Uber launches hotel bookings and travel services through Expedia partnership
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Updated · The Verge · May 4
Uber launches hotel bookings and travel services through Expedia partnership
10 articles · Updated · The Verge · May 4
At its Go-Get event in New York, Uber also unveiled in-car coffee and snacks, personal shopping and expanded travel features aimed at airport and out-of-town users.
Khosrowshahi said Uber is pushing to become a broader travel platform, using Expedia for hotel inventory and offering Uber One members credits and discounts on bookings.
He said AI booking through chatbots remains limited, while Uber is investing in internal AI tools and autonomous vehicles as it tries to build an “everything app” beyond rides and food delivery.
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Uber’s Super App Vision Accelerates with Hotel Bookings, AI Travel Mode, and Vrbo Integration in 2026
Overview
In May 2026, Uber launched its hotel booking service in the U.S., enabled by a strategic partnership with Expedia Group that provides access to over 700,000 properties. This partnership was facilitated by Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi's prior role at Expedia and supported by a rapid six-month API integration. The launch offers Uber One subscribers exclusive benefits, including 20% discounts and 10% back in credits usable across Uber's services worldwide. As part of Uber's broader super app strategy, new features like AI-powered voice booking, Travel Mode with dining and room delivery integration, and streamlined payments enhance user convenience. Future expansions include Vrbo vacation rentals and Uber rides integrated into Expedia's app, aiming to create a seamless, all-in-one travel experience despite challenges from established competitors.