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German Travelers Face Up to 23% Higher Prices on Booking Platforms

NordVPN research reveals significant price disparities based on user location, with VPN use offering potential savings.

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Overview

  • A NordVPN analysis found that German users pay up to 23% more for identical travel bookings compared to users in countries like Turkey, Poland, and Japan.
  • Dynamic pricing practices on platforms like Booking.com and DiscoverCars.com adjust costs based on user location and browsing behavior.
  • Using VPN tools to simulate bookings from foreign server locations can reveal significant savings, though results vary by case.
  • Examples include a Skoda Karoq SUV rental costing 23.63% less when booked via a Turkish server and a hotel room in Italy priced 8.59% lower via a Japanese server.
  • Experts recommend clearing browser caches, using incognito mode, and comparing prices across multiple server locations to maximize savings.