Expedia Group vs Kayak affiliate program
Expedia Group lists Up to 4% on eligible completed bookings. Kayak lists Earnings from clicks, bookings and ad revenue (rates not stated). Both are travel & hospitality programs open to affiliates; here is how they differ.
Facts from each brand's partner page · PartnersWatch is not affiliated with either
Side by side
| Expedia Group Travel Creator Program | KAYAK Affiliate Network | |
|---|---|---|
| Terms | Up to 4% on eligible completed bookings | Earnings from clicks, bookings and ad revenue (rates not stated) |
| Model | Revenue share | Revenue share |
| Partner types | Affiliate | Affiliate, Integrator / MSP |
| Requirements | Not published | Application form describing your business |
| Partner perks | Promote Expedia, Vrbo and Hotels.com from a single account, Deep links, banners, widgets and APIs, Unified dashboard for links, results and commissions, Free to join | Deeplinks, widgets, whitelabel and API, Affiliate portal with reporting, Free sandbox API access on request |
Which one should you pick?
Pick Kayak if
- you work as integrator / msp: Expedia Group doesn't list that track.
Either way, the program that earns more is the one whose product your readers already want. A higher rate on something they won't buy pays nothing.
About each program
Expedia Group Travel Creator Program
Expedia Group's Travel Creator Program pays publishers and creators for completed bookings made through their links. One account covers Expedia, Vrbo and Hotels.com inventory, and Expedia handles booking, technology and traveller support. Joining is free and partners can start with deep links, banners, widgets or APIs.
KAYAK Affiliate Network
The KAYAK Affiliate Network lets publishers and apps earn from clicks, bookings and ad revenue on flights, hotels, cars and packages. Applicants fill in a form describing their business, then use an affiliate portal for integrations and reporting. Options include deeplinks, a search box, a whitelabel product and an API, with free sandbox API access offered.
FAQ
Which pays more, Expedia Group or Kayak?
Expedia Group lists Up to 4% on eligible completed bookings; Kayak lists Earnings from clicks, bookings and ad revenue (rates not stated). The headline terms aren't directly comparable, so model a typical referral for your audience on both.
Can I join both the Expedia Group and Kayak programs?
Usually, yes. Most affiliate terms don't require exclusivity, but check each program's terms for rules on competing brands, brand-keyword bidding and coupon sites before you promote both.
Is PartnersWatch affiliated with Expedia Group or Kayak?
No. Both programs are listed from their own public partner pages, and either brand can claim or correct its listing.