NordVPN launches free PriceMice extension to help travelers find cheaper hotel rates
NordVPN has launched PriceMice, a free Chrome extension that compares hotel prices from different countries, helping travelers save money before booking. No VPN subscription is required.
PriceMice works alongside Booking.com while users search for hotels. When a room is found, clicking "find better price" automatically hunts for the lowest available rate across dozens of regions, including taxes, without requiring extra tabs or windows. If a cheaper price is found in another country, users can connect to that region using a VPN app like NordVPN and return to the booking page to see the adjusted price before completing their reservation.
The extension is designed to address the practice of holiday companies showing different prices for the same accommodation depending on the customer's geographical location. Manually checking for regional differences often means changing location settings or browsing an alternate version of the website, which can be slow and allow rooms to sell out. PriceMice aims to speed up that process significantly.
NordVPN cited an example where using PriceMice resulted in a claimed saving of almost $150 when comparing prices between the United States and the United Arab Emirates. The company suggests users can save at least $20 per stay, with maximum savings of up to $500. More platforms are expected to be added to the extension in the near future.
Domininkas Virbickas, product director at NordVPN, said the goal is to give users the transparency they need "to know for sure before they book." He noted that final rates may be affected by taxes added only at payment or arrival, exchange rate fluctuations, and real-time price testing by booking platforms. The company stresses that travelers are still responsible for checking final prices and booking details before paying.