Vacation Home Rental Vs. Hotel Rental

HOME VS НОTEL Vacations are always something to look forward to. The obvious choice for lodging is a hotel. They're fairly easy to find and are usually in the heart of most travel destinations. Choice in hotels can eat away at a budget. One might encounter hidden fees, costs for in-room movies, and of course the mini-bar. A vacation rental is a great option to save money. With amenities like full kitchens, one can save on eating out, too. Not to mention there is more room, which means more people can come along and split the cost. If planning a trip, consider pros and cons of rental homes and then a hotel, and see which one will be better for your budget. Hotel Square Footage A VACATION HOME CAN AVERAGE A HOTEL ROOM CAN AVERAGE 2000 sQ FT 400 SQ FT kitchen / dining iving entrance antrance VACATION RENTAL FLOOR PLAN HOTEL ROOM FLOOR PLAN Pricing A 1,300+ SQUARE FOOT CONDO THE AVERAGE PRICE $$$ CAN SLEEP MORE THAN O AVERAGES FOR A HOTEL ROOM IN THE US IS $99 $118 A NIGHT | A NIGHT ONE O de ONE O de Cost of Meals HAVING YOUR OWN KITCHEN, You'LL SAVE MONEY AND THERE'S AN AVERAGE COST OF $30 PERSON PER AVOID EXPENSIVE RESTAURANTS A DAY FOR THREE MEALS WHEN EATING OUT ON VACATION A HAM AND CHEESE BREAKFAST SANDWICH AND COFFEE AT THE HYATT SAVINGS = $17 Laundry Services COST OF HAVING A MAN'S DRESS SHIRT LAUNDERED: THE CARLTON, VACATION HOMES HAVE LAUNDRY ROOMS WITH WASHERS AND DRYERS NEW YORK CITY $12 CONRAD, INDIANAPOLIS I %24 COST OF HAVING A WOMAN'S SKIRT DRY CLEANED: EMBASSY SUITES, ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI S8 (PLEATS EXTRA) HAVING ACCESS TO THESE WILL HELP YOU AVOID EXPENSIVE DRY CLEANERS Extras TV'S, DVD PLAYERS, AND MOVIES $15 MOVIES CAN COST UP TO WHICH IS A ARE FREE IN VACATION HOMES 200% MARKUP DVD THE VALET PARKING CAN ADD A LOT TO A BILL NO HIDDEN FEES WHEN LEAVING YOUR VACATION HOME WHICH CAN BE A $36 PER DAY COST Sources: EomeAway http://www.reservemyhome.com/Rental_Home_versus_Hotel_Room_id-478.html http://www.free-rentals.com/hotels-vs-vacation-rentals.php http://ezinearticles.com/?Vacation-Home-Vs-Resort-Hotel&id=5562342 http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/4045651.search?query=average+hotel+rates+by+city http://ezinearticles.com/?Vacation-Home-Vs-Resort-Hotel&id=5562342 http://articles.familylobby.com/399-inexpensive-and-nutritious-meals-for-your-fam.htm http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2010/2/12/115111/485/hotels/How_Much_is_Too_Much_to_Pay_for_a_Bagel_at_a_Hotel http://deltaskymag.delta.com/Blogs/Globe-Trotter/May-2010/Some-People-Collect-Stamps--Others-Study-Hotel-Lau.aspx http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2010/news/1001/gallery.americas_biggest_ripoffs/8.html http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2010/news/1001/gallery.americas_biggest_ripoffs/9.html http://vancouver.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/services/parking/ omes Hotels