Uber and Expedia Group announced a partnership that lets U.S. users search and book more than 700,000 hotels directly within the Uber app. The deal adds a dedicated “hotels” tab to the Uber home screen and allows bookings to be paid through the existing Uber wallet, creating a seamless travel experience for riders.
Uber One members receive a discount program that offers at least 20 % off on a curated selection of 10,000 hotels and a 10 % rebate in Uber Credits for each booking. The program is designed to reward loyal users and encourage repeat travel bookings through the Uber platform.
Expedia supplies the technology platform and inventory, while Uber provides the user base and payment infrastructure. The partnership is expected to generate new revenue for Expedia through commission fees on bookings made via the Uber app, while expanding Expedia’s reach to a large, mobile‑centric audience that may not otherwise use its standalone travel sites.
Future integrations are planned: Vrbo vacation rentals will be added later in the year, and Uber rides will be integrated into the Expedia app starting in June, further blending the two companies’ services.
The partnership expands Expedia’s distribution network and positions it in the growing “super‑app” market, where travel services are bundled with rides, food, and other lifestyle offerings. “Uber is becoming an app for everything—helping people go, get, and now travel all in one place,” said Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi.
Expedia CEO Ariane Gorin added, “Travel should feel effortless, and this partnership gets us one step closer to offering a seamless traveler experience. By connecting our two‑sided marketplace with Uber, we’re bringing Uber rides directly into the Expedia app and Expedia Group’s lodging inventory into the Uber app through our Rapid API technology. Together, we’re helping travelers spend less time planning and more time enjoying the journey.”
Both companies are scheduled to report their Q1 2026 earnings in early May—Uber on May 6 and Expedia on May 7. While the financial terms of the partnership are not disclosed, the deal is expected to drive growth and provide a new revenue stream for both firms.
The partnership also shifts the competitive landscape. By embedding hotel bookings into Uber’s app, Uber competes more directly with other super‑apps and online travel agencies, while Expedia gains access to Uber’s large, engaged user base, potentially increasing market share in the mobile travel segment.
Overall, the Uber‑Expedia partnership marks a significant expansion of Expedia’s distribution network and a key step for Uber toward its “everything app” vision, setting the stage for further integration of travel services across both platforms.
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