What can you do to find "real" cheap travels in Italy? On the web you can find lot of different sites where search, book or compare different offers...are you sure it's a good deal?

The first thing to consider is that on the net you could search on thousand of travel website...but the number of the accommodations is always the same. So it's better to consider to contact directly the owner or the travel operator to find great deals!

Here a list of top tips to find great Italy cheap travels

* Book in lower season (Feb-May or Sept-Jan)
In these periods accommodations are empty, so it's better for them to attract as much reservations possible. The difference between this can be very sensible (40-50% lower price)

* Book as much as earlier possible
If you have to reserve in the high season, it's better to call and reserve your accommodation at least 3 months before. Owner and Receptions tend to cut the prices for early reservations.

* Choose accommodation far away from the city center.
In Italy it's probably to find high prices near the center of the major cities (Rome, Milan, Naples, Catania), so prefer to stay in an accommodation in the province just in the nearby of the city centers. Consider that you can move quickly with taxi, bus or train services.

* Verify the services included and if prices are comprehensive of taxes
When ask for a price, have a look if that price is tax comprehensive and if it is referred "At person" or for all the group. Usually you can find low prices for the single room service but to receive other important services like transfers, meals etc...you need to add another price.

* Choose accommodation services near the attractions you'll visit
Watch in the map of the place you'll visit all the attractions, services available and the accommodation location in order to calculate the distances, time and cost of transfers. You could save more than 30% in gas or car hire. It's better to public transfers too.

* Buy food in the local markets
Buy directly your meals in the local markets and cook it in your accommodation, you'll save up on restaurants prices.

* A Bed & Breakfast is better than a luxury hotel
During your vacation the best thing to consider is the experience and the attraction you'll visit...all you need is a place where sleep!

* Contact directly the owner of the accommodation, you could negotiate a better price

In summary...on the net you can find all information you need for great deals. It's easy all you need is to find a local tourist board and search for your accommodation and travel service.

Author's Bio: 

Enrico Forte is the owner of the website Volcano Etna: special offers sicily hotels and Active travels in Italy, an independent Italian travel guide to help you organize you vacation in Italy. You can start now receive a 5% off by visiting this link.