> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://info.leibtour.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Why Book on LeibTour Instead of Booking.com or Airbnb

> LeibTour's direct supplier contracts mean you pay up to 15% less than Booking.com or Airbnb — no service fees, no hidden charges, full legal protection.

Every major travel booking platform — Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, Hotels.com — charges a commission to property owners and a service fee to guests. Those costs don't disappear; they show up in the price you pay. LeibTour was built around a single idea: if you cut out the platform middlemen, you pay the real price. Here's exactly how that plays out.

## 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.

|                                 | LeibTour                             | Booking.com / Airbnb        |
| ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------ | --------------------------- |
| **Base nightly rate**           | ✅ What the property actually charges | ✅ Same base rate            |
| **Service / platform fee**      | ❌ None                               | ❌ +15–20% added at checkout |
| **Hidden booking surcharges**   | ❌ None                               | ❌ Often added per stay      |
| **Direct supplier contract**    | ✅ Yes — negotiated directly          | ❌ No — routed through OTA   |
| **Better direct rate possible** | ✅ Yes, under EU rate parity rules    | ❌ OTA often restricts this  |
| **Manual booking review**       | ✅ Every reservation                  | ❌ Usually instant/automated |
| **Legal registry (Spain)**      | ✅ CR0146E                            | ❌ Not applicable            |
| **In business since**           | ✅ 2005                               | —                           |

### 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.

That €150 difference is real money. On Ibiza, €150 covers:

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  <Card title="A sunset boat trip" icon="sailboat">
    Private or group catamaran trips along the Ibiza coastline typically start around €60–80 per person.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Dinner for two at a terrace restaurant" icon="utensils">
    A full evening meal with wine at a mid-range Ibiza terrace restaurant comes in well under €150 for two.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Two days' car rental" icon="car">
    Having a car opens up the whole island. Two days' car hire on Ibiza costs around €60–80 — ideal for reaching the quieter coves.
  </Card>

  <Card title="A beach club afternoon" icon="umbrella-beach">
    Entrance and a sun lounger at one of Ibiza's famous beach clubs, with enough left over for drinks.
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## Why LeibTour Can Offer Lower Rates

<Accordion title="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.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="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.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="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.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="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.
</Accordion>

## 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.

<Tip>
  Reach the reservations team via WhatsApp at **+34 639 364 412** or through the AI agent at [leibtour.com/ai](https://leibtour.com/ai/) to submit a price match request.
</Tip>

## Trust, Compliance & Track Record

Choosing a smaller, specialist platform is a reasonable thing to scrutinise. Here's why LeibTour is the safe choice.

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  <Card title="Operating Since 2005" icon="calendar">
    Nearly two decades of bookings across Ibiza and Formentera. The platform's longevity and 28%+ returning guest rate speak to consistent, reliable service.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Legally Registered in Spain" icon="landmark">
    VAT number Y031593T. Tourism registry CR0146E, issued by the Consell Insular d'Eivissa — the governing body for Ibiza tourism.
  </Card>

  <Card title="All Properties Licensed" icon="shield-check">
    Every property listed on LeibTour holds a valid Spanish tourism licence. No unlicensed or grey-market listings.
  </Card>

  <Card title="28%+ Returning Guests" icon="arrow-rotate-right">
    More than one in four guests books with LeibTour again. That's a stronger indicator of satisfaction than any review score.
  </Card>
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<Note>
  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.
</Note>

## Save More With the Right Timing

Even on top of LeibTour's already-lower rates, you can reduce your cost further.

| Book this far ahead      | Extra saving            |
| ------------------------ | ----------------------- |
| 90+ days before check-in | **15% off**             |
| 60+ days before check-in | **10% off**             |
| Last-minute availability | **3–10% off**           |
| Pay by bank transfer     | **€25 off** any booking |

## Ready to Book?

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  <Card title="Browse All Properties" icon="magnifying-glass" href="https://leibtour.com">
    Search available stays across Ibiza and Formentera for your exact dates.
  </Card>

  <Card title="How the Booking Works" icon="arrow-right" href="/how-it-works">
    See the full step-by-step journey from request to check-in.
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