Our complete fee schedule, on one page
Every charge Fareobuzz can apply is listed below. Anything not on this page, we do not charge. Supplier and government charges are separate, quoted before payment, and never marked up by us.
- Complete schedule, nothing omitted
- Quoted verbally before payment
- Itemized on your confirmation
- No markup on supplier charges
Ask about fees first
It is a fair question and we answer it plainly.
1-888-620-4018- Ask what our fee is on your trip type
- Ask what the supplier charges separately
- Ask for the total before anything is charged
- Ask us to email it in writing
Fareobuzz charges a flat service fee: $75 per domestic flight ticket, $100 per international ticket, $100 per business or first class ticket, $50 per hotel booking and $25 per car rental booking. Flight changes and cancellations carry a $50 handling fee; car rental changes $25. Cancellations inside the DOT 24-hour window are handled at no charge.
Prices quoted by a Fareobuzz agent are inclusive of the airline fare, any airline change or cancellation fee, and the Fareobuzz service fee — unless the agent states specifically that the quoted fare excludes the service fee. Fees charged by airlines, hotels, cruise lines and car rental companies are separate from the Fareobuzz service fee and are set by those suppliers, not by us. Fareobuzz service fees are non-refundable once a booking has been issued, because they cover work already performed.
Fareobuzz service fees
| Service | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic flight ticket (US) | $75 per ticket | Charged per passenger, per ticket |
| International flight ticket | $100 per ticket | Charged per passenger, per ticket |
| Business or first class ticket | $100 per ticket | Includes negotiated fare sourcing |
| Hotel booking | $50 per booking | Charged per reservation, not per night |
| Car rental booking | $25 per booking | Charged per reservation |
| Car rental change or cancellation | $25 per booking | Our processing fee only |
| Flight change or cancellation handling | $50 per ticket | Our processing fee only; airline charges are separate |
| Cancellation within DOT 24-hour window | $0 | Fee waived on eligible bookings |
| Cruise booking | $0 | Typically commission-funded by the cruise line |
| Vacation package | Quoted upfront | Depends on itinerary complexity |
| Group booking (10+) | Quoted per contract | Depends on group size and supplier terms |
| Quote with no booking | $0 | Always free, no obligation |
Charges set by others, not by us
These appear on your total but are not Fareobuzz revenue. We pass them through at cost.
| Charge | Set by | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Airline fare | Airline | Varies |
| Government taxes and security fees | Governments | Varies by route |
| Airline change fee | Airline | $0–$400+ |
| Fare difference on a change | Airline | Varies |
| Checked and excess baggage | Airline | $35–$200+ per bag |
| Seat selection | Airline | $10–$150 per seat |
| Hotel resort fee | Hotel | $25–$60 per night |
| Hotel occupancy tax | Local government | 8%–17% |
| Car rental airport concession fee | Airport authority | 10%–12% |
| Car rental young driver surcharge | Rental company | $20–$35 per day |
| Cruise gratuities | Cruise line | $16–$25 per person per night |
| Cruise port taxes and fees | Port authorities | $100–$250 per person |
A worked example
To make this concrete: a round-trip international economy ticket, New York to London.
| Line item | Amount | Charged by |
|---|---|---|
| Airline base fare | $620.00 | Airline |
| Taxes, fees and carrier charges | $248.00 | Airline / governments |
| Seat selection (optional, 2 seats) | $64.00 | Airline |
| Fareobuzz service fee (international) | $100.00 | Fareobuzz |
| Total quoted and charged | $1,032.00 | — |
In this example the agent would quote $1,032 as the all-in price. That single figure already contains the airline fare, the taxes and the $100 service fee — you would not be asked for anything further on top. If an agent ever quotes a fare that excludes the service fee, they will say so explicitly on the call.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Fareobuzz charge a service fee?
Because airlines pay agencies very little commission on most tickets, particularly in economy. The service fee is what funds an agent's time searching, advising, ticketing and — importantly — being available afterwards when something goes wrong. Charging it openly is better than concealing it inside an inflated fare.
Is the service fee refundable if I cancel?
No. Fareobuzz service fees are non-refundable once a booking has been issued, because they cover work already performed. The single exception is a cancellation within the US DOT 24-hour window on an eligible booking, where we refund our fee in full along with the fare.
Are there any fees you have not listed here?
No. This page is the complete Fareobuzz fee schedule. Charges set by airlines, hotels, cruise lines, rental companies and governments are separate and are quoted to you before payment, but they are not ours and we do not mark them up.
Do you charge for a quote?
No. Quotes are free and carry no obligation. You are only charged if you approve a booking.
Will the fee appear separately on my card statement?
It depends on the supplier. On some bookings you will see a single charge from Fareobuzz covering the full amount; on others the supplier charges the fare directly and Fareobuzz charges only the service fee. The agent tells you which applies before you pay, and your emailed confirmation itemizes both. Either way, prices quoted by a Fareobuzz agent are inclusive of the airline fare, any airline change or cancellation fee, and the Fareobuzz agency service fee — unless the agent states specifically that the quoted fare excludes the service fee.
Do you charge more for a complicated itinerary?
No. The fees on this page are flat. A twelve-segment multi-city international itinerary is charged the same $100 international ticket fee as a simple round-trip. It means you are never penalised for having a complex trip.
Ask us what your trip will cost
You will hear the supplier fare and our fee as separate numbers, before anything is charged.
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