5 reasons to book your travel with Costco

If you have a Costco membership, it’s worth exploring your travel options.

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the main points

• Costco is known for its competitive price points on household essentials.
• The Warehouse Club also offers a range of travel deals, including flexible payment options.

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Many people are eager to travel more this year, and if you are one of them, you have options. You can book your travel through a site like Expedia, take advantage of the services of a travel agent (which you often enjoy for free), or arrange your next trip through Costco if you’re a member. Here are five benefits you might enjoy if you follow the latter path.

1. Great customer service

Costco prides itself on great customer service. This extends to our dedicated travel team. If you need help navigating your travel options, you can speak to a travel advisor who can help you determine the correct itinerary. If you run into any obstacles after making your plans, such as if you booked a cruise that was canceled, you can contact Costco for support.

2. Flexible Payment Options

When you book a flight through Costco, you often have the option of making a deposit on your flight and paying the balance off over time. You may also have the option to cancel for a refund, partial refund, or credit at various stages throughout your payment schedule.

Costco executive membership costs $120, which is $60 more annually than a regular Costco membership. But in return, you’ll get 2% cashback on Costco purchases — and that extends to travel. Plus, if you use the right credit card, you can save even more. Costco members who book travel with a Citi Costco Anywhere Visa® Business Card earn 3% cashback.

Costco vacation plans are designed for Costco members. Oftentimes, they go further than you would get by booking independently. For example, your travel package might come with additional meal credits, a bottle of champagne in your hotel room, a free airport shuttle, or other perks available only to people who book through Costco.

5. Costco Cashback

Some Costco purchases result in a Costco Gift Card, and travel counts in that regard. If you book your travel with Costco, you may get a percentage of your trip back in the form of a gift card. If you shop there often, it equates to cash.

Are there drawbacks to booking travel with Costco?

Costco is known for its discount price points, but some of its itineraries are far from cheap. And some of Costco’s most popular destinations, such as Alaska, are known to be expensive. However, you may spend less to see those places if you book through Costco compared to another source.

Also, Costco offers vacation packages for a wide variety of destinations. But does it cover every destination? no. If you really want to get off the beaten track, Costco may not be a good source for your travel needs. But if you’re looking to explore popular vacation spots like Hawaii or the Caribbean, it’s worth knowing about the options that Costco has to offer.