Start with the final amount
Enter the correct passenger count, then review the checkout price after adding the baggage and services you need. Currency or payment method may affect the total; record each option in the same currency.
Include baggage in the comparison
Separate the personal item, cabin bag and checked baggage allowances. Check weight and dimensions on every leg, especially when airlines differ. Compare adding baggage in advance with the price offered during booking.
Transfers take time and money
Add transport to your accommodation and any overnight stay during a long stop. Check arrival and departure airports: a change of airport can use up the money saved on the ticket.
Before payment
Check passenger names against passports, change and cancellation conditions, and the seller’s identity. Keep the offer details, amount and currency, then check the confirmation and booking reference after payment.
Put two options on one worksheet
Record the base fare, bags, seats, transfers and any necessary accommodation for each option. Use one currency and identical passenger counts, and note arrival time and transfer duration. When totals are similar, consider change conditions and travel time rather than the first displayed price. The tools page includes a calculator for amounts you enter yourself.
Separate confirmed details from estimates
A rail journey or extra fee can vary by day, service or ticket. Open official sources close to travel and keep the details confirmed by the seller at purchase. Mark figures still estimated so you know the buffer needed for your budget and schedule.