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Can VPNs really save you money on hotels? I tested them to find out.

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Title: Can VPNs really save you money on hotels? I tested them to find out.
Authors: SINGLETON, SAM (AUTHOR)
Source: PCWorld. Apr2025, Vol. 43 Issue 4, p15-19. 5p. 7 Color Photographs.
Subjects: Hotel rates, Internet traffic, Price discrimination, Reservation systems, Hotel rooms, Web browsers
Abstract: The article explores the concept of price discrimination in online hotel booking, where users may be charged different rates based on their location. The author conducted an experiment using VPNs to test if changing locations affected hotel prices on popular booking sites. The results showed that using a VPN to connect from less-wealthy cities like Phoenix or Salt Lake City could lead to finding cheaper hotel rates, highlighting the potential benefits of using a VPN to save money on accommodations. [Extracted from the article]
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