Traveling widens your horizons. Along with helping you find new places and cultures, the whole experience of traveling can change your life and perspectives.
We live in the digital age and traveling has become much easier. Now many travel websites offer valuable insights on everything. All you need to do is pack your bag and fly to the next destination.
So today, we have compiled a list of the top 15 best travel websites in the world.
The list was made by combining the details referring to the data from SEMrush’s most visited travel and tourism websites in the world and other similar statistics from Statista, a global data and business intelligence platform.
| Position | Website | Visits |
| 1 | Booking.com | 536,842,826 |
| 2 | Tripadvisor.com | 178,240,174 |
| 3 | Airbnb.com | 115,279,410 |
| 4 | Americanexpress.com | 112,196,526 |
| 5 | agoda.com | 103,040,478 |
| 6 | ryanair.com | 84,701,479 |
| 7 | expedia.com | 78,371,571 |
| 8 | marriot.com | 64,206,235 |
| 9 | aa.com | 63,837,649 |
| 10 | flightradar24.com | 62,230,183 |
| 11 | skyscanner.net | 60,635,834 |
| 12 | united.com | 56,879,444 |
| 13 | trip.com | 55,197,775 |
| 14 | makemytrip.com | 54,220,548 |
| 15 | tiket.com | 53,145,685 |
1. Booking.com
Headquartered in Amsterdam, Booking.com is the top one in the list of 15 best travel websites in the world. It provides travel and accommodation services and is available in 43 languages.
Owned by Booking Holdings, it offers booking facilities for stays, flights, and car rentals among other services. The website has a mobile application which was found to be the most downloaded mobile application in the category of travel agency.
Known as one of the world’s leading digital travel companies, the company aims to make it easier for everyone to travel the world. The website claims to have listed more than 28 million accommodations and offers 24/7 customer service assistance.
One of the attractive features of this website is that you can choose from a variety of options whether it be a luxury beach resort or countryside apartment. The website offers packages with lower rates and instant confirmation facilities.
2. Tripadvisor.com
The second one in the list of top 15 best travel websites in the world is Tripadvisor.com. According to SEMrush’s February 2024 traffic status, this website has a global rank of 403, a country rank of 179, and a category rank of 2 in the travel and tourism section.
Founded in 2000, this is an American company that operates in 40 countries and 20 languages. The website is designed in a way to help you plan a trip from choosing a destination to tailoring the itinerary.
This website is also acclaimed as the world’s largest travel guidance platform where hundreds of millions of people access this website for travel purposes. It helps you find better destinations, hotels, things to do, flights, rental cars, etc.
The platform also allows you to write reviews on the places you visited and post pictures of them.
Every year, the website offers a Traveler’s Choice Award for the best of the destinations based on categories such as beaches, destinations, hotels, restaurants, things to do, etc.
3. Airbnb.com
If you are looking for ideal homestays for your next vacation, Airbnb.com is the place for you. It is an online marketplace where you can find short and long-term homestays and other experiences.
Founded in 2008, this American company acts as a broker between tenants and house owners and makes a commission out of this.
You can find all kinds of homestays that belong to different categories on the platform such as cabins, vineyards, amazing views, beachfront, treehouses, historical homes, camping, lakefront, etc.
You can choose the homestays using filters such as whether you need just a room or an entire home. The platform also helps you to Airbnb your home using the Airbnb Setup section on the website.
4. Americanexpress.com
American Express is a United States-based bank holding company that also offers travel services. It is listed as 5th in the category of travel and tourism by the SEMrush data on the most visited travel websites in the world in 2024.
You can book flights, hotels, and car hire using this platform. To access the services offered, you need to create an account on the website first.
There are many advantages to booking your next destination with American Express Travel Online. If you are a card owner, there are exclusive membership rewards offered for you.
There are different kinds of cards available such as Platinum Card, Platinum Reserve Card, Gold Card, and Platinum Travel Card.
5. Agoda.com
One of the leading travel-tech companies in the Asia-Pacific region, Agoda.com has received much attention since its launch in the market. This online travel agency company is a subsidiary of Booking Holdings.
As per their tagline, ‘See the world for less’, Agoda.com has been offering travel and tourism services in a budget-friendly manner. Currently, this platform is available in 39 languages and offers 24/7 customer service support.
The company has offices in 35 markets and is headquartered in Singapore. You can find services such as flights, hotels, homes, transportation, activities, etc from this platform.
It also provides accommodation and flight and activities promotion through the website. Agoda.com has an app that can be accessed through both iOS and Android devices.
6. Ryanair.com
Ryanair is a low-cost airline group based in Dublin, Ireland. It is also known as one of the largest airline groups in Europe which connects over 240 destinations in 40 countries worldwide. The platform also offers travel and tourism assistance in a low-cost manner.
You are allowed to book flights, rent a car, hotels, and book events and activities through this website. It also offers services such as fare finder, route map, destinations, timetable, group travel facilities, etc.
The company was started as a small airline group that connects Waterford to London Gatwick in 1984. Founded as ‘Danren Enterprises’, some of its subsidiaries are Ryanair DAC, Malta Air, Buzz, Lauda Europe, and Ryanair UK.
7. Expedia.com
Owned and operated by Expedia Group, a Seattle-based travel technology company, expedia.com is a travel agency cum metasearch engine website.
It was launched in 1996 by Microsoft and provides services to book flight tickets, hotel reservations, car rentals, vacation packages, and even cruise ships. The website helps you to plan and book your whole trip and allows you to choose from a wide range of destinations and facilities.
The parent company, Expedia Group has other similar products such as hotels.com, Travelocity, Vrbo, Hotwire.com, CheapTickets, Trivago, Expedia Cruises, etc.
The platform allows you to choose from different kinds of stays, flights, cars, and packages. It also offers insights on things to do and assists in listing your property for rent.
8. Marriot.com
Marriot.com has a category rank of 3 in the hospitality category of the most visited travel and tourism websites in 2024.
Owned and operated by the parent organization Marriott International, marriot.com offers comprehensive services in the hotel and resort industry.
Started as two motels in the 1950s, the chain grew and now it has over 582 hotels and resorts worldwide. Marriott International now has become a brand leader with 8,700 properties across 139 countries.
A hospitality brand that you can trust, Marriott and its various locations can be accessed through the official website. Just select the region and country, and you will find the major Marriott hotels and resorts in these places.
9. aa.com
Known as the largest airline in the world, the title is the abbreviated form of American Airlines. Based in the United States, it has a fleet size of 967 and travels to destinations around 349.
Owned by American Airlines Group, it has an ample network of domestic and international flights. The platform helps you to make plans and itineraries based on your preferences. The airlines offer you luxurious and comfortable travel experiences.
It has an exclusive and personalized experience for long-distance travel known as Flagship First. You can choose from a variety of flight experiences that consist of Business, Premium Economy, Main Cabin, Main Cabin Extra, and Basic Economy.
These flights offer free entertainment and in-flight WIFI plans.
10. Flightradar24
One of the latest trends in the travel and tourism industry is flight tracking. Yes, you heard it right. Earlier we used to track train status or bus arrival and this facility has shifted to the air also.
This is a Swedish-internet-based service that offers you real-time insights on flight tracking and its location on the map.
The platform tracks flights using data from six sources mainly, Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast, Multilateration, Satellite, US/Canada radar data, FLARM, and Federal Aviation Administration.
This service can be accessed through iOS or Android devices. Over 2,00,000 flights are tricked each day and it has become the number one app on AppStore in 130+ countries.
11. Skyscanner.net
A global leader in travel, Skyscanner is a travel agency and search aggregator company founded in 2003. It is based in Edinburg, Scotland, and is owned by Trip.com Groups.
Recent statistics show that more than 100 million people across the world access their websites or use their apps for travel purposes. It has more than 1200 partners across the world and the mission of the company is to provide effortless travel planning for everyone.
You can explore flights, hotels, and car hires using this platform. Some of the major sections on the website are domestic flights, cities, last-minute deals, airports, airlines, hotels, etc.
You can find millions of cheap flights using a single search window on this website.
12. United.com
United Airlines has a long history in the American airline industry. Founded in 1926, it operates on an extensive network of domestic and international routes that covers all six inhabited continents.
It is the third largest commercial airline fleet in the world with 949 mainline aircraft. You can book flights, packages, hotels, cars, and cruises using this platform. Now if you are not sure where to go, the website also offers interactive maps to find great destinations.
The platform helps you to travel for your next trip by providing extensive information on what to expect, what to know before you go, where is your seating on the flight, etc.
The website is also available as an app that you can use to check in for your flight, track flight status, and binge TV and movies on the go.
13. Trip.com
The parent group of Skyscanner, Trip.com is a Chinese travel service company. Founded in 1999, it is known as the world’s largest online travel agency.
Estimates show that over 400 million users access this website for travel purposes. Available in 19 different languages, Trip.com offers its service in over 200 countries and regions. You can book hotels, flights, trains, cars, cruises, etc using this platform.
The website also provides details on top attractions and tours in all the major cities in the world. Some of these popular cities are Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Orlando, Osaka, and Seoul.
By selecting a destination, you can find all the major attractions in this place. Some of these attraction types include parks, architecture, landmarks, outdoor sports, religious sites, nature, exhibition centers, historic sites, popular spots, fitness, and lifestyle.
14. Makemytrip.com
Founded in the year 2000, MakeMyTrip is an Indian online travel company that offers travel services like hotels, flight tickets, international travel packages, etc.
The latest data on the company shows that it has around 146 active franchises that operate around over 100 cities in the world. The platform has international offices in some of the major cities in the world such as New York, Kuala Lumpur, Phuket, Singapore, Dubai, Istanbul, and Bangkok.
The website was founded by Deepak Karla, an alumnus from IIM-Ahmedabad. As per the recent data, the website has around 69 million plus lifetime transacted users and 202k Instagram followers.
The website has covered around 2000 cities through hotel facilities and homestays in 1,250 cities. The mission of the company is to make easy and instant travel bookings and it also offers low-cost flight services.
15. Tiket.com
Based in Indonesia, Tiket.com is one of the largest and most comprehensive online travel companies and was established in 2011. According to SEMrush February 2024 statistics, the website has 53.15 million visitors in the month.
The website helps you to find top attractions, hotels, villas, apartments, events, tours, playgrounds, beauty and fitness facilities. It provides both domestic and international destinations for your next trip.
It helps you find noteworthy vacation ideas around Indonesia and nearby places. Some of these usual destinations dealt by the platform include Bali, Jakarta, Labuan Bajo, Yogyakarta, etc. The website has an app version that can be downloaded using both Apple Store and Google Play Store.
The Bottom Line
One of the biggest advantages of modern technology is its ability to shorten the distance between places and help humans travel beyond borders and limits.
As we have seen here, many websites and platforms help your traveling experience a bit easier. From the ‘deciding the destination’ part to ‘implementing the plans’, these websites can assist you in every way possible.
It caters to every need of you whether you prefer to indulge yourself in some cozy mountains or wish to rewind and relax by listening to the waves on a beach, as these platforms have all kinds of places.
Even though there are multiple choices available to you, it is better to employ your analytical skills and rational thinking to choose the best among them.
