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Expedia: one listing, many travel sites

One Expedia Group listing shows on Expedia.com, Hotels.com, Travelocity, Orbitz, Wotif and other travel sites. You pay commission on bookings, and Expedia says the rate varies by market and is shared when you sign the contract. For many inns, it sits next to Booking.com as a main channel.

What hosts pay
Commission per booking, set when you sign up
Best for
Inns and B&Bs, Vacation rentals
Connects through booking software
Yes, 20 booking systems covered here list it

Fees and rules checked October 2026

From the front deskAt Comal Inn, Expedia is one of our three biggest booking sources, along with Booking.com and our own website.

Who lists on Expedia

Hotels, inns, B&Bs and motels list as lodging. Vacation homes list as private residences, and Vrbo is Expedia Group’s vacation rental site.

What it costs

  • Commission on each booking. Expedia says compensation varies around the world, and your rate is shared during contracting.
  • Commission is charged after member discounts you fund, so it’s worth running your own numbers.

Your own website and guest contact

  • You choose how guests pay. Guests can pay online through Expedia when they book, you can charge an Expedia-issued virtual card, or guests can pay you at the property and you pay Expedia its commission.
  • You can offer more than one option and let guests choose.

How it connects

Most booking software for inns connects to Expedia directly. Expedia ranks connection providers through its Connectivity Partner Program, with Elite and Preferred levels.

Most booking software also works as a channel manager, so your rates and open dates stay in sync here, on your own website and on every other site you connect. How that works, with Comal Inn's setup.

Booking software covered on Firsthand Stays that lists Expedia:

What I’d do

If you run an inn or B&B, Expedia usually belongs next to Booking.com, and your booking software keeps both in sync. Check what member discounts you’re funding, since commission comes after them.

Questions

What is Expedia’s commission for hotels and inns?

It varies. Expedia says compensation varies by market, and your rate is shared when you sign the contract.

Does an Expedia listing show on Hotels.com?

Yes. Expedia Group listings appear on Expedia.com, Hotels.com, Travelocity, Orbitz, Wotif and other travel brands.

Can guests pay me at the property?

Yes, if you choose that option. Guests pay you at the property, and you pay Expedia its commission. You can also let Expedia take payment online or charge an Expedia-issued virtual card.

Does Expedia list vacation homes?

Yes, as private residences. Vrbo is Expedia Group’s vacation rental site.

Sources

From Expedia's own website and help center unless noted, checked October 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm with Expedia before you decide. Firsthand Stays isn't affiliated with Expedia.

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A direct booking website runs on the same booking software as your channels, so rates and dates stay in sync everywhere.

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