How much does it cost to join Expedia Rewards?

It is free to join—there are no membership or enrollment fees.

Do I have to be 18 years or older to earn Expedia Points?

Yes. Expedia Rewards Members must be 18 or older.

Do I have to be a U.S. resident to earn Expedia Points?

No, but you must have an account on Expedia.com. Only travel booked on Expedia.com is eligible for Expedia Points.

How do I join Expedia Rewards?

If you already have an Expedia account, simply sign in to "My Account", and click "Join" on the Account Overview page. If you don't already have an Expedia account, you'll be able to join Expedia Rewards when creating your new Expedia account.

How do I earn Expedia Points on Expedia?

To earn points, you must be signed in to your Expedia Rewards-enrolled Expedia Account prior to booking. You'll earn 1 Expedia Point per $2 spent on flights booked on Expedia.com, 1 point per $1 spent on hotels, and activities, and flight + car rental combinations booked via the vacation packages tab, and 2 points per $1 spent on vacation packages that include a hotel. Special offers will help you accelerate your point earnings.

What travel items don't qualify for Expedia Points?

Standalone car rentals and cruises don't qualify for Expedia Points.

Did I earn Expedia Points on my last trip?

If you were signed into an enrolled Expedia account when you made your qualifying booking—flights, hotels, vacation packages, or activities—you earned Expedia Points for your travel. Please keep in mind that it takes 30 days after you complete your travel for Expedia Points to become available for redemption. Prior to that time, Points will show as pending and cannot be redeemed.

I enrolled in Expedia Rewards after I booked my trip. Can I still earn points for that trip?

No. You must be enrolled in Expedia Rewards prior to booking your eligible travel in order to earn Expedia Points on your trip.

How do I see the number of Expedia Points I will earn for a trip?

The number of Expedia Points a trip will earn is displayed on the "Billing and Delivery" page prior to booking, as well as on the confirmation page and your itinerary. After you've booked, you can view the number of pending Expedia Points on your Rewards Summary within "My Account."

Note that some partner- or supplier-specific bonus offers will not appear as pending Expedia Points on your Rewards Summary, and will only appear once in "Available" status 4-6 weeks after travel is complete. Check the bonus point offer terms and conditions for details.

Can I earn points when I book travel for someone else on Expedia.com?

Yes. Earning is associated with your enrolled Expedia account. So you can earn Expedia Points for booking eligible travel for other people when signed in to your enrolled Expedia account, even when you don't travel with them.

Are there other ways to earn Expedia Points besides booking on Expedia?

At this time, Expedia Points can only be earned on Expedia.com.

Is there a limit to the number of Expedia Points I can earn on Expedia?

No, there is no maximum amount of Expedia Points that can be earned. The more you book on Expedia.com, the higher your point balance will grow.

How does Expedia Rewards work with my frequent flier program?

You'll continue to accrue miles in any airline loyalty program that you're enrolled in, in addition to earning Expedia Points when you book a qualifying flight on Expedia.com. So, Expedia Rewards Members can earn Expedia Points while they also accrue frequent flier program miles for the same qualifying flight booked on Expedia.com.

I thought I was earning bonus points for the trip I just booked. Why are the bonus points not showing up as "pending" on my statement?

Bonus points for certain Expedia Rewards bonus offers—such as partner offers or offers for a limited group of hotels or airlines—will not appear as pending on your statement. Bonus points for those offers will be posted to your account as "Available" points within 4–6 weeks after travel is complete. Check the terms and conditions for the bonus offer to verify point posting timelines.

Can Expedia Points be earned by multiple travelers on the same itinerary?

No. Only the Expedia Rewards Member making the eligible booking may earn Expedia Points for an itinerary, regardless of the number of travelers.

What is an Expedia Rewards ID?

Your Expedia Rewards ID is a 12-digit identification number that you receive when you enroll in Expedia Rewards. You can find this number on your Rewards Summary within "My Account," but you do not need to enter it when booking. As long as you are signed into the Expedia account that was enrolled in Expedia Rewards, you will earn Points for your eligible bookings.

How do I add my Expedia Rewards ID to a trip that I'm about to book?

As long as you are signed in to your enrolled Expedia account prior to making the eligible booking, your Expedia Rewards ID is already attached to the booking and you will earn Expedia Points on the trip.

Once I've joined Expedia Rewards, will my Rewards ID be automatically applied to trips I booked previously?

No. You must be enrolled in Expedia Rewards prior to booking in order to earn Expedia Points on that trip.

How do I check my Expedia Point balance?

To check your Expedia Point balance, click the "My Account" link on Expedia.com, and then the "Rewards Summary" link. You'll be able to view all pending Expedia Points for travel booked but not completed, as well as available Expedia Points. Expedia Points are moved from pending to available status 30 days after travel is complete.

I just booked a trip, but my account doesn't show any pending Expedia Points. What should I do?

Please call Expedia Customer Support at 1-800-EXPEDIA (1-800-397-3342). Representatives are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

I completed a trip two months ago, but my Expedia Points still haven't moved from pending to available status. What should I do?

If your Expedia Points have not appeared as available in your Rewards Summary six weeks after your eligible travel is complete, please call Expedia Customer Support at 1-800-EXPEDIA (1-800-397-3342). Representatives are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Why does the available point balance for my last trip not match the amount of pending points I thought I was getting?

Cancellations or changes to all or portions of your trip will potentially result in the available Expedia Points posted to your account being different from the pending Expedia Points reported at the time of booking. If you have specific questions on point earning for a trip, please call Expedia Customer Support at 1-800-EXPEDIA (1-800-397-3342).

Can I change the Expedia Rewards ID associated with a trip?

No. Only the Expedia account holder enrolled in Expedia Rewards and booking the eligible trip can earn Expedia Points on that trip.

I have more than one Expedia Rewards account. Can I combine them?

Multiple Expedia Rewards accounts cannot be combined, so be sure to sign in to the same eligible, enrolled Expedia account each time you book travel with Expedia.

What will be done with my personal information?

For information on the Expedia privacy policy, see the "Privacy Policy" page.

Where can I find more information about the Expedia Rewards program rules?

For complete Expedia Rewards program information, see the Terms and Conditions page.

What are my travel reward options?

You can redeem available Expedia Points for flights on more than 140 airlines and hotel stays at 70,000+ properties on Expedia.

How do I redeem my Expedia Points?

Simply click the "Redeem Points" link on your "My Rewards" page in "My Account" or from the "Rewards" tab on Expedia.com. Choose to redeem your points for a hotel Reward Coupon or for a flight.

For a hotel Reward coupon, use the interactive sliding bar to select the desired amount and click "Select". Also remember, when redeeming for a hotel coupon the more you redeem at once, the more your points are worth!

For a flight redemption, follow the link and look for your flight on our search page. Select your desired flight and complete the booking. All costs associated with each flight will be displayed in Expedia Rewards Points.

How do I use the Reward Coupon I redeemed my points for?

After redeeming your Expedia Points for a hotel Reward Coupon, the coupon is deposited directly into your Expedia Account. Simply select your hotel Reward Coupon in the provided drop down box during checkout. Once selected, click on "Apply Coupon" to have the discount applied.

I'm trying to redeem my points for a flight and am receiving a message that states "We were unable to complete your booking at this time". What should I do?

Check the My Itineraries page and look to see if the name of your saved flight redemption itinerary includes an ampersand "&". If it does, please remove it and try completing the transaction again. If the problem persists, please contact customer support.

Can I pay for a flight or hotel with a combination of Expedia Points and cash?

You can redeem your available Expedia Points for hotel coupons ("Rewards Coupons") in a variety of increments which can be used to discount the cost of your hotel. Be sure to redeem available Expedia Points for a Rewards Coupon prior to shopping so that your Rewards Coupon code is available when you're ready to book.

To redeem for flights, you must have enough available Expedia Points to cover the full cost of the airline ticket you're booking. Flights are converted into a corresponding Expedia Rewards Point value. You will see the cost of flights in Expedia Points when booking reward travel.

To redeem Points, click here, and select either "Redeem points for a hotel coupon" or "Redeem points for a flight".

Can I choose Expedia Points as my method of payment when purchasing travel on Expedia.com?

No, Expedia Points cannot be used directly when shopping on Expedia.com. If redeeming Expedia Points for hotels, you must first exchange your available Expedia Points for a Rewards Coupon first. To redeem points for a flight, visit our flight point redemption page.

Can I redeem my Expedia Points for cash?

No. At this time, Expedia Points can only be redeemed for travel rewards on Expedia.

Can I transfer my Expedia Points to someone else?

You can't transfer Expedia Points to another Expedia Rewards Member. However, you can redeem your available Expedia Points for flights or hotel stays in anyone's name.