Value-conscious travellers are always on the lookout for promotions and ways to stretch every dollar. When it comes to hotel bookings, the preferred platform to book is typically an online travel agency (OTA) or a hotel booking site, such as Agoda, rather than directly on the hotel’s website.
That’s because websites like Agoda allow travellers to compare a comprehensive range of properties from luxurious villas and hotels to wallet-friendly hostels, and then make a seamless booking with a few convenient clicks. On top of that, such booking platforms sometimes dangle bait for savings, be it through credit card promotions or direct discounts with Agoda promotion codes.
To get the best deal, however, it’s best to shop around and check the prices listed on various platforms. To make things easier for you, compare all the prices available out there through Skyscanner’s hotel search. Then, look up the discounts available for the credit cards that you own and do the maths.
What will be covered:
- How to find the best Agoda deals on Skyscanner
- Agoda promo codes
- Agoda credit card promotions
- DBS Agoda credit card promotion
- Amex Agoda credit card promotion
- HSBC Agoda credit card promotion
- UOB Agoda credit card promotion
- Citibank Agoda credit card promotion
How to find the best Agoda deals on Skyscanner
What’s great about Skyscanner is that we compare the world’s hotel suppliers – not just Agoda but also Booking.com, Hotels.com and Expedia – to find you the best deal. On top of that, you can view the price listed on the hotel’s official website to determine if it’s better to book directly or through OTAs.
Should you choose the latter, you can avail of the promo codes and credit card promotions offered by the booking platforms as Skyscanner will redirect you to the travel agent. You can also earn the Agoda points which are worth 4-7% of your booking.
Clearly, you have nothing to lose but more to win if you download the Skyscanner app.
For every single hotel that you’re eyeing, you can get a streamlined view of the various prices available out there. You can utilise filters to narrow down your search based on prices or star ratings. Then, you’re able to sort the results based on guest ratings, distance to the city centre, prices, or simply what we consider the “best” based on multiple metrics.
Here are some destinations to get you started:
| Destination | Hotels From |
| Singapore | $213 |
| Johor Bahru | $47 |
| Kuala Lumpur | $87 |
| Jakarta | $67 |
| Bangkok | $85 |
| Ho Chi Minh City | $110 |
| Hong Kong | $198 |
| Taipei | $132 |
| Seoul | $150 |
| Tokyo | $217 |
Prices accurate as of 28 May 2019 and are subject to change
Agoda promo codes
Agoda rolls out fresh promotion codes frequently. The promo codes typically expire within a week or two, so it’s best to check on the Agoda website before your hotel booking to see if you can score yourself a sweet deal. Then, use Skyscanner to check the prices listed on other OTAs – just in case your desired accommodation is cheaper elsewhere, even after utilising the promo codes.
Here are the Agoda promo codes valid as of 24 May 2019:
| Promotion | Promo code | Valid until |
| Get 5% off your stay in Krabi | KRABI | 24 May 2019 |
| Get 5% off your stay in Seoul | SEOUL | 25 May 2019 |
| Get 5% off your stay in London | LONDON | 27 May 2019 |
| Get 8% off your stay in New York | NEWYORK | 29 May 2019 |
| Get 10% off your stay in Tokyo | TOKYO | 4 June 2019 |
Agoda credit card promotions
Agoda also has tie-ups with various banks to offer credit card promotions and discounts. Chances are, one or a few of these Agoda credit card promotions will apply to you, so listen up.
Here’s a brief summary of credit cards that will give you discounts on Agoda:
Credit cards that offer discounts on Agoda
| Bank | Promotion | Book Period | Stay Period |
| DBS | Up to 75% off + additional 8% off worldwide | Now – 30 June 2019 | Now – 31 Dec 2019 |
| DBS | 10% off Western Australia + 6% off worldwide destinations | Now – 30 June 2019 | Now – 31 Dec 2019 |
| UOB | Up to 75% off + additional 8% off worldwide | Now – 30 June 2019 | Now – 31 Dec 2019 |
| OCBC | Up to 75% off + additional 8% off worldwide | Now – 30 June 2019 | Now – 31 Dec 2019 |
| Citibank | Up to 75% off + additional 8% off worldwide | Now – 30 June 2019 | Now – 31 Dec 2019 |
| Amex | Up to 75% off + additional 10% off Dubai + additional 6% off worldwide | Now – 31 May 2019 | Now – 31 May 2019 |
| HSBC | Up to 75% off + additional 7% off worldwide | Now – 30 June 2019 | Now – 31 Dec 2019 |
| HSBC | Up to 75% off + additional 15% off bookings in Singapore | Now – 31 May 2019 | Now – 31 Dec 2019 |
| Maybank | Up to 75% off + additional 7% off worldwide | Now – 30 June 2019 | Now – 31 Dec 2019 |
| Standard Chartered | Up to 75% off + additional 7% off worldwide | Now – 30 June 2019 | Now – 31 Dec 2019 |
| CIMB | Up to 75% off + additional 7% off worldwide | Now – 30 June 2019 | Now – 31 Dec 2019 |
Credit cards that offer miles earnings on Agoda
| UOB PRVI Miles | Earn 7 miles for every $1 spent | Now – 30 June 2019 | Now – 30 Sep 2019 |
| Citibank PremierMiles | Earn up to 7 Citi Miles for every $1 spent | Now – 31 July 2019 | Now – 31 Dec 2019 |
The repetitions are pretty clear. Basically, with either DBS, UOB, OCBC, Citibank, Amex, HSBC, Maybank, Standard Chartered or CIMB, you can get up to 75% off selected hotels.
When it comes to comparison, it’s what goes beyond the 75% off that really counts.
In case you’re mind-boggled by the numbers in the table, here’s the low-down you’ll appreciate.
Up to 75% off + additional 6% off worldwide: Amex
Up to 75% off + additional 7% off worldwide: HSBC, Maybank, Standard Chartered and CIMB
Up to 75% off + additional 8% off worldwide: DBS, UOB, OCBC, Citibank
Beyond these enticing discounts, certain banks have special promotions for particular destinations, while other travel credit cards allow you to earn airline miles. More about that coming up.
DBS Agoda credit card promotion – 10% off Western Australia
Thanks to this tie-up between DBS, Tourism Western Australia and Agoda, cardholders of DBS/POSB credit and debit cards can enjoy 10% off their bookings of selected hotels in Perth and Western Australia.
To redeem the promotion, bookings should be made through the dedicated landing page, either on the website or mobile app. Valid hotels are tagged with the phrase “promo eligible.”
Book Period: Now – 30 June 2019
Stay Period: Now – 31 Dec 2019
Amex Agoda credit card promotion – 10% off Dubai
Eligible cardholders of American Express (Amex) cards may get 10% off their bookings of selected hotels in Dubai.
To redeem this promotion, bookings should be made through the dedicated landing page, either on the website or mobile app. Valid hotels are tagged with the phrase “promo eligible.”
Take note that eligible Amex cards are those issued by American Express International Inc. in Singapore. Amex cards issued by DBS, UOB and Citibank are not eligible. Amex Corporate Cards are also not eligible.
Book Period: Now – 31 May 2019
Stay Period: Now – 31 May 2019
HSBC Agoda credit card promotion – 15% off Singapore staycations
Staycations just got sweeter with 15% off selected hotel bookings with HSBC credit cards.
To redeem this promotion, bookings should be made through the dedicated landing page, either on the website or mobile app. Valid hotels are tagged with the phrase “promo eligible.”
Some of the hotels are:
- YOTEL Singapore Orchard Road
- Capella Singapore Hotel
- Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel
- Hotel Boss
- Studio M Hotel
- Capri by Fraser China Square Singapore
Book Period: Now – 31 May 2019
Stay Period: Now – 31 Dec 2019
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UOB Agoda credit card promotion – Earn 7 miles with every $1
UOB PRVI Miles Cardmembers can earn UNI$ through bookings on Agoda. With the addition of a bonus earn rate to the prevailing earn rate, each $5 spent translates to UNI$17.5 – which is equivalent to 7 miles.
To redeem the promotion, bookings should be made through the dedicated landing page. Valid hotels are tagged with the phrase “promo eligible.” Enter your UOB PRVI Miles Cardmember number and your NRIC/Passport number at the payment page and book with the UOB PRVI Miles Card. Note that the person enjoying the stay should be the cardholder who made the booking and payment.
Book Period: Now – 30 June 2019
Stay Period: Now – 31 Sep 2019
Citibank Agoda credit card promotion – Earn 7 Citi Miles with every $1
Those who own the Citi PremierMiles Visa Cards or the Citi PremierMiles American Express® are currently eligible for these base rate earnings:
| Base Rate | Citi PremierMiles Visa Card | Citi PremierMiles American Express® Card |
| Local Spend | 1.2 Citi Miles per S$1 spend | 2.0 Citi Miles per S$1 spend |
| Overseas Spend | 1.3 Citi Miles per S$1 spend | 2.0 Citi Miles per S$1 spend |
On top of these base earn rates, you’ll be entitled to an additional 5 Citi Miles per S$1 spend, which adds up to the possibility of 7 Citi Miles per $1 spent on hotel bookings. The bonus Citi Miles will be credited within 2 months of the hotel stay.
To redeem the promotion, bookings should be made through the dedicated landing page. The payment should be settled with the Citi PremierMiles Visa Card or the Citi PremierMiles American Express® Card. Valid hotels are tagged with the phrase “promo eligible.”
Book Period: Now – 31 July 2019
Stay Period: Now – 31 Dec 2019
Before you run off to redeem your discounts, remember to use the hotel search on Skyscanner to compare the prices listed on Agoda with other platforms. After all, you might score yourself a price that’s even better than the discounted price on Agoda. On top of that, other platforms – like Expedia and Booking.com – have their respective promo codes and credit card promotions too!
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