Insight Car Rental Prices: Where the Best Deals Are Hidden We analyzed over 121,000 car rental bookings across 60+ countries from our platform database. The patterns that emerged weren't what you'd expect from typical travel advice. Geography matters more than anything else. Seasonal swings in Europe are dramatic. And rental duration creates counterintuitiv

Insight Car Rental Pricing Strategies by Region Car rental pricing is regional. US travelers face different market dynamics than European or Australian renters. Their peaks are different. Their discount patterns are different. Their best strategies are different. This guide breaks down pricing by region and shows you exactly how to save in your m

Insight Climate Uncertainty Shaping Travel Trends Booking.com’s 2026 Travel & Sustainability Report reveals a growing tension in travel decisions, with nearly three quarters of travelers globally saying they consider extreme weather risk when choosing both destination (74%) and timing (74%), and nearly one-third (31%) canceling a trip due to these

Insight Discover the Perfect September Equinox Destination The September equinox (this year falling on September 23) is more than a seasonal turning point. For centuries, cultures around the world have marked the equinox as a moment of balance, renewal and spiritual reflection, while astrologers view it as a significant shift in the cosmic calendar that sig

Insight Embrace Your Travel Alter-Ego with Booking.com NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 2, 2024 – Booking.com, the global leader in connecting travelers with the widest choice of incredible places to stay, is launching a new ad campaign to show that you can “book whoever you want to be” on vacation. The campaign, featuring award-winning American actor, producer and

Insight European Accommodation Trends 2026 Today, European tech and travel leader Booking.com released the sixth edition of its annual Accommodation Barometer, exploring the outlook, opportunities and challenges that are front of mind for accommodation professionals across Europe.

Insight Experience Hollywood-Styled Route 66 Road Trip NEW YORK, May 4, 2026 – Start the engine. Cue the playlist. Booking.com, the Official Travel Partner of the Route 66 Centennial, is offering a road trip experience this spring that puts travelers behind the wheel of a movie-inspired classic car. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity arrives as road tr

Insight Explore FIFA Women’s World Cup Destinations with Booking.com AMSTERDAM, 19 JULY 2023 – Booking.com is pleased to announce it has signed on as the Official Online Travel Sponsor of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023™. Offering the widest choice of incredible places to stay, including over 28 million listings in more than 220 countries an

Insight Exploring Bali's Edgeland Through Derek Henderson’s Lens He has also created major independent bodies of work that explore and narrate the rich natural landscapes and communities of Australia and New Zealand. His projects — The Terrible Boredom of Paradise and Mercy Mercer — explore his New Zealand homeland, prompted by memories of his childhood. Both pro

Insight Foodie’s Guide: How Culinary Experiences Shape Your Holiday Home Stay SYDNEY, 24 SEPTEMBER 2025 - Booking.com's 'Taste of Home Asia Pacific' research reveals that food is playing a central role in shaping the holiday home experience in 2025. Travelers across the region are increasingly selecting holiday homes that offer accessibility and freedom to dine, host and/or c

Insight Gen.Voyage! Reveals Insights on Intergenerational Travel in Asia Pacific SINGAPORE, 16 SEPTEMBER, 2024 - Today, Booking.com unveiled its Gen.Voyage! research on intergenerational travel in Asia Pacific (APAC) showcasing insights garnered from over 8,000 travellers across 11 markets and territories in the region. The research, the first of its kind in APAC, examines the p

Insight Global AI Sentiment Report Reveals Travel Tech Trends AMSTERDAM, 23 JULY 2025 – Today, Booking.com released The Global AI Sentiment Report, drawing on insights from over 37,000 consumers across 33 markets to explore how people are using, trusting, and responding to AI in everyday life and travel. As both the public and private sectors accelerate invest