GetLocals, Eastern Europe's private guided tour company, announced a new partnership with Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider. Beginning in mid-January, GetLocals customers will gain access to Klarna's flexible payment solutions, marking a significant development in travel booking flexibility for the region.
The collaboration underscores GetLocals' ongoing commitment to customer-centric innovation and its mission to deliver smarter ways to pay. Together with Klarna, the two companies are reimagining the travel booking experience to give passengers greater transparency, convenience, and control over their payments.
"At GetLocals, we put the needs and a convenient booking experience of our customers at the center of everything we do," said Stefan Hendrick, CEO of GetLocals. "By leveraging our digital capabilities and partnering with Klarna we can now offer greater choice and flexibility in how customers pay for their experiences."
"This partnership makes clear the growing global demand for greater flexibility and control when booking travel experiences," said Irina Enii, Co-Founder of GetLocals. "With a single integration, GetLocals is now bringing Klarna to travellers across 15 countries—providing a smoother, smarter booking experience that fits the way people prefer to pay today."
GetLocals customers can select from Klarna's range of payment options at checkout, including Pay in Full with the full cost paid upfront, Pay in 30 Days which allows booking now and paying later, Pay in 3 with three interest-free instalments, and Financing options to spread the cost with monthly payments. This partnership ensures GetLocals can cater to the rising demand for unique experiences, backed by a digital payment system that's as intuitive and dynamic as its online platform.
This development is particularly significant for younger travelers, who often prefer digital booking options and may be cash-constrained. According to industry data, 51% of those booking cultural, historic, and local tour experiences last year were either Gen Z or Millennials. With features like flexible payment methods and options to reserve now and pay later, GetLocals is able to meet the needs of this ever-growing segment of digital-native travelers. The company operates in 15 Eastern European countries, offering various tour experiences that can now be accessed through more flexible payment arrangements. Travelers interested in specific destinations can explore options through platforms like Moldova-Tours.com and other regional offerings.
