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More often than not, house rentals, or vacation rentals, can offer more amenities and provide more space than most typical hotel rooms. Plus, they can often save you money, especially when you are traveling with a group of people. House rentals can be found everywhere, from skiing destinations to the beach. They are all unique and special in their own way and although some are better than others, you can rest assured that they won’t be cookie cutter like most of the hotel rooms that are offered.

When you choose one of the house rentals at a destination that you are visiting, you can save money in more ways than one. For one thing, if you are driving, then you won’t have to pay the parking fee that you sometimes have to pay at hotels.

You can also use the kitchen in order to make some of your own meals, which will cut down on your dining budget. You don’t have to eat all of your meals in your rental, of course, but even eating one meal a day in this manner can save you money over the course of several days.

If there are several people going with you, then not only will you be able to share the rental in terms of space, but you’ll be able to split the cost, too. Instead of paying $200 per night for a hotel room, you might be able to get by with only paying $200 per person for the entire week in a vacation rental.

Here are some examples of how house rentals can save you money…

In the Outer Banks, located in North Carolina, a condo rental goes for $125 per night. With this, you get a living room with a pull out couch, 1 king sized bed, 2 bathrooms, an outdoor swimming pool, TV with DVD and VCR, a patio, a fully equipped kitchen, and a washer and dryer. For 5 nights, before taxes, the cost of this condo is $625. If you took 3 other people with you, this would be a total cost of $156 per person for the entire stay.

On the other hand, at one of the large resorts, you can expect to pay $250 per night. For that, you get a television, a balcony, access to the swimming pool, a microwave and refrigerator, and internet access. For 5 nights that is a total cost of $1250, or $312 per person.

In Paris, France, an apartment in the Latin Quarter runs for $1300 per week. If 4 people split the price, that comes to $325 per person. For that, you get a kitchenette, a central location, two bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, internet access, and television.

On the other hand, at one of the city’s 4 star hotels, the rate for a week’s stay is $2600, or $650 per person. With this room you get television, a kitchen, one bathroom, a living room with a sofa bed, and one bedroom with two single beds.

Of course, it’s up to your personal preference which one you would choose. Some people don’t mind paying the extra money for the maid service and other amenities. Others prefer to save their money when it comes to lodging and instead spend their money on dining, attractions, and shopping. Either way, rental houses should not be discounted as viable vacation options.