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26 Best Travel Affiliate Programs for 2024 (Based on Data)

This year my travel blog has generated over $50,000 in revenue from affiliate marketing alone. And it's only August!

Here's a peek at what it's looked like so far this year:

What's more, this travel blog earns twice as much through affiliate marketing than it does from display ads with Mediavine.

So in case you're wondering, YES, you can still do great as a travel affiliate today. It all comes down to writing the right type of content that fits into the "buying phase" of the trip-planning process.

Want to learn more? In this post I'm going to share:

The most profitable affiliate programs for travel bloggers
Tips for promoting different types of travel products and services
Common mistakes travel bloggers make when monetizing their websites

But first, a quick note how I created this list (so you know it's legit).

How we compiled this list of programs

We compiled a list of roughly 50 top travel blogs . This include mainstays like Nomadic Matt , Santorini Dave , and Expert Vagabond . Plus, smaller and niche sites focusing on specific destinations, geographies, and activities to add in some variety.

Then, we ran each site through our Affiliate Link Scanner to discover which affiliate programs and merchants they linked to the most.

(Because after all, if someone creates 10 articles about a single product, there's a very good chance it's converting for them.)

Finally, we grouped together the programs by common categories, like accommodation, tours, and insurance, so it'd be easier for you to navigate.

The result is a list of the best travel affiliate programs for bloggers — all based on what the world's best travel blogs are promoting today. So, here it is.

Travel Affiliate Programs

These travel affiliate programs fall into a couple of main categories: hotel affiliate programs , travel tours affiliate programs, outdoor gear affiliate programs , luxury travel affiliate programs, rental car affiliate programs , train and airline affiliate programs , and travel insurance affiliate programs.

A mouthful, I know — but exactly which products you choose will depend on the kind of content you like to write and who your audience is.

Here are the best travel affiliate programs to promote in 2024:

Booking.com affiliate program
Viator affiliate program
FareHarbor affiliate program
GetYourGuide affiliate program
RentalCars.com affiliate program
Discover Cars affiliate program
Klook affiliate program
Plum Guide affiliate program
Outdoorsy affiliate program
RVShare affiliate program
Skyscanner affiliate program
Momondo affiliate program
KAYAK affiliate program
HostelWorld affiliate program
Interrail Pass / Eurail Pass affiliate program
REI affiliate program
TripAdvisor affiliate program
G Adventures affiliate program
Intrepid Travel affiliate program
CityPASS affiliate program
Priority Pass affiliate program
World Nomads affiliate program
SafetyWing affiliate program
Wise (formerly Transferwise) affiliate program
Omio affiliate program
Ferryhopper affiliate program

Booking.com

Program name: Booking.com Affiliate Program
Commission: 25-34% of Booking.com's cut (Booking.com), 4% of gross sale amount (CJ Affiliate)
Cookie duration: 0 days
Markets: Global

Booking.com is the single most popular travel affiliate program from all our research across dozens of top travel blogs.

And for good reason: hotels are extremely profitable. First off, they're expensive at around $100 per night in a lot of destination. And then, people tend to book multiple nights in a single session.

The result is great commissions, so long as you're writing content that captures people right before they book.

What you'll notice as a hotel affiliate is a high cancelation rate, sometimes as high as 30-40%. It's hard to avoid, as free cancelation policies virtually encourage this. Even so, the profits to be made are still exceptional.

One unusual aspect of Booking.com is that it doesn't use an actual cookie. You only get credit for Bookings that happen "in-session". So you'll want to target people who are minutes away from booking accommodation to secure a sale.

Despite the drawbacks, Booking.com has such name recognition and converts well enough to make it one of the best travel affiliate programs you can promote.

Hotel affiliate tips: Here are a few of my top tips for recommending hotels and accommodation to your travel blog readers as an affiliate:

Make your recommendation early. Don't make the mistake of putting your recommended hotel links at the bottom of your posts. Summarize your recommended place to stay at the top in a "Trip Summary" with scannable bullet points.
Make your recommendation clear. If you loved somewhere you stayed, make it clear. 1-2 sentences are enough to earn the click if your recommendation is genuine.
Test your link text. Try calls-to-action like "check availability" and "see more images". These demand less commitment from the reader than "book now". But no matter what, you should be tracking and testing these to see which converts best for your audience.

One important note for new affiliates is that Booking.com does require you reach a minimum of 100€ in commissions before they pay you out. Given the average commission though, most travel affiliates will be able to reach this in a reasonable amount of time.

You also only earn a commission after a booking is completed and the host or hotel has reported a successful stay. That means your commissions are often only paid many months after the booking happens.

While the money with Booking.com isn't quick, the payouts are dependable and the revenue from a high season's worth of bookings can set you up for a good part of the year.

Program name: Viator Affiliate Program
Commission: 8% (Viator), 4% (ShareASale)
Cookie duration: 30 days
Alternatives: GetYourGuide at 8% and up (GetYourGuide), 5% (Skimlinks), 7% base (Awin), 7% (CJ Affiliate) , or Klook at 2-5%

Viator is an online platform for booking travel tours, experiences, and activities. While GetYourGuide could be seen as more present in Europe, Viator has an excellent selection of activities in the United States and Canada.

So if your focus is on domestic tourism within North America, this could be a great affiliate program for your travel blog.

Viator's direct program offers an 8% base commission rate. Paired with the 30-day cookie period, and your reader has a lot of time after clicking your link to go through with booking their travel experience.

To make the most from Viator, make sure that tours you promote have great reviews, ratings, and photos. If you can add your own into the article itself and share a personal experience, that's a recipe for a strong conversion rate.

Program name: FareHarbor Affiliate Program
Network / Software: FareHarbor Distribution Network
Commission: 15% on the ticket price, 75% of FareHarbor's cut
Cookie duration: Not listed
Markets: US, CA, EU

FareHarbor, a Booking Holdings company, is the leading booking platform for tour and activity operators worldwide, with its largest presence in North America and Europe.

FareHarbor has its own affiliate network — the FareHarbor Distribution Network (FHDN). It directly connects 30,000 guided tours, outdoor activities, and other experience providers with affiliates like you - with no middleman to share commission with.

You can earn a commission rate as high as 15% (one of the highest in the industry!) for an average basket value of $100-$150.

Commissions are paid for bookings made "in-session"; so there is no cookie window, but research has shown that most activity bookings happen while bookers are already in-destination.

Within its affiliate network, FareHarbor also offers the possibility to connect with account managers who provide insights and suggestions of the best tours to feature on your website, answer questions, and automates the invoicing and payment process.

GetYourGuide

Program name: GetYourGuide Affiliate Program
Commission: 8% and up (GetYourGuide), 5% (Skimlinks), 7% base (Awin), 7% (CJ Affiliate)
Cookie duration: 31 days (GetYourGuide), Not listed (Skimlinks), 30 days (Awin, CJ Affiliate)
Markets: Global (GetYourGuide), Global (Skimlinks), US (Awin), US, FR, DE, UK (CJ Affiliate)
Alternatives: Viator at 8% (Viator), 4% (ShareASale) , or Klook at 2-5%

GetYourGuide is a place to book travel experiences and activities online. Think guided tours, boat rides, skip-the-line tickets, city guides, and group tours large and small.

In addition to working with local tour operators, GetYourGuide also has their own Originals series of tours they run themselves. These tours are based the massive amount of data they have about the kinds of activities people like best.

GetYourGuide offers an 8% base commission rate through their direct program, though successful affiliates can negotiate for rates as high as 10 and 12%.

Paired with a 30-day cookie period, the rates are favorable for landing commissions. Especially if you cover Europe on your travel blog, since the selection on GetYourGuide is great.

The key is to promote these activities in the right kind of content, at the moment when people are most likely to book. Here are some tips on that.

Tips for promoting travel tours as an affiliate: Link to tours on articles about things to do in a city, itineraries, day trips from a city, how to reach a place, food tours, or guides to a location-specific activities or bucketlist experiences.

One thing to consider is that people browsing "things to do" posts tend to fall into two camps: people who are dreaming of a destination and people who are already there.

As such, these kind of posts can result in good revenue for affiliates, but have a lower affiliate RPM because the traffic intent is split between far future planning and immediate booking.

RentalCars.com

Program name: RentalCars.com Affiliate Program
Commission: 40% of RentalCar.com's cut (RentalCars.com), 6% of sales (CJ Affiliate)
Cookie duration: 0 days (RentalCars.com), 30 days (CJ Affiliate)
Alternatives: Discover Cars at 70% of rental car profit, 30% on Full Coverage insurance revenue (Post Affiliate Pro), 54% of rental car profit, 23% on Full Coverage insurance revenue (ShareASale)

RentalCars.com is a great example of how much of an opportunity transportation is a big opportunity for travel blogger affiliates.

As one of the biggest rental car comparison websites online, RentalCars.com has got great brand recognition and overall does prove to have some solid deals.

If you tend to do road trips or just prefer to socially distance from your fellow travelers, rental car affiliate programs are a great addition to your travel content.

The two main rental car affiliate programs we found in our analysis were RentalCars.com and Discover Cars (also in this guide). Depending on your audience, one or the other might convert better, so it's worth testing each.

Tips for promoting rental cars: Obviously, it works best to promote rental cars for places where you might like to have a car to get around, and parking isn't too terrible. Think road trips, regional trips, and destinations where people are likely to visit multiple towns or cities in a single trip.

The longer the person's trip is, the more commission you earn. So thinking about destinations where people tend to spend a longer amount of time driving around is helpful.

Discover Cars

Program name: Discover Cars Affiliate Program
Commission: 70% of rental car profit, 30% on Full Coverage insurance revenue (Post Affiliate Pro), 54% of rental car profit, 23% on Full Coverage insurance revenue (ShareASale)
Cookie duration: 365 days
Alternatives: RentalCars.com at 40% of RentalCar.com's cut (RentalCars.com), 6% of sales (CJ Affiliate)

Discover Cars is a brand I wasn't familiar with until compiling the data for this article. But then I saw it everywhere.

Their merchant page on ShareASale got my attention:

"We partner with some of the top webmasters in the travel vertical who are earning on average $2,500 USD per month with a traffic of 100K."

This means average commissions vary from $20-$50 per sale, and with a super generous 1-year cookie. With affiliate commissions like that, it's easy to imagine that adding some car rental links to your existing content could be pretty profitable.

You may find it interesting to try out both RentalCars.com and Discover Cars and see which one converts better for your readers.

Program name: Klook Affiliate Program
Commission: 2-5%
Alternatives: GetYourGuide at 8% and up (GetYourGuide), 5% (Skimlinks), 7% base (Awin), 7% (CJ Affiliate) , or Viator at 8% (Viator), 4% (ShareASale)

Klook is a Hong Kong-based travel tours and experience platform. As such, we found Klook promoted most on blogs that focus on Asian countries like Japan, Korea, Singapore, China, Taiwan, and Vietnam.

With that said, since the pandemic and the turndown of international tourism in Asia, Klook has doubled down on Europe and North America as target markets. So you'll want to test promoting similar activities between Klook, Viator, and GetYourGuide to see which resonates most with your audience.

Right on the bottom of their homepage, you can see a pretty clear list of their top performing activities and tours.

Let this inspire you on the type of content to create as a travel affiliate:

Apart from tours and activities, Klook is also a reseller of train tickets, WiFi rentals, and Sim cards. Especially if your readers are traveling to a country in Asia for the first time, there are probably a number of products and conveniences you can help them discover through Klook.

Program name: Plum Guide Affiliate Program
Commission: 7-10%
Cookie duration: 90 days
Markets: AU, CA, ES, UK, US

Plum Guide is like a fancier version of Airbnb, where stays start at 139€ and go up from there. They select the top 1% of properties in a few of the most popular vacation destinations, like London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles, Rome, Milan, Copenhagen, Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon, Berlin and Tel Aviv.

So while the properties on Plum Guide might be too expensive for the average traveler, the bookings you can make through this program tend to be on the higher end if they go through.

On top of that, the generous 90-day cookie period means you have a lot of time for the guest to actually book their stay after they start their research process on your website.

If you cater to luxury travellers, Plum Guide could be a good addition to the hotel affiliate programs you're already promoting.

Program name: Outdoorsy Affiliate Program
Commission: $60.00 or more per booking
Markets: US, CA (AvantLink), US, CA (CJ Affiliate), US, CA (Tune (HasOffers))
Alternatives: RVShare at 5% for each stay, $7.00 for each new RV listed (CJ Affiliate), 6.4% for each stay, $7.00 for each new RV listed (FlexOffers) , or Camping World at 4% commission

Who wants to take bets that RVing, renting camper vans, and hitting the road is going to be the most popular travel activities next Summer?

While hotels are some of the most lucrative affiliate programs for travel bloggers , RVs and camper vans take their place when it comes to destinations popular for their natural beauty.

Think about national parks and places famous for their camping and wildlife.

Apart from the solid commissions at $60+ per booking, Outdoorsy is available in both the US and Canada. So if you're outdoors activities in North America, there's a good chance you'll be covered.

Look no further than the Outdoorsy homepage for a roadmap (ha!) to their most popular places to rent an RV:

The great commissions and cookie period make this an excellent affiliate program for both travel and outdoors-focused websites.

You will need to reach $100 in earnings to trigger a payout from AvantLink, CJ, or Tune (formerly HasOffers). But with these commissions, that shouldn't be an issue.

Program name: RVShare Affiliate Program
Commission: 5% for each stay, $7.00 for each new RV listed (CJ Affiliate), 6.4% for each stay, $7.00 for each new RV listed (FlexOffers)
Cookie duration: 30 days (CJ Affiliate), 45 days (FlexOffers)
Markets: US
Alternatives: Outdoorsy at $60.00 or more per booking , or Camping World at 4% commission

RVShare is an RV marketplace where both RV owners and those looking to rent can connect. It includes a range of vehicles from pop-ups to luxury motor homes.

With an average order value of $699, according to the program landing page, that means an average commission of about $34.95. Not bad at all, but not nearly as good as Outdoorsy , assuming a comparable conversion rate.

Still an extremely solid option if you need to promote RV or van rentals in places Outdoorsy doesn't cover. At least, as the homepage claims, it is the largest RV rental marketplace.

Similar to Outdoorsy, popular destinations are plastered right on the homepage:

Take any of these for inspiration on the types of destinations that people tend to visit by RV, and you'll be ahead of the curve.

Program name: Skyscanner Affiliate Program
Commission: 20% Direct and booking

Skyscanner is a metasearch engine and travel agency based out of Scotland with average site visits of over 100 million people per month. The site specializes in helping travelers search, choose, and book from a wide variety of flight, hotel, and car hire deals from over 1,200 travel providers. The website is also available in 35 languages across 60 countries.

Skyscanner is an easy sell, given its brand recognition and how trusted it is among regular travelers. The company’s airline affiliate program currently provides commissions on sales of flights and hotel bookings. The pay-outs are a share of the commissions offered to Skyscanner by their travel partners. Expect to earn in the region of 20% commissions for bookings.

You have three different ways to sell Skyscanner’s products:

Embed widgets on your website.
Use the company’s text links or banners or generate your own unique referral link.
Create an innovative travel website or app by connecting to Skyscanner’s Flights API.

Overall, Skyscanner is a reliable choice for travel deals and a superior inventory of travel products.

Program name: Momondo Affiliate Program
Commission: $0.06-$0.60 per sale depending on the types of product and clickout (desktop, mobile) (CJ Affiliate), $0.09-$0.87 per sale depending on the types of product and clickout (desktop, mobile) (CJ Affiliate), $0.45 per click out for desktop and tablet, $0.65 per click out for mobile (Webgains), 0.05-0.46% per sale depending on the types of product and clickout (desktop, mobile) (FlexOffers), $0.07-$0.66 per sale depending on the types of product and clickout (desktop, mobile) (FlexOffers), A$0.38-A$0.83 (Skimlinks), (Skimlinks), (Sovrn)
Markets: CA (CJ Affiliate), US (CJ Affiliate), Global (Webgains), CA (FlexOffers), US (FlexOffers), AU (Skimlinks), Global (Skimlinks), Global (Sovrn)

Momondo is a travel fare metasearch engine and aggregator owned by KAYAK. Similar to KAYAK, Momondo searches and displays cheap fares for tickets, stays, car rentals, and experiences.

The good news about Momondo’s affiliate program is that they’re open to even smaller blogs. So, if you’re just starting out as an affiliate, this might be a great opportunity. They’re open to content sites, established travel sites, and even email as long as the email content has been pre-approved by the company.

All you need to do is sign up on any of the associate affiliate network partners, receive your link and embed it to your website. You have the potential to earn US$0.65 per click on desktops and tablets and US$0.45 per click on mobile searches. Right now, the affiliate product is available for flights only. Also, reach out to the brand directly for additional support and exclusive deals if you have more than 200,000 unique site visitors a month.

Program name: KAYAK Affiliate Program
Commission: 0-50% (KAYAK), $0.08-$1.90 per sale depending on the types of product and clickout (desktop, mobile) (CJ Affiliate), £0.11-£0.33 per sale depending on the types of product and clickout (desktop, mobile) (CJ Affiliate), $0.08-$0.66 per sale depending on the types of product and clickout (desktop, mobile) (CJ Affiliate), $0.07-$0.61 per sale depending on the types of product and clickout (desktop, mobile) (FlexOffers), 0.06-0.83% per sale depending on the types of product and clickout (desktop, mobile) (FlexOffers), £0.28 per click on flights, hotel and car searches (TradeTracker)
Cookie duration: Not listed (KAYAK, CJ Affiliate, FlexOffers, TradeTracker), 30 days (CJ Affiliate, FlexOffers)
Markets: Global (KAYAK), US (CJ Affiliate), UK (CJ Affiliate), CA (CJ Affiliate), CA (FlexOffers), US (FlexOffers), CH, DE, ES, FR, IT, NL, PL, UK (TradeTracker)

KAYAK is a popular metasearch engine and online travel agency from the United States. The company offers a wide range of travel products, including flights, stays, car rentals, and experiences. From a branding perspective, the KAYAK website accounts for more than 6 million searches annually, and affiliates have already earned over US$76 million in sales.

KAYAK also has one of the most advanced and rewarding airline affiliate programs:

Earn 50% commissions from clicks, bookings, and ad revenue for flights, hotels, cars, and packages.
Easily customize your website for marketing with deep links, widgets, search boxes, white labeling, and API. You can even customize the solution to your needs.
Dedicated affiliate support includes technical setup and assistance for scaling up.
Track your earnings and performance on your very own affiliate portal.

Sign up to the KAYAK affiliate network directly on their website. Alternatively, you’ll also find the affiliate program listed on CJ Affiliate, FlexOffers, and TradeTracker.

HostelWorld

Program name: HostelWorld Affiliate Program
Commission: 18-22%
Alternatives: Booking.com at 25-34% of Booking.com's cut (Booking.com), 4% of gross sale amount (CJ Affiliate)

Got a budget-conscious audience? HostelWorld is a great alternative to Booking.com if your readers are college students, young people, or generally looking to travel long-term on a shoestring budget.

It's been a pretty long time since I stayed in a hostel, so I don't promote hostels myself. However, in our research we found tons of links to HostelWorld on top travel blogs and websites.

And even if you're not into hostels, HostelWorld seems to be branching out into the suddenly crowded market for travel experiences.

Tips for promoting hostels: Most people staying in hostels are doing it for budget-conscious reasons. So promote hostels in content targeting a younger demographic (such as college students).

Interrail Pass / Eurail Pass

Program name: Interrail Pass / Eurail Pass Affiliate Program
Commission: 3%
Alternatives: Omio at 2-8% depending on customer country

Eurail is a rail pass which permits travel through 33 European countries by train. It gives travelers unrivaled flexibility. If you miss a train, in most cases you can simply hop on board the next one.

You also save the hassle of booking train tickets in advance, though in most cases you still have to make a reservation with a small 10-20€ surcharge for high-speed and night trains.

Eurail have both multi-day and multi-country passes that travelers can tailor to their journey. Travelers can also choose a single-country pass, in case they want to just travel one country extensively by train.

Interrail is basically the same thing but designed for European residents.

Either way, you can earn a 3% commission. And with an average order value of £298.27 ($408.85), this could mean an average commission around $12.

Program name: REI Affiliate Program
Commission: 5%
Cookie duration: 15 days
Brands: Arc'teryx, Black Diamond, Columbia, Merrel, Mountain Hardwear, Osprey, Outdoor Research, Patagonia, prAna, REI Co-op, Salomon, Shimano, and Smartwool.
Alternatives: Patagonia at 8% , or Osprey at 8%

REI is the most promoted affiliate program for outdoor gear after Amazon, according to our analysis.

It's not exactly a surprise, as REI is a trusted name with a lot of brand loyalty behind it. They offer a wide range of products from camping and hiking gear to gear for climbing, cycling, kayaking, running, snow sports, and more.

REI is a perfect brand to promote whether your website is focused on travel, nature, outdoors, or sports.

The tricky part is that AvantLink and REI are particular about who they accept into their program. So you'll need to apply with an established website for a chance to get accepted.

REI offers over 200 articles from popular brands like Arc'teryx, Black Diamond, Columbia, and Patagonia.

So if you're able to get in, those brand pages are a great place to start for insights into REI's most popular and high-converting products and product categories.

TripAdvisor

Program name: TripAdvisor Affiliate Program
Commission: 50% of click out (CJ Affiliate), 16% of the revenue generated when users click on commerce links and/or ads throughout the TripAdvisor site (FlexOffers)
Cookie duration: 14 days (CJ Affiliate), 1 days (FlexOffers)

TripAdvisor is one of the most popular trip-planning websites online. On TripAdvisor, you can link to restaurants, attractions, and accommodation.

Basically, the TripAdvisor affiliate program shares revenue with affiliates based on leads, rather than sales. That means you'll generate many more, smaller commissions (think, $0.20 - $0.50 in most cases) than you would if you linked directly to the accommodation providers that TripAdvisor partners with.

But it's important to know that you'll only generate affiliate revenue if the click you send to TripAdvisor results in a click out to a hotel property. No other type of click out generates a commission for you.

Whether or not this is a good strategy for you heavily depends on the type of content you're writing. For content that's early in the trip-planning journey, this could make sense. But there you're still hoping to get lucky, as opposed to being intentional about the kind of content and links you're promoting.

If you're writing guides designed for people who are actively booking their stay, promoting hotels through Booking.com, Agoda, or Hotels.com will likely prove more profitable.

G Adventures

Program name: G Adventures Affiliate Program

Whereas GetYourGuide, Klook, and Voyagin are all tour companies, G Adventures focused on multi-day, small-group tours that rack up a big price tag — and resulting commission.

According to their FAQs, G Adventures' average order value is $2,600. At a 6% commission, that's $156 per sale on average.

Naturally, buying a tour like this is a much longer decision-making process. Luckily G Adventures also gives its affiliates a generous 90-day cookie window.

This makes it a great option if you're able to capture a reader's email address and send them a travel guide on the location, and following up with a couple emails about this tour. Sometimes these tours also have sales, too.

Tips for promoting small group, multi-day tours: Focus on destinations that may be more difficult to reach individually, or organized cross-country tours for Americans visiting Europe.

You'll notice their website features destinations like Machu Pichu, which can be complicated to reach on your own. Same story for places where travelers may not feel confident driving themselves.

In our research, we noticed both G Adventures and Intrepid Travel being promoted most heavily on South and Central America-focused travel websites.

Intrepid Travel

Program name: Intrepid Travel Affiliate Program
Commission: 4% on sales, $0.50 per lead
Markets: US, CA, EU, UK
Alternatives: G Adventures at 5%

Intrepid Travel is an alternative to consider for a lot of the same destinations as G Adventures. They cater primarily to North American and European travelers going to places in South and Central America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

Here are some examples of the types of trips you'll find on Intrepid Travel:

Similar to G Adventures, they also sometimes have sales, which you can share with your email list or promote on relevant pages on your travel blog.

Again, focus on destinations that can be complicated or difficult to reach without a tour. Or locations where people might feel more safe or comfortable traveling in a small group, like the ones Intrepid Travel offers.

Program name: CityPASS Affiliate Program
Commission: 6%

Are you promoting large US or Canadian cities on your travel blog as an affiliate? CityPASS could be a great addition to help your audience access deals and attractions with a single purchase.

CityPASS tickets tend to include attractions like SeaWorld, Legoland, zoos, museums, cruises and more. We found them promoted most often on family travel websites, probably because dealing with tickets can be a pain if you've got kids in tow.

The top destinations mentioned on the CityPASS homepage include Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, New York City, Orlando, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Southern California, Tampa Bay, and Toronto.

You can easily include CityPASS links near any of the attractions in "things to do" guides that you're recommending anyway.

Of note, other online travel agencies like GetYourGuide, Klook, and Viator also often have passes to these types of attractions. So it's worth testing out which leads to a higher affiliate RPM for your article.

Priority Pass

Program name: Priority Pass Affiliate Program
Commission: 10% (ShareASale), 10% (Pepperjam)

Got an audience of luxury, business, or just frequent travelers? Priority Pass is membership that gives pass-owners access to over 1300 comfortable airport lounges around the world.

Most memberships are offered on an annual basis, and range from $89-$359 per year when discounted. At a 10% commission rate, that's $8.90-$35.90 per conversion which is definitely respectable on the upper end.

Note: On ShareASale they'll give you a 15% commission for the first month, but in all liklihood it'll take you long enough to figure out the best ways to promote the PriorityPass that you won't earn a ton during that time period.

World Nomads

Program name: World Nomads Affiliate Program
Network / Software: Direct
Commission: 10%
Cookie duration: 60 days
Alternatives: SafetyWing at 10%

One of the big benefits of travel insurance affiliate programs is you can include them in a wide range of existing content.

The downside is, trying to rank for most terms including the word "insurance" is probably not going to be easy.

While collecting our data, we noticed that a fair number of big name travel blogs include links out to travel insurance on almost 100% of their long-form content. If you've got a common footer at the end of your articles, this might be a good spot to include a link to World Nomads.

Think about destinations where safety is a concern, and share any personal experiences you may have with claiming insurance.

Including an "Is [City Name] Safe" section in existing travel guides and itineraries is a good way to start.

Program name: SafetyWing Affiliate Program
Alternatives: World Nomads at 10%

One of the most popular alternatives to World Nomads is SafetyWing. As opposed to being just focused on travel insurance, SafetyWing also offers insurance for full-time nomads and is among the first companies to do so.

As an "Ambassador", you can promote both the Nomad Insurance and the Remote Health insurance at a rate of 10%.

The difference is, Remote Health is a 12-month policy that gets paid out in installments. So you can actually continue to earn for each month that the person you referred remains insured (which they're obligated to do by contract).

Here's an example from the website:

A pretty excellent payout for just 10 referrals per year.

Wise (formerly Transferwise)

Program name: Wise (formerly Transferwise) Affiliate Program
Commission: £10.00 for personal users, £50.00 for business users
Cookie duration: Forever

Wise (formerly Transferwise) is a bank account that makes it cheap and fast to transfer money between countries. They offer a so-called "Borderless" account, which is bank account that allows you to hold balances in different currencies.

Fun fact, I'm a Wise user myself and have found it really useful to be able to accept affiliate payouts in various currencies, and then pay bills in the currency they're owed in, instead of losing money to currency conversion in between!

Wise is a handy product for anyone who travels internationally. Digital nomads, frequent travelers, and people doing international business are all great candidates to refer to Wise.

Commissions are a flat rate and will vary a bit depending on what your payout currency is. For the UK program, it's £10 for personal users, and £50 for business users.

Note that you only get paid for funded accounts, not just signups. But thanks to the "forever" cookie, you'll get credit for any account you refer that gets funded no matter how long it takes them to do it.

Program name: Omio Affiliate Program
Commission: 2-8% depending on customer country
Alternatives: Interrail Pass / Eurail Pass at 3%

Omio is a one-stop-shop for booking transportation. Trains, busses, flights, and ferries can all be found on Omio's website.

So if you're explaining to readers how to reach a specific location on your travel blog (for example, "Paris to Versailles"), the Omio affiliate program could be an easy plug when it comes to trains, busses, and flights.

Just be aware that there are transportation affiliate programs which may perform better. For example, car rentals and travel tours both tend to offer higher percentage commissions on a similar order value.

But for good measure, offering several options and then measuring which ones drive clicks and conversions is always your best bet.

Ferryhopper

Program name: Ferryhopper Affiliate Program
Commission: 1% gross booking value

Ferryhopper is a service that lets you book ferry transportation between the Greek Islands. Unlike a lot of other providers, they don't put an extra service charge on top, so you know your readers are genuinely getting the best deal.

That said, the base commission rate of 1% isn't super high. Considering most ferries are pretty affordable when booked in advance, this isn't likely to be the backbone of your travel blog's affiliate income.

But we did see this heavily promoted on a number of Greece-focused travel websites. So if that's a region you're covering, consider adding some content about ferries to the mix.

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18 Best Travel Affiliate Programs in 2024 (Top Offers)

With travel affiliate programs, you can make money online by writing about the topic you love.

And there’s certainly a lot of money to be made in the travel niche.

In 2019 alone, spending on leisure tourism passed $4.6 trillion , with 1.5 billion international tourist arrivals recorded in that year. And the average travel website earns nearly $14,000 per month , according to our affiliate marketing statistics.

Granted, the travel industry has taken a beating at the hands of the coronavirus. But you can bet it’ll bounce back. Our desire to travel hasn’t gone away — it’s just taken a short hiatus.

And because it takes time to build a travel blog or travel website from scratch, it makes sense to get started now , so you’re ready to make money when we’re back to normality.

Take the first step by reading our round-up of the 18 best travel affiliate programs you can sign up for right now. Ready to join thousands of other travel bloggers and start earning some serious passive income promoting your favorite travel sites? Let’s get into it by looking at the top affiliate programs in the travel industry.

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Travel Affiliate Programs

Expedia affiliate program
Booking.com affiliate program
Agoda affiliate program
Tripadvisor affiliate program
Hotels.com affiliate program
G Adventures affiliate program
Travelpayouts affiliate program
Kayak affiliate program
Viator affiliate program
World Nomads affiliate program
GetYourGuide affiliate program
REI affiliate program
Take Walks affiliate program
InsureMyTrip affiliate program
TrustedHousesitters affiliate program
Hostelworld affiliate program
Safety Wings affiliate program
Amazon Associates

Expedia is one of the world’s biggest travel brands, offering access to over 140,000 properties worldwide, plus discounted flights, vacation packages, cruises, and car rentals.

With its network of more than 500 travel partnerships with accommodation and airline suppliers, it allows travelers to save up to $500 on combined airline tickets and hotel bookings .

Through its loyalty program, users earn points to spend on future travel experiences, providing an additional incentive to book through Expedia.

The Expedia affiliate program pays different commissions based on the type of successful referral you drive, ranging from 2% on rental cars to 6% on cruise bookings.

And while the seven-day cookie window is one of the worst among all the affiliate programs on this list, the seven-day EPC of more than $83 shows there’s plenty of affiliate income to be made here.

URL: Expedia affiliate program
Commission: 2% – 6%
Cookie duration: 7 days

2 Booking.com

Booking.com is an online platform covering travel services like hotel bookings, airline tickets, and car rentals.

It’s one of the most popular travel comparison sites on the planet, with almost 30 million bookable rooms in more than 2.5 million properties.

The strength of Booking.com’s partner relationships means users never have to pay booking fees, which often helps it undercut the competition.

Given the strength of its brand and the scale of its offering, it’s no surprise that Booking.com runs one of the most popular travel affiliate programs, with more than 12,500 travel affiliates signed up.

Whether travel bloggers, influencers, or anyone else, they earn 4% on all bookings. The seven-day EPC of $160+ makes this one of the highest paying affiliate programs in the travel niche.

Affiliates can also access an offers search box, banner integration options, and deep linking.

However, it’s not all good news, because the cookie window is session-based — so you only earn money if someone clicks your referral link and converts right there.

So make absolutely sure to only send warm, pre-qualified traffic to Booking.com.

URL: Booking.com affiliate program
Commission: 4%
Cookie duration: Session-based

Agoda is one of the world’s largest online travel accommodation platforms, with a network of more than two million vacation rentals and hotel booking.

Rather than specializing in a single area of the travel niche, it offers deals on business, leisure, solo, and family travelers, from the biggest resorts to the smallest hidden gems. That means more audiences for travel bloggers to target.

And travel bloggers are very much the focus of Agoda’s travel affiliate program, because it’s only open to people who have their own website. In other words: no social influencers.

If you qualify, you can earn up to 7% commissions for each successful referral, which is more than the other big booking portals are offering.

You can also access hotel power ads, text links, and other tools to increase your affiliate marketing commissions.

URL: Agoda affiliate program
Commission: Up to 7%
Cookie duration: 30 days

4 Tripadvisor

You probably know Tripadvisor as an online platform for reviews. That’s its main purpose, and it does it better than anyone, with the site boasting approximately 884 million reviews at the end of 2020.

However, it’s also a portal that lets you book hotels and activities.

Accommodation is the sole focus of the Tripadvisor affiliate program. Affiliate marketers earn a 50% split of the money Tripadvisor earns from hotels, whereas it pays no commission on flights, restaurants, vacation rentals, or tourist attractions.

That 50% commission is already pretty generous, but it rises as high as 80% during incentive campaigns.

Another interesting vagary of this affiliate program is that no booking is required for you to earn a commission . Instead, you earn money every time a user sent from your site clicks out from Tripadvisor to any of its booking partners.

With conversion rates of 30%+, the Tripadvisor program can be one of the highest paying affiliate programs in the travel niche (provided you can drive enough traffic).

URL: Tripadvisor affiliate program
Commission: 50%
Cookie duration: Two weeks

5 Hotels.com

As its name suggests, Hotels.com is a major provider of hotel accommodation, with a portfolio spanning more than one million properties in 200 countries.

Whether you’re looking for a glitzy resort or a tiny bed-and-breakfast, chances are you’ll find it here.

Hotels.com runs 85 localized websites that are available in more than 35 languages, so unlike some referral programs , you can tap into a truly global audience.

However, be aware that it runs multiple affiliate programs through the Commission Junction affiliate network, with each focusing on travelers in a specific market.

If you only sign up to the US & Canada affiliate program, you’ll only earn commission on bookings from customers in those locations.

To make life easier, Hotels.com allows affiliate marketers to promote exclusive voucher codes with competitive discounts.

URL: Hotels.com affiliate program
Commission: 4%

6 G Adventures

G Adventures positions itself as the leader in small group adventure travel.

Rather than booking fly-and-flop trips to all-inclusive resorts, its customers want to live like a local in the Amazon, tour North Asia by rail, or go mountain trekking in Nepal.

So it’s in a relatively niche market — albeit one that’s still projected to be worth $1.6 trillion by 2026. That makes this one of the best affiliate programs for adventure travel blogs.

Another upside of the adventure travel niche is the premium prices. These are often once-in-a-lifetime trips, so people aren’t necessarily looking for the cheapest option.

So while the 6% commission rate doesn’t sound spectacular, it gets a lot more attractive when you learn G Adventures’ average order value is $2,600.

URL: G Adventures affiliate program
Commission: 6% per sale
Cookie duration: 60 days

7 Travelpayouts

Whereas the other travel sites on this list are all brands running individual affiliate programs, Travelpayouts is a pay-per-action affiliate network offering multiple referral programs that focus on everything from flights and hotel bookings to car rental services and insurance.

In total, Travelpayouts offers access to more than 90 travel affiliate programs from brands like Vrbo, Tripadvisor, and Hilton Honors, some of which are exclusive to the affiliate network.

Since 2011, it’s paid out over $28 million in commissions to approximately 300,000 affiliates.

The Travelpayouts affiliate network shares up to 70% of its earnings with referral partners.

In practice, that means affiliate marketers can earn 1.1% – 1.15% of the total booking value on flights, and 4% – 5% on hotels.

All of which makes this one a bit of a no-brainer.

URL: Travelpayouts affiliate network
Commission: Varies
Cookie duration: Varies

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Talking of affiliate networks, let’s take a look at Kayak.

Because Kayak owns a bunch of brands — including HotelsCombined, Momondo, and, umm, Kayak — it effectively runs its own travel affiliate network.

Combined, those brands generate more than six billion travel searches every year, work with over two million properties, and pay out in excess of $76 million in annual affiliate earnings.

Getting access to multiple travel affiliate programs through a single signup sounds like a pretty good deal to us. And it gets even better when you see Kayak’s commission rate of 50%.

The only real downside here is the payment threshold — you won’t see any of your commissions until your earnings reach $500.

URL: Kayak affiliate program

For many of us, travel is all about the experience. And Viator is basically a one-stop-shop for those experiences, with more than 395,000 attractions and things to do in 2,500 destinations.

Viator goes out of its way to smooth the path to conversion. It supports over 35 languages, has a catalog of more than one million reviews to help customers make the right booking, and offers cancellations up to 24 hours in advance on 85% of its affiliate products.

That makes it a lot easier for affiliate marketers to monetize the traffic they refer.

Travel bloggers and other content partners earn an 8% commission on each booking, while the 30-day cookie is more generous than a lot of the referral programs on this list.

URL: Viator affiliate program
Commission: 8%

10 World Nomads

World Nomads is the first travel insurance provider on this list.

As its name suggests, World Nomads focuses on what it calls the “intrepid” travel market, with its various travel insurance policies offering coverage for more than 200 activities, as well as protecting against things like trip cancellation and medical emergencies.

It comes recommended by a host of big-name travel brands, such as Lonely Planet, which is a major trust factor.

Another strong selling point is the company’s ethical credentials. More than 70% of its customers make a micro-donation when purchasing a travel insurance policy.

Over the years, World Nomads has used this approach to raise more than $3 million, which has helped support over 100 projects across the world.

As if that wasn’t enough reason for affiliate marketers to promote World Nomads, the brand’s affiliate program offers commissions of $0.83 per qualified sale with a generous 60-day cookie window.

URL: World Nomads affiliate program
Commission: $0.83

11 GetYourGuide

A little local knowledge can often make a big difference to your holiday experience.

That’s where GetYourGuide — a Berlin-based online travel agency and marketplace for tour guides and excursions — comes in. The site boasts a catalog of more than 34,000 tours and activities across the world, including big hitters like the Sistine Chapel and the Louvre Museum.

Affiliate marketers earn 8% commissions through the GetYourGuide travel affiliate program, with an opportunity for higher rates on a per partner basis.

To help drive affiliate sales, the brand runs regular promotions, offers a lower price guarantee, and allows last-minute bookings.

URL: GetYourGuide affiliate program

Amazon might be the go-to destination for general last-minute travel purchases, but REI is the place to go for specialist outdoor gear .

It’s been a fixture of the outdoor industry for more than eight decades and operates 165 retail stores across the US, which means its brand is super strong.

If you need a new backpack, a pair of hiking boots, or a trekking pole, REI has exactly what you want.

So this isn’t a conventional travel affiliate program, but there are still lots of monetization opportunities for travel blogs.

While a 5% commission doesn’t sound like much, the site’s average order value of more than $120 makes it a whole lot better.

What’s more, it offers free pickups from REI stores and free shipping on orders of $50+, offering plenty of incentive for readers to click your text links.

URL: REI affiliate program
Commission: 5% per sale
Cookie duration: 15 days

13 Take Walks

Take Walks is a tour booking service that works with up to 600 guides in 13 of the world’s most vibrant cities — from Paris and Rome to New Orleans and New York. Its guided tours have been booked by more than one million travelers.

Prices aren’t especially cheap — for instance, its Paris tours range from $44 – $252. But they exclusively cater to small groups and often include special access to major attractions, sometimes with skip-the-line access.

If anything, those premium prices make this affiliate program look more attractive. Which travel blogger wouldn’t want to earn a 15% commission on a $250 booking?

URL: Take Walks affiliate program
Commission: 15% per sale
Cookie duration: 45 days

14 InsureMyTrip

As you can probably guess, InsureMyTrip is another travel insurance site.

Unlike World Nomads, InsureMyTrip is a comparison site that works with multiple travel insurance providers, including AIG, AXA, and IMG.

To help international travelers make the right choice on their travel insurance purchase, it offers more than 100,000 ratings and reviews from previous customers.

The InsureMyTrips affiliate program offers a choice of affiliate models — referral-based and commission-based.

Terms appear to be decided on a per-case basis, so you’ll need to sign up via a simple online form and check with their affiliate manager to see how much you can earn.

URL: InsureMyTrip affiliate program
Commission: Undisclosed
Cookie duration: Undisclosed

15 TrustedHousesitters

No one likes to leave their furry friend behind when they go on holiday.

Fortunately, TrustHousesitters offers a solution — choose a sitter to move into your house and look after your pets while you’re away.

The site has property owners in 130 countries, from London townhouses to Hawaiian beachfront homes.

Users pay a membership fee, starting at $129 a year, that enables them to either:

Bid for the right to become live-in pet sitters and stay in the owner’s house for free
Access unlimited pet and home care from verified sitters

Either way, that’s a great deal!

As such, TrustedHousesitters effectively runs two separate travel affiliate programs. Just like how Airbnb used to run a host affiliate program and a guest affiliate program, affiliate marketers can earn a up to 40% commission for referring sitters, owners, or combined to TrustedHousesitters.

URL: TrustedHousesitters affiliate program
Commission: Up to 40%

16 Hostelworld

Hostelworld is another of the big travel booking platforms. But whereas the likes of Booking.com and Expedia are generalists, Hostelworld focuses specifically on the hostel experience, offering more than 36,000 hostels in 179 countries.

To help travelers make the right choice, its listings are backed up by over 13 million verified guest reviews.

Hostelworld runs one of the most popular affiliate programs in this profitable niche, with members including Culture Trip, Lonely Planet, and Tripadvisor, plus high-profile travel bloggers like The Broke Backpacker.

That’s always a sign that a referral program is worth joining.

Commissions are earned on a CPA basis, calculated as up to 40% of the deposit earned by Hostelworld for each booking.

URL: Hostelworld affiliate program
Commission: Up to 40% of the deposit

17 SafetyWing

SafetyWing sells travel insurance catered to two specific audiences:

Digital nomads
Remote teams and entrepreneurs

Those are two markets that aren’t served by a lot of mainstream insurance providers, so there’s plenty of incentive for a qualified reader to click an affiliate link and buy a policy.

Whichever policy you promote, the SafetyWing affiliate program offers a 10% commission rate and an extremely generous 365-day cookie window — the longest of all the referral programs on this list.

As another sweetener, SafetyWing pays out once a month through PayPal when you reach a minimum earning threshold of just $10.

URL: SafetyWing affiliate program
Commission: 10% per sale
Cookie duration: 365 days

18 Amazon Associates

Travel isn’t just about booking flights and hotels. There are countless other things you need to buy ahead of a big trip, from luggage and travel adaptors to clothes and sunglasses.

And where do you buy all that stuff from in a hurry? Amazon.

As affiliate marketers in any niche will tell you, the terms of the Amazon Associates program aren’t exactly the most generous.

Commissions vary from one category to another — for instance, you can earn 4% on clothing sales, but just 3% on sports gear, and a measly 1% on health and personal care products.

What’s more, the cookie window runs to a mere 24 hours, so if your referrals aren’t highly qualified, you won’t earn a penny through the Amazon affiliate program .

On the flip side, Amazon has a huge brand and is widely trusted, so it’s not a tough sell to persuade people to buy.

Plus, you get a cut of any sales made by your referrals during the 24-hour window, so you might pick up some unexpected bonus commission.

URL: Amazon affiliate program
Commission: 4% on Apparel
Cookie duration: 24 hours

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✈️ Conclusion

As you can see, there’s no shortage of quality travel affiliate programs with high potential to generate income.

And that’s without even mentioning three huge travel sites — Airbnb, Hotels Combined, and Skyscanner — that had paused their affiliate programs at the time of writing.

But don’t think you can simply start a travel blog and immediately earn passive income.

For starters, you’ll need to build your travel website, carry out keyword research, and write high-quality content to compete with all the travel bloggers that are already doing it.

(Explore our curated selection of 15 travel blog examples for a dose of inspiration for your own website. )

And that’s before you’ve even thought about the right affiliate programs for your target audience.

It’s hard work. But it’s not impossible. Lots of travel affiliate marketers have made it work, and so can you. Especially with us in your corner!

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14 Best Travel Affiliate Programs

Written by Backlinko Team In collaboration with Semrush

With travel booming in 2024, now is the perfect time for you to become a travel affiliate marketer and earn commissions while indulging your passion for exploration.

Curating this list of the top 14 travel affiliate programs took epic research, but we emerged confident that this represents the cream of the crop.

The stats speak for themselves: the travel industry generates trillions in global economic impact. Making up a 7.6 percent share of the total global GDP.

Top affiliates in this space average over $5,000 per month thanks to high transaction values and tempting commission rates.

And since people have traveled for adventure since ancient times, this niche will remain evergreen.

So grab your affiliate bags, check out the most lucrative programs in this post, and start inspiring wanderlust along the way!

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That’s why we’ve created in-depth guides to help you, including:

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Implementing what you learn can help your travel website or blog rank higher and drive more qualified traffic. This means more bookings and commissions earned.

Top Travel Affiliate Programs

Below we’ve laid out and broken down 14 of the best programs – from luxury travel affiliate programs to car rental services – to help you choose the best one.

Expedia Group
Booking.com
Tripadvisor
G Adventures
GetYourGuide
Discover Cars
Hostelworld
Travelpayouts
World Nomads

1. Expedia Group

Niche: General travel, including accommodation, activities, car rentals, flights and cruise lines
Commission rate: Up to 6%
Cookie duration: 7 days
URL to join: Expedia Group Affiliate Program
Perks: Tools to help affiliates
Cons: Doesn’t pay on canceled bookings; Only pays out when customer’s trip is complete

Even if you’re not in the travel niche, you’ve probably heard of Expedia. It is one of the biggest travel brands in the world. Expedia has access to over 3 million properties, 500 airlines, 1000s of car rentals, and more than 220k activities.

It’s also one of our favorite programs because of the high conversion rates thanks to the popularity of the brand name.

And you can be a part of it.

We found the signup process very easy. All you have to do is sign up for the program to get access to the affiliate platform as well as helpful tools to market your links. These include:

The Creator Toolbox
Trackable links
Search widgets
Data to track your performance

By driving traffic to Expedia Group’s site from your own website or social media platforms, you can earn commissions on every qualifying booking made through your links.

It might not be the best commission rate on offer, but Expedia is a reliable name and a trusted brand.

2. Booking.com

Niche: General travel, including accommodation, flights, car rentals, and attractions
Commission rate: 25 – 40% of Booking.com’s commission
Cookie duration: Session-based
URL to join: Booking.com Affiliate Partner Centre
Perks: A trusted brand name and promotional tools
Cons: Payouts only after $109

Booking.com is most people’s one-stop shop for all things travel. It is commonly used for accommodation, but it also offers flights, attractions, car rentals, and airport taxi options.

With more than 28 million accommodation listings in 60,000 locations, it’s safe to say Booking.com is popular.

It’s no surprise that Booking.com also runs one of the most popular travel affiliate programs.

Their affiliate program is mainly aimed at bloggers and travel influencers. But, anyone with a website can use their affiliate links to earn some extra income.

Booking.com offers up to 40% commission for all confirmed stays, depending on how many bookings you refer per month.

This commission structure can be a bit confusing. Here’s a breakdown:

So, you’re not earning 25% of the booking fee. Instead, you’re earning 25% of Booking.com’s commission on the booking fee.

Let’s say someone booked a hotel room costing $200 via your Booking.com link. Booking.com usually takes a 20% commission, meaning they earn $40 from the booking. You’ll then get 25% of that $40 – a solid $10.

That’s not bad if you can get a couple of bookings each month.

And we am not just grabbing these figures out of the air – this is exactly what happened to us, which is why we rate this affiliate program so highly.

Affiliate marketers also get access to some handy promotional tools, including:

Deals finder

3. Tripadvisor

Niche: General travel, including accommodation and activities
Commission rate: 50% of Tripadvisor’s commission
Cookie duration: 14 days
URL to join: Tripadvisor Affiliate Program
Perks: Links, including text links, logos, buttons, banners, badges and widgets
Cons: Only commissions on hotel bookings

Sure, Tripadvisor is mainly the place you go to to read reviews. With over a billion reviews on the site, there’s a good reason why.

But, you can also use the portal to make activity or hotel bookings.

Accommodation is the main focus of the Tripadvisor affiliate program. When someone visits a hotel’s website through your affiliate link, you get 50% of Tripadvisor’s commission (similar to how the Booking.com affiliate program works).

However, Tripadvisor doesn’t pay any commission on restaurants, activities, or flights.

But, if you happen to get clicks during incentive campaigns (when Tripadvisor pushes certain products), your commission can be as high as 80%!

What makes Tripadvisor one of the best affiliate programs is that no actual booking is required . Yep. As soon as a user is sent from your site to Tripadvisor, and clicks to a booking partner, you’ll earn money.

You can join the Tripadvisor affiliate program through the Commission Junction Affiliate Network – just sign up and search for Tripadvisor. Easy!

Niche: Activities
Commission rate: 8% on completed experiences
Cookie duration: 30 days
URL to join: Viator Travel Affiliate Program
Perks: Weekly payouts (PayPal); Useful affiliate tools, including links, widgets, and banners
Cons: For bank transfers, there’s a minimum $50 threshold

Viator’s affiliate program is aimed at anyone who loves traveling. Whether you’re a travel blog owner, provide travel services, or just enjoy exploring the world – this program is for you.

With this travel affiliate program, you’ll earn an 8% commission on any experience booked within 30 days after clicking on your link.

And there’s no shortage of experiences to promote.

With 300,000 experiences in 2,500 locations – including sightseeing tours, day trips, and multi-day excursions – your opportunities are endless.

Viator has a brilliant selection of activities in North America, so if that’s your focus, then Viator is your best bet. But, the program also has tours across the globe, catering to a global audience, so you can really branch out.

5. G Adventures

Niche: Adventure travel
Commission rate: 6% on confirmed sales
Cookie duration: 90 days
URL to join: G Adventures Affiliate Program
Perks: G Adventures provides display adds, XML feed, and additional copy
Cons: Small niche, so can be difficult to break through the noise and market your links

G Adventures caters to adventure travelers. This is a small niche, sure, but very lucrative (and our favorite adventure travel program, simply because of the incredible tours on offer).

When you realize that G Adventures’ average order value is about $2,600, that 6% commission starts to look really good!

In fact, the adventure travel niche is estimated to be worth more than $1 trillion by 2026 ! So, why not tap into this market now?

Most people take their time to consider purchasing an adventure tour. They may click on your link, ruminate a bit, and then decide to book the tour. G Adventures understands its niche, which is why it offers a 90-day cookie duration.

You can sign up for the G Adventures affiliate program on two affiliate networks: Commission Junction or AWIN .

Niche: Accommodation
Commission rate: Up to 5%, depending on the number of bookings
URL to join: Agoda Partners
Perks: The more bookings, the higher the commission plus free tools to increase traffic
Cons: Only open to website owners (no social media platforms)

Agoda is almost a household name when it comes to finding places to stay. They offer a range of accommodation options, from massive family-friendly resorts to romantic hidden gems.

And as an affiliate marketer, you get to enjoy the benefits of working with a trusted brand while earning an income.

This travel affiliate program is only open to those with websites – no social media posting – making it a bit tougher to qualify for. But, you can earn up to 5% on completed bookings if you get more than 299 bookings per month, which means it can be quite lucrative if you know how to market.

You’ll also be able to install free tools that have been proven to increase traffic and conversions. These tools include:

Hotel data file

Agoda is available in 38 languages, so you can speak to your audiences no matter where they’re from.

7. GetYourGuide

Niche: Travel experiences
Commission rate: 8%
Cookie duration: 31 days
URL to join: GetYourGuide Partner
Perks: Free training through workshops and networking events
Cons: Bank transfers have a minimum $50 threshold

GetYourGuide offers curated excursions and activities for users across the world. By joining their partner program, you get to offer your audience amazing experiences and earn money with every booking and completed activity.

And GetYourGuide offers A LOT of activities. The tour categories include:

Walking tours
Attractions
Hop on/hop off tours
City cruises
Multi-day trips
City sightseeing cards

If any of your site visitors make a booking for these activities through your link, you’ll earn an 8% commission!

Not only do affiliate marketers get free training, but GetYourGuide also offers a variety of tools, including widgets, links, and guidance on how to integrate their links onto your platforms.

8. Discover Cars

Niche: Car rental
Commission rate: 70% of rental profit; 30% of full coverage revenue
Cookie duration: 365 days
URL to join: Car Rental Affiliate Program
Perks: Tools (banners, text links, widget, landing page generator, XML API integration) and a dedicated account manager
Cons: Minimum payment threshold of $200

Transportation affiliate programs don’t get much better than this.

We consider Discover Cars to be one of the best affiliate marketing programs for car rentals. The reason? It offers “double” commission since you’ll earn commission through the car rental profit as well as Full Coverage service.

Plus, the long cookie lifetime means this partnership is REALLY beneficial. You’ll still earn commissions after a year since a user visited your site!

Discover Cars is serious about its affiliate program. They assign their affiliate marketers a dedicated account manager who guides you on how to maximize profits and provide feedback on your links.

You can sign up to Discover Cars’ affiliate program through any of these affiliate networks:

Commission Junction

We have to note that the commission rates through these affiliate networks may differ from the 70% offered directly through Discover Cars.

Niche: Experiences and tours
Commission rate: Up to 5%
URL to join: Klook Affiliate
Perks: Tools to aid with integration
Cons: Must own a website or blog (no social media posts)

Klook is a convenient platform for people looking to book tickets to tourist attractions and events.

By signing up for the Klook Affiliate Program, you can earn commissions on attractions, shows, tours, transport, and dining experiences.

Klook is Hong Kong-based, which means a lot of its activities are based in Asian countries. However, a few years ago, it also doubled down on North American and European markets. And with more than 100,000 in-destination activities and excursions, you’re sure to find some that appeal to your audience.

There is also a separate influencer program, called the Klook Kreator Program , where social media influencers can earn passive income through commissions and unique promo codes.

10. Hostelworld

Niche: Affordable accommodation; backpackers; hostels
Commission rate: Calculated as % of deposit
URL to join: Hostelworld Affiliate Program
Perks: Dedicated support team and integration tools
Cons: Does not report commission rate on their site

Hostelworld is a massive accommodation and travel booking platform. But, where other sites like Booking.com and Expedia offer more luxury travel affiliate programs, Hostelworld is firmly focused on affordable hostel experiences.

Users of Hostelworld can access more than 13 million reviews and bookings of backpackers and hostels in 179 countries.

And you get to cash in on that. Nice!

If your audience is into budget-friendly stays, then this is one of the best travel affiliate programs for you.

It’s been quite a few years since our team has stayed in a hostel, but while researching, we found dozens of links to Hostelworld on many of the top-ranking travel blogs. This just confirms how appealing, and successful, this market is.

11. Skyscanner

Niche: Airline tickets, hotels and car rental
Commission rate: Up to 20% on bookings
URL to join: Skyscanner Partners
Perks: Tools for integration (widgets, banners, links)
Cons: Strict affiliate marketer requirements

More than 100 million users visit Skyscanner each month to plan their next trip. Skyscanner is a trusted global brand that offers a competitive commission each time someone books through your link.

They have access to more than 1,200 supply partners in 180 countries, which means you’ll definitely find an offering that appeals to your audience.

But, not just anyone can sign up for Skyscanner’s Affiliate Program. You need a working website with an HTTPS status. You also need to have more than 5,000 unique visitors each month and offer up-to-date content and good UX.

If you tick all the boxes, Skyscanner can be a reliable affiliate program choice, offering you up to 20% commission on booking through your referral links.

12. Travelpayouts

Niche: Travel partnership platform
Commission rate: Depends on brand
Cookie duration: Ranges from single session to 365 days
URL to join: Travelpayouts Partnership Platform
Perks: Support team, free education, integration tools, and access to 100+ brands
Cons: Bank transfer $400 minimum threshold

Travelpayouts is slightly different from all the other travel affiliate programs on this list.

Instead of running a single affiliate program, Travelpayouts offers multiple affiliate programs within the travel industry.

This platform offers access to more than 90 different travel affiliate programs, with some being exclusive to their affiliate network. It’s considered a cost-per-action travel partnership platform where some of the best travel affiliate programs are found under one roof. This includes a couple of the programs already mentioned on this list.

So, if you don’t want to sign up for all the different programs on our list, you can simply check out Travelpayouts to see who they’re working with.

There’s more good news: There are no minimum traffic requirements to become a Travelpayouts affiliate marketer. That means even if you’re a complete beginner, you can get started with this program.

Niche: General travel
Commission rate: Up to 50%
URL to join: KAYAK Affiliate Program
Perks: Access to several brands and integration tools
Cons: Minimum payment threshold of $500

KAYAK is not exactly an affiliate network, although at first glance it does look like one. This is because KAYAK actually owns several travel brands – including Momondo, Cheapflights, and HotelsCombined. So when you sign up to KAYAK’s affiliate program, you get access to these brands too!

Travelers commonly turn to KAYAK for flights, car rentals, hotel stays, and activities. This metasearch engine is huge in the US, with more than 6 million annual searches. Wild.

Commissions vary, but you can expect to earn up to 50% on bookings, clicks, and ad revenue across their travel offerings.

14. World Nomads

Niche: Travel insurance
Commission rate: 10% on sales
Cookie duration: 60 days
URL to join: World Nomads Affiliate Program
Perks: Integration tools, ongoing support, and a platform that is recommended by big brands like Lonely Planet and Contiki
Cons: Insurance-related content is difficult to rank for

World Nomads is the only travel insurance site on our list because it, arguably, offers the best affiliate program for this niche.

According to World Nomads, they “ aim to be a part of every adventurous traveler’s journey by providing travelers a range of travel insurance and safety services “.

And we admit – travel insurance is not the sexiest affiliate program. But once you consider that World Nomads is sold in over 100 countries and you can earn up to 10% commission, it does become a lot more attractive.

Becoming a Travel Affiliate

Now you know which are the best travel affiliate programs. But, how can YOU become a travel affiliate?

Here’s a quick breakdown:

Building Your Site/Audience

If you don’t already have a travel website or blog, it is time to get started. A couple of the travel affiliate programs on the list above do not invest in social media influencers, so it’s best to get a website with steady traffic going now.

You also need to build rapport with your audience. No one will trust a spammy website littered with links. Instead, you should offer personalized experiences and up-to-date content.

Share your travel stories, give tips on where to go and stay, and aim to inspire your audience to take your advice.

Promoting Travel Offers

No one likes a tourist trap – not in real life and certainly not online.

You need to promote your content (and unique referral links) in such a way that your readers want to check out your recommendations without feeling like you’re shoving it in their faces.

It’s not always possible to collaborate directly with brands to get the best travel deals, so working with an affiliate program to find the best offers and promote them on your site is a good alternative.

The best way to do this is to stay on trend!

For example, before 2020 almost everyone had a travel bucket list that they wanted to tick off. From visiting the Eiffel Tower to walking the Great Wall of China. Luxury travel was definitely on the rise.

The post-2020 era saw an increase in digital nomads and sustainable travel.

These trends are sure to change again, and you’ll have to craft content that competes.

Here are some post ideas for your travel site:

Listicles: You can create lists of your top destinations, activities, or stays.
Personal itineraries: Share your own travel experiences.
Destination deep-dives: Focus on a single destination, offering tips on stays, excursions, and how to get there.

But, you’ll also notice, everyone is writing these kinds of travel posts. According to Nina Clapperton of She Knows SEO , the trick to travel affiliate marketing is to “turn your entire site into a sales funnel.” Don’t start at conversion – start at the beginning and direct them through internal links to the affiliate link. You’ll build trust by focusing on informational posts and the pain points of your audience.

Maximizing Earnings

You need to find the right balance between programs that offer high commissions and those that are likely to convert.

There’s no point in signing up for an affiliate program that offers 50% commission if no one in your audience is interested in their offering.

You should be in this for the long haul. So choose a program that is guaranteed to appeal to your audience and make them want to convert.

Also, don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Affiliate programs close (like Airbnb, which ended its program in 2021 ), so it is good to diversify and sign up for more than one program to maximize earnings.

Or, you can sign up for an affiliate network, like Travelpayouts or ShareASale, where you can find dozens of travel affiliate marketing programs.

How To Choose The Right Travel Affiliate Program

Still not quite sure which travel affiliate programs to sign up for? We’ve got you covered.

Here are some tips for choosing the right program:

Align your niche: You want to pick an affiliate program that aligns with your website’s niche, content, and your audience’s interest. A generic travel affiliate program might not convert as well as a niche-specific one. For example, if you have a travel site about backpacking the world, then luxury travel affiliate programs will be a bad fit.
Evaluate commission and conversion rates: Programs vary widely in their commission and payment structures. Some offer high commissions of up to 50%, but the conversion rates might be low. Look for programs with good commission rates and track conversion rates to ensure it’s profitable.
Check the cookie duration: The longer you will get credit for a referral after users click on your link, the higher the chance of conversions materializing. The most common cookie duration ranges from 30 to 90 days, but some programs offer up to 365 days!
Compare tools and resources: All the programs we included above offer some kind of integration tool package. You’ll want to choose a program with reliable lead-generation tools as well as a dedicated support team to help you with any issues.
Investigate payment reliability: You can review affiliate forums to see how reliably a specific program pays its affiliate marketers. Reputable affiliate programs or networks will pay on schedule.

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45 of the Best Travel Affiliate Programs for 2024

Affiliate Marketing

Looking to start a travel affiliate program? Or do you want to find the best travel affiliate programs out there? You’re in the right place.

Travel is one of the most profitable niches in the affiliate industry. If you are a travel brand, an affiliate program is an essential avenue to amplify your reach through authentic word-of-mouth promotion.

Post COVID-19, travel has seen a resurgence. The average traveler spends $1708 on a three day family vacation for a family of four.

Plus, revenue in the travel and tourism industry is set to reach $854.70 billion in 2023.

Not only that, but by 2027, 74% of total revenue for travel brands will be fueled through online sales. This is a huge opportunity for affiliate marketers and brands alike to gain a competitive advantage.

What is a Travel Affiliate Program?

In simple terms, they are partnerships where travel brands pay individuals or other companies (also known as affiliates) for sending paying customers their way.

Think of it like a friend recommending a hotel or a travel agency to you. If you book a room or a trip because of your friend’s recommendation, and your friend gets a small ‘thank you’ payment from the hotel or agency, that’s basically how an affiliate program works, but on a much larger scale.

In the travel world, this could include recommendations from a famous travel blogger or influencer for hotels, flights, tours, or even travel insurance. They create content about travel for their audience. When someone in their audience purchases by clicking an affiliate link (or referral link) they share or using a coupon code, they will earn a commission on the sale for each successful referral. It is all tracked using affiliate tracking software like Tapfiliate.

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Benefits of Travel Affiliate Programs

Whether you are a brand or an affiliate there are several benefits to travel affiliate programs. We’ll take a deep dive for both brands and affiliates so you can make an informed decision.

For Travel Brands:

Travel brands with affiliate programs have a myriad of benefits and it doesn’t only include increased sales and revenue. Let’s dive in!

Increased Sales and Revenue: Affiliate marketing gives travel brands the opportunity to increase bookings or sales and take advantage of word of mouth marketing .

Cost-Effective Marketing, Especially for Those with Lower Margins: Marketing can be tough when you have low margins (airlines, we are looking at you!) With affiliate marketing you only pay commissions on sales made with a smaller upfront cost.

Risk Mitigation: When you are marketing your travel brand it is essential to have diverse revenue channels. By including affiliate marketing into the mix you are mitigating your risk. Additionally, the financial risk is less, because you pay for performance.

Expanded Reach and Visibility: Affiliate marketing gives you access to new audiences and increased brand awareness through word of mouth marketing.

Increased Credibility: When people talk positively about your brand with their audience it builds trust with your brand. You can build a positive image using endorsements and content from reputable affiliates.

Performance Tracking and Data Insights: Data is the additional layer you need to understand your customers and optimize your marketing strategies to increase growth. With an affiliate tracking software like Tapfiliate , you can track sales in real-time and optimize your strategies.

Strengthened Partnerships: Long-term relationships are key to a successful affiliate program. When you have developed a network of partners and influencers, ensure you create long-term relationships.

Flexibility and Scalability: An affiliate program gives you the opportunity for flexibility and scalability. As an advertiser, you can choose your own commission rate and whether you offer commission increases for your top performers. Once you start to grow you can easily scale your program.

Competitive Advantage: The travel industry is a competitive space. Your brand needs to stay ahead and stand out. An affiliate program enables you to use word of mouth to stand out from competitors.

User-Generated Content: Content generated by your affiliates is a great way to highlight your brand and promote yourself to your audience.

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For Affiliates:

If you are an affiliate who is looking to join travel affiliate programs to market to your audience, there are several benefits whether you focus on business travelers or backpackers.

Additional Income to Talk About Something You Are Passionate About: If you are passionate about travel, affiliate marketing enables you to earn money without needing to create a product or service yourself.

Free Stays and Comped Trips: If you are a successful affiliate, some brands will offer complimentary stays or free products to help you promote more successfully.

Low Start-Up Costs: As an affiliate there are no costs to join an affiliate program and start promoting, so it’s accessible for anyone.

Performance-Based Earnings: You earn more when you sell more. There’s no cap on the limit you can earn.

Multiple Income Streams: When you promote a travel brand, you aren’t tied to that brand. You can promote multiple products and services giving you multiple affiliate income streams.

Networking Opportunities: When you join an affiliate program, often you talk to an affiliate program manager and sometimes they have communities for their affiliates. This is a great networking opportunity.

Training, Education and Development of Skills: To help affiliates succeed, many affiliate programs offer training, resources and support. Many affiliates hone their skills in digital marketing, content and SEO to drive additional revenue.

Flexibility and Independence: Being an affiliate gives you the ultimate flexibility. You can work from anywhere and set your own schedule. You’ll have total control over your promotional strategies and your content.

Data Insights and Performance Tracking : With many affiliate programs, you are provided with your own login area to track your sales. This gives you the opportunity to try and tweak your performance and optimize your strategy.

45 of the Best Travel Affiliate Programs

We’ve rounded up the best travel affiliate programs that you can join including some of the most popular affiliate programs. We’ve grouped them into categories: search aggregators, flights and transport, insurance, gear and guides, stays, tour companies, and cars and car rentals.

As an affiliate working with travel brands, it can sometimes be the case that you won’t get paid a commission until a booking has been completed. It means that sometimes you will wait a long time for a commission so the sooner you start promoting, the better.

Search Aggregator:

Booking.com.

Cookie duration / referral window: Not listed

Commission rate: Up to 40%

Booking.com is a global leader in online travel, providing a wide selection of accommodation options from hotel bookings to vacation rentals, with search tools and customer reviews.

Their affiliate program has a tiered commission structure based on the number of bookings you get. Their top tier of commission is 40% for 501+ stays booked per month. Currently they do not pay commissions on car rentals.

Expedia's affiliate program landing page

Cookie duration / referral window: 7 days

Commission rate: Up to 6%

Expedia is one of the world’s largest travel agencies, offering a wide selection of travel options including flights, hotels, car rentals, and vacation packages.

Commission rates are based on categories and vary widely. For example, flight bookings earn $2 regardless of value, where car bookings give 2% on the sale value.

Cookie length / referral window: 7 days

Commission rate: 4%

Hotels.com is a leading online hotel booking platform, providing travelers with access to hundreds of thousands of properties worldwide, ranging from international chains and all-inclusive resorts to local favorites and bed & breakfasts. They offer 4% commission on sales with some exceptions including gift cards.

Cookie duration / referral window: 30 days

Commission rate: 20%

Skyscanner helps travelers to find the best options for their trips with comprehensive comparisons of flight prices, hotels, and car rentals from a wide selection of providers.

Skyscanner is a household name offering searchable flights, hotels and car hire. They pay 20% commission on sales. Flights and car hire do not earn commissions. Their referral window is 30 days which is generous compared to their competitors.

Cookie duration / referral window: 30 minutes

Commission rate: Up to 50% or $0.95 per click.

Kayak is a widely recognized travel search engine that aggregates data from hundreds of travel sites, providing users with a comprehensive view of their options for flights, hotels, car rentals, and more.

When you join the Kayak affiliate program you’ll also get access to HotelsCombined, momondo and cheapflights.

TripAdvisor

Cookie duration / referral window: 14 days

Commission Rate: Up to 40% TripAdvisor is one of the largest and most comprehensive travel platforms, offering millions of reviews, opinions, and recommendations on hotels, restaurants, attractions, and more. The platform enables travelers to make informed decisions through user-generated content, while also providing the ability to compare prices and book a wide range of travel services

The affiliate program is based on clicks and not on sales so you don’t need someone to book something to earn a commission. Tripadvisor earns a referral fee when a customer clicks out to any of the booking sites, which they then share with you, their affiliate.

Cookie duration / referral window: Session

Commission: up to 7%

Agoda is a global online travel agency with an extensive inventory of hotels, vacation rentals, and flights, catering to travelers seeking diverse and affordable accommodation options. They offer a tiered commission rate based on the number of stays you refer. You earn 7% for 1000+ stays per month.

Cheaptickets.com

Commission rate: Up to 8%

CheapTickets is an online travel agency offering a wide range of affordable travel options, including flights, hotels, car rentals, and vacation packages.

Commission rates are paid on a category basis, with some categories earning a specific dollar amount, and others a percentage of the sale. For example, event tickets earn 8% commission, and cruise bookings earn $30.

Commission rate: 3%

Priceline is a popular online travel agency known for offering substantial discounts on hotels, flights, car rentals, and vacation packages. They offer 3% commission on the sale value, but also offer a set rate of $2 for flight bookings.

Cookie length / referral window: 45 days

Commission rate: Up to $3 per booking.

JustFly is an online travel agency that uses its technology to offer travelers budget-friendly options for flights, hotels, and car rentals. The platform streamlines the booking process and provides access to numerous travel deals. This affiliate program offers set dollar amounts on bookings, regardless of value with international flights earning the maximum commission amount.

Cheapoair's travel affiliate program page

Cookie length / referral window: 90 days

Commission rate: Up to $35 per booking.

CheapOair is an online travel agency known for offering competitive prices on flights, hotels, and car rentals, helping travelers find affordable travel options across the globe.

Their commission rates are tiered per category. For example, the highest paying category is vacation packages, and if you get 501+ sales per month you’ll get $35 per booking. For flight insurance you would get $5 per sale if you got 100 or less sales in a month.

Flights / Transport

Qatar airways.

Commission rate: 2%

Qatar Airways, the state-owned flag carrier of Qatar, is renowned for its luxurious cabin offerings, hospitality, and commitment to innovation. They offer a set rate of 2% commission on all sales, regardless of whether a flight is first class or economy.

Cookie length / referral window: 30 days

Commission rate: 1.25%

Emirates, based in Dubai, is one of the world’s leading airlines, known for its service, state-of-the-art fleet, and extensive global network connecting passengers to over 150 destinations. They offer a commission rate of 1.25% on all bookings.

Etihad Airways

Etihad's affiliate partner program page on their website

Commission rate: 1.6%

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is known for its luxurious services, offerings, and an extensive network connecting passengers to key destinations worldwide. Their affiliate program offers a 1.6% commission rate on all flights booked.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Commission rate: Up to 1.5%

Renowned for its reliable services, extensive global network, and innovative approach to environmentally responsible flying, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines connects passengers from around the world,They offer 1.5% commission for long haul flights, and other flights booked earn 1%.

AirFrance affiliate program landing page

Air France, France’s flagship airline, offers an extensive global network connecting passengers to hundreds of destinations across the globe. They offer 1.25% commission on flight bookings.

Hawaiian Airlines

Commission rate: 1.5%

Hawaiian Airlines operates a comprehensive network of flights that connect the Hawaiian Islands with numerous destinations in the United States, Asia, and the South Pacific, offering passengers a gateway to the unique beauty and culture of Hawaii.

They offer 1.5% commission on all flights booked.

Interrail pass / Eurail pass

Commission rate: Up to 5%

Eurail and Interrail offer rail passes that provide flexible and cost-effective travel options across Europe, catering to both non-European residents (Eurail) and European residents (Interrail) respectively.

They offer different passes which enable you to travel to up to 33 countries. They offer up to 5% commission on global passes, and 3% commission on one-country passes.

Going (Formerly Scott’s Cheap Flights)

Cookie length / referral window: Up to 30 days

Commission rate: Up to $40

Going, formerly known as Scott’s Cheap Flights, is a travel deal alert service that helps subscribers save money by notifying them of discounted and error fares for international flights.

Cookie lengths and commissions vary. For example, email verification earns $1 and the referral window is 7 days. For membership purchases you can earn $40 and the referral window from clicks is 30 days.

Dollar Flight Club

Commission rate: 40%

Dollar Flight Club is a subscription-based service that alerts members to low-cost flight deals, helping travelers save money on airfare to destinations worldwide. They offer a set 40% commission per sale.

FerryHopper

Commission rate: 1% of gross booking value

Ferryhopper is an online platform that streamlines the process of booking ferry tickets, offering a comprehensive database of ferry routes across Europe and beyond.

They pay 1% commission on the gross booking value.

Shuttlefinder

ShuttleFinder is an online platform that connects travelers with a variety of airport shuttle services, offering a range of options from shared rides to private vehicles. Their affiliate program offers 20% commission on sales.

Travel Insurance Affiliate Programs

World nomads affiliate program.

Cookie length / referral window: 60 days

Commission rate: 0.83USD per order

World Nomads is a renowned travel insurance company that caters to adventurous travelers, providing comprehensive coverage for a wide range of activities and unexpected incidents.

For affiliates they offer a flat rate of $0.83 per order, regardless of the order value. The cookie length of 60 days is pretty long considering most travel brands have shorter referral windows.

Cookie length / referral window: 365 days

Commission rate: 10%

SafetyWing offers specialized travel insurance catering to digital nomads, remote workers, and frequent travelers, providing comprehensive coverage that includes medical, and travel interruption. They offer a 10% recurring commission for up to a year.

Gear & Travel Guides:

Travelpro's affiliate program page on their website

Commission rate: Up to 10%

Travelpro is a luggage brand, regarded for its durable travel bags designed to meet the rigorous demands of frequent travelers and flight crews. With a focus on quality, functionality, and style, Travelpro offers a wide range of luggage options, ensuring travelers can find the perfect gear to suit their journey.

Their affiliate program offers a base commission rate of 8%, but commissions increase to 9% for sales of $500+, and 10% commission for sales above $1000. They also offer free products for sweepstakes.

Cookie length / referral window: 15 days

Commission rate: 5%

REI is a well-established outdoor retail cooperative, providing a range of high-quality gear, apparel, and equipment for camping, hiking, cycling, and various other outdoor activities. Their travel selection includes bags, car racks, luggage and more. They offer a 5% commission on sales.

Cookie length / referral window: 14 days

eBags is an online retailer specializing in luggage, backpacks, and travel accessories, offering a wide range of products to suit various travel needs. The commission rate is 3% with some exceptions on specific SKUs including gift cards.

Lonely Planet

Commission rate: 15%

Lonely Planet are well known for their travel guidebooks, but they also sell a variety of different travel-themed books and maps as well. They offer 15% commission on all sales.

Hotel Affiliate Programs & Stays

Accor hotels.

Accor travel affiliate program page on their website

Accor is a hospitality group, boasting a diverse portfolio of over 5,100 properties across luxury, mid-scale, and economy segments. Commission is 4% on the sale value, and they have programs serving Europe and the USA.

IHG Hotels and Resorts

IHG's travel affiliate marketing page on their website

IHG Hotels & Resorts is a global hospitality company, boasting a broad portfolio of well-known hotel brands spanning from luxury to economy. Their affiliate program offers 3% commission with a few exceptions that don’t pay commission.

Hostelworld

Commission rate: 18-22%

Hostelworld is a leading online booking platform dedicated to helping travelers find and reserve budget-friendly hostel accommodations worldwide. They offer 18-22% commission.

TrustedHousesitters

TrustedHousesitters connects homeowners with reliable sitters who provide pet care and security for their homes in exchange for accommodation. This means worry-free travel for pet owners.

For affiliates, they have a high average order value combined with a high conversion rate on their website.

Homeexchange.com

Commission rate: Up to $20

Home Exchange is a global platform that enables travelers to swap their homes with others, allowing for a unique and cost-effective way to travel. For affiliates looking to promote Home Exchange commission starts at $5 for an account signup. You’ll get $10 when a home is completed 80%, and then $20 for a subscription.

Tour Companies

Commission rate: 8%

Viator, a TripAdvisor company, is an online marketplace that provides travelers with access to thousands of tours, activities, and experiences worldwide. You get 8% commission on all completed bookings.

Get Your Guide

Cookie length / referral window: 31 days

GetYourGuide is an online platform offering a wide array of tours, activities, and experiences worldwide, connecting travelers with local operators for memorable adventures.

G Adventures

Commission rate: 6%

G Adventures is a travel company specializing in authentic, sustainable small-group tours that connect travelers to local cultures and environments around the world. Commissions are 6% on all completed trips.

City Sightseeing

City Sightseeing is a global brand renowned for its iconic open-top, hop-on hop-off bus tours, providing flexible and convenient sightseeing options in over 100 cities worldwide. They pay 10% commission on sales.

CitysightsNY

Commission rate: Up to 15%

CitySights NY provides a comprehensive range of sightseeing tours and experiences across New York City, showcasing the Big Apple’s iconic landmarks, neighborhoods, and attractions.

Car & RV Rentals:

Cookie length / referral window: 1 day

Commission rate: 3%

Hertz is one of the most recognized car rental companies globally, renowned for its extensive fleet, numerous locations, and commitment to customer service. They offer a set 3% commission on the sale value.

RentalCars.com

Rentalcars.com is a leading online car rental service, providing customers with a wide array of vehicle options from various trusted suppliers worldwide. They offer 6% commission on bookings where the customer pays upfront, and 1% commission when a customer chooses to pay later.

Commission rate: 1%

Enterprise Rent-A-Car is a globally recognized car rental company, renowned for its extensive fleet, numerous convenient locations, and exceptional customer service. Catering to a variety of travel needs, from daily errands to road trips, Enterprise offers a wide range of vehicles. They offer 1% commission and if you are new to affiliate marketing they offer tutorials.

Discovercars.com

Commission rate: 70% of car rental profit plus 30% of their full coverage revenue

DiscoverCars is a global car rental platform that offers users a comprehensive search and booking service, aggregating deals from a wide range of providers. They have a long referral window and commissions are generous.

Budget

Cookie length / referral window: Unlisted

Commission rate: Up to 4%

Budget is a globally recognized car rental company offering affordable and reliable vehicle options for both leisure and business travelers. They offer up to 4% commission on bookings. Their referral window is unlisted.

Cookie lifetime / referral window: 30 days

Commission rate: $60+

Outdoorsy is a peer-to-peer RV rental platform that connects RV owners with travelers looking to experience the freedom and adventure of an RV vacation.

Cookie length / referral window: 30 days

Commission rate: 4% per booking or $7 for a new RV listing

RVshare stands as a leading peer-to-peer RV rental platform, facilitating connections between RV owners and travelers seeking unique and flexible travel experiences. They offer 4% per completed stay, or $7 for every new RV listing.

How to Set Up Your Travel Affiliate Program

If you are a travel brand interested in setting up your own affiliate program, this guide will help you to get set up quickly.

1. Choose the Right Affiliate Platform or Software

Opt for an affiliate platform that can adequately support travel-related products and services. Ensure the platform is user-friendly and offers robust features for tracking and reporting, allowing you to monitor bookings, cancellations, and customer interactions efficiently. Given the nature of travel planning, it’s crucial to choose a platform that permits delayed commission payouts, considering the potential gap between booking and actual travel or the potential for cancellations. An affiliate software like Tapfiliate is perfect for this because we do not have rules around payouts – you are in control.

2. Create an Attractive Commission Structure

Travel affiliates are attracted to programs that offer worthwhile incentives. Investigate what similar travel affiliate programs provide (check out our list of travel affiliate programs above) and set your commission rates competitively. You could offer enhanced commissions for high-performing affiliates or additional bonuses for promoting specific destinations during peak seasons, ensuring alignment with travel trends.

Tip: Some brands include a minimum payout amount. A minimum payout means that an affiliate has to have a specific amount of commission approved in order to receive their payout to avoid unecessary fees.

3. Create a Comprehensive Affiliate Agreement

Your affiliate agreement should be comprehensive, outlining all terms and conditions unique to travel promotions. Include specifics on commission rates, the time frame for payouts post-travel, acceptable promotional methods, and any travel-specific branding guidelines. Clarifying these aspects upfront minimizes potential misunderstandings and sets a solid foundation for the partnership.

4. Develop Marketing Materials

Supply your affiliates with a variety of marketing materials tailored to travel promotions. This can include destination-specific banners, travel deal videos, affiliate links and deep links for hotel reviews, and high-resolution images of travel spots. Ensure all materials uphold your brand image and are optimized to attract and convert travel enthusiasts.

5. Recruit Travel-Focused Affiliates

Seek out affiliates that specialize in travel content, such as travel bloggers, vloggers, and influencers with engaged audiences interested in travel. Focus on partners who have a following that aligns with your target demographic and can authentically promote your affiliate products or services.

6. Provide Support and Communication

Establish a strong line of communication with your travel affiliates, offering them the support they need to effectively promote your products. Be prompt in addressing their queries and keep them in the loop regarding any new travel deals, changes in services, or updates to your affiliate program. Regular updates and support help maintain a motivated and informed affiliate network, ensuring the success of your travel affiliate program.

By honing in on the specifics of travel affiliate marketing, you can create a program that attracts the right partners and drives successful promotions.

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Strategies for Promoting a Travel Affiliate Program to Potential Affiliates

1. Optimize Your Program’s Landing Page:

Ensure your travel affiliate program’s landing page on your website is not just a signup form but a comprehensive resource. Highlight popular travel products or packages that affiliates can promote (for example packages for business travelers), showcase testimonials from successful travel affiliates, and clearly outline your competitive affiliate commissions structure and payout timelines.

2. Utilize Social Media:

Use your brand’s social media channels to share captivating travel content that integrates stories of successful affiliate partnerships. Create posts that showcase the unique travel experiences affiliates have helped promote, and highlight the financial and experiential benefits of joining your program.

3. Engage with Online Communities:

Identify forums and online communities where travel bloggers, influencers, and affiliate marketers gather. Participate in these spaces, sharing your travel expertise and insights. Use these interactions as opportunities to subtly introduce your affiliate program, emphasizing its unique advantages for travel content creators.

4. Content Marketing:

Develop blog posts and articles that delve into the world of travel affiliate marketing as a part of your content creation strategy. Share success stories, tips, and strategies specifically tailored to promoting travel products and services. Use these pieces to highlight how your affiliate program stands out and include clear CTAs directing readers to your affiliate signup page.

5. Email Marketing:

Segment your email list to identify individuals with a keen interest in travel and affiliate marketing. Send them tailored email campaigns that showcase the unique aspects of your travel affiliate program, share success stories, and highlight the potential earnings and travel opportunities affiliates can enjoy.

6. Host Webinars and Live Sessions:

Host webinars and live Q&A sessions specifically tailored to travel affiliates. Use these platforms to provide a walkthrough of your affiliate program, share success stories, and give insights into the best practices for promoting travel products and services. This approach helps build a community and offers a direct line of communication with potential affiliates.

7. Network at Industry Events:

Attend industry-specific events and conferences to network with potential travel affiliates. Bring materials that showcase the success of your affiliate program, and be ready to answer questions and discuss the unique advantages of your travel-specific affiliate program.

Start Your Travel Affiliate Program Today

The travel sector stands out as one of the most lucrative arenas in the affiliate industry, offering opportunities for both businesses and affiliates alike.

By integrating a travel affiliate program or referral program into your marketing strategy, you not only enhance your visibility in this competitive field but also significantly mitigate financial risks associated with traditional advertising.

For affiliates, partnering with a travel program opens doors to multiple revenue streams, complimentary stays, and a level of flexibility and independence that is hard to find with other work.

The process of setting up a travel affiliate program and affiliate tools is streamlined and user-friendly, thanks to the flexibility of affiliate software like Tapfiliate .

These platforms provide robust tracking, detailed reporting, and a user-friendly interface, ensuring that both you and your affiliates can focus on what matters most: creating unforgettable travel experiences and generating revenue.

Can’t wait to get started and set up your travel affiliate program? Start your 👉 free 14-day trial of Tapfiliate today.

Ashley Howe

I’m the content strategist here at Tapfiliate. Living in Alkmaar, I like reading books, travel and ramen. You can find me on LinkedIn or Twitter .

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31 High-Paying Travel Affiliate Programs to Promote in 2023

If you enjoy seeing the world and you’re looking to get involved with affiliate marketing , I can honestly think of no better niche than travel.

Here’s why.

It’s a nearly $600 billion /year industry.
People will spend literally $10,000 or more on a single purchase.
The space is growing extremely quickly.
You will actually have fun!
It’s actually less competitive than many other lucrative niches.

And honestly, where else can you live the life most people dream of and get paid to talk about it?

I’ve spent a ton of time doing the research for you and found the best travel affiliate programs out there in lots of different categories.

Want to know which affiliate marketing method works best for you? Answer the short quiz below:

I’ve also weeded out a lot of bad programs that have bad reputations, or simply don’t pay enough commissions to be worth it.

You should find multiple programs that will work best for your affiliate business no matter what it is though.

Let’s dig in!

Best Travel Affiliate Programs

1. Booking.com 2. Tripadvisor 3. Expedia 4. Priceline 5. Cheapflights.com 6. Agoda 7. Skyscanner 8. airbnb 9. Cruise Direct 10. Sandals Resorts 11. Wego 12. G Adventures 13. STA Travel 14. Get Your Guide Tours 15. Viator 16. Route Perfect 17. Urban Adventures 18. Economy Bookings 19. Myrentacar.com 20. World Nomads 21. Claim Compass 22. Allianz Global Insurance 23. TravelInsurance.com 24. Travelex 25. Expedited Passports & Visas 26. Lonely Planet 27. Tep Wireless 28. Luggage Online 29. REI 30. Naughty Nomad ebooks 31. Wandering Earl

Accommodations & Flights

Probably the most popular affiliate programs to promote in the travel industry are hotel accommodations and flights, and there are plenty to choose from. Here are the ones I like the most.

1. Booking.com

URL: Booking.com Affiliate Program Commission: 25%-40% Cookie Duration: TBC

Booking.com is a great all-in-one program to promote because they offer over 2.5 million accommodations, as well as flights, flight and hotel packages, car rentals, attractions, and airport taxis.

They make it easy to sign up as an affiliate, and you’ll receive numerous tools to help you promote Booking.com, including a plugin to incorporate a Booking.com search box on their site, deep linking, and banners, as well as an affiliate support center.

You’ll earn a percentage of the commission that Booking.com gets from each booking, and it works on a commission scale depending on how many bookings you get per month, ranging from 25%-40%.

You get paid only after your referral completes their stay, and there is a $100 min payout.

2. Tripadvisor

URL: Tripadvisor Affiliate Program Commission: 50% of Tripadvisor’s commission Cookie Duration: 14 days

Tripadvisor offers reviews, recommendations, and bookings for hotels, tours, activities, restaurants, flights, vacation rentals, and cruises (over 500,000 cities and hotels in total).

It’s pretty interesting as an affiliate, because Trip Advisor is actually an affiliate as well, and they are essentially sharing commissions with you.

Affiliates earn at least 50% of the commission Tripadvisor receives from hotel bookings. You’ll get paid whether your referrals book a hotel or not since payment happens when they click out to Tripadvisor’s hotel booking partners.

The commission earned depends on several factors, such as the booking partner, hotel, seasonality, and length of stay. It’s also important to note that commissions are only earned on hotel stays, not on tours, activities, restaurants, flights, etc.

Tripadvisor has incentive programs for their affiliates, and they offer deep linking.

This means you can link directly to an exact offer, trip, hotel, etc. with an affiliate link.

You can sign up for their affiliate program through either CJ Affiliate or Awin.

*Hint: I hate Awin. Do CJ.

URL: Expedia Affiliate Program Commission: 1% – 12% as outlined below Cookie Duration: 30 days

Expedia offers bookings on flights, hotels, and activities with over 500,000 hotels across the world and 400 airlines.

Commissions are determined by the purchase:

1% per transaction on flights
3.5% per transaction on packages
5.5% per transaction on rental cars
6% per transaction on hotels
12% per transaction on activities
12% per transaction on ground transfers

Affiliates receive access to a dedicated affiliate call center for assistance. The minimum payout is $50.

These numbers are huge if you do the math. Six percent of a $2,000 hotel purchase is $120. And some people will spend up to $10,000 on their hotels!

4. Priceline

URL: Priceline Affiliate Program Commission: 3% Cookie Duration: TBC

Priceline offers hotel, rental car, flight, trip protection, and attractions. Their claim to fame is discounted travel that saves people up to 60% on over 70,000 properties and 263 airlines worldwide.

As an affiliate, you’ll earn 3% commissions on hotels, flights, vacation packages, and car rentals.

You’ll get to choose from an API integration to power your website or a private label eCommerce template, and of course, there is a dedicated support team for affiliates.

Priceline is a funny one because you will be offering better prices typically to your audience, but that means you make less commission.

I wouldn’t use Priceline if I was referring to hotels because Expedia commissions are nearly double.

5. Cheapflights.com

Cheap Flights affiliate programs for travel

URL: Cheapflights Affiliate Program Commission: 45¢ per click out (desktop and tablet), 25¢ per click out (mobile) Cookie Duration: 90 days

Let me give a quick disclaimer here as a traveler and an affiliate.

I tried these guys and it was messy.

I tried to book with them and they kept claiming to have found a good price, but every time I went to book the price went away.

Could it have been a fluke? Maybe.

Cheapflights.com works with over 300 partners, and thousands of airlines and travel agents to find the best deals on flights, hotels, and rental cars.

One thing I LOVE is that Affiliates get to integrate their flight search functionality on their websites with booking engine widgets, search boxes, and banners.

This means you can have people searching for flights on your own website using their embed feature.

I don’t need to tell you how great it is to keep someone on your website.

The Cheapflights affiliate program is a pay per click program . You’ll receive fixed fee earnings when your referral clicks out to one of Priceline’s partners (45¢ per click out on desktop and tablet, 25¢ per click out on mobile).

If your website is getting thousands of visitors a month this could easily turn into $4,500 a month.

CJ Affiliate manages their affiliate program.

Agoda has almost 2 million properties worldwide, including hotels, resorts, hostels, and private rentals.

This is definitely one of the best travel affiliate programs in my eyes because the commissions are pretty decent and they are based on the booking amount, not on a revenue share.

Commissions are tier-based, ranging from 4% to 7% depending on margin. They are based on completed bookings and you are paid after your referral has checked out of the property.

4% – less than 50 bookings
4.5% – 50-99 bookings
5% – 100-199 bookings
6% – 200-999 bookings
7% – more than 999 bookings

Agoda provides affiliates with a dedicated affiliate support team and promotional tools that include a search box, text links, data feeds, and hotel power ads (which allow you to increase your revenue by 300%).

Affiliates must have a website to join the affiliate program and it takes 48-72 hours to get approved. The minimum payout is $200 and is done through bank transfer.

You can sign up for the Agoda affiliate program through ShareASale or right on the Agoda website.

7. Skyscanner

URL: Skycanner Affiliate Program Commission: 20% and up Cookie Duration: TBC

Skyscanner uses world-class travel search technology for checking flight prices, hotels, and rental cars, and they have a mobile app as well.

Affiliates have access to banners, travel widgets, flight booking widgets, and APIs that you can use to create your own search functionality on your site.

Commissions are on Skyscanner generated revenue, not on bookings or cart revenue. Skyscanner receives a commission from their partners when users click-out, and affiliates receive 20% of Skyscanner’s commission to start.

That means, you can earn at each stage of travel, from planning to purchase.

URL: airbnb Affiliate Program Commission: $20 for accommodations, $10 for experiences Cookie Duration: TBC

Airbnb offers home and apartment rentals, as well as unique experiences and online experiences.

They do have an affiliate program, but it isn’t for most affiliates since they require you to have at least 1 million monthly visits. Instead, what I wanted to talk about is their referral program.

By sharing your referral link, your referrals save by receiving up to $35 off of their first trip, and you get $20 for every person who completes a qualifying stay and $10 for every person who books a qualifying experience.

Money earned is given in credit off of airbnb purchases, so it’s a great opportunity to travel more often yourself without breaking the bank.

9. Cruise Direct

URL: Cruise Direct Affiliate Program Commission: 3% of the gross sale Cookie Duration: 45 days

Cruise Direct offers cruises around the world with a 100% best price guarantee.

The fact that Cruise Direct’s commissions are based on gross sales definitely makes this one of the best travel affiliate programs.

For example, an average sale on this site is $2200, so a 3% commission would earn you $66.

Affiliates have access to links, banners, search boxes, personalized landing pages, and a dedicated affiliate team, as well as opportunities for extra commissions, deals, and bonus commission opportunities.

The minimum payout is $25, and the program is managed by CJ Affiliate.

10. Sandals Resorts

URL: Sandals Resorts Affiliate Program Commission: 4% on bookings Cookie Duration: 60 days

Sandals provides Caribbean vacations at 16 Sandals Resorts (for romantic vacations, honeymoons, and destination weddings) and 3 Beach Resorts (for families).

This is another one of the best affiliate programs for travel because affiliates earn 4% commissions on all travel products, including luxury, all-inclusive getaways, private candlelight dinners, and more.

With rates that range from $150-$2000 per person per night, that can certainly add up. Plus, Sandals has one of the best EPCs in the travel niche (3 month EPC = $137.99).

Affiliates are given incentives to earn free trips and performance bonuses. There are hundreds of banners to choose from, and you’ll receive a dedicated affiliate manager.

You can sign up for the Sandals affiliate program on CJ Affiliate.

URL: Wego Affiliate Program Commission: 5¢-80¢ per click Cookie Duration: TBC

Wego is a “travel meta-search engine” that allows travelers to easily find the best-priced hotels and flights.

Affiliates earn on exit clicks, which means you get paid each time someone visits Wego with your referral link and then clicks a link on Wego to a partner site, such as Booking.com.

The value of each successful booking varies depending on the travel partner your referral books with and the commercial agreement between Wego and Travel suppliers, but it will look something like this:

5¢-40¢ per flight click
2¢-80¢ per hotel click

There are banners, links, and APIs to integrate their software into your site. Affiliates can choose to join as an API partner or as a non-API partner.

You’ll get paid by PayPal or wire transfer with a $100 min payout for PayPal and $500 min for bank transfer.

Tours & Niched Travel

The next category I wanted to explore for travel affiliate programs has to do with booking tours and travel that is niched, such as adventure or student travel.

Promoting these programs is a great way to separate yourself from the masses.

1. G Adventures

G Adventures best travel affiliate programs

URL: G Adventures Affiliate Program Commission: 5% on all confirmed sales Cookie Duration: 90 day cookie

I love this travel affiliate program! G Adventures provides small group adventure travel through worldwide tours.

They offer different Travel Styles, including:

Classic Tours
National Geographic Journeys
National Geographic Family Journeys
18-to-Thirtysomethings Tours
Wellness Tours
Active Tours
Marine Tours
Local Living Tours
Family Tours
Private Travel

Affiliates get to earn 5% on the booking price. The average order is $2600, which would provide you with a whopping $130!

They provide display ads, copy, XML feed, and special promotions for affiliates. Sign up is through CJ Affiliate.

2. STA Travel

URL: STA Travel Affiliate Program Commission: 10% commission on tours, ISIC cards, SIM cards; $4 per flight Cookie Duration: TBC

STA Travel is the global leader in travel for students, teachers, and people under age 35. They offer a wide range of travel products, including:

Student Travel
Rail and bus passes
Travel deals
Insurance on travel

Affiliates receive 10% commission on tours, ISIC cards, and SIM cards, as well as $4 on flights, which is nothing to write home about, but they do offer some nice incentives.

For example, there is a dedicated support team that sets up monthly promotions to help affiliates improve conversions with vanity promo codes and co-branded landing pages. There are also increased commissions for top performers.

Payments are through PayPal and sing up for the program is at CJ Affiliate.

3. Get Your Guide Tours

URL: Get Your Guide Tours Commission: 8% Cookie Duration: TBC

Get Your Guide Tours offers 34,000+ worldwide tours and activities that are personalized and guided. Offerings include:

Walking tours
Museum tickets
Cruises and boat tours
Hop-on hop-off tours
Ghost and vampire tours
Food and gourmet tours
Sightseeing tours
Local culture
Nature and adventure
Attraction tickets
Food and drink

Commission is 8%, which is earned on each successful booking.

They offer their affiliates links and widgets as well as tips and tricks on best placement. Their dedicated affiliate support team also provides help with increasing conversion rates.

URL: Viator Affiliate Program Commission: 8% on bookings Cookie Duration: 30 days

Viator is a Tripadvisor company that offers tours and experiences that add up to 345,000+ things to do worldwide, including things like:

Helicopter tours
Food and wine
Private and VIP shows

They are loved by their customers for their lowest price guarantee and their Reserve Now & Pay Later service, which allows travelers to secure activities without being locked in.

They offer 24/7 global customer support and there are millions of reviews to read through.

Affiliates are given customized widgets through a widget builder and API solutions, as well as 24/7 affiliate support, performance-based campaigns, and deals and promotions.

Commission is 8% on bookings.

5. RoutePerfect

URL: Route Perfect Affiliate Program Commission: $50 per sale Cookie Duration: TBC

RoutePerfect provides custom trip itineraries through their online trip planning tool. Travelers can plan their trips according to budget, preferences, and personal style.

This is certainly one of the best travel affiliate programs because affiliates receive a $50 flat commission for each package booked (min total package of $300).

You can add their Trip Planner to your site, which is great because their conversion rates are high and bounce rates are low. They also offer embedded custom trips for maximum conversions and a dedicated affiliate manager.

Payments are through PayPal (or wire transfer for commissions of $500 and up).

6. Urban Adventures

Urban Adventures affiliate programs for travel

URL: Urban Adventures Affiliate Program Commission: 10% on bookings Cookie Duration: 6 months

Urban Adventures is a global day tour provider that is pretty unique because it is essentially a community of people who show travelers the secrets of their hometown.

It’s a franchise-based business, and each one has a passion for the areas they promote.

This is the site to use if you really want to experience the culture of an area. Travelers can meet locals, enjoy local interaction, and get unique itineraries.

Trips range from a couple hours to a whole day. Travelers can visit major cities as well as off-the-beaten track areas.

Urban Adventure’s travel affiliate program provides direct links, banners, embedded links, and white label options. Commissions are 10% on bookings and there is a $150 min payout.

Car Rentals

Next up is the car rental category, which is another way to supplement your travel affiliate business.

1. Economy Bookings

URL: Economy Bookings Affiliate Progam Commission: up to 50% on each sale Cookie Duration: 30 days

Economy Bookings is a website that allows you to compare car rental services and book car rentals. They have 175,000 cars in 20,000 locations worldwide.

Travelers will be able to view all of the major car rental brands on this one site so that they can find the best price.

Their affiliate program is managed through Travelpayouts and you’ll receive 50% of each sale, making this one of the best travel affiliate programs out there.

2. Myrentacar.com

URL: Myrentacar.com Affiliate Program Commission: 50% of Myrentacar’s commission Cookie Duration: 30 days

Myrentacar.com offers car rentals from 34 different rental companies.

They are known for having no hidden fees, low to no deposits, no charges after the car is returned, and prices are 2-3 times lower than international car rental companies.

Affiliates receive 50% commission on the Myrentacar’s commission. The program is managed through Travelpayouts affiliate network.

Their conversion rates are 4-7.5% and they offer links and widgets, as well as white label widgets so that your branding is front and center.

Travel Insurance & Services

Another category that is certainly worth promoting in the travel niche is travel insurance and other services like expedited passports.

1. World Nomads

World Nomads travel insurance affiliate programs

URL: World Nomads Affiliate Program Commission: 10% on sales Cookie Duration: 60 days

World Nomads is one of the fastest growing global travel insurance companies. They offer insurance that is designed by travelers who enjoy buying and claiming online, even while traveling.

Now, especially, we need peace of mind when traveling. World Nomad insurance covers things like:

Terrorist attacks
Death oversees
Medical repatriation
Delayed baggage
Digital tech coverage
Gear and baggage coverage
Trip cancellation
Overseas dental
Overseas medical

Affiliates receive 10% commission on sales, as well as ready-made content that they can promote. Payouts are made through PayPal.

2. ClaimCompass

URL: Claim Compass Affiliate Program Commission: €15 flat commission Cookie Duration: 90 days

ClaimCompass offers refunds for canceled travel. Travelers can c laim up to €600 from the airlines if their flight has been canceled or disrupted in the past 5 years (for flights delayed longer than 3 hours).

This site is rated 4.9 out of 5 stars and it is offered in 11 languages. There are no fees unless you get compensated.

Affiliates receive a €15 flat commission and affiliate support, as well as links and widgets.

3 Allianz Global Insurance

Allianz travel insurance affiliate programs

URL: Allianz Global Insurance Commission: $12-$25 per sale Cookie Duration: 45 days

Allianz Global Insurance is a worldwide travel insurance company that offers travel insurance, corporate assistance, and concierge services that help travelers to get the most out of their trips.

Since they are owned by Allianz SE, which is the world’s largest diversified insurance company, they are able to provide innovative products, worldwide coverage, and competitive rates.

As far as Allianz travel insurance affiliate programs go, this is a good one since you’ll earn $12-$25 tiered commissions per qualified sale.

Their program is managed through CJ Affiliate.

4. TravelInsurance.com

URL: TravelInsurance.com Affiliate Program Commission: Varies depending on the insurance company chosen Cookie Duration: TBC

TravelInsurance.com allows visitors to find and compare travel insurance so that they can travel worry-free. This is a simple way to find travel insurance since they provide a side-by-side comparison.

They have tens of thousands of positive reviews , and they claim that “You won’t find a lower price anywhere else for a specific plan found here.”

In addition to traditional travel insurance, they also cover things like trip cancellation, lost luggage, and medical emergencies.

Affiliates receive banners, text links, and real-time tracking. They have high conversion rates (quote to sale ratio) and they only work with top rated travel insurance companies (they remove the plan if their rating drops below 4 out of 5 stars).

5. Travelex Insurance Services

Travelex travel insurance affiliate programs

URL: Travelex Affiliate Program Commission: $17-$25 per sale Cookie Duration: 45 days

Travelex is one of the top names in travel insurance and they are certainly one of the most experienced with over 55 years of doing business.

In addition to travel insurance, they offer other travel services, including:

International travel
Lost luggage
International driving licenses
Expedited passport services

Affiliates can earn between $17 and $25 per sale and they receive custom creatives, incentives, and rewards for premium placement. There is a dedicated affiliate team that provides support.

6. Expedited Passports & Visas

URL: Expedited Passports & Visas Commission: 15% per sale

Expedited Passports & Visas is just what it sounds like. They are a third-party passport expediter, providing all of the following:

New passports
Renew passports
Lost passports
Passport name changes
Child passports
Visa for travel

All of their services come with a 100% money back guarantee, and depending on your location, they have the ability to get you your passport the same day you order it.

They claim their conversion rates are 10-40% higher than their competitors, and you’ll receive 15% commissions on each completed order.

Affiliates can ask them for specific graphics, text, or other creatives to help them succeed. They certainly have a very responsive affiliate team.

Travel Accessories, Gadgets & Items

Let’s not forget about all of the travel accessories and gadgets that travelers need, such as adapter plugs, converters, chargers, luggage, backpacks, computer bags, travel clothing, inflight comfort products, and more.

1. Lonely Planet

URL: LonelyPlanet Affiliate Program Commission: 15% on books and ebooks, 12% on travel guides, plus a commission per click out Cookie Duration: 30 days

Lonely Planet provides books, magazines, and travel guides. They are the largest travel guide book publisher, but you can also book flights, hotels, etc. on their site.

Affiliates earn 15% commission on books and ebooks and 12% on travel guides. Payments are through PayPal, and they offer dynamic banner ads and an affiliate support team.

I consider Lonely Planet to be one of the best travel affiliate programs because they are committed to providing commissions that are well above industry average on each sale, plus competitive rates on qualified leads.

Therefore, you’ll earn commissions each time one of your referrals purchases a print travel guide or ebook as well as when you generate a click through to one of their travel service partner sites.

Their affiliate program is managed by Awin (Americas and UK) and Commission Junction (Asia Pacific).

2. Tep Wireless

URL: Tep Wireless Affiliate Program Commission: $20 per sale

Tep Wireless provides portable WiFi gadgets known as Teppy that offer global, secure, unlimited 4G internet in numerous different countries, so that travelers can avoid roaming fees.

It’s a hotspot with the guaranteed best signal and if you go over your daily data, you’ll continue to have service at a lower speed.

Travelers can rent a Teppy Pocket Wi-Fi device for $6.95 per day or purchase one for $149 (includes 1GB with pay as you go internet, allowing them to add data on the go so they never run out).

With the Tep Referral program, you’ll earn $20 for each completed order, which is a nice commission for this unique offering.

3. LuggageOnline

URL: LuggageOnline Affiliate Program Commission: 5% revenue share Cookie Duration: 90 days

LuggageOnline offers the largest luggage brand and merchandise selection, from briefcases to backpacks, luggage, and footlockers.

Their 110% low-price guarantee ensures travelers get the best deal online, and they can search for luggage based on style, function, quality, and price.

You’ll find all of the best brand names here, including Tumi, Rimowa, Briggs & Riley, Samsonite, Travelpro, and much more.

Affiliates earn a 5% revenue share, as well as plenty of coupons and promotions to promote. There is also a dedicated affiliate management team.

URL: REI Affiliate Program Commission: 5% per sale

REI is a well-known and respected brand of backpacking gear and accessories. They are the largest online outdoor store and they also provide expert advice and in-depth info about each product.

Their loyal customers love their 100% satisfaction guarantee, and free shipping to local stores, both of which will help with your conversions.

Affiliates earn 5% per sale, and the program is managed through AvantLink.

Digital Products

If you know me, you know that my favorite type of products to promote as an affiliate marketer is digital products.

They tend to offer the best commissions every single time.

When it comes to travel affiliate programs, there are a couple digital products that stand out…

1. Naughty Nomad ebooks

URL: Naughty Nomad Affiliate Program Commission: 75% commission on ebook sales Cookie Duration: 6 months

Mark Zolo is known as the Naughty Nomad and he offers several ebooks that you can earn a whopping 75% commission on!

He currently has 4 books, but seems to always be adding new ones. Here’s what he has right now:

Naught Nomad: Not Your Typical Backpacker Story
Naughty Nomad’s Guide to New York: The Bachelor’s Handbook
Swagabond: Look Good. Pack Smart. Travel Light.
My Life as a Mexican Pirate: A True Story (this is his newest book)

These books are something different and fun that you can offer to your audience.

The program is managed through e-Junkie and payments are made through PayPal.

2. Wandering Earl

URL: Wandering Earl Affiliate Program Commission: 50% Cookie Duration: 6 months

Similar to Naughty Nomad, Wandering Earl also sells travel guides, known as the Live a Life of Travel guides. Currently, he offers two:

How to Live a Life of Travel
Work on a Cruise Ship

Affiliates earn 50% commission and receive assistance from Earl himself. He has banners and graphics available for you, and the program is managed through e-Junkie.

What Makes Affiliate Programs for Travel so Exciting?

There are many different ways you can promote travel with a blog or YouTube channel.

For example, you can offer a general travel site with tips and access to bookings and cheap flights.

You could also get more specific, such as seniors who want to travel across the U.S.

Then, there are travel bloggers who travel around the world and write about it.

There are also many segments you can get involved with when it comes to travel affiliate programs. For instance, you can target people based on:

Continent, country, region, and city
Tourist attractions
Event travel (weddings, bachelor parties, business conference, etc)

There are also numerous different products and services to promote in the travel niche:

Accommodations
Finance & Legal Aspects (travel insurance, Visas, travel cards, etc)
Items Needed for Travel (travel accessories, luggage, sun protection, etc)

What Makes a Good Travel Affiliate Program?

Now that we know the travel industry is a good place to be as an affiliate marketer, let’s look at what you should be looking for when it comes to travel affiliate programs.

First and foremost, of course, is commission because I’m a firm believer that there’s no sense in promoting something that only earns pennies on the dollar.

The best travel affiliate programs provide a decent commission structure that will allow you to make real money, and that’s what you’ll find in the list I’ve provided.

While not all of these are high-ticket affiliate programs , they are the best in the industry as far as commission goes.

Cookie Duration

The next thing to look at is cookie duration. When one of your visitors clicks your affiliate link and visits one of the programs you are promoting, the clock starts ticking.

The cookie duration determines how long you will be able to earn a commission on that referral whether they purchase on that first click or not.

I prefer affiliate programs that offer at least 60 day cookies. That’s not always possible, but we can always strive for it, right?

When you promote a product or service as an affiliate, you don’t want to feel like you are on your own to figure out how best to promote it.

That’s why I look for travel affiliate programs that offer dedicated support for their affiliates. You’ll find that all of the programs in the list below have great affiliate support.

What is the Best Way to Promote Travel Affiliate Programs?

As you can see, there are a lot of different things to promote in this niche whether you are a seasoned or a beginner affiliate marketer , including:

Finance and Legal aspects of travel (travel insurance, Visas, travel cards, etc)
Items needed for travel (Travel accessories, luggage, sun protection, etc)

While I didn’t find any affiliate programs that offer recurring commissions in this niche, there is a lot going for the travel niche.

But what is the best way to promote these travel affiliate programs?

My easiest guidance on this question is this:

If you travel the world yourself, consider starting a YouTube channel.
If you don’t travel much but enjoy the niche, a blog is a great way to go.

Want to learn the secrets that earned me a full time income as an affiliate marketer? Sign up for my webinar!

Affiliate Disclaimer: I may (and probably do) receive affiliate commissions from any products I recommend or links I put on this page. My opinions are my own but they are truthful and I do my best to recommend products that I have vetted and/or purchased myself.

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The travel niche offers many affiliate marketing opportunities because there is so much terrain to cover. For instance, a travel content creator can discuss her experiences, tips, hacks, things to do, places to visit, dining, nightlife, tours, reviews, travel reward cards, and more. Therefore, this post covers the best travel affiliate programs for beginners, bloggers, and social media marketers (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, etc.).

Millions travel annually for pleasure and business, making the trillion-dollar travel and tourism industry lucrative. However, margins are tiny for many travel products and services, negatively impacting what advertisers can pay affiliates. Therefore, commission rates tend to be single or low double digits.

Best Travel Affiliate Programs

FlexOffers and CJ Affiliate offer robust selections of high-paying advertisers in various travel niches, whereas Impact, ShareASale, and Rakuten Advertising each have over 100 programs. The minimum payout threshold for these networks ranges from $10 to $50. Once you exceed the minimum, you’ll receive your commissions.

Standard travel categories include accessories, accommodations, airfare, attractions, car rentals, cruises, flights, hotels, insurance, luggage, parking, sightseeing, tours, transportation, and vacations. Since most merchants only pay for sales and bookings, you won’t find many pay-per-lead affiliate programs in the travel sector.

Booking.com

Booking customers can purchase accommodations, flights, car rentals, attractions, airport taxis, and more. Users can search by property type, including hotels, apartments, resorts, villas, cabins, guest houses, B&Bs, and cottages. Booking has frequent travel specials starting at 15%. Finally, users can chat with other travelers in various communities.

The Booking affiliate program offers the following incentives:

Commission rate: 4%
Cookie duration: Session-based
Affiliate software/network: CJ Affiliate and in-house

Expedia offers deals on stays, flights, cars, packages, activities, and cruises. They target multiple user profiles and demographics with niche travel categories. Expedia Rewards offers members lower prices on select hotels, points to save on bookings, and more travel benefits. The company began operations in 1996 as a division of Microsoft, which would surprise most people.

The Expedia affiliate program is lucrative for these reasons:

Commission rate: 6%
Cookie duration: 30 days
Affiliate software/network: CJ Affiliate

Kayak’s affiliate network offers access to a global network of travel brands, including HotelsCombined, Momondo, and Cheapflights. Earn money through clicks, bookings, and ad revenue for flights, hotels, cars, and packages. Also, access deep links, widgets, search boxes, white labels, and APIs. Separately, Kayak has multiple programs on CJ Affiliate.

Kayak offers affiliates the following benefits:

Commission rate: Up to 50%
Affiliate software/network: In-house

Momondo is a travel search engine and comparison site. It mainly offers flights but also offers stays, car rentals, activities, packages, and train reservations. Unlike standard travel websites, Momondo is mostly click-through, which directs users to other websites to complete their purchases. Environmentally conscious users can search by CO2 emissions for more sustainable travel.

Affiliates get the following with the Momondo affiliate program:

Commission rate: Up to $0.55

Orbitz offers deals on stays, flights, cars, packages, activities, and cruises. On its homepage, it markets to the LGBTQ+ community. In its featured offers section, last-minute deals, all-inclusive resorts, and flights under $199 are standard categories. In addition, users can earn “Orbucks” on purchases and apply them to hotel bookings (with no blackout dates).

The Orbitz affiliate program offers the following structure:

Commission rate: Up to 5%
Affiliate software/network: CJ Affiliate

Priceline offers discounts on hotels, cars, flights, and cruises. Its “Bundle + Save” feature allows users to combine two travel items for savings: a hotel and a flight. Additionally, Priceline provides free cancellation on most flights, hotels, and car bookings.

Priceline VIP is a membership program offering exclusive discounts. It has four membership levels: Member, Blue, Gold, and Platinum. Moreover, the Priceline VIP Rewards Visa Card is a travel points card.

The Priceline affiliate program is rewarding for these reasons:

Commission rate: 3%

Skyscanner is a leading global travel search site providing instant online comparisons for flights, car rentals, and hotels. It checks 1,200 travel companies for data and pricing. Its ‘Greener choice’ label highlights flights that emit less CO2. Skyscanner sells travel insurance separately.

Marketers get the following with the Skyscanner affiliate program:

Commission rate: 20%
Affiliate software/network: Impact

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Trip specializes in hotels, flights, trains, cars, tours, tickets, and attractions. Users can earn and redeem “Trip Coins” to save instantly on bookings and access exclusive member-only deals. There are four membership levels: Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond.

The Trip affiliate program has the following benefits:

Commission rate: Up to 7%
Affiliate software/network: In-house and Awin

Agoda is one of the fastest-growing online hotel booking platforms worldwide, listing hundreds of thousands of hotels. Agoda offers excellent discounts on vacation rentals, flights, and airport transfers.

Affiliates get the following benefits with the Agoda affiliate program:

Affiliate software/network: ShareASale and in-house

Best Western

Best Western operates hotels in 95 countries, each keeping an individual charm and local appeal.

The Best Western affiliate program offers the following incentives:

Hostelworld

Hostelworld is a leading online travel agent focusing on the hostel market. It inspires adventurers to visit new places, meet new people, and return with extraordinary stories to tell.

The Hostelworld affiliate program is profitable for these reasons:

Commission rate: Up to 40%
Affiliate software/network: Partnerize

Hotels.com offers more than 1,000,000 properties in 200 countries, from hotels and B&Bs to condos and all-inclusive resorts.

Affiliates get the following with the Hotels.com affiliate program:

Commission rate: Up to 4%
Cookie duration: 7 days

HotelsCombined

HotelsCombined looks for hotels and homes from the best travel sites worldwide in seconds. It gathers all the prices, availabilities, and rooms to enable users to filter and compare the best travel options and deals.

The HotelsCombined affiliate program offers the following structure:

Affiliate software/network: Kayak Affiliate Network

Motel 6 & Studio 6

Motel 6 offers fantastic room rates at more than 1,100 locations throughout the United States and Canada.

The Motel 6 affiliate program is rewarding for these reasons:

Commission rate: Up to 6%

FareHarbor is the leading booking platform for tour and activity operators worldwide. Their affiliate network, the FareHarbor Distribution Network (FHDN), connects you with 30,000+ providers of guided tours, outdoor activities, and other experiences in North America and Europe.

The FareHarbor affiliate program is appealing for these reasons:

Commission: 15%
Cookie duration: Lifetime

Go City offers sightseeing passes for destinations around the globe, giving customers the freedom to do what they want and when they want while making incredible savings along the way. Their passes include bucket list attractions, top tours, and plenty of hidden gems, all handpicked by local experts.

Marketers get the following with the Go City affiliate program:

Commission rate: 6%+
Cookie duration: 90 days

GetYourGuide

GetYourGuide helps travelers find, compare, and book sightseeing tours, attractions, excursions, things to do, and fun activities worldwide.

The GetYourGuide affiliate program has the following benefits:

Commission rate: 8%
Cookie duration: 31 days

Contiki provides tours for 18-35s. It offers a mix of sightseeing and culture in over 40 countries across six continents.

The Contiki affiliate program is appealing for these reasons:

Commission rate: 5%
Cookie duration: 45 days

Plum Guide is building the definitive collection of the world’s most remarkable holiday homes. It picks only the top 3% of properties in any destination to ensure high-quality experiences for guests.

Affiliates get the following benefits with the Plum Guide affiliate program:

Commission rate: 7%

VRBO is an online marketplace for vacation rentals with over 1 million properties in 190 countries.

The VBRO affiliate program offers the following incentives:

Commission rate: $20

Discover Cars

Discover Cars makes renting a car easy by connecting customers globally with rental vehicles at affordable prices.

The Discover Cars affiliate program is lucrative for these reasons:

Commission rate: 40%
Cookie duration: 365 days
Affiliate software/network: ShareASale

Localrent.com

Localrent.com aggregates car rental companies in Turkey, Greece, Cyprus, Montenegro, Thailand, and seven other countries. It also works with local car suppliers to offer unique selections.

Affiliates get the following with the Localrent.com affiliate program:

Cookie duration: Up to 60 days

RentalCars.com

RentalCars.com is the world’s largest platform for making online car rental reservations.

The RentalCars affiliate program offers the following structure:

Note: Alamo, Avis, Budget, National, and Thrifty have affiliate programs that pay up to 4%.

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OurBus is a US private bus service aimed at changing how the world travels. Its routes are selected and based on crowdsourced requests from travelers.

The OurBus affiliate program is rewarding for these reasons:

SafetyWing is building the first global safety net for remote-first companies, online freelancers, entrepreneurs, and digital nomads. Also, it offers travel and comprehensive health insurance at affordable prices.

Marketers get the following with the SafetyWing affiliate programs (Nomad Insurance and Remote Health):

Commission rate: Up to 20%
Cookie duration: 364 days

Groupon features daily deals on the best stuff to do, see, eat, and buy in various cities across the United States and the world.

The Groupon affiliate program has the following benefits:

Commission rate: Up to 10%

SeaWorld is a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter and inspire.

The SeaWorld affiliate program is appealing for these reasons:

Cookie duration: One day

Travel Guard

Travel Guard is America’s leading travel security company, providing insurance, assistance, and emergency services for millions of travelers and companies worldwide.

The Travel Guard affiliate program offers the following incentives:

Commission rate: $2

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor is a leader in user-generated content and price comparisons. TripAdvisor offers online hotel reservations and bookings for transportation, lodging, travel experiences, and restaurants. User reviews are another feature of TripAdvisor that helps travelers plan their itineraries.

The TripAdvisor affiliate program is lucrative for these reasons:

Commission rate: 50%
Cookie duration: 14 days
Affiliate software/network: Awin and CJ Affiliate

Walt Disney

Walt Disney World is a dream holiday destination for all ages, including families and adults. It features theme parks, rides, attractions, cartoon characters, food, and fun.

Affiliates get the following with the Walt Disney affiliate program:

Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises allows you to be in awe of the world again. Take a cruise to the Caribbean, Alaska, and Europe, and return refreshed.

The Princess Cruises affiliate program offers the following structure:

Cookie duration: 60 days
Affiliate software/network: Awin

Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean International is a leading cruise holiday company with 22 ships sailing to over 240 ports worldwide.

The Royal Caribbean affiliate program is rewarding for these reasons:

Affiliate software/network: TradeDoubler

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There are hundreds of travel affiliate programs, and I’ve done my best to provide the top ones based on their earnings per click (EPC) and website rankings. I also recommend sifting through what else is available and promoting companies and products/services you use frequently. In my case, that would be Priceline and LATAM Airlines.

You can tie in and promote goods from other categories, including books, magazines, courses, dating, relationships, entertainment, food, health, wellness, lifestyle, and personal finance. For instance, a post entitled, How to Send Money to Your Family While Traveling, could include an affiliate link to Wise . Wise helps people hold, save, transfer, and spend currencies at interbank exchange rates and low fees. It’s a product I frequently use as a globetrotter and digital nomad.

It’s worth noting that Booking Holdings and Expedia Group are the most prominent online travel agency (OTA) and booking industry players. Also, Trip isn’t too far behind.

Booking Holdings brands include Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, Kayak, Cheapflights.com, HotelsCombined.com, Rentalcars, Momondo, and OpenTable.

Expedia Group brands include Expedia, VRBO, Hotels.com, Hotwire, Orbitz, Travelocity, Trivago, and CarRentals. Furthermore, almost all those websites have affiliate programs.

Trip.com, China’s largest online travel company, owns Skyscanner and other Chinese travel websites.

Airbnb is a market leader for accommodations and activities. However, it has since retired its affiliate and referral programs.

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18 Best Travel Affiliate Programs For 2024 (Travel & Earn As a Travel Blogger)

Making money online has never been easier for travel bloggers.

Because there is so much terrain to cover, new destinations will need exposure through countless promotional mediums (such as blogs, social media, etc)… And as the sheer number of wonderful places continuously emerge, the online community will always welcome information from firsthand experiences.

Did you know that you can monetize sharing information and experiences from your travel exploits?

Well, not all income-generating websites have highly competitive rates but below you will find only the best travel affiliate programs to arm with you the products you can promote to create a steady income stream for yourself.

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Why Choose The Travel Affiliate Marketing Niche?

Choosing an affiliate marketing niche can be as complicated as being overloaded with too much information or as simple as narrowing down your interests.

Since you’re already here, you’re probably an avid traveller, and you have chosen to share and monetize your globetrotting experiences. If you have yet to decide whether to get into a travel niche, consider the following reasons.

You can certainly make lots of money in the travel niche. People like to travel, and the tons of information you can provide will certainly help others accomplish their travel goals. A successful travel blog will entice people to travel and help you earn commissions from travel products and service providers.

The travel niche in itself encompasses a myriad of sub-niches, such as architectural heritage tourism, voluntourism, food tourism, mountaineering, scuba diving, and surfing.

While travelling is already a hobby, an exact reason for travelling will tailor your goals and gather a specific group of people from the market.

Simply put, whatever travel-related hobbies you want to pursue, there will always be a market for you.

Best Travel Affiliate Programs of 2024

The internet is so diluted with travel-related affiliate programs. You can find thousands of websites to feature your travel experiences, but only a few hundred have a reputation for helping your blogs gain some traction.

In addition, travel affiliate programs vary in their parent company’s products and services. We can narrow the list down to 18 programs to help your search less tedious. No matter the path you choose to take, the following list showcases the best travel affiliate programs you can work with online today.

Expedia Group Affiliate Program

Expedia is a large online company with a vast network of multinational companies under its umbrella. It has a wide selection of products ranging from vacation rentals, packages, flights, cruises, hotels, attractions, and activities. They also partner with other companies like Vrbo, Hotels.com, Orbitz, Travelocity, and Ebookers.

Using the Expedi a Affiliate Pro gram , you can earn competitive commissions from 2% to 6% through your travel blogs. Since Expedia gives you access to its expansive product inventory, you can get your website to drive conversions using the program’s centralized, customizable tools. These tools enable you to create banners that match your website, make tracking links for easy routing, and inspire exploration with widgets.

A drawback with Expedia is its short cookie duration of seven days. Nevertheless, the program allows around 80 bucks of earnings for clicks accumulated in seven days. This earnings-per-click (EPC) metric shows that the website can produce plenty of affiliate income.

Agoda Partner Program

Like Expedia, Agoda offers a wide range of travel products, including hotels, homes, private stays, flights, and leisure activities. It covers the most stunning places and showcases the many activities a traveller can do in such destinations. Furthermore, its offerings vary for all traveller types, including solo, family, small-group, leisure, and business travellers.

Unlike other travel affiliate programs, the Agoda Partner Program focuses on travel bloggers instead of social media influencers. It enables you to monetize the traffic on your website using its free-to-use tools, multilingual platform, and easy platform setup. Moreover, it has higher commission rates of 7% and a substantial cookie duration of 30 days.

However, the program requires a stand-alone traffic-generating website. As a result, any applicant should be a bonafide travel blogger with creative content to entice travel-service-seeking individuals.

Kayak Affiliate Network

Like Expedia, Kayak is a mother company to several other large brands in the travel industry, including HotelsCombined, Momondo, and Cheapflights. Consequently, the Kayak Affiliate Network effectively functions for its affiliates. This network can give you access to several travel affiliate programs with just a single enlistment.

A constant 50 percent commission from its programs seems enticing, and the cookie lifetime for its generated traffic is set at 30 days. However, a drawback of getting commissions from Kayak is you need to earn a minimum of $500 to get a payout.

Skyscanner Affiliate Program

If you’re looking to promote the best deals on flights, hotels, and car rentals, the Skyscanner Affiliate Program is another wide-reaching platform for you. It delivers access to over a thousand travel providers using 35 languages across 60 major destinations.

Like Agoda, Skyscanner keeps cookies from clicks for 30 days. However, the company pays a commission on exits from their website to partner sites. Affiliates will receive a 50 percent revenue share from traffic sent to partner websites.

Travala Affiliate Partner Program

Joining the Travala Affiliate Partner Program means directing online traffic to acquire bookings for accommodations, including hotels, vacation rentals, villas, and resorts. Travala offers more than two million options for accommodations, and the company even supplies sources of flights and destination activities.

For every successful booking from traffic sent to the website, a Travala Partner earns a 5% commission from the cost of each product. The good thing with Travala is that any traffic from your website will have a 90-day cookie window for receiving commissions.

Booking.com Partner Program

Being one of the most popular travel comparison websites on the web, Booking.com seamlessly connects millions of travellers with memorable experiences. It offers a wide range of bookings for accommodations, flights, attractions, and land transportation.

Compared to other websites, Booking.com’s strength lies within its relationship with its partners, effectively removing substantial booking fees. Due to the brand strength and product scale, the Booking.com Partner Program sits am ong the most popular platforms for travel affiliates.

The program offers variable commission rates depending on the number of successful bookings your website can generate in a month. For 50 bookings or less, you will receive a commission that is 25 percent of what Booking.com receives from property owners. Your commissions from Booking.com will increase in 5% increments when you generate 51-150, 151-500, and 501 or more bookings per month, respectively.

Tripadvisor Affiliate Program

If you want online traffic to gain access to more reviews related to your travel blogs, you might want to enlist in the Tripadvisor Affiliate Program . While it offers a 50% commission on successful bookings with accommodations partners, you can earn without successful bookings. As long as you send clicks to Tripadvisor and those clicks land onto hotel booking partners, you will also gain some earnings per click.

However, income generation through the 50 percent payout is only for accommodation bookings. Tripadvisor does not offer commissions on tourist attractions, flights, restaurants, or vacation rentals.

Hotels.com Affiliate Program

Hotels.com features a vast portfolio of more than a million destination properties across 200 countries. You may send traffic to this website by promoting a luxury resort or a modest B-and-B, and you can end up earning 4% from successful bookings using an EPC of seven days.

However, the Hotels.com Affiliate Program courses many of its affiliates through third-party marketing providers, such as Commission Junction , DCM Network, and Affiliate Window. As a result, this program is not as accessible as those from other brands.

Hostelworld Affiliate Program

Unlike the broad range of travel products Agoda, Expedia, and Booking.com, hostels and travel experiences are the focus of Hostelworld. Nevertheless, Hostelworld is also a large travel booking platform, and it offers the Hostelworld Affiliate Program for travel bloggers.

Travel affiliates can earn as much as 40% of the deposits for bookings made within 30 days of the first click through this platform. The program bases the percentage of an affiliate’s commissions on a Cost Per Action (CPA) model.

Travelpayouts Affiliate Network

Compared to individual affiliate programs offered by specific brands, Travelpayouts is an affiliate network, which means it offers various travel affiliate programs on one website. It encompasses flights, hotels, car rentals, tours, activities, and insurance packages, all in one place.

Travelpayouts is a CPA affiliate marketing domain, which means the platform is all about generating leads. As such, affiliate commissions and cookie lifetimes vary depending on the transactions.

Viator Partner Program

For many travel enthusiasts, their focus is all about attractions, things to do, and incomparable experiences. With Viator, you can access events and be physically present on the dot. Joining the Viator Partner Program means earning commissions on unique things to do in specific destinations.

For each successful booking from traffic generated from your website, you can earn an 8% commission. Plus, the cookie lifetime of clicks can stay up to 30 days.

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Klook Affiliate Program

Like Viator, Klook is a leading provider of services for finding things to do in numerous destinations around the globe. However, it also provides bookings for land transportation and places to stay.

Joining the Klook Affiliate Program means discussing your business and listings with a Klook representative. After some deliberation, you can expect to get into a commission fee agreement in the range of 15 to 25 percent.

GetYourGuide Partner Program

While GetYourGuide is a travel agency, it can help you make the most of your next trip with its vast online marketplace for tour guides and excursions. In a way, it is similar to Tripadvisor since it provides thousands of resources for various travel-related activities.

Cookie lifetime and commissions through the GetYourGuide Partner Program are the same as those with Viator.

G Adventures Affiliate Program

If you are an adventure travel blogger, the G Adventures Affiliate Program might be just what you need. Since G Adventures is a leading promoter of small group travels, it narrows down its target market to a more specific niche. Since most adventure travels are once-in-a-lifetime trips, small group bookings usually come at premium prices.

G Adventures rewards a 6% commission to affiliates for all confirmed sales, with an average order value of 2,600 US dollars. This company also allows 90-day cookies to aid conversions from directed traffic. Like Hotels.com, G Adventures uses Commission Junction to track and attribute each transaction.

Take Walks Affiliate Program

Take Walks is similar to G Adventures in the sense that it focuses on tour booking services for small groups of travellers. However, instead of adventures in the great outdoors, Take Walks focuses on touring the world’s most popular city destinations.

While its bookings aren’t necessarily cheap, commissions through the Take Walks Affiliate Program can reach a whopping 15% per booking. However, there is no accurate cookie lifetime for generated traffic to the site.

Plum Guide Affiliate Program

Plum Guide is another unique travel brand with a very specific niche. Instead of marketing millions of variable-type accommodations for travellers, it offers bookings for the world’s finest homes.

While bookings on this website are not cheap, there is a large market for its niche. Travel affiliates joining the Plum Guide Affiliate Program earn 7% on every sale. Additionally, successful bookings convert from traffic up to a cookie period of 90 days.

Lonely Planet Affiliate Program

Whereas many affiliate programs offer travel bookings for destinations and travel plans, Lonely Planet is a vast resource of travel books, eBooks, and guides. Being a travel blogger, you can provide your readers with more information about Lonely Planet products.

The Lonely Planet Affiliate Program provides a high average conversion rate of 12% for travel guides. In addition, travel affiliates can gain 15% of transaction fees for every printed or online material sold.

Boatbookings Charter Yacht Partner and Affiliate Program

If you are passionate about yachts and boats, Boatbookings is an excellent niche brand for you. With them, you can experience trending charter destinations and share your experiences while earning money .

If you just want to generate income without spending too much, Boatbookings honours client introductions through the Boatbookings Charter Yacht Affiliate Program . This program offers up to 10% in commissions for referrals, with cookies lasting up to 30 days.

Travel Equipment Niche

While many travel brands focus on destinations, accommodations, activities, and guides, some specialize in travel equipment. Travel bloggers who like to talk about specific items required for travelling can earn using their affiliate platforms.

Here are some examples:

Amazon Associate Program

Since Amazon is the world’s largest one-stop marketplace for all things under the sun, it also has a sheer size of listings for travel-related products. From luggage and electronics to apparel, Amazon has it all. The Amazon Associates Program enables travel affiliates to gain commissions from product sales referrals.

However, Amazon is not so generous with commissions. Affiliate earnings vary depending on the products, and cookie retention is only up to 24 hours. Nevertheless, generating traffic to Amazon is one of the most popular and biggest affiliate programs out there.

Osprey Affiliate Program

If you want to promote quality travel gear, Osprey is one of your go-to brands. The Osprey Affiliate Program offers an 8% base commission, and cookies stay on their website for up to 30 days.

REI Affiliate Program

Recreational Equipment Incorporated is another venue for travel affiliates to promote outdoor and travel gear. With the REI Affiliate Program , affiliates can earn as much as 5% for every sale, given the purchase occurs within a 15-day cookie window.

Travel Insurance Niche

Another sub-niche within the travel industry is travel insurance sales, and many travellers pay well to ensure travel safety. The following list contains some travel affiliate programs offered by some of the most prominent travel insurance providers:

World Nomads Partner Program
SafetyWing Ambassador Program
InsureMyTrip Affiliate Program
Allianz Global Assistance Affiliate Program

Earning While You Travel Is Possible

As you can see, there is no scarcity of travel affiliate programs for generating income while you enjoy your travels. However, launching a travel blog does not necessarily equate to passive income .

You need to learn how to be an affiliate marketer , and you need to give it some time and effort.

Build your travel website into something interesting, but don’t forget to incorporate keyword-researched strategies so you can compete with the already-established travel bloggers.

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18 Best Travel Affiliate Programs In 2024 Reviewed

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The travel industry is a highly profitable affiliate niche, with the potential for significant commission payouts for promoting vacation packages, flights, and hotels. Even a single-digit commission rate can be worth hundreds of dollars per sale.

However, it’s also one of the most competitive niches out there, and navigating it successfully requires knowledge of the best practices and networks to use. We’d be happy to share the travel affiliate programs that have yielded significant benefits for us.

We’ll also give you an introduction to the niche and teach you about some of the top networks our Affiliate Lab members love and the best affiliate programs for a range of sub-niches, including general travel, airlines, hotels, and tours.

You’ll also see some of the best affiliates for insurance and travel accessories.

Table Of Contents

1. ShareASale (Editor’s Choice)

2. Travelpayouts

3. cj affiliate, 4. tripadvisor, 6. skyscanner, 8. booking.com, 9. agoda affiliate program, 10. g adventures, 12. world nomads, 13. safetywing, 14. boatbookings, 15. sandals resorts, 17. osprey.com, 18. amazon associates, affiliate marketing and the travel niche, how to find the best travel affiliate products, understanding the customer buying cycle, affiliate program vs. affiliate network: what’s the difference, start making profits in travel niche, the best travel affiliate programs (general).

General travel affiliate programs are a great starting point if your travel affiliate marketing site is focused on travel in a general way. You’ll be able to find many different programs to match the topics on your site. You can also network with other affiliate marketers.

The networks below have some of the best affiliate programs, and they cover a variety of different products that may appeal to readers of a travel blogger or social media page.

1. ShareASale ( Editor’s Choice )

ShareASale is a network that has been around for more than 20 years. It’s one of the world’s largest and hosts some of the best travel affiliate programs. You can partner with more than 15,000 merchants, including travel brands like Viator, Cotopaxi, Eastern Mountain Sports, and RoamRight.

Affiliates are provided with access to a custom affiliate link tool, as well as automated reports to track performance.

Travelpayouts is a travel affiliate network with nearly 100 different programs from brands like Expedia, Hilton, and Tripadvisor.

It is a favorite of travel bloggers because it’s a one-stop shop for all kinds of travel-specific offers like vacation packages, hotel bookings, car rentals and flight bookings.

It has processed more than $20 million in payouts since it was first launched. Affiliates have access to tools, including widgets and WordPress plugins. Support services are available in more than 60 languages.

CJ Affiliate Network (Commission Junction)

CJ Affiliate is one of the world’s largest affiliate marketing networks. It hosts hundreds of travel affiliate programs, including major global brands like Expedia.

The network pays out more than $1.5 billion in commissions every year to travel bloggers, deals websites, and other major players.

Affiliates are supported by custom APIs and comprehensive analytics data. They also have access to thousands of other offers in related niches.

TripAdvisor is the world’s largest travel site with more than a million bookable destinations. The TripAdvisor affiliate program allows you to promote their rooms and claim a 50% commission of the brokerage fee that TripAdvisor gets from their hotel partners.

You can even get a flat commission based on the number of clicks sent to TripAdvisor. Affiliate marketing publishers who send fewer than 1000 clicks per month are earning $550/mo affiliate income. TripAdvisor affiliate program is available on both CJ Affiliate and AWIN.

Expedia is a massive travel network that includes the brands Hotels.com, Vrbo, Orbitz, and Travelocity. As an affiliate marketing partner, you can collect commissions for each booking completed on these sites.

The program is currently hosted on the affiliate network, Flexoffers. Affiliate website owners who qualify can customize their affiliate links, and use booking widgets, and custom search APIs.

Best Airline Affiliate Programs

Airline affiliate programs can be a great way to monetize a general travel blog or an affiliate marketing site that is focused on a specific remote destination.

These referral programs can be easily combined with other popular affiliate programs based on activity booking or accessories.

Skyscanner is a global travel website that allows users to compare prices for flights, car hire services, and hotels. As part of the travel affiliate program, travel bloggers can collect a commission off of each booking that is made through their travel sites.

Affiliates are provided with travel search widgets, banners, and customizable affiliate links to drive users to the Skyscanner site. Travel websites, blogs, social media groups, deals websites, and other types of sites are allowed to apply.

Kayak is a travel search engine that promises users the best prices on travel by showing them offers from hundreds of hotel, flight, and car rental sites in one place.

It’s a massive service with more than 200,000,000 searches per month. It also serves a global audience with support for more than 20 languages.

If you join this affiliate program, you’ll be supported with banners and affiliate links that can be targeted to specific destinations.

Best Hotel Affiliate Programs

Hotel affiliate programs are a great way to monetize sites focused on specific destinations.

For example, you can focus on a particular area, such as the Florida Keys or the Mediterranean. You can even focus your site on a specific hotel or resort.

Booking.com is a major travel booking site that manages more than 1.5 million room reservations per day. As part of this travel affiliate program, travel bloggers can collect commissions by convincing users to book rooms, vacation rentals, and cabins for trains and ships.

Will Hatton of The Broke Backpacker travel blog[ 2 ] had this to say about the program:

“For accommodation, booking.com is the best affiliate program to push; it just converts better than other platforms.”

If you join the Booking.com affiliate program, you get access to a partner portal that provides free tracking and performance analysis tools.

Agoda is a vacation rental site that allows users to book anything from hotels to resort homes and private villas. Nearly a million properties are available for booking on the site. Everything from New York 5-star hotels to Cancun resorts is represented.

As part of their referral program, you can collect commissions for booking any of these rentals. Approved affiliates have access to insider data files for each hotel, as well as search box widgets and custom banners.

Best Travel Tours Affiliate Programs

Travel tour affiliate programs are some of the most lucrative travel affiliate programs. Booking tours usually involve multiple accommodations, services, or activities over several days. Large transactions can mean a substantial commission for you.

G Adventures is a travel tour site that allows users to book adventures with small groups. Adventures with full itineraries are available in places from Istanbul to Iceland. Affiliates can collect commissions for directing users toward 2-4 day packages.

The program is managed by the Commission Junction network. If you join this travel affiliate program, you’ll be supported by all the tools available on that network, including tracking and real-time reporting apps.

Viator is an activities-booking site for attractions all over the world. Users can sign up for full packages based on exploring world-class cities like New York or wonders like Chichen Itza.

Activities include sightseeing tours, tickets for cultural attractions, and activities like snorkeling and parasailing.

Affiliates are supported with a self-service dashboard where they can view reports, assess performance, and track incoming payments.

Best Travel Insurance Affiliate Programs

Travel insurance affiliate programs give you the chance to get paid for directing your users to sign up for insurance.

These programs can work effectively on any kind of travel blog. Due to the relatively low cost of the product, it can be easy to convince visitors to add insurance to other kinds of orders.

World Nomads is a travel insurance site that serves independent travelers in more than 130 countries. Users can get coverage for their gear, 24/7 emergency medical or dental assistance, and unplanned return flights.

Affiliates can promote insurance plans across the world. If you join this affiliate program, you’ll be supported by a global support team with bases in the UK, Australia, Brazil, and the US.

SafetyWing provides global medical insurance for digital nomads and other types of long-term travelers. Unlike many other types of travel insurance, it operates on a subscription model so that travelers can remain covered for months or even years at a time.

As a partner in this affiliate program, you can collect commissions for promoting nomad insurance or remote health subscriptions. In either case, you can collect 10% commissions and track sales with a personal dashboard.

Best Luxury Travel Affiliate Programs

These programs are highly competitive, but they offer you the chance to fight for orders that have the highest average transactions in the travel industry. Booking premium accommodations or services can guarantee that any commission applies to a huge order.

Boatbookings is a luxury travel site that allows users to book some of the most luxurious boats in the world, including crewed yachts, catamarans, and even modern superyachts. Affiliates are rewarded with a commission for each successful booking that comes from their traffic.

Affiliates receive a starting 20% of brokerage fees from this affiliate program. Booking transactions can easily reach tens of thousands of dollars (the cheapest crewed yachts start at around $20,000 a week).

Sandals Resorts is an affiliate program that covers multiple 5-star resorts located throughout the Caribbean. The resorts are located in Jamaica, the Bahamas, Antigua, Barbados, and other highly popular destination islands.

Affiliates can promote bookings at all of these locations, as well as extras like butler services, golf courses, and wedding amenities. The program is hosted on the large CJ Affiliate network.

Best Outdoor & Travel Accessory Affiliate Programs

Outdoor accessory affiliate programs are popular with affiliates because they can be matched with other types of travel affiliate programs already active on your travel blog.

For example, If you’re promoting flights, you can promote travel pillows. If you’re promoting hikes, you can promote hydration packs. It’s easy to slide the affiliate links into any related content.

REI is a major retailer and an affiliate program with a massive stock of outdoor gear and supplies for hiking, snowboarding, skiing, and other sports. Through the affiliate program, you can collect commissions on the sale of any of these goods.

Will Hatton of The Broke Backpacker is a fan of the high commissions. He says:

“For hiking and travel gear—a click to REI is worth three clicks to Amazon.”

The affiliate program is managed through AvantLink. Affiliates can use the tools of this network to manage their campaign and to track clicks and commissions.

Osprey is an outdoor brand that specializes in performance backpacks and also offers an affiliate program. Affiliates can promote a wide variety of different daypacks, hydration accessories, wheeled travel luggage, ski packs, and organizational accessories.

The Osprey affiliate program is managed through AvantLink. This network provides a range of support services for affiliates, including tracking and reporting tools.

Amazon Associates affiliate program is the largest retail affiliate program in the world. While it’s not often listed among best travel affiliate programs, it belongs here because it’s one of the world’s biggest sources for travel products.

As an associate, you can promote nearly every product Amazon carries, including an unmatched stock of travel accessories.

The site sells thousands of backpacks, secure wallets, travel comfort items, and more.

Affiliate marketers are supported with some customizable affiliate links, banners, and API tools that allow you to integrate product displays directly into your website.

The travel niche is a lot bigger than it might appear at first sight. It doesn’t only deal with travel itself (though we will cover some networks and referral programs that deal with that specifically), but also accommodations, activities, and accessories.

The affiliate marketers that populate this niche include everyone from travel bloggers to extreme sports enthusiasts who write about their favorite destinations.

One of the great things about the travel niche is that you can layer many different offers into the same site or content .

For example, if someone wants to travel somewhere, they’ll need somewhere to stay when they get there. They’ll also want some things to do. If you’re clever, you can help them do all of these things from your site with a gentle sprinkling of affiliate links.

No matter what you choose to base your site around, you need to know where to start when looking for a good affiliate program. Let’s look at how to find the best products for travel-based affiliate marketing.

If you want to find the best products, start with the best merchants and networks. The resources offered by high-quality travel programs can help you get on your feet faster. You should ask yourself:

Good support can take a significant amount of work out of your hands, including:

Beyond that, succeeding in any niche requires a certain degree of knowledge and enthusiasm. Many travel bloggers succeed because their excitement is infectious . People want more than the sights—they want the joy and wonder the travel blogs are communicating.

Selling takes more than just communicating, though. That’s why you need to understand the buyer cycle if you want to work with travel programs.

Understanding the customer buying cycle is an important part of surviving and thriving in the travel niche and finding the most suitable affiliate program for you. Travel is expensive, so buyers are warier of paying for bad deals or working with untrustworthy partners.

Part of how you overcome that hesitation is by making sure that you’re meeting the needs of your visitors at every stage.

We prefer the AIDA model. We covered this in detail in this helpful video .

This model is decades old, but it translates well to online affiliate marketing. Using AIDA, you can target different keywords with different search intent to create a marketing funnel .

For example, commercial intent keywords (e.g. “best X for Y”, product comparisons, product reviews) usually target people in the desire/action stage. These terms might have less traffic, but they will convert more often. For that reason, you can expect them to be more competitive

On the other hand, “early research” type keywords (for the attention/interest stages) often have high traffic, but less buyer intent.

Keep this in mind as you’re building out your site, and your content strategy. For now, let’s explore the difference between programs and networks before jumping into the best ones.

The difference is that an affiliate program is a business arrangement where a company pays commissions to affiliates for referring customers, whereas an affiliate network is a platform that connects multiple affiliate programs and affiliates, acting as an intermediary between the two.

But they are very closely related.

An affiliate/referral program is an arrangement that exists between an affiliate and a merchant for a product or family of products. Merchants may operate one or several referral programs depending on their needs.

affiliate program arrangement between merchant and affiliates

An affiliate network is a type of platform that allows merchants and affiliates to coordinate on offers. It offers useful tools to both parties, such as dashboards, search engines, and ratings of other merchants and affiliate marketers on the network.

Affiliate Network offer tools dashboard and offers

Affiliate networks typically feature thousands of referral programs from hundreds of different merchants, though they may choose to focus on specific niches.

Merchants like working with networks because it gives them access to a large base of affiliates. They also like how they don’t have to manage the work of setting up contracts or handling the technical side of creating affiliate links.

Affiliate marketers like working with networks because they can choose from many different offers for an affiliate program and manage them from one dashboard.

Networks often claim a small share of the payments that affiliates collect. This may seem like a downside, but many top-tier travel affiliate offers are exclusive to the best affiliate programs . If you want to sell certain products, you’ll need to be approved on a network first. It’s best if you already have experience with travel blogs.

The travel industry offers numerous opportunities for commission payouts for different travel packages and hotels. Finding a good travel affiliate program can be challenging if you do not have much experience. Still, ShareASale is a profitable and reliable network that has been in the business for decades.

It offers over 15,000 travel merchants with high commission rates, and it allows you to earn on everything, from vacation rentals to tourist tickets and flights.

Although the travel industry is quite competitive, ShareASale has some of the best offers and will help you profit highly from every sale. For that reason, I would recommend you to stop wasting your time and sign up for ShareASale today.

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GetYourGuide

RentalCars.com

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HostelWorld

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TripAdvisor

G Adventures

Intrepid Travel

Priority Pass

World Nomads

Wise (formerly Transferwise)

Ferryhopper

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2 Booking.com

4 Tripadvisor

5 Hotels.com

6 G Adventures

7 Travelpayouts

10 World Nomads

11 GetYourGuide

13 Take Walks

14 InsureMyTrip

15 TrustedHousesitters

16 Hostelworld

17 SafetyWing

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