3. Early check-in and late checkout fees

You may think this isn’t possible, but early check-in and late check-out fees are also among the fees you should never pay, because yes, you can!

Once upon a time, hotels were fine with cutting you slack about check-in and checkout times. These days, though, they are only willing to cut you a deal.

Early check-in can cost you a fee of as much as $75, while late checkout requests can incur a fee of as much as $150, according to recent data. Don’t think that there are exceptions—even loyalty members have to pay for this fractious fee.

The only way to avoid it is to never assume the hotel is flexible on time. So, make sure you know the hotel’s policy, plan around it, and you’ll stay away from any fees you should never pay.

Of course, the unexpected occurs, and delays are common. One potential workaround is to ask the hotel to keep your luggage in a safe place so you can walk around until the appointed time.