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Become a Travel Agent for Free

You do not need expensive courses, certifications, or startup costs to become a travel agent. With SquadTrip's free plan, you can create professional booking pages, collect payments, and run your first group trip today.

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Punta Cana Getaway

Aug 3-9 • 6 nights • All-inclusive

Resort Package$1,800
Ocean View RoomAll MealsOpen BarAirport Transfer
Itinerary
Day 1Arrival & Pool Party
Day 2Catamaran Cruise
Day 3Saona Island Day Trip
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Resort Package$1,800
Processing fee$108
Total$1,908
or pay in 3 installments
$0 to get started

Most 'Become a Travel Agent' Advice Costs Too Much

Expensive courses, certification programs, and software subscriptions add up before you even earn your first dollar.

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Skip the overhead

Create Professional Booking Pages at No Cost

Your SquadTrip free plan includes everything you need to create polished, professional booking pages for your trips. Add trip details, itineraries, package options, room selections, and photos. Share the link on social media, via text, or by email. Travelers see a professional experience that builds trust and makes them confident about booking with you, even if you are brand new.

🆓Free to create and publish
🌐Shareable link for promotion
🎨Professional design out of the box
📱Works perfectly on mobile
No website needed. Your booking page is your storefront.

SquadTrip streamlines the process of tracking payment plans, promoting the itinerary, and selling extra add-ons.

Chef Ahki Taylor, The Supernatural Woman Retreats
Create your free booking page
squadtrip.com/book/cabo-birthday-bash

Cabo Birthday Bash

Oct 10-15 • 5 nights • Luxury resort

VIP Suite$2,200
Suite RoomAll-InclusiveSpa DayBoat Tour
Itinerary
Day 1Welcome Dinner at the Beach
Day 2ATV Desert Tour
Day 3Snorkeling Excursion
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VIP Suite$2,200
Processing fee$132
Total$2,332
or pay in 3 installments

Collect Payments Without Chasing Anyone

The free plan includes automatic payment plans so your travelers can pay in monthly installments. SquadTrip handles billing, reminders, and failed payment retries. You never have to send an awkward 'hey, did you pay?' message again. Payments are processed through Stripe, and you get paid directly to your bank account with no additional fees beyond the standard booking fee.

🔄Automatic monthly billing included free
Email reminders at no extra cost
💳Cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay
🏦Direct payouts to your bank

The payment plans have made it so much easier for me to manage my bookings.

Andrew Bennett, Passport Society
Set up free payment plans
dashboard.squadtrip.com/payment-plan
Payment Schedule
Auto-charge
Jan 15
Deposit
$400
Feb 15
2nd payment
$400
Mar 15
3rd payment
$400
✓ Auto-retry failed payments✓ Email reminders✓ Late fee optional

Manage Your Growing Business From Day One

Even on the free plan, you get access to the SquadTrip dashboard where you can track every traveler, every payment, and every trip. As your business grows and you add more trips, you will have the infrastructure to handle it. Many of our most successful travel agents started with the free plan and upgraded only after they were earning consistent income.

📊Real-time revenue tracking
👥Traveler management
🔔Booking notifications
📈Grow at your own pace
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dashboard.squadtrip.com/trips/my-travel-business
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Travelers
$14,400
Collected
$18,000
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My Travel Business80% collected
TravelerPaidStatusNext
PGPunta Cana Trip$9,000-
CBCabo Birthday$5,400PartialJun 1

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. SquadTrip has a free plan that lets you create trips, build booking pages, set up payment plans, and collect payments from travelers. There is a 6% booking fee on transactions which includes Stripe processing costs. You pay nothing upfront and there is no monthly fee on the free plan.
You need very little to get started. With SquadTrip, you can create a professional booking page for your first trip in minutes. You do not need a website, a business license in most states, or expensive certifications. Start with a trip idea, a group of interested travelers, and a free SquadTrip account.
Start with your existing network. Post on social media, tell friends and family, and share your SquadTrip booking link. Many successful travel agents started by organizing a trip for their friend group or social media following. Once you deliver a great experience, word-of-mouth referrals will grow your business.
No prior experience is required. If you have organized a group trip for friends, you already have the core skills. SquadTrip handles the technical and financial side so you can focus on curating great travel experiences. Many of our most successful organizers started with zero industry experience.
Earnings vary widely. New travel agents running a few group trips per year can earn $5,000 to $20,000 in markup and commissions. Full-time agents with a strong client base often earn $50,000 to $100,000 or more. Your income scales with the number of trips you run and the size of your groups.
The free plan includes everything you need to create trips and collect payments. Paid plans starting at $29 per month add features like lower booking fees, custom branding, priority support, and advanced analytics. Most new agents start on the free plan and upgrade as their business grows.

Start Your Travel Agent Career for Free

No credit card, no monthly fees, no risk. Create your first trip today.