The prices on Ctrip (携程) are often the same as those at the physical ticketing counter. This is because many airlines, hotels, and travel agencies that sell tickets through Ctrip agree to offer identical fares online as they do offline.
However, there might be some exceptions:
- Limited-time promotions: Occasionally, an airline or hotel may offer a promotional rate or discount only available for purchases made at the airport or at their own website.
- Currency exchange rates: When buying tickets from Crip, you’ll typically pay with your local currency using the prevailing exchange rate. At the physical ticketing counter, the price might be quoted in the destination’s currency or another fiat currency, which could result in a different bill due to the exchange rate applied at that time.
- Fees and surcharges: Some tickets sold through Ctrip may come with additional fees or surcharges not directly applicable to online bookings made from other websites or direct sales channels.
It’s always a good idea to double-check prices before purchasing, either by comparing rates across multiple platforms or verifying the price with the seller/airline/hotel.