How Much Does It Cost To Start A Discount Travel Website? (In 2024)

Pat Walls

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Updated: January 18th, 2023

Start A Discount Travel Website

Please note that the data provided in this article are estimates and may vary depending on various factors, and should not be considered as perfect or definitive.

The cost of opening a a discount travel website can vary based on several factors. However for a a discount travel website you can expect to spend $62 to $45,511 with an average cost of $25,898.

The minimum startup costs for a discount travel website: $62
The maximum startup costs for a discount travel website: $45,511
The average startup costs for a discount travel website: $25,898

Here's a detailed list of a discount travel website startup costs:

Learn more about starting a discount travel website:

Where to start?

-> How to start a discount travel website?
-> Pros and cons of a discount travel website

Need inspiration?

-> Other discount travel website success stories
-> Examples of established discount travel website
-> Marketing ideas for a discount travel website
-> Discount travel website slogans
-> Discount travel website names

Other resources

-> Discount travel website tips

Business Formation Fees

There are a few key costs associated with forming your business entity, such as setting up an LLC and getting trademarks, copyrights, and patents sorted.

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
Set up business: LLC & Corporations	Required	$50	$500
Small Business Insurance	Recommended	$500	$2,000
Permit and License Fees	Optional	$50	$700
Trademark	Optional	$0	$700
Lawyer Fees	Optional	$0	$1,500
A Patent ➜	Optional	$5,000	$15,000

Software Expenses

Your discount travel website needs software to run efficiently!

Why spend money on software? Because it can help you save time and automate certain parts of the business, so you can focus on the most important matters. Software and technology can help you grow your business, and save you from expensive personnel costs.

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
File Hosting Service	Recommended	$0	$299
Email marketing tool	Recommended	$0	$100
Accounting & Invoicing Software	Recommended	$0	$50
CRM Software ➜	Recommended	$12	$300
Project Management Software	Recommended	$0	$25
Internal Communication Tool	Recommended	$0	$20
IT Support ➜	Optional	$150	$2,000
Design Programs & Software	Optional	$0	$50
Social Media Management Tools	Optional	$0	$50
Payroll Software	Optional	$0	$200

Office Space Expenses

It will be your call to determine if you need office space. It is not a requirement but may be necessary as your discount travel website grows.

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
Rent ➜	Optional	$0	$5,750
Utility Costs For Office Space ➜	Optional	$0	$1,150
WiFi & Internet ➜	Optional	$0	$100

Employee & Freelancer Expenses

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
Payroll Costs & Fees ➜	Optional	$150	$250
Employee Hiring Expenses	Optional	$1	$2
Employee Rewards ➜	Optional	$0	$100

Website Costs

Every business should have a website, and it's worth spending a bit of money to set it up right.

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
Domain Name ➜	Required	$12	$200
Website Hosting Costs ➜	Required	$0	$300
Website Builder ➜	Recommended	$10	$500
Business Email Hosting Service ➜	Recommended	$1	$15
Website & Live Chat Tool	Recommended	$0	$200
Web Designer ➜	Optional	$200	$6,000

Advertising & Marketing Costs

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
Customer Research & Surveys	Optional	$0	$300
Tradeshow costs	Optional	$0	$5,000
Networking Membership Fees	Optional	$0	$250
Direct Campaigns, Printing and Mailing	Optional	$0	$300
Influencer Marketing	Optional	$0	$750
Google Ads	Optional	$0	$300
Facebook & Instagram Ads	Optional	$0	$350

Specific Industry Expenses

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
Travel Agent Commissions	Optional	$0	$200

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