If you want to vacation on a budget you need to use every available tool to your advantage. The question is: which tools can you use to save money? Believe it or not, consumers who are skilled at using travel websites save hundreds (or more) of dollars on every trip. Would you like to join them?

There are two things you should know about every travel booking website: 1. they all offer their own benefits. 2. They are all unique in one way or the next.

Here are four tips for using travel sites to your advantage:

1. Compile knowledge on every site no matter what you already believe. The most popular services are Expedia, Orbitz, Priceline, Kayak, and Travelocity. Sure, it will take some time to peruse each site to learn the ins and outs, but in the long run this will save you a lot of money. When booking a trip it will take you a few minutes to compare prices from each site, but in the end you will know for sure that you are getting the best deal.

2. The front page is your jumping off point. It is here that you will find information including: site search engine, vacation packages, top destinations, top interests, featured deals, and much more. Simply put, you don’t have to dig too far in order to find what you are looking for. Start on the front page, gather the right information, and then move on from there.

3. Don’t assume that the information on one site is going to be the same as the next. For example, a hotel that Orbitz is offering for $99/night may cost twice as much on Expedia. These companies buy rooms from hotels in bulk and then sell them to you, the consumer. For this reason, no two travel sites are going to offer the same deal. And remember, this holds true for more than just hotel rooms.

4. Book a “package deal” to save even more money. Each travel site will give you the ability to search for deals on airfare, hotel, car, and activities. Sure, you can save by individually booking each portion of your trip. But you can keep even more money in your pocket by opting for a package deal that includes airfare, lodging, and car rental. Don’t be afraid to use one site to book your entire trip. The more you package together the more money you can save. This is particularly true if you opt for a “featured deal.”

Overall, you want to learn as much as you can about each travel site and their corresponding system. By doing this you will find it easier than ever to vacation on a budget.