Hotels.com Affiliate Program
Network: CJ Affiliate
At a Glance
Program Health
About Hotels.com Affiliate Program
Hotels.com is a leading hotel booking platform with access to over 500,000 properties worldwide, part of the Expedia Group. Their affiliate program pays 4% commission on completed hotel stays. The brand's popular loyalty program and frequent promotional campaigns provide solid conversion hooks. While the 7-day cookie is short, Hotels.com's strong brand recognition and wide property selection make it a reliable travel affiliate program for bloggers, travel influencers, and deal sites.
This program is listed in Travel & Booking. It is managed through the CJ Affiliate network. The commission model is percentage.
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Editorial Take
Hotels.com pays 3-6% with a 7-day cookie. The loyalty program helps conversions but commission rates and cookie are weaker than Booking.com. Best as a supplementary travel program.
Pros
- 500,000+ properties worldwide
- Strong loyalty program
- Easy approval
- Trusted Expedia Group brand
Cons
- 7-day cookie is very short
- 4% commission is moderate
- Commission on completed stays only
You will be redirected to the program signup page
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I join the Hotels.com affiliate program?
Apply through Hotels.com's affiliate page on CJ Affiliate. They accept travel content creators, hotel review sites, and travel deal websites. -
What is the commission rate for Hotels.com?
Hotels.com pays 4% commission per completed hotel booking. -
How long is Hotels.com's cookie duration?
Hotels.com uses a 7-day cookie window for affiliate tracking. -
What tools does Hotels.com provide for affiliates?
Hotels.com provides search widgets, deep linking tools, banners, and access to their deals feed. Their loyalty program (Hotels.com Rewards) helps with conversions as customers earn free nights.
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