Skip to main content

Homestay vs. Staying in a Hotel: A Less Expensive Way to Travel?

1 min read
Homestay vs. Staying in a Hotel: A Less Expensive Way to Travel?

When looking for a place to stay for you and your family while on vacation or overnight trips, you may want to consider homestay services, which provide an alternative to hotels, motels, inns and guest houses.

Staying in a homestay will often be a less expensive way to travel than staying in a hotel, but that probably isn’t the only thing you should factor in when choosing an accommodation. Here are some pros and cons to consider when deciding between a homestay or hotel:

Pros of a homestay:

  • Often less expensive
  • Could lead to a more “immersive” travel experience (via local hosts, other guests)
  • Hosts could become friends

Cons of a homestay:

  • Descriptions and pictures of the facility could be deceptive
  • Has potential for hidden fees
  • Your possessions may not be as secure

Pros of a hotel:

  • Room clean-up, room service, front desk services
  • Relatively easy process for booking a room
  • Your possessions may be more secure

Cons of a hotel:

  • Often more expensive
  • May not be in an ideal location
  • Could be noisy or not kept clean

There’s no definitive answer to whether a homestay or hotel will always be the better and more budget-friendly choice, so it’s important to read reviews, do your own research and make a decision based on you and your family’s needs.

Was this article helpful?
0%
100%
View All Lifestyle & Parenting Tips Articles

Swipe to see our products & get a free quote

Term Life
Term Icon

Term Life Insurance

Adults 18-70

Flexible coverage at a price that’s right for you.

Whole Life
Whole Icon

Whole Life Insurance

Adults 18-70

Keep it for life and build cash value.

Guaranteed Life
Guaranteed Icon

Guaranteed Life Insurance

Adults 50-80

Coverage for adults between 50 and 80 years old.

Accident Protection
Accident Icon

Accident Protection

Adults 18-69

Help protect loved ones without busting your budget.

Grow-Up
Grow-Up Icon

Grow-Up® Plan

Children 14 and under

Valuable protection that grows with your little one.

College Plan
College Icon

Gerber Life Insurance College Plan

Children 18 and under

Safe, secure and easy way to help pay for college.

Term Icon

Term Life Insurance

Get a free instant quote

Your quote

spinner sprite icon

Get a Free Quote

Have you used tobacco? *

* Indicates required field
** Currently not available in Delaware, District of Columbia, New York, or North Dakota

Still want to learn more, view our product page for more information.

Whole Icon

Whole Life Insurance

Get a free instant quote

Your quote

spinner sprite icon

Get a Free Quote

Have you used tobacco? *

* Indicates required field
** Currently not available in Delaware, District of Columbia, New York, or North Dakota

Still want to learn more, view our product page for more information.

Guaranteed Icon

Guaranteed Life Insurance

Get a free instant quote

Your quote

spinner sprite icon

Start here. It's easy!

Let us customize a Guaranteed Life Insurance quote just for you.

* Indicates required field

Still want to learn more, view our product page for more information.

Accident Icon

Accident Protection

Get a free instant quote

Your quote

spinner sprite icon

Get a Free Quote

Just enter the state you live in to get an instant quote.

* Indicates required field

Still want to learn more, view our product page for more information.

Grow-Up Icon

Grow-Up® Plan

Get a free instant quote

Your quote

spinner sprite icon

Get Your Free Quote Now

See how little it costs to help protect your child

* Indicates required field

Still want to learn more, view our product page for more information.

College Icon

Gerber Life Insurance College Plan

Get a free instant quote

Your quote

spinner sprite icon

Start here. It's easy!

Tell us about yourself, and we'll customize a plan just for you:

Child's Age *
Relationship to Child *
Your Age *

* Indicates required field

Still want to learn more, view our product page for more information.

We’d like to notify you about updates, videos, new products and more.

Notifications can be turned off at any time in your browser settings.