The Hidden Cost of Booking on an OTA
When you search for a villa or apartment on a major OTA, the base rate you see is almost never the amount you pay. Before you complete the checkout, service fees, platform charges, and “taxes and fees” lines are added — typically 15–20% on top of the accommodation rate.A Real-World Example
Suppose the base rate for a week’s stay at an Ibiza apartment is €1,000.- On Booking.com, a 15% service fee brings your total to €1,150.
- On LeibTour, you pay €1,000 — the same property, the same week.
A sunset boat trip
Private or group catamaran trips along the Ibiza coastline typically start around €60–80 per person.
Dinner for two at a terrace restaurant
A full evening meal with wine at a mid-range Ibiza terrace restaurant comes in well under €150 for two.
Two days' car rental
Having a car opens up the whole island. Two days’ car hire on Ibiza costs around €60–80 — ideal for reaching the quieter coves.
A beach club afternoon
Entrance and a sun lounger at one of Ibiza’s famous beach clubs, with enough left over for drinks.
Why LeibTour Can Offer Lower Rates
Direct supplier contracts
Direct supplier contracts
LeibTour holds direct agreements with every property on the platform. There’s no OTA layer in between, which means properties don’t need to inflate their rates to cover commission charges passed back to guests. You access the property’s real rate.
EU rate parity changes
EU rate parity changes
Recent changes to EU competition rules mean hotels and property managers are no longer required to offer the same rate on OTAs as they do through direct channels. LeibTour’s direct contracts allow properties to pass better rates to you — rates they legally cannot offer on Booking.com or Expedia.
No platform service fees
No platform service fees
OTAs generate significant revenue from per-booking service fees charged to guests. LeibTour does not charge a service fee or booking surcharge. What you see on the listing is what appears on your invoice.
Negotiated volume rates
Negotiated volume rates
Because LeibTour focuses exclusively on Ibiza and Formentera — rather than trying to cover every destination worldwide — it builds deeper supplier relationships and negotiates better rates than a global OTA with millions of listings ever could.
Better Price Guarantee
Found the same property cheaper elsewhere? Send LeibTour the link and the team will beat it. The guarantee applies to like-for-like dates, room type, and booking conditions.Trust, Compliance & Track Record
Choosing a smaller, specialist platform is a reasonable thing to scrutinise. Here’s why LeibTour is the safe choice.Operating Since 2005
Nearly two decades of bookings across Ibiza and Formentera. The platform’s longevity and 28%+ returning guest rate speak to consistent, reliable service.
Legally Registered in Spain
VAT number Y031593T. Tourism registry CR0146E, issued by the Consell Insular d’Eivissa — the governing body for Ibiza tourism.
All Properties Licensed
Every property listed on LeibTour holds a valid Spanish tourism licence. No unlicensed or grey-market listings.
28%+ Returning Guests
More than one in four guests books with LeibTour again. That’s a stronger indicator of satisfaction than any review score.
LeibTour’s manual review process — where a real person checks every booking before confirming — means you’re never left dealing with a cancelled reservation the day before you fly. Automated platforms can and do cancel confirmed bookings; LeibTour’s reviewed-first model prevents this.
Save More With the Right Timing
Even on top of LeibTour’s already-lower rates, you can reduce your cost further.Ready to Book?
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How the Booking Works
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