How to Use Costco Travel for Thanksgiving Trips
Member booking rules, package deadlines, rental-car flexibility, and online holiday access for Thanksgiving travel.
To use Costco Travel for Thanksgiving trips, sign in with an active Costco membership and book online. Enter your membership number at checkout to complete a package, hotel, cruise, or rental-car reservation. Costco Travel is the members-only booking service that combines hotels with transportation, lodging, cruises, and rental cars.
Thanksgiving timing changes the choice. Packages carry early payment deadlines, while rental-car-only bookings stay flexible. Online booking remains available even when phone lines close for the holiday.
Verification note: Program terms and availability can change. This page was checked against linked sources on November 04, 2026.
What do you need to start?
You need an active Costco membership to finish any booking. According to the Costco Travel Help Center, the membership number is collected at checkout for packages, hotels, cruises, and rental cars Costco Travel Help Center booking requirements. Without it, you can browse but cannot pay and confirm.
Check the membership before you compare trips. Make sure it stays active through travel dates. A lapse can complicate changes, refunds, and reward eligibility.
Should you add flights to a package?
A vacation package combines a hotel with transportation that varies by destination. Flights can be part of the package where offered. Shoppers who want lodging and ground transport only can uncheck Add Flights for land-only travel.
That land-only choice suits driving trips, visits with family, or separate flight plans. If plans change, flights can later be added by phone. Compare both versions for the same dates before you decide.
- Search the Thanksgiving destination with flights included.
- Run the same search with Add Flights unchecked.
- Compare total cost, arrival times, and hotel rules.
- Choose the version that fits your transport plan.
What payment and cancellation dates matter?
Packages require a deposit or payment in full to book. According to the Costco Travel Help Center, final payment is due 45 days before departure, so Thanksgiving departures must be paid off by mid-October Costco Travel package payment rules. A booking made in early November for late November generally means paying in full at once.
Cancellation stays possible online close to travel. According to the Costco Travel Help Center, packages can be canceled online up to one hour before flight departure or hotel check-in Costco Travel package cancellation terms. Vendor penalties shown on the invoice still apply, and refunds take seven to 10 business days.
Are rental cars easier for late plans?
Rental-car-only bookings work well for last-minute Thanksgiving driving. No payment is required to reserve. The reservation can be canceled anytime without penalty.
That flexibility includes missed pickups. According to the Costco Travel Help Center, there is no penalty for forgetting to cancel a reservation when no pickup occurs Costco Travel rental-car cancellation policy. Rebook if prices drop, then cancel the higher-priced booking.
Check pickup hours, vehicle size, and extra-driver rules before the holiday rush. Airport and neighborhood locations often sell out for Wednesday and Sunday.
Can you book on Thanksgiving Day?
Yes, online booking remains available on Thanksgiving Day. The U.S. contact page lists Thanksgiving Day among call-center closures but states customers may still book online those days.
Canada's help page likewise lists Thanksgiving as closed. Use online tools for new bookings, payments, and package cancellations that day. Save confirmation numbers and invoices where you can reach them during travel.
Contact the call center before or after the closure for flight additions and complex changes.