
Google Travel
Google's travel platform including Google Vacation Rentals for booking short-term properties through Search and Maps.
About Google Travel
Google Travel is Google's travel services platform that includes Google Vacation Rentals, Google Flights, and Google Hotels. Google Vacation Rentals allows travelers to search and book short-term rental properties directly through Google Search and Google Maps. Property managers can list their vacation rental inventory through Google's platform, which aggregates listings from various OTAs and directly from property management systems. Launched in 2019, Google Vacation Rentals provides significant visibility for short-term rental properties in Google search results.
What sets this company apart
A metasearch platform — not an OTA. Google Vacation Rentals aggregates listings from major OTAs and direct booking sources, appearing directly in Google Search and Maps. Google does not process bookings or charge commissions, allowing property managers to connect with travelers commission-free. Backed by Google's AI-powered search infrastructure for unmatched visibility.
Markets & Coverage
Operating across 50 countries
Markets & Coverage
(50)Supported Languages
Property Types
- HousePrimary
- Apartment
- Villa
- Condo
- Cabin
- Cottage
- B&B / Guest House
- Aparthotel / Serviced Apt
Market Segments
- LuxuryPrimary
- Budget-Friendly
- Beach & Coastal
- Mountain & Ski
- Urban
- Rural & Country
- Family
- Corporate & Extended Stay
Service Characteristics
Main Features
- Multi-language support
- Mobile app / mobile-friendly
- API access & webhooks
- Multi-currency support
- GDPR-compliant data handling
- PMS integration
- Free trial / freemium tier
- Help documentation & knowledge base
- Automated notifications & alerts
- Open integrations marketplace
Integrations & Partnerships
3 integrations and partnerships across 1 categories
OTA & Listing Sites
3Pricing Plans
Pricing information based on publicly available data. Contact vendor for exact quotes.
Free to List
- No listing fees
- No commission on bookings
- Free visibility in Google Search
- Free visibility in Google Maps
- Connect via PMS, channel manager, or OTA partnership
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
- Google Vacation Rentals is a metasearch platform that aggregates vacation rental listings from major OTAs (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia), channel managers, and property management systems. Travelers can search and compare properties directly in Google Search and Google Maps. Google does not process bookings or charge commissions — it sends traffic to the partner OTA or direct booking site.
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