Pros: Vacation rentals usually offer great value, cost savings, and extra privacy, as compared to traditional accommodations. Private vacation homes and condos often feature more inside amenities such as full kitchen, living areas, extra rooms, etc.

Cons: User experience may vary greatly due to the uniqueness of each vacation rental. Vacation can be harder to find when traveling by car due to the fact that their locations. Vacation rentals usually feature less outside amenities such as pool area, restaurants, lobbies, exercise facilities, etc. Also, they usually offer no room service or daily maid services.

Pros: Hotels offer daily maid service and room services. They are easier to get to due to their locations. Hotels also feature more outside amenities such as pool areas, restaurants, on-site exercise facilities, etc. Hotels also feature more personal safety features when visiting a foreign city for the first time due to their on-site security and central locations.

Cons: Hotels usually offer less space inside the rooms or suites. Due to the crowds usually found in hotels, finding a quiet or private place is harder to find. Hotels and motels also feature fewer inside amenities such as kitchen, living area, extra rooms, bathrooms, etc.