Can You Use Costco Travel Without A Membership?

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Can you purchase Costco Travel for someone who is not a Costco member? Yes.

If you’re a member, you can book a trip for a non-member with your membership

. Or, if you’re not a member but has a friend who is, you can use their membership to book a trip and pay with your own credit card.

How far out can you book Costco Travel?

6. Re: How far out can I book a Costco package? Absolutely wait until

at least after the first of the year if not slightly longer

. Although rates are available way before then only because they have to have something available, the true 2018 rates won’t be known until early 2018.

Does Costco Travel membership cost?

The retailer offers 2 membership levels:

Gold Star membership costs $60/year

and gives you access to stores as well as travel services. The Executive Membership costs $120/year and comes with a few extra perks, including 2% back on your purchases made through Costco Travel (up to $1,000 per year).

What are the benefits of a Costco Travel Account?

Costco Travel offers members

discounted rental cars, cruises and guided group trips, as well as domestic and international vacations

. Because Costco Travel is a division under the regular Costco umbrella, its users can expect the same benefits shopping for a vacation as they would shopping for chicken.

Does Costco Travel count towards rewards?


Yes. For Executive Member purchases made directly from Costco Travel, a 2% Reward will be applied after travel is completed

. Only purchases made by the Primary and active Primary Household Cardholder on the account will apply toward the Reward.

Is Costco Travel cheaper than AAA?

Our in-house travel expert Clara Bosonetto compares Costco Travel to the AAA discount you may be familiar with.

Members may see a 10% savings overall through booking with Costco

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Can any Costco member use Costco Travel?

Yes.

You may purchase travel without a Costco Travel account by providing your valid membership number and last name

. Just select “Continue Without an Account” on the login page.

Can I book more than 2 rooms on Costco Travel?


We are limited to booking one room at a time

. If you would like to book more rooms, please repeat the same process for each room reservation.

Can Costco Gold Star members use Costco Travel?


All you need in order to use the brand’s travel benefits is a Costco membership

—either the $60 per year Gold Star membership, or the Gold Star Executive, which is $120 annually. Executive members get a yearly 2 percent cash-back reward on purchases made from Costco travel.

Is it cheaper to book a vacation package?

Although

vacation packages generally offer lower prices than booking separately

, this may not be the case every time. If you book airfare with a consolidator or on an opaque-pricing website such as Priceline or Hotwire, you may be able to score a cheaper flight than the options available in a package.

Do Costco Travel prices change?

The Huffington Post reports that even though the Costco Travel site makes it easy to find the best price on a rental car,

those prices sometimes change

. Fortunately, you can always cancel and rebook your reservation. In fact, you won’t incur any fees by canceling if you check back and find a cheaper rate.

How does Costco executive card work?


Executive Members earn an annual 2% Reward on qualifying purchases at Costco, Costco.com, and Costco Travel

. Plus, additional benefits are available on our suite of Costco Services. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee and will cancel and refund membership fees at any time if a member is dissatisfied.

How do you get through to Costco?

For assistance, please

call 1-866-921-7925

to speak with a Costco Travel expert. If you’re traveling and need help, please contact us using the applicable phone number: From U.S. or Canada 1-866-317-4711. From Europe, Cook Islands, Fiji, or Tahiti 001-1-866-317-4711.

How do I cancel a Costco reservation?

  1. Log into your Costco Travel account from the top menu bar.
  2. Click on “Hotel Bookings”
  3. Select the booking you wish to cancel by clicking on the confirmation number or “View Booking”
  4. Near the top of the page, click “Cancel”
  5. Click “Yes” when the pop-up message asks to confirm cancelation.

Does Costco Travel accept Visa?

FORMS OF PAYMENT –

Visa® and MasterCard are the only acceptable forms of payment for cruise or vacation package bookings

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How do I talk to a Costco Travel agent?

Costco Travel can also be reached by calling them directly at

1-877-849-2730

. Their hours of operation are as follows: Monday – Friday 5 a.m. – 9 p.m. PT.

Does Costco Travel offer senior discounts?

No. The Costco Travel discount cannot be combined with any other discounts, such as AAA, AARP, or coupons.

For cruise packages only, we may be able to offer senior (55+), military, or resident discounts

.

Do I get Bonvoy points if I book through Costco?

Do I Get Marriott Points If I Book Through Costco?

You won’t earn points on your Hilton Honors or Marriott Bonvoy booking if you book a Hilton or Marriott hotel through Costco Travel

. For example, you won’t earn points on your booking with either program.

Timothy Chehowski
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Timothy Chehowski
Timothy Chehowski is a travel writer and photographer with over 10 years of experience exploring the world. He has visited over 50 countries and has a passion for discovering off-the-beaten-path destinations and hidden gems. Juan's writing and photography have been featured in various travel publications.