Plan mobile travel: free app find hotels and cheap flights

Skyscanner is one of the most popular applications for those planning to travel the next mobile phone. Available for Android and iPhone (iOS) phones, the program brings together the search tool for tickets, hotels and car rentals and has recently gained new functions to facilitate the search for the ideal destination.

In the new Explore tab, the app organizes suggestions for short and long trips, with perfect cities to take with children, to enjoy as a couple or to enjoy parties alone. Get to know what's new in the app and learn how to use it to enjoy deals and travel spending little.

Skyscanner: application helps plan travel

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Step 1. Skyscanner has an "Explore" tab that organizes destinations in categories like "Weekend Trips" and "Best Deals per Month", among others. Tap "Explore Featured Offers, " and give the app permission to get your location. Then choose one of the categories.

Select the type of flight search on Skyscanner

Step 2. The app displays a list of locations organized by country. In each item, you will soon be given the price of the cheapest ticket estimated for the period sought.

Select a destination from Skyscanner

Step 3. Choose a destination to see the details of the crossing prices over the days. Touch the "Trip type" menu to change the travel time. You can refine your search to show only weekend passes and other custom periods.

Set the travel period with Skyscanner

Step 4. By default, Skyscanner orders the results from the lowest price. Select a flight to know the details (duration, stopovers and airplane amenities, among others). At the end, touch "View promotions" in the footer to go to the airline website and finalize the purchase.

Select a route from Skyscanner

Airplane Ticket Price Alert

If you do not buy your ticket immediately, Skyscanner offers a simple way to create a price alert, which tells you when there are cheap flights.

Step 1. Return to the app home screen and see your search history at the bottom. Open the card, and then tap the small bell icon to expand the alerts menu. Select "Create" to be warned about tickets priced lower than the average.

Search and compare flights offers at Skyscanner.

Step 2. Another important step is to access the settings in the side menu and activate the "Remember my filters" option, which avoid reworking at the time of a new search for the same trip.

Save the search filters on Skyscanner

Reservation of hotels

With the ticket purchased, you can use Skyscanner to find hotels to stay.

Step 1. Go to the hotel search tool, enter the destination and the dates in the form and touch the magnifying glass to start searching.

Search for hotels at Skyscanner

Step 2. Skyscanner displays rooms available from several different booking sites, including residential accommodation in the Airbnb style. Tap Sort & Filter to open a search filter panel. There, you can set the price you want to pay and the average amount of stars given in reviews of those who have already stayed.

Find hotels, hostels, and apartments at Skyscanner

Step 3. In the map view, accessed in the upper right button, Skyscanner displays the approximate location of the selected city's location.

Search for accommodations on the map of Skyscanner

Step 4. Select an accommodation and see the prices and units available on services like Booking. Tap the "Go To Site" button to end the reservation.

Select the hotel and book your stay at Skyscanner

Car rent

The same type of search is available for car booking in various cities around the world. Skyscanner brings together offers from different sites and allows you to search and book by phone.

Step 1. Access the car search tool and enter destination and rental dates. If you are over 25 years of age, it is important to check the option "Driver is +25 years old" to expand the selection of available vehicles.

Search for car hire at Skyscanner

Step 2. The list of cars shows details like model, features and accessories of the car. You also see the price and average appraisals of other app users. Open the ad to see more information and tap "Go to site" to finalize the reservation on the web site.

Choose the car and rent on the web site from Skyscanner

Skyscanner is free and will not show ads on your phone. The app is available for Android and iOS and is even compatible with the latest iOS 11.

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