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One reason vacation rentals are generally more expensive is that hosts often raise their rates to cover service fees they too are being hit with from sites.

Don't even assume the price you see is the price you'll pay.

You can save up to 15% by seeking the direct booking websites of reputable hosts you trust.

...HiChee, a platform that aggregates vacation rental listings and empowers users to compare prices and sometimes book directly for even bigger savings.

In other words, if a rental is on both Airbnb and Vrbo, who wouldn't want to know the prices on both platforms? I knew there had to be a better way. That's when the lightbulb went off: HiChee...

Comparing the prices of vacation property rentals can be time-consuming and inefficient. HiChee helps travelers compare the prices of vacation rentals across multiple websites, saving travelers time and money.

What was once a pretty tedious process — matching up listings across multiple platforms — can now be done simply and quickly.

HiChee helps you save on Airbnb's by searching for the same property on different booking sites where it might be cheaper. It can even reverse-search the image and title on Google to uncover even more savings by booking rentals directly.

If you see a rental on Airbnb or Vrbo and want to negotiate a better deal directly with the owner, you can try. Check the HiChee.com magic search button, which creates a Google image search to find direct booking sites. Some owners are open to cutting out the middleman, since they would get paid immediately and they can avoid the pesky platform rules.

We recommend that you first check for comparison prices on a vacation rental comparison site such as HiChee.com. These sites allow you to search for savings for over millions of listings across Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo, plus alternative booking platforms and direct-to-host websites.

As the photo above shows, you save over $1000 when you book Sea Ranch Abalone Bay directly! Discover the Best Pricing on Vacation Rental Comparison Sites We recommend that you first check for comparison prices on a vacation rental comparison site such as HiChee.com.

Simplify your vacation rental search by using a friendly browser extension travel guide rather than a booking agency. HiChee works like a price-check companion.

The primary benefit of HiChee is its ability to consolidate information from multiple platforms into one, user-friendly interface—eliminating the need to manually compare prices across different sites.

Comparison shop for vacation homes. Pricing for vacation home rentals can vary across platforms such as Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo. The site HiChee.com scours each of these sites to find the house you want at the best price. The owners may even offer the house for less if you rent directly from them.

Now there is a solution for getting the best vacation deal on the same rental property.

The tool is called HiChee and it is a website specifically designed to help you check booking options for your vacation rental. The site compares prices from Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com... HiChee will help you save money by showing the best prices for each property and where best to book it.

You can find whether your vacation rental is listed on other platforms by checking HiChee, which also shows you where to find the lowest rate.

Pro tip: If you decide to rent with one of the major platforms (Airbnb or Vrbo), check out HiChee, which lets you compare rates between the two platforms and also get a price for a direct rental.

If you find something on Airbnb or Vrbo, go to HiChee.com. Put in that URL, and it's going to find the cheapest price for it - it's just so easy.