LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Travel costs are down slightly in 2024 which is good news for summer travelers, but there are still hidden extras that may raise your bill.
If you have taken a vacation recently, you may have experienced it. Hidden fees.
The Better Business Bureau is calling it the "hidden fee economy," where a $300 flight or hotel room quickly turns into $400.
It's also known as drip pricing, where the little extras drip onto our bill.
Some restaurants are adding inflation surcharges of 5% to bills, and many hotels have $30 resort fees whether you use the pool or not.
Airlines have baggage fees, fees for onboard food, and fees for extra legroom.
The worst comes out to be vacation home rentals. The cheap rental quickly turns pricey with the $150 cleaning fee, $100 booking fee, possibly a $100 administration fee, and so on.
The BBB says this is perfectly legal, unless they are added onto our credit card after you pay the final bill.
So, check in advance before hitting the "book now" button.
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