Expedia Powers 700,000+ Hotel Listings on Uber App, Vrbo to Follow
Expedia will power hotel bookings on Uber’s app with over 700,000 listings and add Vrbo rentals by year-end. Uber One’s 46 million members gain at least 20% off and 10% Uber Credits on bookings, expanding Expedia’s reach into ride-hailing users.
1. Partnership Launch
Expedia has integrated its hotel booking platform into Uber’s mobile app, making hotels accessible under a new 'Hotels' tab for U.S. users. This collaboration positions Expedia inventory directly within a leading ride-hailing and delivery ecosystem.
2. Inventory and Integration
The integration includes over 700,000 hotel listings from Expedia’s network, complete with search filters for price, amenities, guest ratings and maps. Vrbo short-term rental listings are scheduled to join the platform by year-end.
3. Uber One Member Benefits
Uber One subscribers, numbering 46 million, will receive a minimum 20% discount on hotel rates and earn 10% of each booking’s value back as Uber Credits. Credits are added to accounts on guests’ check-in days.
4. Strategic Implications
Embedding Expedia’s services into Uber’s app expands distribution channels and taps into ride-hailing users for incremental bookings. This move diversifies Expedia’s revenue mix by embedding travel bookings into everyday consumer activities.