How to Use Kayak
Use Kayak to search multiple travel websites at once and find the cheapest flights, hotels, and car rentals.
Steps
- 1
Go to Kayak.com
or open the Kayak app. The search box on the home page lets you choose flights, hotels, or cars.
- 2
Enter your destinations and dates
and click Search. Kayak shows results from hundreds of travel sites in seconds.
- 3
Use the price filters
on the left side to narrow results. Set your maximum budget and see only options in your price range.
- 4
Turn on price alerts
by clicking the alert bell icon. Kayak emails you when the price for your trip goes up or down.
- 5
Click a result
to see more details. Kayak sends you to the booking site to complete the purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kayak charge extra fees?Show
No, Kayak is free to use. You pay the same price as booking directly on the airline or hotel website.
Can I book directly on Kayak?Show
Kayak shows you prices and sends you to partner sites to book. You do not complete payment on Kayak itself.
How accurate are Kayak prices?Show
Prices update in real time. The price shown is usually accurate, but the final cost may change while you click through.
What is the Kayak price forecast feature?Show
Kayak predicts whether flight prices will go up or down in the coming days to help you decide when to book.
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