While hotels tend not to negotiate rates, many people are surprised by the willingness
of vacation owners and vacation rental companies to engage in price negotiation. This is especially true in the winter and spring months within San Francisco, when vacation travel to the city tends to be a little lower. Discounts as deep as 50% are not uncommon, though this does vary owner to owner, company to company, and is especially dependent upon the time of year that you plan on traveling. Some owners and companies also offer "early bird" booking specials as they are anxious to organize their upcoming operations schedule. Companies like GoldenGateVacations.com helps visitors and potential guests negotiate booking rates on their behalf, ensuring the most economic form of travel accommodation.