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Black Friday is coming up and if you’ve been waiting all year to splurge on some travel bookings and gear, this guide will break down the best deals to have on your radar, separated into the following sections:
NOTE: Be wary of many Black Friday deals just because it’s unfortunately common practice for some companies to bump prices up before Black Friday then introduce these “deals” to make you think it’s worth it. For more popular sites like Amazon, you can use price trackers like Camel Camel Camel to see price history, and for flight prices, you can make use of airfare price history trackers like Fare Detective.
First: Optimize Black Friday Value w/ Cashback or Points
I get the vibe you’re looking to spend a lot on some deals, so before we jump into those, do remember you can maximize the value of any holiday shopping by either using a cashback site, or booking through a shopping portal linked to airline points so you can earn extra points as you shop.
OPTION A: Register with a free cash back website like Rakuten, which gives you a percentage of your purchase back in the form of cashback with select retailers. You can find use referral link here for a free additional $25. (Or this link if you’re Canadian)
OPTION B: Do your shopping through an airline shopping portal like the BA Shopping Portal, which gives you bonus Avios when you shop through them.
Travel Gear Deals for Black Friday
Unbound Merino
My go-to brand for Merino wool products is currently doing their only sitewide sale of the year, with up to 40% on items including some of my main ones that I take on every trip like their V-neck tops and a quarter zip that is my constant hiking companion.
Here are some of my favourite items of theirs:
- Black leggings
- Women’s Long Sleeve Merino Crew in Merlot
- Long sleeve black V-Neck
- Transit Quarter Zip in Charcoal
- Relaxed V-Neck Tank Top in Orange, White & Merlot
- Merino V-neck
Vessi
My favourite waterproof travel shoe brand is offering up to 55% off their shoes. Use the links above and below to get a further $20 your first purchase, and this is the particular sneaker that I personally have and love – the Vessi Soho.
Herschel
Herschel are offering up to 50% off across their entire site until Dec 1, so you can get some new luggage, back-packs, bags and other accessories. They even have a special holiday gift guide if you need some inspiration to go along with the savings.
Columbia
If you’re looking to invest in good winter clothing, shoes and other gear, Columbia is a great choice, with up to 50% off on almost everything. They’re also offering free shipping on all orders.
TravelPro Luggage
TravelPro are offering up to 50% off all their luggage, with great savings on hard-shell and soft-shell suitcases, along with tote bags and backpacks.
Samsonite
This solid reliable brand has been a go-to of mine for years, and they’re doing up to 40% off deals with an extra 10% off if you use the code CYBER10.
Calpak
Calpak is offering 20% Off Sitewide and up to 60% off select styles.
Away
Away is doing a 25% off everything deal, plus an extra 10% when you spend $750+.
Click here to shop
And of course it’s also worth noting that…
Amazon
Tons of popular brands are doing amazing Black Friday week deals on Amazon, especially when it comes to luggage, packing cubes, and electronics. I’ll leave a link in the description with a list of top deals, but some of my favourites like TRIPPED Travel Gear and DELSEY Paris are doing great deals.
Accommodation Deals for Black Friday
Booking.com
Booking.com are making next year’s trip cheaper with up to 40% off for stays booked until December 3rd. Luckily, the trip can be booked for anytime until December 31st, 2026, so if you like to plan that far ahead, now is the time to book!
Hotels.com
Hotels.com are also offering up to 50% off stays that are booked before December 2nd, for stays taken between now and December 30, 2026. If you have any concrete travel plans for next year, now is the best time to compare hotel prices on these websites for great accommodation savings.
Expedia
Another one for the super-organised ahead of time planners! Expedia’s Black Friday sale includes up to 50% off on hotels, along with deals for flights. You need to book before December 2nd but the stay can be for any time until December 30, 2026.
Apart from aggregators and 3rd parties doing big deals, lots of major hotel groups and chains are offering deals of their own, like…
IHG
IHG Hotels which includes popular brands like Holiday Inn, the Intercontinental, Kimpton, and Crowne Plaza are offering 20% off hotel deals for non-members and 25% off for members.
Marriott
Marriott Bonvoy members can save up to 20% off accommodation by booking through the Marriot Bonvoy App (between November 25th and December 2nd) and non-members can save 15%. The sale is valid for stays between November 30th, 2025 and February 22nd, 2026 – which is apparently the longest stay window they’ve ever had a sale for!
Accor Hotels
Accor Hotels which includes 45+ brands like Fairmont and Sofitel are offering 30% off hotel stays in the USA and Canada, along with 40% off for hotels across the Americas. Members of the ALL Accor Loyalty program can also take advantage of a further 10% off too.
Hilton
Hilton properties are offering up to 25% off for stays across North America and beyond. Stays need to be booked between November 5th and December 15th, to stay between December 11th, 2025 and the 6th of April, 2026.
Hyatt
Members of the World of Hyatt loyalty program can save up to 30% on select hotels and resorts across the USA, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean if they book by December 11th. Non-members can also get up to 25% off if you don’t want to join the program.
Club Med
Club Med is offering a wide range of deals, with 50% off at premium all-inclusive resorts, plus more savings, so check out the website if you’re looking to book a relaxing end of the year holiday.
Fairmont
There will be 20% off select Fairmont Hotels & Resorts worldwide this year, which means you can choose from a snowy escape to a tropical getaway. There are also other deals to check out, like unlimited dining and drinks or a complimentary extra night.
Flight & Transport Deals for Black Friday
DiscoverCars
DiscoverCars are offering up to 70% off select car rental prices until the 30th of November, so get in quick if you need to book car hire for an upcoming trip!
Direct Ferries
Direct Ferries have a number of different discounted fares for Black Friday, including up to 50% off for Baltic ferries, 25% off for ferries across the Mediterranean Sea, up to 70% off Corsica Ferries, 15% off ferries across the English Channel and many more.
Airlines
Most major airlines are also doing flight deals for Black Friday, so it’s worth looking into your usual go-tos.
For instance, Air Canada are having some good vacation package sales, with up to 40% off flight & hotel packages. Ryanair is doing 15% off flights with the code FSALE15P, and Qatar Airways are offering up to 30% off economy flights, as well as a special miles bonus if you join their Privilege Club.
Cruise Lines
Most major cruise companies are also doing big deals for Black Friday. For instance, book a cruise with Virgin Voyages between November 12 and December 4 to get 80% off the price of a second passenger, as well as up to $500 in free drinks. Click here to shop
Princess Cruises are offering up to $800 on instant savings on select itineraries if you book between November 25 and December 2. Click here to shop
MSC are doing their biggest sale of the year, with cruises from $199, up to $1000 in on board credit and kids sailing free. Click here to shop
And Cunard Line are offering up to 40% off select itineraries to the Caribbean, Alaska and Europe, as well as up to $300 onboard credit if you book a cruise between November 12 and December 8. Click here to shop
Tour Deals for Black Friday
G Adventures
G Adventures are offering up to 30% off selected tours worldwide. You only have until November 30th to book though, so be fast! Luckily, many of the tours don’t actually take place until next year, although some are also coming up soon if you need a last-minute one.
Trafalgar Tours
Trafalgar Tours are offering a special Black Friday deal where you can buy one tour and get another one for 50% off, as well as 15% off selected European river cruises. You need to book between November 12 and December 4.
Contiki
Contiki are offering up to 50% off selected tours worldwide, with departures throughout 2026. Book your tour between November 12 and December 4 to lock in the savings though.
Suntransfers
Just to be a little bit different, Suntransfers are actually having a Blue Friday sale, with up to 30% off their airport transfers if you book between November 25 and December 2.
Other Travel-Related Deals
Go City Passes
If you’re looking for a great deal on attraction passes, one of my favourite companies, Go City, is offering special discounted prices in many cities, like up to 35% off their New York City passes and up to 25% off their Amsterdam passes.
Tinggly
Tinggly are offering 30% off ALL their experience gift boxes, if you book between November 17 and Dec 7. You can even up the discount to 33% off with the code HAPPYTOWANDER.
Fever experiences
Fever Experiences are offering 20% off many of their fun experiences all around the world – from candlelight tribute concerts to ballet, and even for gift certificates. Book between November 21st and December 1st.
Airalo
My go-to eSIM provider has 25% Off Unlimited packages from November 21st until November 30th. You can “Buy Now, Travel Worry-Free Later” with a 90-day activation window.