What does free cancellation mean for a hotel booking?
Free cancellation lets you cancel a hotel booking without penalty up to a deadline set by the hotel - usually 24-48 hours before check-in.
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How free cancellation works
When a hotel labels a rate as "free cancellation", it means you can cancel any time before a deadline they set and get a full refund. The deadline is usually expressed as a number of hours or days before check-in - for example, "free cancellation until 6:00 PM on the day before arrival".
Free cancellation on trip1
On trip1, the exact cancellation deadline appears on every rate at checkout and is repeated in your confirmation email. Cancel before the deadline using the "Manage booking" link and CoinGate sends your crypto refund within 24-48 hours. After the deadline, the booking converts to non-refundable status.
When to choose free cancellation
- Your travel dates aren't 100% confirmed.
- You're booking far in advance and want to keep options open.
- The premium over the non-refundable rate is small enough to be worth the insurance.
Free cancellation explained - FAQ
It means you can cancel without penalty up to a deadline the hotel sets, usually 24 to 48 hours before check-in, and get a full refund. The deadline is often written as a time, for example "free cancellation until 6:00 PM on the day before arrival". After it passes, the booking is treated as non-refundable.
It depends on the rate and when you cancel. On a free cancellation rate, cancelling before the deadline costs nothing. After the deadline, the booking becomes non-refundable and the full amount is forfeited, and non-refundable rates forfeit it whenever you cancel. On trip1 the deadline is on every rate at checkout and repeated in your confirmation email.
Book a free cancellation rate and cancel before its deadline. On trip1, use the "Manage booking" link in your confirmation email, and CoinGate sends your crypto refund within 24 to 48 hours. The exact deadline appears on the rate at checkout and again in the confirmation email, so note it when you book.
It is when your dates are not fully confirmed or you are booking far in advance. Free cancellation rates usually cost 10 to 30% more than non-refundable ones, so treat the difference as insurance. If the premium is small, the flexibility is usually worth it; if your plans are fixed, the cheaper rate may serve you better.