Hays Travel - 1 Direct Booking Centre Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

High Street West, Gilbridge House, SR1 3LH Sunderland, England, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sally was helpful efficient and it was a stress free rather speedy service. After hours trawling through the various last minute booking sites trying to figure out the best flight combinations get som... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service I phoned explained what I wanted (wasn't straight forward). Nadine was absolutely amazing rang me back next day with exactly what I wanted and asked for,Nadine was as genuin... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Honestly couldn’t rate Sam E enough! Booked a second holiday through Sam and she’s just been amazing both time! With sending me prices adding and changing things honestly the BEST! All future holi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were having trouble booking a family holiday for 10 off us for next year. A friend had recommended us to try hays travel . So we rang them and they helped us find a holiday that would suit our fami... See more

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  2. #8 of 38 best companies in Cruise agency
  3. #8 of 53 best companies in Cruise Travel Agency
  4. #4 of 34 best companies in Cultural tours provider
  5. #3 of 31 best companies in Currency exchange service
  6. #9 of 100 best companies in Travel deals

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Hays Travel, the UK's largest independent travel agent, brings over 40 years of expertise and customer care to every aspect of your holiday planning. With over 460 branches nationwide, we pride ourselves on providing our customers with tailor-made travel packages, exceptional service, and exclusive deals local to them. Whether you dream of family-friendly resorts, all-inclusive holiday packages, luxury cruises, UK short breaks, or last-minute getaways, Hays Travel is here to bring your dream holiday to life. In addition to popular travel destinations across Europe, we also provide exotic trips to far-off destinations, including Asia, the Caribbean, and beyond. Our dedicated travel agents are passionate about creating the perfect holiday experience for you. As your one-stop travel shop, we offer a wide range of services, from flights, cruise, and hotel bookings to airport parking, travel insurance, attraction tickets, and award-winning foreign exchange services. We partner with trusted suppliers like TUI, P&O Cruises, and Jet2holidays, to ensure top-quality service for all our customers, whilst hand-selecting the best deals that fit your budget and needs. Committed to delivering exceptional value, we also offer free child places and flexible payment options, including interest-free monthly direct debits and low-deposit deals on select holidays. Because everyone deserves to Holiday the Hays Way. Choose Hays Travel today for an unforgettable holiday experience backed by trusted, expert guidance every step of the way.


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  • High Street West, Gilbridge House, SR1 3LH, Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

  • 0800 412 5368

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Joanne whom delt with was fantastic…

Joanne whom delt with was fantastic from start to finish, noting was a bother and she also found us a great deal.

19 August 2026
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Good Morning , Thank you for your Fabulous review ! We hope you have a Fabulous Holiday.08000983584- Thanks Sophie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ist timers

Ist time to use this method. Very impressed with the lady who's helped us through our booking.

19 August 2026
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Good Morning , Thank you for your Fabulous review ! We hope you have a Fabulous Holiday.08000983584- Thanks Sophie

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

A disaster....right hand left hand…

A disaster....right hand left hand syndrome comes to mind. I had a query regarding the stated baggage allowance from K.L. to Chiang Mai on my Vista confirmation. I spoke to Jess who informed me that she would have to check. I was on hold for 10 minutes, at which point I put the phone down. I rang again, this time speaking to Cory. She also could not answer my query, however she said that she would ring me back, which she did. She confirmed what was on the confirmation i.e. 30kg on a short haul flight. I am not convinced that this is the case.....the flight from Heathrow to K.L. is only 23kg! Also on the Hayes confirmation it states Heathrow to K.L. flight "Meals included" N, the inference being that no meals are included on the flight. I have been assured that this is not the case, so I ask the question why is the information SO misleading. I also asked Cory if Vista and Hayes were the same company, she said they are. Jess tells me this is not the case! I have spent all morning trying to unravel what I consider to be very confusing and contradictory information. I usually book with Trailfinders, and have always found them to be very professional. For this holiday I decided to give Hayes a try, but I am already beginning to question my decision. I would respectfully suggest that more training of staff is in order....not least leaving clients on hold for 10 minutes which is completely unacceptable. I look forward to receiving your response. Diane E Hill booking ref HTR-748592

19 August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy Customer

Excellent customer service I phoned explained what I wanted (wasn't straight forward). Nadine was absolutely amazing rang me back next day with exactly what I wanted and asked for,Nadine was as genuinely happy for me and she had pulled it off.

18 August 2026
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Good Morning , Thank you for your Fabulous review ! We hope you have a Fabulous Holiday.08000983584- Thanks Sophie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service

9 August 2026
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Good Morning , Thank you for your Fabulous review ! We hope you have a Fabulous Holiday.08000983584- Thanks Sophie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Your agent Sally i spoke to was very…

Your agent Sally i spoke to was very well informed on the hotel we chose and gave me confidence to book our holiday.
Thank you very much
PAUL WHITE

18 August 2026
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Good Morning , Thank you for your Fabulous review ! We hope you have a Fabulous Holiday.08000983584- Thanks Sophie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sally was helpful efficient and it was…

Sally was helpful efficient and it was a stress free rather speedy service. After hours trawling through the various last minute booking sites trying to figure out the best flight combinations get something around a budget i preferred i thought id give hayes travel a try and took around 10 mins to decide on the break get it booked and feel stress free.

17 August 2026
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Good Morning , Thank you for your Fabulous review ! We hope you have a Fabulous Holiday.08000983584- Thanks Sophie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Honestly couldn’t rate Sam E enough

Honestly couldn’t rate Sam E enough! Booked a second holiday through Sam and she’s just been amazing both time! With sending me prices adding and changing things honestly the BEST!

All future holidays will be booked with hays and specifically with Samantha

14 August 2026
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Good Morning , Thank you for your Fabulous review ! We hope you have a Fabulous Holiday.08000983584- Thanks Sophie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very nice service.

Very nice service.
All the staff is very friendly.
They make my journey smooth and comfortable.

9 June 2026
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Good Morning , Thank you for your Fabulous review ! We hope you have a Fabulous Holiday.08000983584- Thanks Sophie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great advice from an excellent advisor

Samuel was very helpful. His knowledge and experience made the advice given very reassuring.
An excellent experience. Thank you Samuel

10 August 2026
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Good Morning , Thank you for your Fabulous review ! We hope you have a Fabulous Holiday.08000983584- Thanks Sophie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

I was sold my holiday by Angela. She was lovely. Did her best for me. Took time to explain everything and made me feel confident I had the best deal.

9 August 2026
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Good Morning , Thank you for your Fabulous review ! We hope you have a Fabulous Holiday.08000983584- Thanks Sophie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So easy to book and the communication…

So easy to book and the communication is out standing ,thankyou for making everything perfect for my holiday to newyork

2 August 2026
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Reply from Hays Travel - 1 Direct Booking Centre

Good Morning , Thank you for your Fabulous review ! We hope you have a Fabulous Holiday.08000983584- Thanks Sophie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were having trouble booking a family…

We were having trouble booking a family holiday for 10 off us for next year. A friend had recommended us to try hays travel . So we rang them and they helped us find a holiday that would suit our family,needs within 24hr off us telling them what we wanted for a holiday. The experience off them were very quick,friendly, efficient that took away the pressure off us looking. I will definitely use this firm again and recommend my friends to use them also .

31 July 2026
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Good Morning , Thank you for your Fabulous review ! We hope you have a Fabulous Holiday.08000983584- Thanks Sophie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service.

Great. Wonderful services and a great chat. Easily found exactly what we wanted and the best price. So nice to speak to a human! They couldn’t have done anything else to help. Quick and easy to book. Really recommend.

8 August 2026
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Reply from Hays Travel - 1 Direct Booking Centre

Good Morning , Thank you for your Fabulous review ! We hope you have a Fabulous Holiday.08000983584- Thanks Sophie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ease of booking

The service and booking process were first class and the staff made it easy. Thanks to Sophi and Georgina for their assistance

7 August 2026
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Reply from Hays Travel - 1 Direct Booking Centre

Good Morning , Thank you for your Fabulous review ! We hope you have a Fabulous Holiday.08000983584- Thanks Sophie

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