9 Ways to cut costs on travel using CAA
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Imagine jetting off to an exciting destination without breaking the bank. Think of this as cash in your vacation fund, since every CAA Dollar equals one Canadian dollar. From shopping in-store for travel accessories to booking flights and hotels, you can cover a variety of trip expenses.
Money isn’t the only thing you’ll be saving because Members have access to experienced travel consultants and exclusive travel-related services. So, say goodbye to the stress of planning every detail and hello to your dream vacation.
Stop daydreaming and start making your bucket list adventures a reality. Here are nine different ways that you can use CAA Dollars to save on travel costs.
Book with a CAA Travel Consultant
Lower the cost of your guided tour or cruise when you book with a CAA Travel Consultant. As one of the largest member-based travel agencies in the world, CAA knows where to find special packages and benefits you can’t book on your own.
CAA Travel Insurance
Protect your trip and save when using your CAA Dollars towards emergency medical, trip cancellation, and interruption insurance. Members save up to 20%1 on CAA Travel Insurance. You can get a quote online or chat with a CAA Travel Consultant for details.
Pre-paid hotel stays
When you book a pre-paid hotel, you can use your CAA Dollars towards a weekend getaway or long stay. Members can also save up to 15%2 on hotel stays and receive exclusive discounts at CAA Preferred Hotel partners like Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Marriott Bonvoy, Hyatt, and Hilton.
Pre-paid car rentals
Thanks to CAA Travel, you can hit the road with a little extra cash in your pocket. Use your CAA Dollars towards your next car rental, and you’ll be reimbursed after the trip. Members save 5% or more2 on car rentals with Enterprise, National, and Alamo.
Flights
When you book your flight with a CAA Travel Consultant, you can use your CAA Dollars and save. Whether you’re flying across the globe or within Canada, CAA Travel can help you find a great deal. Driving to the airport? Members who reserve parking online with Park N’Fly and enter their CAA number will save 10%3 off the online rate.
Luggage
Use your CAA Dollars towards Samsonite luggage sold at CAA Stores in Ottawa, North Bay, Sudbury, and Thunder Bay. Members save up to 20%4 on luggage in-store.
Accessories
You can also use your CAA Dollars to save on select accessories available at CAA Stores—including Tilley® hats! Members can save up to 20%4 on in-store accessories.
Passport photos
Lower the cost or get free passport photos from CAA Stores. CAA Everyday and Classic Members only pay $8.505 for printed passport photos (but they could be free if you use CAA Dollars). As an added benefit, CAA Plus and Premier Members get one free print, five sets per year.
International driving permits
An international driving permit (IDP) is proof that the holder possesses a valid driver's license in their country of residence and is required to rent a car in select countries. IDPs are available exclusively at CAA Stores in Canada and you can use your CAA Dollars towards the purchase.
When you use CAA Dollars for your next vacation on expenses like hotel stays, flights and car rentals, CAA Travel will reimburse you after travel.
Ready to use your CAA Dollars for your next trip? Book an appointment with a CAA Travel Consultant or call 1-800-705-1803 to start planning today.
Spend or save?
Did you know you can toggle between spending your CAA Dollars at Membership renewal time or saving them to save up for your next big purchase?
Log in to your CAA My Account and adjust your preferences under My Benefits. If you want to know how many CAA Dollars you’ve currently saved, you can also log in to check your balance.
1. CAA Travel Insurance is underwritten by Orion Travel Insurance Company, a CAA Company. Certain exclusions, limitations and restrictions apply. Subject to change without notice. A Medical Questionnaire is required if you are 60 years of age and older. Quotes are valid for 30 days. Applies to CAA Members in good standing (CAA Membership dues paid in full by Membership expiry date). Up to twenty percent (20%) savings applies to the total premium excluding applicable taxes. Minimum premium applies. Subject to change without notice. Excludes Visitors to Canada Insurance. CAA Everyday, Classic®, and Plus® Members save 10%. CAA Premier® Members save 20% at CAA Stores or by calling 1-800-267-8713. CAA Premier Members save 10% and earn 10% in CAA Dollars® when booking online.
2. Conditions apply. Partners and offers are subject to change without notice. Visit caaneo.ca/rewards for details.
3. Park N Fly: Valid CAA/BCAA/AMA membership must be used at time of purchase at participating locations or online (where applicable). One offer per Member, per visit. No cash value. Offer calculated on pre-tax amount and cannot be combined with other offers or promotions unless otherwise specified. Discount is applied after all other eligible discounts and pre-tax. Offer availability subject to discontinuation or change without notice. Trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. Additional restrictions and conditions may apply. *10% savings off the online rate are applicable on daily and weekly airport parking reservations when the CAA Member number is entered in the reservation discount field on the www.parknfly.ca or the Park’N Fly app. **Save 25% off the drive up (regular retail/rack) rate when the CAA Member presents their CAA Member card at checkout and no reservation is made. See Park'N Fly locations for full details. All rates and surcharges are subject to applicable taxes and cannot be discounted. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Offer not applicable with Aeroplan points program. Partners and/or offers are subject to change without notice. Conditions may apply. CAA discount not available at Park’N Fly Montreal locations or Park’N Fly Toronto Economy. Must be a current CAA Member in good standing (CAA Membership dues paid in full by membership expiry date).
4. Conditions apply. Partners and offers are subject to change without notice. Price shown does not include tax. Offer is not available on International Driving Permits, passport photos, attraction tickets, travel insurance, or travel purchases. CAA Everyday and CAA Classic® Members save ten percent (10%), CAA Plus® Members save fifteen percent (15%), and CAA Premier® Members save twenty percent (20%). Up to twenty percent (20%) discount is not combinable with the Member Exclusive Collection.
5. Passport photos are not available at CAA North & East Ontario's head office. Classic Membership price is only extended to children under the age of 16. Digital photos can only be added to a USB purchased through CAA Travel. The price of the USB is reflected in the overall price for the digital photo. One free Print set for CAA Plus Members, and one free Print, Digital, or Combo set for CAA Premier Members is only available once per year. See in-store for details. Add Digital pricing is only available at the time of purchase of a Digital or Combo order and cannot be redeemed later.
