Secure that bargain holiday by laybying your flight or tour with these websites.
The fact that payday hasn’t arrived yet shouldn’t mean that you have to miss out on snapping up a hot holiday deal. If you’ve got the time and can come up with the dosh by a deadline, these websites will let you book for free, or with a small deposit, to let you secure that holiday.
Genius, right?
1. STA Travel
The student life is hard, but STA Travel makes it easier by letting youths and teachers layby flights.
Even if you don’t fit the bill STA is targeting, you can still buy flights for a good price. If you’re not ready to pay for your adventure upfront, STA’s layby program gives you the chance to delay most of the payment until eight weeks before you fly off.
Airlines you can book with: Qantas, Scoot, Etihad, Thai Airways, Royal Brunei and Emirates.
Deposit: $99. This is a non-refundable deposit which includes a $10 service fee.
Book-now pay-later policy: Layby is only available on STA Exclusive tickets, includes select multi-stop and round-the-world routes and select flights may require you to be under 30, a teacher or a student. Full payment must be made eight weeks prior to de
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2. Contiki
Featuring tours for 18-35 year old travellers, Contiki offers flights specified on individual trip itineraries, which you can secure with a deposit.
If you have your eye on a Contiki tour then you don’t have to shell out the full amount straightaway to look forward to it. Be an early-bird and you can lock in your place on a tour for a fraction of the price.
Airlines you can book with: Contiki specialises in tours and while internal flights are included, flights to and from your start/end destinations are not. If you would like to book flights for these legs, contact Contiki for your options.
Deposit: Varies per tour
Book-now pay-later policy: A deposit is often required within seven days of booking. Full payment is often required 45 days prior to departure. Book-now pay-later options are often available on early-bird tours and on select bookings.
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3. Flight Centre
It’s all about interest-free holidays when you book your dream trip with one of Australia’s leading travel agencies: Flight Centre.
It’s no secret that holidays can put a dent in your wallet and if you have to borrow money with interest attached to pay for it when the price is right, that’s extra cash you could be spending on a mojito on the beach. Flight Centre has the answer.
Airlines you can book with: Tigerair, Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Emirates, Air New Zealand, Etihad, Qatar and more.
Deposit: Varies.
Book-now pay-later policy: Interest-free holidays are for purchases of $999 or more. Applicants must be credit approved and must pay the loan in full by the end of the agreed upon term. Weekly, fortnightly and monthly payment agreements are available.
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4. Virgin Australia
Need a few days to submit your annual leave before committing to that holiday? Virgin Australia has the answer.
It’s called the Hold This Price option and lets you secure the price of your flights for up to 72 hours so you can figure out your finances/annual leave/group situation before committing to purchasing your ticket.
Airlines you can book with: Virgin Australia.
Fee: Varies per flight.
Hold this fee policy: The Hold This Price option is available for select flights only and lets you hold the price of a flight for 48 hours for an Elevate fare or 72 hours for a Freedom or Business fare. Fee must be paid in full via credit card.
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5. G Adventures
Gear up for an active, marine, expedition or budget adventure with one of the best in the tour business.
G Adventures specialises in small group tours so if you wait too long you could miss a spot on one! Thankfully the company lets you book tours for a $250 deposit, so you can avoid the disappointment of missing out.
Airlines you can book with: G Adventures specialises in tours and while internal flights are included, flights to and from your start/end destinations are not.
Deposit: $250 per booking, per person.
Book-now pay-later policy: Deposit must be paid when booking to secure your spot and price. Full payment is required 60 days prior to your trip or 90 days prior for expeditions. Deposits are non-refundable.
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6. Intrepid Travel
Book your tour early with Intrepid Travel and you could reap the benefits of early-bird discounts and next to nix deposits.
Heard of the $1 deposit scheme? Yup, it was Intrepid that offered it. While that was a limited-time only special, you can almost always find a deal with Intrepid from early-bird specials to last-minute bookings.
Airlines you can book with: Intrepid Travel specialises in tours and while internal flights are included, flights to and from your start/end destinations are not.
Deposit: $250 per booking, per person.
Book-now pay-later policy: Full payment is due 56 days prior to departure. If your booking is made 56 days prior to departure, the full amount must be paid. Deposits are non-refundable.
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7. Geckos Adventures
Geckos offers destination experiences for 18-29 year olds who like to walk on the wild side of life.
Travelling abroad when young is one of the most rewarding experiences of your lifetime, though being a young traveller means you could be a cash-poor one. That’s why Geckos has a payment plan to help you out. Simply put down a deposit to secure a trip.
Airlines you can book with: Geckos Adventures specialises in tours and while internal flights are included, flights to and from your start/end destinations are not.
Deposit: $250 per booking, per person.
Book-now pay-later policy: Full payment is due 56 days prior to departure. If your booking is made under 56 days prior to departure, the full amount must be paid. Deposits are non-refundable.
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8. Qantas
This airline understands that planning a holiday can take time, so it gives you more than enough to pay for your flight with the carrier.
When it comes to book-now pay-later options, Qantas has some of the best. This option is available on select flights from Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. These flights include domestic Flex, Business and Jetstar Max flights and select inter
Airlines you can book with: Qantas.
trips. Deposit: Varies per flight.
Book-now pay-later policy: Available on select flights. Not available on Saver fares, Red e Deal fares, round-the-world tickets, flights purchased with points and Jetstar and Qantas combined trips. When insurance or carbon offset are chosen you must add these extras after full payment has been made. A holding deposit applies for book-now pay-later bookings.
9. Jetstar
When there are so many bargain flights to be had it can be hard to resist snapping them up. That’s why Jetstar has its Price Lock guarantee – to let you save your seat before paying in full to fly.
Any budget flyer will know that Jetstar constantly tempts us to impulsively purchase a cheap-as-chips flight, but if you’re unsure whether it’ll work out or not, the carrier’s Price Lock guarantee can bring you peace of mind. For a nominal fee
Airlines you can book with: Jetstar.
Fee: Varies per flight.
Price Lock policy: Available on select bookings only. Not available on flights less than 30 days away. After you choose Price Lock you have 96 hours to complete your booking. The Price Lock fee is non-refundable and must be paid immediately to guarantee the flight price.
Which airlines let me book now and pay later?
Qantas Australia allows you to book now and pay later via its interest-free finance option. Airlines such as Jetstar and Virgin Australia let you hold the price of your flight for a certain period for a small fee.
Which tour companies let me book now and pay later?
Most tour companies will allow you to book now and pay later or in instalments with final payment being around 60 days prior to departure. It’s common for deposits to be around $250. Tour companies that offer these or similar payment options include Intrepid Travel, G Adventures, Geckos and Contiki.
What hotel sites let me book now, pay later?
Many hotel sites allow you to book your hotel stay and pay later or pay when you arrive at the hotel. These include hotels.finder.com.au, lastminute.com.au, wotif.com, hotels.com and booking.com. Choosing this option may incur a greater charge than choosing to pay when booking. Book-now pay-later hotel options may also include a free cancellation period within a certain number of days prior to your stay.
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