How to get the most out of a travel metasearch engine

The key value of a metasearch engine is that it doesn’t sell tickets directly—it compares, in real time, offers from dozens of airline websites, travel agencies, hotel chains, car rental companies, and more.

Trabber, for example, shows you prices from traditional and low-cost airlines, agencies like Trip or Kiwi, and also from the airlines’ own websites. That way, you can spot the best deal at a glance… without opening multiple browser tabs. Here’s a list of other features that will definitely help you save money on your next trip.

1. Make the most of price alerts

If your trip isn’t urgent, one of the smartest ways to save is by setting up a price alert. Trabber will notify you automatically when new deals appear for the route you’re interested in—so you can book at just the right time.

You can create alerts for specific routes, dates, or even for a flexible destination (like an entire country), and receive notifications on your phone or by email. Perfect for bargain hunters.

2. Use flexible date search

Can you leave a day or two earlier or later? Using the flexible dates feature can help you save quite a bit.

If Trabber finds a cheaper flight within ±3 days of your chosen dates, it will alert you so you can decide if it’s worth adjusting your plans.

3. Filter by what really matters to you

Price isn’t everything. Sometimes the cheapest flight means endless layovers, secondary airports, or terrible flight times. With Trabber’s smart filters, you can refine your search based on what matters most:

• Total trip duration
• Number of stops
• Departure and arrival times
• Specific airports
• Preferred airlines
• Price

Filters help you find the best option for your needs—not just the cheapest.

4. Check price history

Another handy Trabber feature is the price history tool, which lets you see how prices have changed for a specific route. This gives you a clear idea of whether the current price is high, low, or typical—so you can decide if it’s time to book or better to wait.

It’s not available for every search, but you’ll see it on the most popular ones. On desktop, look for the chart on the left side of the results. On mobile, tap the three dots at the top of the results and select “Price trend”

5. Don’t forget hotels and rental cars

Even though many people use Trabber mainly for flights, you can also compare hotel and car rental prices, using the same no-hidden-fees, no-paid-ranking philosophy.

You can filter by exact location on the map, reviews from trusted sites, cancellation policy, or even whether breakfast is included.

6. Use the multi-city Search

Planning a trip with multiple stops? Trabber’s multi-city search lets you find the best combination of flights for each leg of your trip—without having to search them one by one. It’s ideal for routes like Madrid–Bangkok–Bali–Madrid, for example.

Final thoughts

Planning a trip can be as exhausting as it is exciting. But with the right tools, it becomes a lot easier. Trabber is designed to help you make smarter travel decisions—with transparency, no fine print, and features created for savvy travelers.

If you haven’t explored all it has to offer, take a look and start planning your next trip with confidence… and savings.

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