People purchasing unused holidays are looking for a deal. But that doesn’t mean you need to give your holiday away!
Check out what other comparable holiday packages are selling for to get a sense of what a fair value is. Also look at what the current price of your package is if someone were to buy it directly from the provider.
Pro Tip: You can always start your holiday at a higher price to see if there is any interest, and lower it at a later date to attract more attention if needed.
Keep in mind that the destination, time of year, duration of the holiday, and the time until the departure will impact how much you need to discount your holiday package. The more flexible you are, the faster you can sell it.
Posting your holiday on SpareFare takes 5 minutes and has a high likelihood of a successful sale, in addition to a fully secure transaction process.
Here are the steps to sell your package holiday online:
Listing unwanted holidays on SpareFare will help recover a big chunk of your money and help someone else get a great deal on their flight.
Now that your holiday package is listed for sale, here are some tips to help you come out with a successful transaction.
Appropriate discount: It goes without saying that the more the holiday price is discounted, the more attractive it will be to buyers. If you are able to offer at least 30% off, it will put you in a good position for success. But keep in mind that people are inclined to bid what they feel is a good price for them, and you have the option to either accept it or ask for more.
Communication: You may start to receive bids pretty quickly after your listing is live, and communicating with potential buyers is highly beneficial. You can communicate with buyers from your SpareFare dashboard to settle on a final price. Bidders may also have questions about your listing that you can assist with.
Provide accurate details: Be clear about the description of the holiday and everything included. Highlight added benefits included in the holiday to make it as attractive as possible. If there are any added fees or restrictions, those need to be included so there are no surprises to the buyer down the road.
Share on social media: Sharing your SpareFare listing on social media will help get the word out. If you also tag SpareFare in your posts, we can share it on our account to get more views.
Security is critical: Do not share your personal information before completing a transaction. There might be holidays for sale on Facebook or eBay, but there are no security measures. SpareFare has a secure end-to-end process to ensure you are protected the entire way.
Be ready to negotiate: Negotiating is part of the fun! You might get wide ranging bids. Depending on your holiday, you may need to be flexible to make the sale, especially if there is not much time until the departure date.
Each airline has different name change policies. The most important factor when selling your holiday is to ensure it can be transferred. Around 90% of holiday travel providers are required to allow name changes so you can sell it on SpareFare.
Here are some of the most common holiday providers and their name change fees:
TUI Holidays allows for changes for a flat fee of £25 per person at any time. If you have booked your holiday directly through TUI’s website, login to Manage My Booking dashboard in your TUI account to make changes including: changing the names of the passengers, changing contact details and much more.
Jet2 Holidays allows you to change the names on your reservations for a £40 fee that is charged per person. All names can be changed on a booking. All changes are subject to the amendment fee, plus any increase in cost. An amendment fee is payable per person and will be disclosed at the time of the change.
Love Holidays allows the name of the person who is travelling for a £25 fee. This way you are likely to recover much more than simply cancelling your booking. For package bookings, Love Holidays requires a notification of 7 days or more for name changes. For flights and hotel accommodations you can change the name of your reservation online at loveholidays.com after paying the name change fee of £25. This change needs to be made 5 days or more before the departure date of your trip.
On The Beach allows you to make several changes to your booking if the suppliers within your holiday package permit the changes. It is important to understand the individual supplier’s policies before making any changes to your booking. The name change fee for On The Beach includes a supplier charge + £30.00 administration fee per person.
You will be able to change the name on Thomas Cook holidays under most circumstances. They charge a £25 name change fee to transfer your holiday to a new passenger. Note that you will need to check the service provider's terms and conditions to ensure it is possible.
There are several reasons you might get stuck with a non-refundable holiday, and we have heard just about all of the reasons to want to sell them!
If you still have some questions on how to sell your holiday package online, feel free to contact us or message us directly in the chat box at the bottom of the screen.
SpareFare is the largest marketplace to sell unused holidays, trusted by hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. We provide a secure end-to-end experience to ensure your holiday is sold successfully!
The best way to sell your unused holiday package online is to list it on the SpareFare marketplace. It is the largest marketplace for non-refundable holidays deals with a secure exchange system you can trust.
Yes, most package holidays allow them to be transferred to a new passenger, but there may be a small name change fee to do it. If you don’t know whether your holiday is transferable, check with the travel provider to double check.
Depending on your travel provider, you may be able to cancel your holiday. In many cases, there are high fees, and your deposit may not be refundable, so trying to resell it can be a better choice.