Expedia Group Travel Creator Program alternatives
Expedia Group lists Up to 4% on eligible completed bookings. If that rate, model or product isn't the right fit for your audience, these 8 travel & hospitality programs accept the same kinds of partners.
Terms checked October 2026 · PartnersWatch is not affiliated with these brands
Quick picks
- Highest stated percentage: DiscoverCars.com, 70% of DiscoverCars' car-rental profit + 30% of Full Coverage revenue (~$20 average per booking).
- Lowest bar to join: Viator, requirements: None - no traffic or follower minimums.
Expedia Group vs alternatives: side by side
| Program | Terms | Model | Partner types | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedia Group | Up to 4% on eligible completed bookings | Revenue share | Affiliate | Not published |
| Trip.com | Up to 7% commission | Revenue share | Affiliate | Not published |
| Viator | 8% commission on every completed booking | Revenue share | Affiliate | None - no traffic or follower minimums |
| Kayak | Earnings from clicks, bookings and ad revenue (rates not stated) | Revenue share | Affiliate, Integrator / MSP | Application form describing your business |
| DiscoverCars.com | 70% of DiscoverCars' car-rental profit + 30% of Full Coverage revenue (~$20 average per booking) | Revenue share | Affiliate | Not published |
| Hostelworld | Percentage of the booking deposit earned by Hostelworld (CPA), paid once the stay completes | Revenue share | Affiliate | Not published |
| Navan | Not published | — | Affiliate, Reseller, Referral partner | Reseller track requires an application |
2 more programs don't publish terms or requirements, so they're left out of the table: Skyscanner, Booking.com.
The 8 alternatives
Trip.com Affiliate Program
Earn up to 7% commission on Trip.com travel bookings. Terms: Up to 7% commission.
Viator Affiliate Program
8% on completed tour and activity bookings, no follower minimums. Terms: 8% commission on every completed booking. Partners get viator shop for social creators, website widgets, weekly payouts via paypal.
Skyscanner Affiliate Programme
Earn commission on travel search traffic you send to Skyscanner. Partners get separate creator programme, travel api access, travel insight reports.
Booking.com Affiliate Partner Program
Earn commission promoting stays, transport and attractions from Booking.com. Partners get 28 million+ accommodation listings plus transport and attractions, links, banners and other ready-made promo tools, 24/7 customer service for referred travellers.
KAYAK Affiliate Network
Monetize travel traffic with deeplinks, widgets, whitelabel and API. Terms: Earnings from clicks, bookings and ad revenue (rates not stated). Partners get deeplinks, widgets, whitelabel and api, affiliate portal with reporting, free sandbox api access on request.
DiscoverCars.com Car Rental Affiliate Program
70% of rental profit plus 30% of Full Coverage revenue, 365-day cookie. Terms: 70% of DiscoverCars' car-rental profit + 30% of Full Coverage revenue (~$20 average per booking). Partners get dedicated account manager, free, fast signup, average 3–5.5% conversion rate quoted.
Hostelworld Affiliate Programme
Earn CPA commission on hostel bookings within 30 days of the first click. Terms: Percentage of the booking deposit earned by Hostelworld (CPA), paid once the stay completes. Partners get no setup or ongoing fees, links, creatives, feeds and deeper integrations, real-time performance reporting.
Navan Affiliate and Reseller Programs
Affiliate and reseller programs for business travel and expense.
Head to head
FAQ
What are the best alternatives to the Expedia Group Travel Creator Program?
The closest matches in the PartnersWatch directory are Trip.com (Up to 7% commission); Viator (8% commission on every completed booking); Skyscanner (Not published); Booking.com (Not published); Kayak (Earnings from clicks, bookings and ad revenue (rates not stated)). Each is open to affiliates like Expedia Group's program.
Expedia Group or Trip.com: which partner program is better?
Expedia Group lists Up to 4% on eligible completed bookings (revenue share); Trip.com lists Up to 7% commission (revenue share). The better one is the product your audience is more likely to buy and keep, so compare fit before rate.
Which Expedia Group alternative is easiest to join?
Viator states its requirements as: None - no traffic or follower minimums.
How were these Expedia Group alternatives chosen?
We match listings in the same industry that accept the same partner types, then prefer the same commission model. Terms come from each brand's public partner page; confirm them before you promote.
Browse every travel & hospitality partner program, read how we list programs, or go back to the Expedia Group Travel Creator Program.