{"id":8043,"date":"2026-01-09T12:24:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T11:24:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/villas-guide.com\/?p=8043"},"modified":"2026-01-09T16:56:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T15:56:32","slug":"advantages-of-early-booking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/villas-guide.com\/en\/blog\/advantages-of-early-booking\/","title":{"rendered":"Advantages of Early Booking"},"content":{"rendered":"

The sooner, the better<\/strong> \u2014 this idea works well in many situations in life, and booking your next summer holiday<\/strong> is no exception.<\/p>\n

Early booking<\/strong><\/a> literally means booking your accommodation as early as possible in the year (or even before the end of the previous year), regardless of when in the season you go on holiday.<\/p>\n

The benefits of early booking may not be so apparent, but take a closer look and you will realise that they will save you money and stress.<\/p>\n

What are the advantages of Early Booking?<\/h2>\n

First come, first served<\/h3>\n

Early bookers can choose from a wide variety of available accommodation<\/strong>, whereas those who start searching late will have to settle for whatever is left. The most popular accommodation<\/strong> (villas close to the beach, villas with sea views and comfortable spa areas) is already well booked in the winter months.<\/p>\n

Lower prices<\/h3>\n

Prices<\/strong> for villas and apartments are not fixed<\/strong>. They change regularly depending on how close the holiday season is. Offers on villas and apartments start appearing as early as September or October<\/strong>, and prices<\/strong> tend to be lower<\/strong> at that time. This is almost a year in advance. Owners try to sell as many units as possible early on. The Early Booking<\/strong><\/a> period peaks in December and January. As the summer months approach, prices will rise.<\/p>\n

Better flight options<\/h3>\n

If you are planning to travel by plane, you should know that flight ticket prices<\/strong> change daily. The sooner you book, the better the price. Last-minute discounts are possible<\/strong> when an airline is trying to sell the remaining seats just a day or two before your holiday, but there is absolutely no guarantee that there will be any seats left. It’s like playing the lottery. Think carefully before deciding to take part.<\/p>\n

More time for preparation<\/h3>\n

Apart from booking and finalising the details with the owner of your chosen accommodation, there is also a lot of paperwork<\/strong> to take care of before your holiday. Are your travel documents<\/strong> still valid? Do you have travel health insurance<\/strong>? Do you need a vignette<\/strong> to drive on foreign motorways? This paperwork is essential, but it can easily slip your mind if you are only focused on finding somewhere to stay at the last minute when offers are scarce and prices are high.<\/p>\n