What is KAYAK and how does it work?

KAYAK is a travel search engine that helps you find and compare flights, hotels, rental cars, and vacation packages.

We search hundreds of travel sites at once to show you all your options in one place.

How KAYAK works.

When you search on KAYAK, here’s what happens:

• We scan hundreds of travel sites simultaneously to find available options for your trip
• You see results from airlines, hotels, online travel agencies, and car rental companies side by side
• You compare prices, times, and features all in one place
• When you’re ready to book, you click through to the partner’s site (like the airline or hotel) to complete your reservation
• We don’t handle the booking ourselves – we connect you directly to the provider

For more details on how to explore and compare travel options, visit our Search and discovery guide.

What you can search on KAYAK.

• Flights – Compare airlines and find the best flight options
• Hotels and stays – Search accommodations across booking sites
• Rental cars – Find car rental deals from major providers
• Vacation packages – Bundle flights and hotels together

You can start searching directly on KAYAK’s homepage.

Is KAYAK a reliable travel site?

Yes. KAYAK is part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), a global leader in online travel. BKNG), a global leader in online travel. We’ve been in business since 2004 and are trusted by millions of travelers who use our platform to process billions of searches each year.

For more information.

• See KAYAK’s award wins for helping travelers make smarter choices.
• Explore innovative features like KAYAK.ai.