Despegar
Leading online travel agency serving travelers across multiple countries.
About Despegar
Despegar is the leading online travel agency in Latin America, offering a one-stop shop for flights, hotels, vacation rentals and car rentals. It operates under the Decolar brand in Brazil. The platform uses advanced technology to provide personalized travel recommendations and flexible payment options (including installments), making it the primary gateway for travelers across the region to book domestic and international trips.
What sets this company apart
Latin America's largest travel tech platform with a multi-brand strategy (Despegar, Decolar, Best Day, Viajes Falabella, Viajanet, HotelDO, Stays.net). Combines AI-powered personalization (Sofia assistant), flexible BNPL financing via Koin, and white-label B2B solutions for banks, airlines, and retailers.
Markets & Coverage
Operating across 9 countries
Markets & Coverage
(9)Supported Languages
Property Types
- HousePrimary
- Apartment
- Villa
- Condo
- B&B / Guest House
- Aparthotel / Serviced Apt
Market Segments
- LuxuryPrimary
- Budget-Friendly
- Beach & Coastal
- Urban
- Family
- Corporate & Extended Stay
Service Characteristics
Main Features
- Multi-language support
- Mobile app / mobile-friendly
- API access & webhooks
- White-label option
- Multi-currency support
- PMS integration
Integrations & Partnerships
7 integrations and partnerships across 2 categories
Channel Managers
4
Property Management Systems
3
Pricing Plans
Pricing information based on publicly available data. Contact vendor for exact quotes.
Commission-based Listing
- List your property
- Reach millions of travelers
- Compatibility with major channel managers
- Automated payments
- Multi-channel support
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- Despegar is the leading online travel agency in Latin America, offering a one-stop shop for flights, hotels, vacation rentals and car rentals. It operates under the Decolar brand in Brazil. The platform uses advanced technology to provide personalized travel recommendations and flexible payment options (including installments), making it the primary gateway for travelers across the region to book domestic and international trips.
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