EXHIBIT 23.1


                         Consent of Independent Auditors



We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-3, No. 333-11031) and related Prospectus of HFS Incorporated, dated August 29,
1996,  of our report dated March 10, 1997,  with respect to the  consolidated
financial  statements  and schedule of CUC  International  Inc.  included in its
Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended January 31, 1997, and  incorporated
by reference in the Joint Proxy  Statement filed by CUC  International  Inc. and
HFS Incorporated  that is made a part of CUC International  Inc.'s  Registration
Statement (Form S-4, No. 333-34517).



/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Stamford, Connecticut
October 31, 1997