In today’s world, there seems to be a mobile solution for every problem. Need a taxi? There’s an app for that. Looking for a date? There’s an app for that too. You probably know where we’re going with this: and yes, if you are wondering the easiest way to find flights, hotels or hire cars, you’re absolutely right in thinking that the KAYAK has got you covered. But you may also be surprised about how else we can help out.
Sure, you can use the KAYAK app to book flights and plan your travels painlessly. Find travel bargains, but did you know you can also: manage and plan entire trips, keep tabs on the cheapest upcoming fares to popular destinations, track flights, and even discover new and exciting places you never thought of visiting?
Think of us as your one-stop shop for all your travel-related needs. We’ll even cure your jet lag! *
*disclaimer: KAYAK mobile app can not actually cure jet lag. Nothing can do that. 🙁
Search for the best flights, hotels and cars for you
The Search tool is the bread and butter of the KAYAK app. And it is pretty self explanatory. Simply tap search, then choose from a hotel, flight or car search at the top. Enter your destination and all the relevant details, click search, and off you go!
Want to filter your results? Maybe you only want to see non-stop flights, or flights leaving early in the morning, or have a particular airline in mind. Simply tap the filter icon to narrow down or sort the list of results to give you the best options available for your specific needs. No fuss!
The same is true for car and hotel searches: looking for automatic transmission? Need a full-size SUV? Want to make sure your hotel has a pool and free Wi-Fi? Simply set a filter and find your perfect fit.
Find out the cheapest time to fly based on the day of the week
Our nifty travel app even lets you see the cheapest or best flights for you based on the day of the week you want to travel. For example, if you’re keen to visit Penang on a Friday and return on a Sunday and don’t care about which dates they fall on, our app shows you all the best options for your upcoming trip. That way, you can be sure that you get the best price based on your own preferences.
Use KAYAK Trips to keep your travel itinerary all in one place
As everyone knows, there’s a lot more to a great holiday than flights and hotels. Sure, they help, but when you look back on your holiday, are you really going to be thinking about the flight? Of course not. And the good news for you is, we’re not simply a flight search tool. We’re here to help with the rest of your holiday as well! And that’s where KAYAK Trips comes in. With this handy tool, you’ll be able to keep track of your entire holiday schedule from one, easy-to-use place.
Next month, we’ll be posting a more in-depth guide to using KAYAK Trips, so for now, we’re going to try to keep things simple. But that should be easy, because the whole idea of Trips is to help simplify everything about your holiday! To get started, you’re going to need to sign in to the app. Once you’ve done that you can create a trip. Choose your dream location and dates and you’re off! You can easily add flights, hotels, dinner reservations and much more, along with confirmation numbers. KAYAK Trips will keep them all organised for you by date and remind you so you never miss an important appointment. Forward flight, hotel, or car booking receipts from your email to KAYAK and they’ll automatically be added to your trip – It couldn’t be simpler!
Not only that, you can save flights or hotels you want to track to your trip before booking them. Once you confirm a flight, you can move it from your saved list to your trip!
The best part about travelling is sharing experiences. That’s why with Trips, you can add friends to easily share trip updates with your fellow travellers. You can collaborate on trip planning and you’ll all receive automatic notifications and flight alerts so you’ll always be up-to-date!
Use Price Forecast and set up Price Alerts to get notified when prices drop or increase
How many travel companies actually tell you when to wait for prices to drop? KAYAK Price Forecast lets you know when to book and when to wait.
And when you’ve got your heart set on a destination, but can’t find a good price, don’t despair. Set a price alert!
We know checking prices can be a pain – that’s why with KAYAK Price Alerts you can set it and forget it. We’ll check the web for the best fares, and as soon as the price drops, we’ll let you know. You can choose exact dates or be more flexible. And if you’re just looking to get away, you can even set an alert for the top 25 cities! Let us know how often you’d like to hear from us – we can send you updates by email or with a push notification.
Use the Flight Tracker to track flights live
When you need to keep yourself updated regarding a particular flight, use the flight tracker! Enter a flight number, or if you’re not sure, enter the flight details and we’ll show you the latest updates for any flight. There’s even a map showing the airplane’s real-time position. Delays? No worries – just keep on trackin’.
KAYAK Explore lets you see where you can go based on your budget
Ah, my favourite tool of all. Explore is the perfect way to find your dream holiday to somewhere you never even considered before. Enter your airport, your price limit, and choose how far you’d like to travel. Then see your options spread out before you. Close your eyes, spin around, and see where your finger lands. Sometimes the best journeys are the most surprising ones…
Ensure your settings and preferences are updated
Lastly, be sure to update your preferences to ensure you get the most accurate prices based on your local currency and nearest airport.
Now that you’ve made it through our guide, you’re ready to be a travel pro! So what are you waiting for? Download the app, make some searches, create a trip, watch a hotel price, track a flight, and explore the world! You can do it all – with KAYAK.
*Note: These rates are based on search queries made on kayak.com.my on 25 March 2019. The prices are quoted in MYR. Flight prices are based on results for a return economy flight search. Hotel prices are for double occupancy and include taxes and fees. Prices are subject to change, may vary, or no longer be available.
