It's close: Expedia edges it 8.1 to 8.0, so the right pick depends on what you need. Expedia wins on 2 of the 5 scores, Vrbo on 2, with 1 tied.
Travelers who want to book flights, hotels and cars together in one itinerary
Families and groups booking a whole house, cabin or condo for a getaway
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Expedia | Vrbo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Travel & Maps | Travel & Maps |
| Category rank | #11 of 13 | #12 of 13 |
| Developer | Expedia Group | Expedia Group |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Expedia better than Vrbo?
It's close: Expedia edges it 8.1 to 8.0, so the right pick depends on what you need. Expedia wins on 2 of the 5 scores, Vrbo on 2, with 1 tied.
Which is cheaper, Expedia or Vrbo?
Expedia: Free app and free One Key rewards; you only pay for what you book. Vrbo: Free app; a service fee that varies by booking is added at checkout. On value for money, Expedia scores higher.
Do Expedia and Vrbo work on the same devices?
Yes, both run on iPhone & iPad, Android, Web.
Which is more private, Expedia or Vrbo?
Vrbo scores higher on privacy (6.4/10). App Store label: user content may be used to track you. Purchases, payment info, location, contact info, searches, identifiers and usage data may be linked to you.
Strengths and weaknesses
Expedia
- Book a whole trip, then manage it in one itinerary
- Bundles and Member Prices can cut hotel costs
- Price alerts and Flight Deals help you time fares
- App Store label lists wide tracking across apps
- Most members now earn only 1% in One Key rewards
- No OneKeyCash on flights since July 2026
Expedia puts flights, hotels, rental cars, activities and package deals in one app and one itinerary. Bundling a flight and hotel can save money, Member Prices take 10% or more off many stays, and price tracking tells you when fares drop. One Key rewards work across Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo, but July 2026 changes cut earning for most casual travelers. Expect heavy tracking, and compare prices before you book.
Full Expedia review
Vrbo
- Entire homes, so groups get the place to themselves
- Group planning with votes and comments
- Rewards you can also spend on Expedia and Hotels.com
- A service fee that varies by booking is added at checkout
- Sponsored listings can now sit at the top of search
Vrbo only lists whole homes, so your family or group gets the entire beach house, cabin or condo with no shared spaces. Trip Planner lets everyone save favorites, vote and chat in one place, and many stays offer free cancellation. You earn and spend One Key rewards shared with Expedia. Watch the checkout total, though: a service fee that changes with each booking gets added, so compare the same home elsewhere.
Full Vrbo review
