Looking to get away? Costco could be your new travel agent

Retail giant Costco (COST), mostly known for its buying-in-bulk deals and hot dog prices undeterred by inflation, also has a travel section dedicated to finding savings for consumers looking to get away.

Travel Expert Mark Ellwood joins Wealth! to give insight into why Costco could be your new travel agent.

“They sell travel at discounted rates, especially if you’re looking for hotels and flights together, which is great at a peak time last minute because the way the pricings work, often cheaper.” says Ellwood.

For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Wealth!

This post was written by Nicholas Jacobino

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Video Transcript

Costco as the travel hack.

Do you have a Costco membership?

I know people who do so by the transit of property.

If you go to Costco’s website, you will see there is a tab that you’ve probably never noticed.

And there’s on all on all the warehouse clubs.

You’ll find the same thing.

They sell travel at discounted rates, especially if you’re looking for hotels and flights together, which is great at a peak time last minute, because the way the pricings work often cheaper, do not discount Sam’s club, Costco, any of them.