 2026

By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 12, 2026 · Next review December 27, 2026 · 9 products compared

Ranked firstExpediaFamilies and couples who want flight, hotel and extras on one itinerary9.0

The short version

Start with Expedia if you want the most flexibility: it bundles flights, hotels, cars and activities, lets you add parts later and gives free One Key rewards. Priceline is the best second check because it shows the bundle saving live and supports two-hotel packages. If you are a Costco Executive Member, Costco Travel's 2% reward and package extras often beat a headline discount. Airline desks win when loyalty or bags matter: Getaways by Southwest includes two free checked bags, Delta Vacations earns MQDs on the whole package, and JetBlue Vacations holds a trip with a $99 deposit. Hotwire, KAYAK and Travelocity are useful for last-minute deals and second quotes.

Short answer

Expedia is the best vacation package site for families and couples in 2026, with Bundle & Save pricing that Expedia says can save up to 30% and the option to add hotels, cars or activities later; Priceline suits deal hunters, showing package savings of up to $625 as you build the trip; and every site here is free to use, with JetBlue Vacations taking just a $99 deposit to book. Costco Executive Members should check Costco Travel first for its 2% reward, and Southwest or Delta flyers should use their airline's vacation desk for free bags or miles. Prices and offers were checked as of November 2026.

This list is for families and couples who want to bundle flights, a hotel and extras such as cars or airport transfers into one booking to save money and planning time. We compared documented features and published prices for 9 vacation package sites sold today: big online travel agencies, a warehouse club travel desk, three airline vacation desks, a discount site and a package search engine. Scores weigh performance at 40%, ease of use at 25% and value at 35%. Performance covers package types, published bundle savings, rewards, payment options and support. Facts come from each vendor's own website and App Store listing as shown on November 12, 2026. Package prices change daily, so always compare the bundle total against the same flight and hotel booked separately.

Figures worth knowing

The ranking at a glance

  1. 1ExpediaFamilies and couples who want flight, hotel and extras on one itinerary9.0
  2. 2PricelineDeal hunters who want to see the bundle saving before they pay8.8
  3. 3Costco TravelCostco Executive Members booking resort and Hawaii packages8.6
  4. 4Getaways by SouthwestCouples and families flying Southwest who check bags8.5
  5. 5Delta VacationsDelta SkyMiles members chasing miles and Medallion Status8.2
  6. 6JetBlue VacationsEast Coast families who want to pay a small deposit up front8.2
  7. 7HotwireLast-minute travelers who are flexible on the exact hotel8.1
  8. 8KAYAKComparison shoppers who want to check many package sellers at once8.1
  9. 9TravelocityTravelers who want a simple app and a price guarantee7.6

How we make the call

Every entry gets a 0 to 10 rating on the three criteria below, and the order follows the weighted total. The ratings rest on the documented features and published prices on each maker's own pages, never hands-on testing.

  • 40%Performance
  • 25%Ease of use
  • 35%Value

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  1. No. 1, top ranked

    Expedia

    A one-stop travel shop that bundles flights, hotels, cars and activities with Bundle & Save pricing and free One Key rewards.

    9.0of 10

    Best for Families and couples who want flight, hotel and extras on one itinerary

    Performance
    9.2
    Ease of use
    9.0
    Value
    8.8

    Price

    Free app and website; One Key rewards are free to join

    Quoted from the Expedia pricing page on November 12, 2026: Expedia: Hotels, Flights, Cars Trip planner & travel deals Free

    Expedia is the easiest place to build a full trip in one checkout. Its Bundle & Save feature lets you book a flight and hotel together, and Expedia says bundling can save up to 30%. You can also start with one part and add hotels, cars or activities later, even while you are already on the trip, which suits families who book flights early and pick a hotel closer to the date. Free One Key membership adds Member Prices of 10% or more on over 2.5 million hotels, homes, car rentals, cruises and activities, plus OneKeyCash on eligible bookings for the next trip. Price Tracking alerts you when fares drop, and everything sits in one itinerary with delay and gate change alerts. The limits: the 30% figure is a maximum, free cancellation covers most hotels rather than airfare, and you earn OneKeyCash instead of airline miles, so frequent flyers on one carrier may do better with that airline's own vacation desk.

    What it does well

    • +Widest mix of trip parts in one booking: flights, hotels, homes, cars and activities
    • +One itinerary with alerts for delays, gate changes and hotel check-out times
    • +24/7 support listed in the app

    Where it falls short

    • −The up to 30% saving is a ceiling, not a typical result
    • −Free cancellation is promised on most hotels, not on flights
    • −No airline miles on the package itself, only OneKeyCash
    Bundle savings claim
    Up to 30%
    Member Prices
    10% or more on over 2.5 million options
    Rewards
    OneKeyCash via free One Key membership
    Trip parts
    Flights, hotels, homes, cars, activities
    Support
    24/7

    Visit expedia.com|Read the full Expedia profile

  2. No. 2

    Priceline

    A deal-focused booking site that shows how much a hotel, flight and car bundle saves as you build it.

    8.8of 10

    Best for Deal hunters who want to see the bundle saving before they pay

    Performance
    8.8
    Ease of use
    8.8
    Value
    8.8

    Price

    Free app and website; Priceline VIP is free to join

    Quoted from the Priceline pricing page on November 12, 2026: Priceline - Hotel, Car, Flight Great deals & Travel Booking Free

    Priceline is the most open of the big sites about what a bundle actually saves. You can combine hotel, flight and car in four ways, and Custom Package Search adds one-way flights and packages with two different hotel stays, handy for a city stop before a beach week. Priceline says its packages can save up to $625 compared with booking a hotel and flight individually, and it displays the total savings while you build the trip, measured against the same itinerary booked separately on Priceline. Its own data says leaving on a Wednesday instead of a Saturday for a weeklong trip can cut up to 16%. The app adds Express Deals of up to 60% off and Priceline VIP savings of up to 50% off hotels. Downsides: cancellation depends on the airline, the hotel and timing, Express Deals hide the provider until after you book, and you do not earn airline miles on the package.

    What it does well

    • +Savings are measured against the same itinerary booked separately on Priceline
    • +Multi-hotel packages suit two-stop trips
    • +Express Deals up to 60% off and Priceline VIP up to 50% off hotels, per the app

    Where it falls short

    • −Cancellation depends on each airline and hotel in the package
    • −Express Deals reveal the travel provider only after booking
    • −No airline miles earned on the package
    Bundle savings claim
    Up to $625
    Package types
    4, plus Custom Package Search
    Multi-hotel packages
    Yes
    Cheapest day tip
    Wednesday departures up to 16% cheaper than Saturday, per Priceline data
    Loyalty
    Priceline VIP, free to join

    Visit priceline.com|Read the full Priceline profile

  3. No. 3

    Costco Travel

    Costco's travel agency, selling vacation packages with included extras and a 2% reward for Executive Members.

    8.6of 10

    Best for Costco Executive Members booking resort and Hawaii packages

    Performance
    8.5
    Ease of use
    7.9
    Value
    9.2

    Price

    See vendor pricing (USD check pending)

    No US price was listed when we checked. See the Costco Travel pricing page.

    Costco Travel is a strong value play if you already hold a Costco membership. Instead of a headline bundle discount, it adds extras to specific packages: one Oahu offer lists extras valued at $514, including a dining credit, a waived resort fee, complimentary valet parking and a Digital Costco Shop Card, and other offers list instant savings or daily resort credits. Executive Members receive an annual 2% reward on Costco Travel purchases, applied after travel and capped at $1,250 in any 12-month period, and the Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi pays 3% cash back on Costco Travel. Taxes, fees, surcharges, gratuities and trip protection are excluded from the reward. The trade-offs are real: the site is aimed at members, you must be an Executive Member when travel starts to get the 2%, there is no published package savings number to compare, and the site does not mention an app, so planning is web and phone based.

    What it does well

    • +Included extras are listed with a dollar value on many offers
    • +2% Executive reward stacks with card cash back
    • +Cruises and vacation packages sold in one place

    Where it falls short

    • −Built around Costco membership; the 2% reward needs Executive status when travel starts
    • −No published bundle savings figure
    • −No app mentioned on the Costco Travel site
    Executive Member reward
    2% on Costco Travel purchases
    Reward cap
    $1,250 per 12 months
    Card reward
    3% cash back with Costco Anywhere Visa
    Included extras
    On select packages, e.g. resort credits or Shop Card
    Phone
    1-866-921-7925

    Visit costcotravel.com|Read the full Costco Travel profile

  4. No. 4

    Getaways by Southwest

    Southwest Airlines' vacation package desk, pairing Southwest flights with hotels and cars plus two free checked bags.

    8.5of 10

    Best for Couples and families flying Southwest who check bags

    Performance
    8.4
    Ease of use
    8.4
    Value
    8.8

    Price

    See vendor pricing (USD check pending)

    No US price was listed when we checked. See the Getaways by Southwest pricing page.

    Getaways by Southwest is the package site for anyone who already flies Southwest. You can book Flight + Hotel, Flight + Hotel + Car or Flight + Car, and the site promotes savings of up to $250 on select five-night domestic packages and up to $500 on select international ones, applied automatically to the price. The fine print matters: those savings are based on two-person, five-night stays, need one day of advance purchase, and may disappear if you change the reservation after booking. The bigger everyday saving for families is luggage, since Getaways customers get their first and second checked bags free, which Southwest puts at $400 round trip. Packages earn Rapid Rewards points, and featured deals are shown per guest with estimated taxes and fees included, which makes comparing easier. The catch is reach: you only get Southwest flights, and Southwest says a new Rapid Rewards program starts January 1, 2027, so earning rules may shift.

    What it does well

    • +Two checked bags free, which Southwest values at $400 round trip
    • +Package savings applied automatically in the price
    • +Prices shown with estimated taxes and fees included

    Where it falls short

    • −Bundle savings are based on two-person, five-night stays
    • −Changing the reservation after booking may cancel the savings
    • −Only Southwest flights, so routes are limited to its network
    Bundle savings claim
    Up to $250 domestic, $500 international
    Checked bags
    First and second bag free
    Package types
    Flight + Hotel, Flight + Hotel + Car, Flight + Car
    Loyalty
    Rapid Rewards points
    Advance purchase
    One day for bundle savings

    Visit southwestvacations.com|Read the full Getaways by Southwest profile

  5. No. 5

    Delta Vacations

    Delta Air Lines' package desk, combining Delta flights with hotels, cars and activities and paying SkyMiles and MQDs.

    8.2of 10

    Best for Delta SkyMiles members chasing miles and Medallion Status

    Performance
    8.6
    Ease of use
    8.0
    Value
    8.0

    Price

    See vendor pricing (USD check pending)

    No US price was listed when we checked. See the Delta Vacations pricing page.

    Delta Vacations makes the most sense for SkyMiles members, because the whole package works toward status, not just the flight. Delta says members earn one Medallion Qualification Dollar per $1 of the Total Package Price on completed packages, which covers eligible flights, the base hotel rate, car rental, transfers and activities, but not taxes, fees or insurance. On top of flight miles, flight + hotel bookings earn 1,000 bonus miles up to $4,999, 5,000 from $5,000 to $9,999 and 10,000 at $10,000 or more. You can also use miles to pay for a vacation, and Affirm and a Travel Protection Plan are listed among the booking options. Delta describes a support team that helps with changes and on-trip problems. The limits are that flights must be on Delta or eligible partners, bonus miles cap at 10,000 per customer, and the site publishes no general bundle savings figure, so compare the total against Expedia before you book.

    What it does well

    • +Hotel and car spend counts toward Medallion Status through MQDs
    • +Flight miles are at least what the Delta flight would normally earn
    • +A support team for changes and help during the trip

    Where it falls short

    • −MQDs exclude taxes, fees and insurance
    • −Bonus miles are capped at 10,000 per customer
    • −Limited to Delta and partner flights
    Status earning
    1 MQD per $1 of Total Package Price
    Bonus miles
    1,000 to 10,000 by booking size
    Pay with miles
    Yes
    Payment options
    Affirm listed
    Support
    Team for planning, changes and on-trip help

    Visit delta.com|Read the full Delta Vacations profile

  6. No. 6

    JetBlue Vacations

    JetBlue's vacation desk, bundling JetBlue flights with hotels or cruises and taking a low deposit at booking.

    8.2of 10

    Best for East Coast families who want to pay a small deposit up front

    Performance
    8.2
    Ease of use
    8.2
    Value
    8.2

    Price

    Free to search; packages can be booked with a $99 deposit

    Quoted from the JetBlue Vacations pricing page on November 12, 2026: Save big on the flight portion of your vacation package and book with a low $99 deposit.

    JetBlue Vacations is built for travelers who want to lock in a Caribbean or Florida trip without paying in full on day one. Packages can be booked with a low $99 deposit, and a current offer takes up to 50% off the flight portion when you book and travel by 2/10/27. Beyond Flights + Hotel, it sells Flights + Cruise and cruises, including river cruises with Scenic, Emerald and Viking. Its Insider Experience adds free airport transfers and 24/7 support from a local Insider at select hotels in Aruba, Cancún, Montego Bay, Punta Cana, Nassau, San Juan and St. Lucia, which saves families a taxi hunt on arrival. The site also promotes a Best Price Guarantee, a free carry-on bag and free 24/7 trip planning. Limits: flights are JetBlue only, the 50% flight saving is time-limited, and booking with a travel bank credit or several credit cards means calling the team rather than finishing online.

    What it does well

    • +Small deposit spreads the cost of a family trip
    • +Free airport transfers on select Insider Experience hotels
    • +Best Price Guarantee and a free carry-on bag promoted

    Where it falls short

    • −The 50% flight discount is a limited-time offer
    • −Only JetBlue flights
    • −Booking with credits or multiple cards requires a phone call
    Deposit
    $99
    Package types
    Flights + Hotel, Flights + Cruise, Cruises
    Free transfers
    Select Insider Experience hotels in 7 destinations
    Support
    Free 24/7 trip planning and support
    Loyalty
    TrueBlue points

    Visit jetbluevacations.com|Read the full JetBlue Vacations profile

  7. No. 7

    Hotwire

    A discount travel site that pairs flights, hotels and cars, known for Hot Rate hotels revealed after booking.

    8.1of 10

    Best for Last-minute travelers who are flexible on the exact hotel

    Performance
    7.6
    Ease of use
    8.5
    Value
    8.4

    Price

    Free app and website

    Quoted from the Hotwire pricing page on November 12, 2026: Hotwire: Last Minute Hotels Cheap Hotel & Car Deals Free

    Hotwire is the pick for short-notice trips where price matters more than the exact hotel name. Its packages page says bundling your flight and hotel can save an average of $294, a more useful number than the maximums most rivals quote, and you can add a car to the package. The app is built around Hot Rate deals: you choose the star rating, location, amenities and price, and Hotwire reveals the discounted hotel right after booking. You can even circle a neighborhood on the map to target a Hot Rate hotel there. Hotwire also lists a low price guarantee and 24/7 customer service by message. For families and couples the trade-off is control: with a Hot Rate you do not know the hotel until you have paid, the app describes no loyalty program, and there are fewer included extras than on airline package desks, so it is best for city breaks and quick getaways rather than a carefully chosen resort week.

    What it does well

    • +Published average saving rather than only a maximum
    • +Deals up to the last minute
    • +Draw-on-map search for Hot Rate hotels in the app

    Where it falls short

    • −Hot Rate hotels are not named until after you book
    • −Fewer package extras than Expedia or airline desks
    • −No loyalty rewards described in the app
    Bundle savings claim
    Average of $294
    Package parts
    Hotel, flight, car
    Opaque deals
    Hot Rate hotels revealed after booking
    Support
    24/7 messaging
    Price promise
    Low price guarantee

    Visit hotwire.com|Read the full Hotwire profile

  8. No. 8

    KAYAK

    A travel search engine that compares vacation packages from hundreds of travel sites before you book with a partner.

    8.1of 10

    Best for Comparison shoppers who want to check many package sellers at once

    Performance
    7.8
    Ease of use
    8.6
    Value
    8.0

    Price

    Free app and website

    Quoted from the KAYAK pricing page on November 12, 2026: KAYAK: Flights, Hotels & Cars Plan vacations & book trips Free

    KAYAK is the quickest way to see whether a package on one site is actually a good price. Its packages search says it searches hundreds of travel sites to find a vacation package or last-minute vacation, covering destinations such as Las Vegas, Cancún, Orlando, Honolulu and Punta Cana. In the app, Price Alerts notify you when flights, cars or hotels you watch change in price, KAYAK Explore shows where you can fly on a set budget, and the Trips tool collects confirmations you can open offline. A newer Ask AI feature helps sketch a trip from a plain description. The trade-off is that KAYAK is a search layer: you finish the booking with a partner, so payment, changes, refunds and any rewards follow that seller rather than KAYAK. Use it as a cross-check before booking a package on Expedia, Priceline or an airline desk, not as your only stop.

    What it does well

    • +One search covers many package sellers
    • +Ask AI planning tool in the app
    • +Bag measuring tool to avoid carry-on fees

    Where it falls short

    • −You book with a partner site, so changes go through that seller
    • −No loyalty rewards of its own described
    • −Package results depend on partner inventory
    Package sources
    Hundreds of travel sites
    Price alerts
    Flights, cars and hotels
    Budget search
    KAYAK Explore
    Offline trips
    Yes
    Books directly
    No, through partners

    Visit kayak.com|Read the full KAYAK profile

  9. No. 9

    Travelocity

    A long-running online travel agency whose app lets you plan your own packages with hotels, cars and activities.

    7.6of 10

    Best for Travelers who want a simple app and a price guarantee

    Performance
    7.2
    Ease of use
    8.2
    Value
    7.6

    Price

    Free app and website

    Quoted from the Travelocity pricing page on November 12, 2026: Travelocity Hotels & Flights Car & Vacation rentals Free

    Travelocity covers the basics of package booking in a straightforward app. Its My Trips area lets you plan your own vacation packages with activities, hotels, cars and more, and Travelocity says its Price Guarantee gets you to your destination cheaper than other apps. On the hotel side, free cancellation is available on most hotels and you can pay when you book or when you arrive, which helps families who want to hold a room before committing the full amount. Flight search covers round trip and one-way fares sorted by price, time or duration from any airline, and you can add attraction tickets, local tours and airport shuttles. Itinerary sharing and an offline booking tracker round it out. Compared with Expedia, Priceline or the airline desks, it is thin: the app publishes no package savings figure, describes no loyalty rewards and mentions no fare alerts, so it ranks last here and is best used for a second quote.

    What it does well

    • +Hotel pay-later option helps spread costs
    • +Booking tracker works offline
    • +Activities, tours and airport shuttles bookable in the app

    Where it falls short

    • −No published package savings figure
    • −No loyalty rewards described in the app
    • −Fewer package tools than Expedia
    Package building
    Hotels, cars, activities
    Price promise
    Travelocity Price Guarantee
    Hotel cancellation
    Free on most hotels
    Pay at hotel
    Available
    Bundle savings claim
    Not published in the app

    Visit travelocity.com|Read the full Travelocity profile

Before you pick a product or a plan

Compare the bundle with the parts

Every site here says packages can cost less than booking separately, but savings vary by date and destination. Priceline shows the saving as you build, and Hotwire publishes an average of $294. Price the same flight and hotel on their own before you book, so you know the bundle is really cheaper.

Read how the savings figure is measured

Headline numbers are usually maximums. Expedia says up to 30%, Priceline up to $625 against the same itinerary booked separately on its site, and Getaways by Southwest up to $500 based on two-person, five-night stays. Families of four or shorter trips may see different results.

Count bags, transfers and resort fees

Extras can be worth more than the discount. Getaways by Southwest includes the first and second checked bag free, JetBlue Vacations adds free airport transfers at select Insider Experience hotels, and some Costco Travel offers include waived resort fees or credits. Add these to your comparison.

Use loyalty where you already have it

Airline desks pay their own currency: Delta Vacations earns MQDs on the full package price and bonus miles, and Getaways by Southwest earns Rapid Rewards points. Expedia pays OneKeyCash, and Costco Executive Members get a 2% reward capped at $1,250 a year.

Check change and cancellation rules for every part

A package is only as flexible as its strictest part. Priceline says cancellation depends on the airline, hotel and timing, and Getaways by Southwest says changes may cancel your bundle savings. Consider trip protection for non-refundable bookings.

Spread the cost if you need to

JetBlue Vacations takes a $99 deposit at booking, Delta Vacations lists Affirm, and Travelocity lets you pay for most hotels on arrival. Make sure you know the final payment date before you commit.

Questions readers ask

What is the best site for vacation packages?
Expedia is the best all-round vacation package site, bundling flights, hotels, cars and activities with savings that Expedia says can reach 30%. Priceline is the best alternative for deal hunters, with package savings of up to $625 by its count, shown while you build the trip.
Is it cheaper to book a flight and hotel together?
Often, but not always. Hotwire says bundling a flight and hotel saves an average of $294, and Priceline compares each package with the same itinerary booked separately on its site. Savings vary by destination and dates, so price the parts separately before booking.
Is Costco Travel worth it for vacation packages?
Yes for Executive Members, who get an annual 2% reward on Costco Travel purchases, capped at $1,250 in any 12-month period. Many Costco Travel offers also include extras such as resort credits, waived resort fees or a Digital Costco Shop Card.
Which airline vacation package is best?
It depends on the airline you fly. Getaways by Southwest includes the first and second checked bag free, Delta Vacations earns one MQD per $1 of the Total Package Price, and JetBlue Vacations lets you book with a $99 deposit.
Can I pay for a vacation package over time?
Yes, on some sites. JetBlue Vacations takes a $99 deposit at booking, and Delta Vacations lists Affirm among its payment options. Check the final payment date and any cancellation fees before you book.
Do vacation package sites charge a fee to use?
No. All 9 sites on this list are free to search, and the Expedia, Priceline, Hotwire, KAYAK and Travelocity apps are free on the App Store. You pay only for the trip, plus any optional trip protection.
When is the cheapest time to book a vacation package?
Midweek departures and shoulder seasons are usually cheaper. Priceline data shows that leaving on a Wednesday instead of a Saturday for a weeklong trip can save up to 16% on a package.

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