Hostelworld vs Trip.com affiliate program
Hostelworld lists Percentage of the booking deposit earned by Hostelworld (CPA), paid once the stay completes. Trip.com lists Up to 7% commission. 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
| Hostelworld Affiliate Programme | Trip.com Affiliate Program | |
|---|---|---|
| Terms | Percentage of the booking deposit earned by Hostelworld (CPA), paid once the stay completes | Up to 7% commission |
| Model | Revenue share | Revenue share |
| Partner types | Affiliate | Affiliate |
| Regions | Global | Global |
| Partner perks | No setup or ongoing fees, Links, creatives, feeds and deeper integrations, Real-time performance reporting, 30-day referral cookie | Not listed |
Which one should you pick?
Pick Hostelworld if
- you lean on partner support: Hostelworld lists no setup or ongoing fees, links, creatives, feeds and deeper integrations, real-time performance reporting.
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
Hostelworld Affiliate Programme
Hostelworld's free affiliate programme pays partners for hostel bookings at more than 36,000 properties. Commission is a percentage of the deposit Hostelworld earns and is confirmed once the guest checks out. Attribution is last click within 30 days of the first click.
Trip.com Affiliate Program
Trip.com runs an affiliate program for publishers and creators who refer travellers to its hotel, flight and other travel inventory. The program page advertises commission of up to 7%. Partners promote Trip.com travel products to their audiences and earn on resulting bookings.
FAQ
Which pays more, Hostelworld or Trip.com?
Hostelworld lists Percentage of the booking deposit earned by Hostelworld (CPA), paid once the stay completes; Trip.com lists Up to 7% commission. The headline terms aren't directly comparable, so model a typical referral for your audience on both.
Can I join both the Hostelworld and Trip.com 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 Hostelworld or Trip.com?
No. Both programs are listed from their own public partner pages, and either brand can claim or correct its listing.