Frequently Asked Questions

You start by setting your total trip budget. We then allocate it intelligently across hotels and activities, showing you only options that fit. You can adjust the allocation, but you'll never be tempted by options outside your budget.

Yes! Every price you see includes all taxes and fees. The price on the hotel card is the price you'll pay—no surprises at checkout.

We earn a small commission from hotels and activity providers when you book through us. This doesn't affect your price—it's the same as booking direct, often with better cancellation policies.

Most bookings include free cancellation up to a certain date. The specific cancellation policy is shown before you book and included in your confirmation email.

No account is required to search and book. However, creating an account lets you save trips, view booking history, and manage reservations more easily.

We support 350+ US cities from coast to coast. Search for any US city and we'll show you available hotels and activities. Popular destinations include Miami, Las Vegas, New York, Seattle, and many more.

Prices and availability are pulled in real-time from our hotel and activity partners. What you see is what's actually available right now.

Activities are currently booked through our partner Viator. When you click 'Book' on an activity, you'll be taken to Viator's site to complete the reservation.

We accept all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover) through our secure payment system powered by Stripe.

Immediately after booking, you'll see a confirmation page with your booking details. A confirmation email is also sent to the email address you provided.

Changes depend on the hotel's policy. Log into your account to view your booking and see available options, or contact us at support@staysinbudget.com.

Absolutely. We use 256-bit SSL encryption and process payments through Stripe, one of the world's most trusted payment processors. We never store your full card details.