Free cancellation vs non-refundable bookings on trip1?
In short
- Free cancellation on trip1 lets you cancel by a set deadline (usually 24-48 hours before check-in) and get a 100% refund.
- Non-refundable rates on trip1 are 10-30% cheaper but you forfeit the full amount if you cancel for any reason.
- Both labels appear clearly on the rate at trip1 checkout - choose based on how certain your plans are.
Free cancellation - flexibility for a small premium
Free cancellation rates cost a bit more, but they let you change your mind at no penalty up to the hotel's deadline. trip1 shows the exact cut-off on your confirmation - cancel before it and you get a full refund via CoinGate within 24-48 hours.
Non-refundable - savings if your plans are locked
Non-refundable rates are the hotel's way of locking in revenue. Once you pay, no refund is owed if you cancel. On trip1, these are typically 10-30% cheaper than the equivalent free cancellation rate at the same hotel.
Which to choose
- Pick free cancellation when your travel plans aren't 100% confirmed.
- Pick non-refundable only when you're certain about the dates - and the savings are meaningful.
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Free cancellation vs non-refundable on trip1 - FAQ
Non-refundable rates on trip1 are typically 10-30% cheaper than free cancellation rates at the same hotel. You trade flexibility for price.
Yes - many free cancellation rates only stay refundable until a deadline (often 24-48 hours before check-in). After that they're treated as non-refundable.
Pick free cancellation if your plans aren't 100% confirmed. Pick non-refundable only when you're certain you'll travel - the savings aren't worth the risk otherwise.
Some hotels offer tiered cancellation: full refund early, partial refund later, none in the final window. The exact schedule appears on your trip1 confirmation.
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