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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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If you’re searching for the best affiliate programs for travel bloggers, I’ve got you covered.

There are many affiliate programs for travel bloggers out there so searching for ‘the one’ can be overwhelming. 

I know this, as I also run a travel blog myself!

Travel is a commitment that includes many factors. Flight and accommodation bookings, trips, and activities – it’s not a decision people make in a blink of an eye. 

Also, if your blog is relatively new, their chances to click your affiliate links might be lesser than other niches.

So, how do you ensure they do? What’s the proper technique and strategy to find the best affiliate travel programs? Read on to find out.

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What Is An Affiliate Program?

An affiliate program allows you to earn money from sending traffic to certain companies. It happens when you promote their services or products on your blog.

It goes like this:

• Insert a trackable link into your content, for example, Booking.com . 
• Someone books a room through the link you provided.
• You get a commission from there.

In the quest of affiliate marketing,  you’ll come across the word ‘cookie’. Besides not being edible, this cookie means a value stored on our computer. When someone visits your website through an affiliate link, the cookie is stored on their computer.

Cookies are used to track affiliate referrals and they have an expiry date. Let’s say you’re an affiliate partner of Klook and their affiliate cookie lasts for 24 hours. This means you can only earn commission from sales that take place within 24 hours after your reader clicked on the affiliate link.

What’s great about affiliate programs is all three parties ‘win’ something. Referral traffic for the company, products, or services for the readers and you – some moolah from your recommendations!

Many bloggers earn so much from affiliate programs because they can earn money even when they’re asleep. Talking about passive income, eh? 

When I just started blogging, I earned zero bucks from affiliate marketing. Then I signed up for this course by Michelle . I learned how she made over $100,000 per month from affiliate partnerships. Within three months I made $300 per month and it continued to increase.

Her course is a game-changer! You can sign up here:

Learn how to build a six figure blog without millions of visitors!

Anyways… Once you’ve built trust with your readers, you’ll see the consistency in earning money from your recommendations through the affiliate programs. 

So, what are some of the best affiliate programs for beginners in travel blogging? Let’s check them out. 

Best Affiliate Programs For Travel Bloggers

Transportation affiliate programs.

• Commission rate: 2 to 6% 
• Cookie duration: 7 days

Expedia offers car rentals, hotels, and properties, activities, and airlines. It’s one of the best affiliate programs in the travel niche. They also provide travel insights, customizable tools, and anytime support.

According to DMR (formerly Digital Marketing Ramblings), Expedia received 750 million visitors as of 2019. Imagine how much you can make just from joining their affiliate program?

You can register for the Expedia affiliate program here .

Priceline 

• Commission rate: 3 to 7%
• Cookie duration: 30 days

With Priceline , you can access several affiliate avenues from rental cars to cruises. They also offer 24/7 support and their website is easy to use too.

You can register for the Priceline affiliate program here .

• Commission rate: 5%

Bookaway mainly focuses on Southeast Asia. This website allows travelers to find, compare and book ground transportation tickets online. 

They offer a 24/7 support team that aims to make travel planning easier for users.

You can register for the Bookaway affiliate program here .

• Commission rate: 20%

Skyscanner is my go-to flight search website. The mobile app is user-friendly and I love how I can compare flights on random dates just to see which suits my time and budget.

You can promote Skyscanner through text links, banners, or travel widgets. What’s great about the Skyscanner affiliate program is that they pay your commission immediately so you can monetize your traffic quickly. 

You can register for the Skyscanner affiliate program here .

• Commission rate: 3% 

This European train travel expert offers an all-in-one train ticket giving travelers flexible access to most trains across Europe.

A must-have for blogs focusing on traveling around Europe!

You can register for the Eurail affiliate program here .

Eddy Travels

• Commission per sale: 3 to 12.5%
• Cookie duration: Not stipulated

Eddy Travels is powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) so it’s a fully automatic chatbot. This platform allows users to search flights, accommodation, and other travel products with prices and inventory in real-time by simply chatting.

You can register for the Eddy Travels affiliate program here .

Hotel Affiliate Programs

Booking.com

• Commission rate: 25 to 40% (depending on stayed bookings e.g. if the user books for 3 days and stayed the whole 3 days)
• Cookie duration: Per session

Booking.com has an extensive network of over 12,500 affiliates. Why is it so popular?

Because you can customize hotel recommendations based on what your readers like or their location. Whether you want to show worldwide accommodation or keep it to a specific region – it’s your call!

You can register for the Booking.com affiliate program here .

Hot tip: Booking.com fares better with North America and European markets.

• Commission rate: 4 to 7% (depending on stayed bookings)

Agoda has over a quarter million properties, making it an essential travel affiliate program for travel bloggers.

But without a website or blog, you won’t be able to join Agoda’s in-house affiliate program although it’s open for everyone to register. The approval is done manually and within 48 to 72 hours.

You can register for the Agoda affiliate program here .

Hot tip: Agoda fares better with Asian markets.

TripAdvisor

• Commission rate: 50% of TripAdvisor’s earnings
• Cookie duration: 2 weeks

TripAdvisor is the world’s largest travel site with millions of accommodations, restaurants, and travel activities. 

For those seeking reviews and recommendations, TripAdvisor is a go-to travel site.

Through your tracking link, you can source TripAdvisor’s website content and take your readers back to the original content.

You can register for the TripAdvisor affiliate program here .

HotelsCombined

• Commission rate: $0.50 to $2.00 per lead
• Cookie duration: 1 year

There are very few affiliate programs that allow partners to earn a commission for a full year and HotelsCombined is one of them.

If the same reader clicks on the HotelsCombined link on your blog come back within a year, you’ll earn another commission. Since it’s a major hotel comparison site, you’ll have endless options of hotels all over the world to promote.

You can register for the HotelsCombined affiliate program here .

Travel Gear Affiliate Programs

• Cookie duration: 15 days

REI is an awesome, massive online outdoor store. If your blog focuses on adventure travel and outdoor activities, joining REI’s affiliate program is a must!

Besides a wide option of quality and trusted gear, REI also provides expert advice and in-depth information about products and outdoor recreation.

You can register for the REI affiliate program here .

• Commission rate: 8%

Osprey is the OG in premium outdoor and traveling gear. Although slightly pricey, you know you’ll get what you pay for. 

Osprey partners with Avantlink for their affiliate program, so you’ll have access to all sorts of banner and text ads focused on technical, travel and everyday carry solutions.

You can register for the Osprey affiliate program here .

Nomad Goods

• Commission rate: 10%

If you love rugged, minimalistic designs, you’ll love Nomad Goods . Their products include iPhone accessories, travel gears, and lifestyle products such as laptop sleeves and photography gear.

Nomad Goods affiliate program is powered by CJ Affiliate .  

You can register for the Nomad Goods affiliate program here .

• Commission rate: 4%

Etsy is an online shop that sells mostly handmade vintage stuff suitable as gifts. Although it doesn’t focus on travel, Etsy does sell cool travel gear like passport holders, toiletry bags, neck pillows, and many more.

If you want to see what you can offer your readers, just go on the Etsy website and search ‘travel’.

You can register for the Etsy affiliate program here .

Luggage Pros

From luggage to wallets, Luggage Pros has every type of bag one needs for their trip.

Some important reminders for affiliates before signing up:

• Don’t copy anything from the Luggage Pros site and use the content for your blog.
• Don’t use these terms when mentioning the Tumi brand: discount, warehouse, outlet, sale, low price, deal, coupon, free, bargain, cheap, discontinued, special, special value, or % off (maybe there are some terms and conditions that we’re not aware of).

Activity Affiliate Programs

Get Your Guide

• Cookie duration: 31 days

Get Your Guide Tours is no stranger to those who wish to pack their trip itinerary with fun and activities. In case you change your mind, you’ll get your refund up to 24h in advance.

Once signed up, you can get the app called GetYourGuide WordPress, where it allows you to easily install widgets in your blog posts , sidebars, and many more. 

You can register for the Get Your Guide Tours affiliate programs here .

• Cookie duration: Up to 30 days

If you are the type of person who books activities impulsively, Viator is for you. There are over 340,000 activity listings you can choose from, anywhere in the world.

Viator lets you create a custom widget to insert into their blog posts. Alternatively, you can also customize a link through their affiliate networks and get 5% of the total sale price. 

You can register for the Viator affiliate program here .

G Adventures

• Commission rate: 6%
• Cookie duration: 90 days

If you travel in small groups, you can book your activities with G Adventures . They promote traveling with confidence as you’ll be in the safe hands of their local guides.

G Adventures’ affiliate program is run by CJ Affiliate . If you manage to get people to book the two to four days program, you can collect commissions.

You can register for the G Adventures affiliate program here .

• Commission rate: Up to 5% plus bonus 

Klook offers over 100,000 activity listings in more than 300 destinations. They also partner with world-renowned brands such as Universal Studios , Disneyland , and Madame Tussauds .

With Klook, you can have access to many free promotional tools and real-time analytics and performance reports. And if the traffic you generate to their site (from people clicking on Klook’s affiliate link on your blog) increases, you’ll earn some bonus.

You can register for the Klook affiliate program here .

Manawa by Adrenaline Hunter

• Commission rate: From 8 to 10% 
• Cookie duration: Unmentioned 

From adrenaline hunters to adrenaline hunters, Manawa lives up to its name. It’s a hub of more than 6000 outdoor activities in 66 countries around Europe, America, Africa, Oceania and Asia.

Manawa’s affiliate program offers 24/7 support on product integration and sales management by a dedicated account manager including real-time reporting.

You can register for the Manawa affiliate program here .

Travel Insurance Affiliate Programs

Travelex Insurance Services

• Commission rate: $17 
• Cookie duration: 45 days

Travelex Insurance Services is the best because not only do they cover lost baggage, cruise, flights, and other international travel requirements, they help expedite passport services and international driving permits too. 

Other benefits include:

• A waiver for pre-existing medical conditions.
• Children are covered at no additional cost.

Do you know that Travelex’s commission rate for its affiliates is around three times what some other companies offer? Yup. Go sign up as fast as you can! 

You can register for the Travelex Insurance Services affiliate program here .

WorldNomads

• Cookie duration: 60 days

WorldNomads is one of the best affiliate programs for travel bloggers, this travel insurance covers people from 140 countries, with medical and evacuation cover, 24-hour emergency assistance, and over 150 adventure activities.

The brand isn’t limited to travel insurance, though. They also offer travel scholarships and other travel-related initiatives such as campaigns, donations and paid collaboration, that bring so much value to globetrotters.

You can register for the WorldNomads affiliate program here .

Allianz Global Assistance

• Commission rate: Up to 12%

Besides travel insurance, Allianz Global Assistance also offers corporate assistance and concierge services. So far, they’ve recorded over 35 million users who have access to 24-hour support and a TravelSmart app.

Allianz Global Assistance’s travel insurance plans cover medical emergencies, general health while abroad, and emergency medical transportation. Some plans include trip cancellation or trip interruption.

There are more amazing travel insurance programs that you can check out here .

Luxury Travel Affiliate Programs

Villiers Jet Charter

• Commission rate: 30%

Villiers Jet Charter aggregates over 10,000 private aircraft to 40,000 destinations. You’ll earn a lifetime commission for any private jet charter client you introduce.

For its affiliate program, Villiers Jet Charter provides a dashboard for real-time tracking of your visits, referrals, and earnings. 

You can register for the Villiers Jet Charter affiliate program here .

Boatbookings

Boatbookings is a luxury yacht charter company that offers crewed yachts, bareboat, and catamarans in some of the top destinations around the world. Their charter experts are available to support clients and customers.

As an affiliate, you’ll get access to Boatbookings’ buttons, high-quality images, inquiry forms, and real-time tracking tools. All you need to do is copy and paste the HTML codes onto your blog.

You can register for the Boatbookings’ affiliate program here .

Sandals Resorts  

There are several 5-star resorts under the Sandals resorts group which are located throughout the Caribbean such as in Jamaica, the Bahamas, Antigua, Barbados, and other top destination islands.

Sandals Resorts partners with CJ Affiliate network. As an affiliate, you can promote any of the resorts in these locations, including butler services, golf courses, and wedding facilities. 

You can register for the Sandals Resorts’ affiliate program here .

How To Choose The Best Affiliate Programs For Travel Bloggers

Essentially, there are four things you should consider before choosing an affiliate travel program:

• Payout rate – percentage of your commission
• Product practicality – quality of the product
• Products you trust – products you have used or are using
• Genuine/legit brands you want to speak for – products you use and like

But eventually, it boils down to these two:

• Understanding the consumer buying cycle
• Treating your readers as a friend

Understanding The Consumer Buying Cycle

Let’s say you bought a backpack recently  – an Osprey Atmos AG 65 . Before deciding to purchase it, you probably Googled something like “Best backpack 2021” or “Best backpack for hiking”.

And then, you clicked an article from one of the blogs on the first page, read the review, and made your purchase through the author’s link. 

So, this is what it means by the consumer buying cycle. In short, the process goes like this: 

Awareness>Research>Evaluation>Purchase

Make sure you provide detailed information about the product and its value. How does it work? How can it help the readers? What benefit can the readers gain from buying the product?

Treating Your Readers As A Friend

How many times have you recommended a great restaurant or your new favorite hiking boots to a friend? 

If you approach your blog posts with that exact same authenticity, your readers can sense that. 

Of course, it takes time to build trust but solid readership and followers is a sure way to up your affiliate marketing game and earn consistent income from your blog.

Affiliate Programs VS Affiliate Networks

Besides affiliate programs, you might have also heard about affiliate networks.

In case you’re wondering, these two are not the same. But they provide the same end game – to let you earn money.

While affiliate programs are controlled by the company selling the product, an affiliate network is like a hub that houses thousands of affiliate programs.

Take Expedia or Amazon , for instance – they run their affiliate programs or in-house affiliate programs.

Affiliate networks are like intermediaries. They connect bloggers and entrepreneurs (publishers like you and me) with companies (merchants).

 Here are some great affiliate networks you can join:

Travelpayouts

Commission rate: Starts at 8%

Of all the affiliate networks out there, Travelpayouts is the only one that caters to travel brands. This broad network houses more than 60 affiliate programs to choose from.

The commission rate depends on the affiliate program you choose, though. Since it was first launched, Travelpayouts has released more than $20 million in payouts. 

You can register for the Travelpayouts affiliate network here .

CJ Affiliate

Commission rate: Varies, depending on the rate set by partners for each offer

One of the world’s largest affiliate networks, CJ Affiliate houses hundreds of the best affiliate programs for travel bloggers, including the major ones like Expedia.

Every year, the network releases more than $1.5 billion in commissions to its affiliates.

You can register for the CJ Affiliate network here .

For more than 20 years, ShareASale has allowed its affiliates to partner with more than 15,000 merchants of many brands.

Once you sign up with this network, you can access a custom affiliate link tool and automated reports for performance tracking.

You can register for the ShareASale network here .

Amazon Associates

Commission rate: 3 to 10%

As the largest retail affiliate program in the world, Amazon is the most popular among travel bloggers.

Being Amazon’s affiliate partner means you can earn a commission by promoting anything and everything on Amazon. 

The best part is, you won’t be earning from the product you recommended only. In fact, you will earn from someone’s entire purchase in their fully-loaded cart! (even if they did not purchase the other items through your affiliate link)

You can register for the Amazon Associate network here .

How Do I Become A Travel Affiliate ?

Becoming a travel affiliate is pretty straightforward. You don’t need to invest so much to set up a travel affiliate business or website. It won’t take too much of your time too. 

That being said, there are several factors you need to consider before embarking on this journey.

1. Website Naming

Think of something brandable, easy to pronounce, and travel-related, preferably.

2. Website Registration And Hosting

When someone types in your website URL, Bluehost (best affiliate program for hosting) will show your blog to the person who searched for it. Use this link for a discounted price from Bluehost.

3. Affiliate Integration

Some of the best affiliate programs for travel bloggers such as Expedia , TripAdvisor, or Priceline are essential to every travel affiliate website. You can integrate the ones you find best into your website.

Here’s a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to building a travel website that you can start with.

Are Travel Affiliate Websites Profitable?

Absolutely!

Joining affiliate programs in the travel niche is an excellent decision.

The travel industry is vast, and affiliate programs don’t require you to promote any product in particular. Any travel product or service can earn you money.

Go beyond the bubble – promote traveling gears, blogging courses and tools , books, or travel gadgets.

Check out these top travel affiliates program joiners:

• Two Wandering Soles : Average income from affiliate marketing is $17,000 +
• Living The Dream : Income from affiliate marketing is $600 (June 2021)
• It’s a Lovely Life : Income from affiliate marketing is $50,000 + (estimated) 
• Nomad Numbers : Income from affiliate marketing: $574.59
• SFTourismTips : Income from affiliate marketing is $4,500 per month

In short, travel isn’t just about hotels or airlines, so don’t put a limit to what you can monetize. 

Do I Absolutely Need A Blog To Join A Travel Affiliate Program?

Absolutely not!

You don’t necessarily need a blog to start earning from affiliate programs. One way to do this is with Pinterest – a platform for you and me to search for information using images, GIFs and videos.

If you have been wanting to embark on the affiliate marketing business but don’t think you can commit to maintaining a blog, you can check this post out: Your Step By Step Guide To Affiliate Marketing On Pinterest Without A Blog .

In this article, you’ll learn about:

• What Pinterest and affiliate marketing are about 
• Starting an affiliate marketing business without a blog
• The tips and tricks to generating an income on Pinterest without a blog
• Best affiliate marketing programs for Pinterest

While affiliate programs are proven to boost blog income, they will not happen overnight. You have to spend at least once or twice a week learning how to grow your affiliate income. Understand the strategies and implement them.

The truth is, joining these best affiliate programs for travel bloggers is not a difficult task. It just takes patience and persistence to see results. Don’t give up when you don’t see progress after a couple of weeks. Good things take time. 

And congratulations for reading this far. It means you’re ready to be an affiliate!

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Discover top travel affiliate programs in 2024! Boost your income as a travel blogger or influencer with the best brand partnerships in the industry.

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Best Travel Blogger Affiliate Progarms

Travelpayouts

• Commission Junction (CJ)
• Impact Radius
• Amazon Associates
• Lonely Planet

TripAdvisor

• Traveling Mailbox
• World Nomads
• Safety Wing
• Going (formally Scott’s Cheap Flights)

Booking.com

Hostelworld.

• Get Your Guide
• Deposit Photos

Shutterstock

• Getty Images
• Creative Market

If you’re an aspiring travel blogger or if you’re a seasoned travel blogger looking to join more affiliate programs to round out your website, we’ve got you covered.

For years now, we’ve been searching for travel blogger affiliate programs that check a few boxes:

• Rate of payout
• Ease of use
• Product we can stand by
• Legitimate brands we want to represent.

We researched all of the top affiliate programs for travel bloggers and compiled the list below.

Start here for the travel brand affiliate networks

Affiliate networks are the best first place to start when looking for ways to monetize your website or blog with affiliate programs to grow your income.

In general, an affiliate network contains many excellent affiliate partners or brands to work with.

The affiliate network will act as a connector between you and a company that wants its product represented by influencers or bloggers in a particular industry or field.

After a short application process, you can begin working with affiliate managers of companies and start earning commissions on a regular basis.

Travelpayouts is an interesting affiliate network.

They offer a lot of services that you’re able to leverage outside of the traditional links that you normally see from other networks.

Aside from the tools they offer (I’ll go over them below), they partner with some of the biggest travel websites like, Kiwi, Booking.com, Hostelworld, Viator, Tripadvisor and more.

These partnerships allow you to use one affiliate network and link out to several different sites to recommend content.

What are you waiting for? Once you sign up ( you can sign up here ) you’ll get access to all of their tools that you can use to start integrating into your travel blog or website and start earning money.

Oh and by the way, I wrote a comprehensive review of Travelpayouts if you want to learn more and see if it’s right for you.

ShareASale has a wide variety of affiliate partners to work with.

Depending on how your website or blog grows, and what kind of travel content you write about, you should be able to find plenty of travel products and services to work with.

It’s a great starting point for getting into affiliate marketing to browse the brands that are listed and start experimenting with links and ads. Learn more about ShareASale if you’re interested!

If you’re up for it, you can sign up directly and start earning money from your website or blog, today.

Commission Junction (CJ)

CJ was actually the first affiliate program that I joined back when this website was new. I joined because the only links we had were TripAdvisor, and TripAdvisor is on CJ.

Now that we’ve been writing about a lot of products and services, CJ has been a great asset in terms of helping us to support the partnerships we have with brands.

CJ has a tool in which you drop in a line of code, and they will automatically convert all of your links to the programs that you’re an approved affiliate for. This is an amazing hack, for travel bloggers and writers of travel websites.

This will help you save a lot of time when hunting down affiliate links to all your brand partners.

CJ is also a huge platform. They partner with a wide variety of brands (travel companies, and others) and also have a lot of tools for direct advertising. What’s more is that they offer lots of other programs and incentives. Check out CJ if you’re interested in learning more.

Pepperjam’s most notable feature is within the platform’s marketing and the company’s ability to send engaging and helpful email content.

They’ll often send helpful tips and tricks for bloggers, and will always leave the line of communication open to chat about your success. It feels very ‘human’ in a sea of things that are no longer very human.

As a product, they have a lot of different brands to work with and a really simple platform to use.

I’ve had a good experience with using Pepperjam over the last few years. Check out Pepperjam to learn more.

Impact Radius

We became a member at Impact Radius, which is a good avenue to explore if you’re a travel blogger (maybe you’re getting paid to travel ), or a lifestyle influencer.

Impact Radius has these features: Lots of top brands to choose from. Some of the biggest travel and lifestyle brands are on Impact.

Useful feature in which you can search for products that are included in your approved affiliate programs.

Check out more at the Impact Radius influencer partner landing page .

We’ve enjoyed learning about the offerings from AvantLink.

AvantLink has a lot more outdoor travel brands to choose from in terms of travel industry affiliates. Their commission rates are relatively high and we like working with partners on AvantLink.

They have a lot of great ads tools, like data feeds, paid placement opportunities and more. See more here about AvantLink .

Awin is a newer addition to our travel affiliate brand and partner arsenal.

Awin is very international, which is great if your audience is outside your home country in addition to within your home country. Awin offers partners from all over the world.

If you have global traffic and want to target different demographics, Awin is perfect for you and your website or blogging business.

It’s worth checking out and scrolling through some of the brands on this platform, to see if this affiliate program is a fit for you. Read on here to learn about Awin .

I started using FlexOffers once I realized that programs like Hertz, Kayak, IHG, Hilton and more belong on FlexOffers.

We went a long time on our blog barely recommending any hotels through affiliates, FlexOffers makes that pretty easy. The platform is fairly easy to use once you do all of your verification steps. I would absolutely check it out if you’re looking for a wide variety of general (and travel specific) affiliate programs.

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Rakuten is great, in general. I use it in my personal life to help save money on every day purchases. Rakuten itself is an affiliate website, or at least that’s how I suspect they make their money.

You may have gotten the ads as a consumer, or maybe you’re already a member. Rakuten probably pulled you in by telling you that you could save money while you shop online.

Rakuten helps consumers shop at tons of top brands and well-known websites and they can score small percentages back off every purchase, usually around 2%. I buy a lot of running shoes and I will stock up on new pairs when Rakuten is giving 10% back at Zappos.

Check out the Rakuten affiliate program .

Geniuslink has been a cool addition to our affiliate platforms because of the way it works with Amazon.

Simply put, Geniuslink makes it so that you can earn income when your audience is in multiple countries.

This has been a win for us, as our audiences expanded outside the US and into Canada, the UK, Mexico, India, Italy, Australia and Colombia.

See more about Geniuslink here .

Skimlinks is a catch-all program that contains almost every affiliate publisher out there. I use Skimlinks for programs that have denied me (for whatever reason) or if I can’t find their affiliate program.

I manually wrap links with Skimlinks, but you can also use their code snippet to automatically convert your normal links to affiliate links.

I would really recommend checking it out, because it’s been a valuable tool in helping to make adding affiliate links really easy to manage. And, you can integrate Skimlinks with the above Geniuslink to manage all of your links in one place.

Check out Skimlinks here.

Affilimate is a data platform that can help optimize your affiliate links to provide better insights to overall performance on your website.

I started using this tool, and it’s been incredibly useful in showing heatmaps of where conversions are coming from. It does this by automatically adding sub IDs to all of your affiliate links. It’s great.

It does so much more. In addition to having this on your own site, Affilimate also has an affiliate program of its own.

Check it out !

Travel products

Aside from photography and travel bookings themselves, people interested in traveling tend to search Amazon for travel products.

Some examples of articles where we’ve listed products sold on various platforms are ones like our guide to the best travel accessories , which also has a category landing page .

Here are the travel blogger affiliate platforms we’ve used in regard to travel products and travel brands.

Amazon Associates

We’re sure you know about Amazon and how it’s probably your audience’s first go-to platform for shopping.

Amazon’s affiliate program is certainly robust, and has a standard payout on a rolling basis.

You can join Amazon Associates here.

Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet has been, for a long time, one of our favorite brands for travel information and travel books. In fact, we have a sizable collection of their books that we keep on display in our home, to remind us of everywhere we’ve been.

You can learn more about their affiliate program here.

But you can also link directly to Lonely Planet’s books on Amazon or Bookshop.org .

TripAdvisor has a huge affiliate program, and to get the gist of it, we suggest checking out their affiliates page .

REI is one of the leading brands for quality travel apparel, gear, packs and accessories. They’re a good name to have in your affiliate program collection, and signing up is simple.

Learn more about the REI affiliate program here .

Traveling Mailbox

Traveling Mailbox is one of the best ways to receive mail if you don’t have anyone at your physical home address to collect your mail. It’s a service for while you’re on the road or out of the country for a longer period of time.

We talk about it in our favorite websites for travel in more depth.

You can check out Traveling Mailbox here and check out their affiliate program here .

Travel insurance

Travel insurance is always a topic we wind up talking about when people ask us how to prepare for a long-term trip abroad .

The intent for promoting travel insurance is a no-brainer to your travel-minded audience. Travel insurance offers so much in terms of protection for yourself while you travel.

It’s an easy sell when you talk about more adventurous types of trips or traveling to really anywhere.

See below for our top two recommended brand partners for travel insurance affiliate programs.

World Nomads

World Nomads is a premier travel insurance for backpackers and expats , or anyone who plans to be spending some time abroad.

They’re based in Australia! And do you know what? We were featured guests on their podcast .

Speaking of podcasts, if you want to make a website for your podcast , check out our guide.

See more on how to become a partner at the affiliate signup link for World Nomads .

Safety Wing

Safety Wing is a travel insurance program, similar to World Nomads. This type of service is picking up nowadays, with an increase in the focus of safety for travelers, internationally.

See more about Safety Wing .

Travel accommodations & trip planning affiliate programs

Travel accommodation and trip planning affiliates are the most obvious programs to start with when you’re creating your travel content. It’s also the easiest to match your content with as you list out your itineraries and build travel guides, travel advice and destination articles.

For us, when we share any accommodation (whether in the US or abroad), we almost always try to list it through our affiliate links for our readers to click on.

This helps us because we like to share our real experiences and we’ll also be transparent if we liked a place or had any issues.

For travel planning and flights, we haven’t integrated any type of travel widget or link to flights as much as we have with accommodation types like hostels, Airbnb and hotels.

Widgets would be a quick and easy way to give your readers a fast way to check flight prices. I experimented with adding it to our site before, and didn’t see much engagement from it, so I ended up turning it off.

I’ve been thinking about bringing it back and seeing how it performs now. I totally recommend trying this, if you haven’t already.

Going (formally Scott’s Cheap Flights)

Going is a membership-based service where avid travelers subscribe to receive heavily discounted ‘mistake fare’ flights delivered right to their inboxes.

You could be looking at opportunities to go from your home airport to Milan, Italy, for $200, or to the Philippines, for $400, on a mistake fare. For anyone interested in mistake fares and how the flight industry works, we’d also recommend Scott Keyes’s book, Take More Vacations .

We like that the affiliate program is straightforward, and bloggers can get paid out for each tier of SCF service, including Limited, Premium, and Elite sign-ups.

Bloggers can sign up with this link at their website. The program is through Impact Radius.

Skyscanner’s affiliate program is currently paused as of July 2021.

Skyscanner offers a quick, easy and highly customizable flight widget, as well as a search function for hotels and cars.

The revenue with Skyscanner directly starts at 20%. If you have a lot of destinations that you’ve written about, or if you write a lot about going to various places and needing to search for flights, then integrating with the flight widget is one of the easiest things that you can do.

Preview the Skyscanner flight widget here .

The widget allows custom parameters to get your integration kick started with a destination, color options, dates and so much more.

There’s also an API that you can request access for, if you need more details like live pricing or if you need anything that the widget doesn’t provide.

Expedia is a well-rounded affiliate program to be a member of, because of how many people use Expedia to book their travel.

As a traveling blogger or expert travel website writer, giving people options to book a trip, flight or hotel using your affiliate can help save your reader time.

As you integrate Expedia throughout your site, you’ll be able to leverage the opportunity for website revenue by using widgets, promotions, daily deals and more.

You can sign up for the Expedia affiliate program with cj.com .

Vrbo is a great service because it’s going to offer more choices for families and groups. You may know them through their fun video ads, and posing as a competitor to Airbnb.

Depending on your audience and brand loyalty, it would be smart to join the Vrbo affiliate program to provide plenty of travel accommodation options on your blog or website.

The Vrbo affiliate program is offered on Travelpayouts and cj.com .

Throwback: Priceline was the first company that I used to book a trip in 2010!

I remember the ads, and I was keen to save money around that time. Maybe you’re familiar with it: it was (and still is) a great service to help you find the best price for travel.

Other people may also really like to use Priceline for the same reason that I did, based on their prior experiences in booking trips.

You can join the Priceline affiliate network via cj.com .

I’ve mostly used Booking.com for hotel searching and trying to find the best deal within a particular city or region. Becca talks all about booking.com in our guide to finding accommodation during trips .

Depending on where you are staying, Booking.com might have better options than something more mainstream, like in rural Portugal . We detail this in our article about how to compare Booking.com, Airbnb and Hostelworld .

You can find more information about Booking.com in this article !

To join the Booking.com affiliate program, you can apply through Travelpayouts or directly on the Booking.com website .

Most recently, I’ve been using the booking widget and it’s been converting very well! Here’s how it looks:

I personally have not used Agoda much for travel booking; however, Agoda will cover some great locations and especially, accommodations in Asia. As it is, I haven’t needed to compare many listings during my Asia trips, like when I went to Sri Lanka .

If your blog covers a lot of Asia, like destinations in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand or Hong Kong , linking some of your specific plans through Agoda can help your visitors save some time.

You can apply to Agoda through Travelpayouts and directly on their website .

Hostelworld has been such a crucial service for us and how we travel. We sometimes use Hostelworld’s country hostel maps to help plan our trip, by seeing where hostels are located and drawing itineraries around them. Becca describes this fun strategy more, in her guide on tips for how to book a hostel .

If you are a fan of Hostelworld, you can link to some locations using their affiliate network. You can learn more on their website . We’ve seen a great conversion rate and we’re happy to partner with Hostelworld.

As a bonus, Becca also used to be one of their travel writers in the blog section of Hostelworld.com! You can see some of her blog posts up on their website, like this one, about adventurous dates for couples .

Get Your Guide

We became familiar with Get Your Guide after Becca took a Get Your Guide tour as a day trip from Antigua, Guatemala . She had a great experience, and paid for the excursion as a consumer. We learned that Get Your Guide (or “GYG” for short) is one of the best affiliate programs for tours and day trips, around the world.

What we like about the program is that they try to foster community among their affiliates, and offer bonuses and offers from time to time, like chances to create content by taking a tour at no cost. They also send email digests containing your affiliate progress, like a conversion statistic, your monthly revenue and more.

Join the Get Your Guide affiliate program here .

Stock photography websites

I started experimenting with stock photography in 2013.

I uploaded some old photos and didn’t really think much of it. Well, I’m here to tell you that I didn’t crack some secret code.

I probably made around $10 per year until about 2017. In 2017, I spent about a week cataloging and uploading photos to a small handful of stock photography sites.

Check out this list of places to find stock photography for your blog , if you’re interested in learning more about it.

As a blogger, you can promote stock photography websites. Because people want to use photos and you want to receive a commission, check out these stock photo sites that offer affiliate commissions.

Dreamstime has been around for over 20 years. Bonus points if you can find a photo from the year 2000. Joining their affiliate program has some great benefits worth checking out!

Join the Dreamstime affiliate program .

Deposit Photos

To help other bloggers find photos, point them to Deposit Photos. There are a lot of great photos to choose from. In fact, there are over 200 million photos in their catalog!

Check out Deposit Photos

I’ve been a contributor to Shutterstock since 2017. Because I don’t spend a lot of my time uploading, my payouts aren’t the best. However, I have received about $200 so far, for all my hard work.

The Shutterstock website is great for a blogger because there are a lot of photos, illustrations and more to choose from, if you need to jazz up the content on your travel website.

If you are writing an article or a guest post, and you need photos, Shutterstock is a great option to use.

To help get other people on board, you can join the affiliate program through Impact .

Alamy has a great collection of photos and a decent affiliate program as well. They start off with you receiving 10% on all sales made within 30 days of the referral.

Check out their affiliate program to learn more about the affiliate program.

Getty Images

Getty Images is #1 for stock photography in my mind. I actually used to take sports photos and some of the bigger-named photographers were all shooting for Getty.

Their collection is vast and is of very high quality.

As an affiliate of Getty Images, you’ll be able to earn a high commission and provide a platform for people to license photos to use on their blog.

Check out the affiliate program by Getty Images to get started.

Blogging and business

Did you know that there are some services for blogging and online businesses for which you can get a spot in an affiliate program?

What an awesome way for bloggers and online business owners to keep getting a steady affiliate income as their sites grow.

ConvertKit pays out a recurring 30% commission for every creator you send our way. This is huge.

Not only does ConvertKit offer a great tool for you and your business, but they also offer one of the best blogger affiliate programs on the market.

ConvertKit is a tool that you can use (and then promote) to help create marketing funnels and campaigns. If you’re selling an ebook, for example, you can create a flow on ConvertKit to collect pre-sales to your audience.

Learn more about ConvertKit and their awesome affiliate program .

Namecheap is an excellent domain provider. They offer quick and easy tools for acquiring the domain of your choice.

As most travel blogs get started, or when people want to create a second blog, promoting Namecheap makes a lot of sense!

Learn more about Namecheap and what their affiliate program offers.

Namecheap is active on Impact Radius, Commission Junction and ShareASale. They are all great affiliate partners to work with.

Sign up to ShareASale to get started with the Namecheap affiliate process.

WP Engine is one of my favorite affiliate programs out there. They have a really high commission for signups to hosting plans. They also offer discounts that you can pass along to your audience.

As a travel blogger, it’s easy to promote them as a provider because, well, your website is hosted somewhere and a lot of people need a hosting recommendation. That’s built-in intent!

Check out their affiliate program to learn more.

As a travel blogger or someone who uses Pinterest as a publisher, I’m sure you’ve heard about Tailwind. Tailwind automates your Pinterest by allowing you to schedule your Pins.

Most travel bloggers have experimented with Pinterest or use it actively, to grow their blog audiences and get some clicks inbound.

Promoting Tailwind is a great way to grow together and help create more social traffic. The program pays up to 25% in recurring affiliate commission. That is pretty awesome.

Check out Tailwind affiliates

Adobe products provide so much value to people creating as a hobby, student or full-time creator. I use Photoshop and Lightroom almost every day. I would be lost without those programs!

Other creators and travelers might want to use Adobe products as they start their creator journey.

Learn more about the Adobe affiliate program here .

If you like learning over video courses, then Skillshare is your best friend. The platform has thousands of video courses in all nitches.

As a travel blogger, you can promote Skillshare to help your audience learn more about everything that you promote! For us, we try to promote learning photography and other business tools with Skillshare.

Check out their affiliate program to see how Skillshare could work for you and your blog.

Creative Market

Creative Market is a valuable tool aimed at creators and people that want to grow their business. With Creative Market, you have access to many different types of fonts, graphics, themes, photography and so much more.

Their affiliate program is easy to integrate with. If you want to promote different types of design assets, you can link your Creative Market affiliate link to download those assets directly. If you want people to edit photos like you do, you can link to the Lightroom presets that you use.

The possibilities are truly endless. Check out the Creative Market affiliate program to get started.

Many people want to know why they’d need a VPN for travel , and the answers are crystal clear.

Many travelers are looking for a secure VPN connection so that they can get all types of benefits while overseas, like accessing the internet via another IP address or simply watching streaming services.

We recommend two top affiliate partners for VPNs:

ExpressVPN has some of the highest commissions for affiliate programs. They are also a good and reliable VPN. Both of these things make the program nice to use and easy to promote.

Join the affiliate program for ExpressVPN .

NordVPN offers a lifetime revenue share. This means for everyone that signs up for a subscription using your link, you’ll continue to get affiliate commissions from them for ever!

NordVPN is also a great product for travelers. When you travel, it’s sometimes good to be able to connect to a network in your home country. You can do this for security, geo-based search results, streaming and more.

NordVPN is reliable and one of the best VPNs that you can subscribe to.

Join the affiliate program for NordVPN .

Are you a brand?

Are you representing a brand? Sign up your company to begin referring publishers! All the destinations mentioned above should work properly, and the items below are also viable options.

I use Grin as a publisher to promote Allbirds. It’s a straightforward and easy experience for me to manage the relationship with them.

If you’re a brand, check out Grin and see if it can work for you.

Visit Grin .

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55+ Best Affiliate Programs for Travel Bloggers in 2024

Ready to join the best travel affiliate programs?

You’ve landed on the right article because the Top 55 best affiliate programs for travel bloggers are all listed here.

How do I know they’re the best and highest paying travel affiliate programs?!

As a multiple six-figure travel blogger who makes about half my income from affiliate marketing, and teaches classes on affiliate marketing , these are the ones I use myself — so I know they are the best, most lucrative options.

From the best hotel affiliates for travel bloggers, to travel insurance, physical products, car rentals and the best tour affiliates for travel bloggers, it’s all here. Ready to discover them all? Let’s dive in!

Quick Guide: What are the Best Affiliate Programs for Travel Bloggers?

Don’t have time to read the whole article? No worries — I’m including the cliff’s notes here so you can get the info you need fast! There are the affiliates I use personally, and the ones I always recommend.

What are the best affiliate programs for travel bloggers?

1. Discover Cars : Best car rental affiliate program 2. Safety Wing : Best travel insurance affiliate program 3. Travelpayouts : Best affiliate network for travel bloggers 4. Viator : Best tours affiliate program 5. Booking.com : Best hotel affiliate program 6. Amazon Affiliates : Best affiliate program for physical products

Each of these travel blog affiliate programs (and many more) are listed below with in-depth info about the programs. Keep reading to learn about all your options so you can make money from affiliate marketing fast!

The 55+ Best Affiliate Programs for Travel Bloggers

1. discover cars affiliate program: best car rental affiliate.

When it comes to car rental affiliate programs with high earning potential, Discover Cars is always my top choice. Here’s why I recommend them above all other transportation affiliate programs:

⭐️ Discover Cars Affiliate Program Highlights & FEATURES

• 365 day cookie : The longest cookie of any affiliate marketing program I’ve ever seen
• 70% commission: The highest commission rates among car rental affiliates — and you can earn even more with this hack
• 30% added commission: Earned with the sale of Full Coverage Program
• Single tier, cost per sale (pay per sale) commission structure means you get paid on every sale made
• Monthly payout sent by PayPal or ACH bank wire transfer
• Minimum payment threshold is $200 USD

Discover Cars partners with 380 car rental companies worldwide, meaning you can recommend it to your readers consistently, regardless of your target audience or location.

Affiliate content creators see an average of $20-$50 USD commissions per sale, with average monthly payouts hovering around $2,500 per 100K visitors. Not bad for passive income — though not everyone gets those results.

It’s easy to see why Discover Cars is one of the best affiliate programs travel bloggers love — and why it’s one of the most-used travel blogger affiliate programs out there today.

The Discover Cars affiliate program is available across multiple affiliate networks, including Share A Sale, CJ Affiliate, and Travel Payouts. You can also sign up for their affiliate program , bypassing the affiliate networks.

Going direct is typically more lucrative, as Discover Cars pays 70% commission rates, whereas joining the program through an affiliate network often means different commission rates.

I personally love that Discover Cars offers great support and tips for new travel bloggers to boost sales. I also find they have a quick response time, thanks to their dedicated account managers.

Since I use personally Discover Cars for my own car rentals when traveling, I can speak to their service with confidence and experience — which goes a long way in boosting conversion rates. Also, their cookie period is amazing!

🍪 What is a cookie?

The affiliate program Discover Cars has offers a generous 365 day cookie window . This means you’ll get credit for any bookings made within a year of a user clicking your link. Join the program today!

Best Affiliate Programs for Travel Bloggers

2. safety wing affiliate program: best travel insurance affiliate.

⭐️ Safety Wing Affiliate Program Highlights & FEATURES

• Recurring commissions when someone buys a policy
• 10% commission rates on sales
• 365 day cookie
• Specialized in digital nomad health insurance
• Unique features that appeal to your audience and generate more sales

SafetyWing is one of the highest-rated travel insurance companies for policy holders.

With 10% commission rates on policy sales , you can easily supplement your income while helping travelers protect themselves against unexpected expenses while they’re away from home.

They offer one of the top affiliate programs for travel bloggers — especially if you have long-term travel, moving abroad or digital nomad content. (If you don’t I recommend Travel Insurance Master ).

Safety Wing is unique among the travel insurance providers in that they only offer health insurance as opposed to cancellation insurance, coverage of possessions, and the like.

Their insurance affiliate programs are excessively marketed to digital nomads living outside of their home country. Policies begin at monthlong coverage, with recurring monthly payment from then on.

Safety Wing has one of the best paying travel affiliate programs, as you’ll earn commission on all purchases made by a customer for the first 364 days of service.

With their recurring monthly payment plans on policies , this means you have the potential to earn month after month — all from just one sale through your referral link.

Additionally, if your referred customer purchases insurance for shorter trips repeatedly with Safety Wing within that first year of sign-up, you will continue to receive commission accordingly.

They also has a generous 365 day cookie window , which is gold in the travel blogger affiliate world.

Safety Wing’s policies are quite appealing and easy to talk-up. They offer unique benefits like free insurance for up to two children under 10-years-old per family, or the ability to start a policy even if your journey has already started.

Their policies are priced quite competitively, and travelers leaving the country for less than a month will often find Safety Wing’s monthlong price to be cheaper than competitors covering a shorter period of time.

The Safety Wing Ambassador Program is available worldwide. Regardless of where your readers are planning to go, you’ll be able to recommend the best travel insurance solution while making pretty generous commissions.

Safety Wing has a minimum monthly payout threshold of $10 USD , so you won’t have to wait too long to start seeing affiliate money come in.

3. Viator Affiliate Program: Best Tour Affiliate

⭐️ Viator Affiliate Program Highlights & A DDITIONAL FEATURES

• 8% commission on all experiences sold
• More than 300,000 diverse experience worldwide
• 30 day cookie window
• No qualifications to join
• Weekly payout available

Viator is one of the most well known tour and excursion booking platforms in the world.

Operating under Tripadvisor and offering more than 300,000 experiences in more than 200 locations, Viator is a staple travel site for travelers looking to make the most of their vacations.

One of the best things about this affiliate program is the variety of experiences offered and the trusted name of the company to drive higher click through rates and convert more sales.

Viator pays a commission rate of 8% on all experiences booked within a 30 cookie window . This commission rate and cookie window is pretty generous, particularly when we’re talking about high ticket items.

Many tourist destinations have a huge variety of excursions available, ranging from $15 walking tours to multi-day tours costing multiple thousand dollars.

Depending on what you choose to promote and how well you can sell it, you could easily bring in hundreds to thousands each month through this program alone.

Even if you haven’t experienced the specific tour you’re promoting, the millions of customer reviews in Viator’s database will help you to find the best experiences for your readers.

Likewise, your readers can turn to dozens, often hundreds, of honest reviews to help complete their sale.

There are no requirements to join the Viator Affiliate Program . You can either join direct through Viator, or you can join through an affiliate network like Awin, CJ Affiliate, Share A Sale or Travel Payouts.

Be mindful of the commission rates when joining through a network though, as some offer less than the 8% you’ll get directly through Viator.

Despite being owned by Tripadvisor, Viator’s affiliate program differs greatly from that of Tripadvisor.

We’ll explore Tripadvisor’s affiliate program in more depth later, but for now know that most bloggers make more money through the Viator Affiliate Program.

4. Booking.com: Best Hotel Affiliate Program

⭐️ Booking.com Affiliate Program Highlights & FEATURES

• High conversion rates, especially for North American audiences
• 25%-40% of Booking.com’s earned commission
• Lots of potential for high-ticket sales
• One session cookie window
• Monthly payouts with no minimum earning threshold
• Accepted worldwide

Booking.com is one of the best affiliates for travel bloggers for one really good reason: It’s the hotel booking platform that often converts best for travel bloggers.

That said, most travel bloggers will agree that which platform converts best is really dependent on where your readers are coming from.

For a European or North America-focused audience, Booking.com typically performs quite well. However, those with a lot off Asia content or a lot of Asian traffic may prefer Agoda, which is owned by Booking.com.

With hundreds of thousands of partner hotels, airlines and car rental companies, Booking.com’s worldwide reach and reputation as one of the largest travel marketplaces in the world is a major benefit to you and your readers.

It’s a name your readers have learned to trust, and most don’t hesitate to book through their platform. Within the affiliate marketing travel niche, Booking is a go-to.

🤔 booking affiliate program: Is it Worth it?

There are three reasons people seem to dislike the affiliate program from Booking.com. First, their customer service isn’t great; some might even call it awful (or worse).

Second, they aren’t clear on how many sessions you need to join. Many affiliates are rejected from their program the first time they apply for “insufficient traffic,” but they don’t actually say how much traffic you need.

Third, Booking.com’s one session cookie window 🍪 is the shortest you’ll find among any affiliate program. However, their rapport of trust outweighs this con, in my opinion — and my blog readers still love Booking.com the most.

Their commission structure is tiered, ranging from 25%-40% commission on Booking.com’s earnings from hotel bookings. Where you fall in this scale depends on the number of bookings you generate each month.

If your readers are booking multiple nights, multiple different stays or even a single night at a high-price accommodation, the commission you can earn adds up pretty fast.

On the other hand, because people often book days in advance of travel, and because Booking.com makes it easy to reserve without paying upfront, the cancellation rates can also be quite high.

When it comes to an online travel agency, that’s just the nature of the beast. Booking.com still wins out as the top hotel affiliate for me because they have the highest conversions of any hotel affiliate program I’ve used.

5. Amazon Associates Program

⭐️ Amazon Affiliate Program Highlights & ADDITIONAL FEATURE s

• The largest and most well-known e-commerce retailer in the world
• High click through rates and conversion rates
• Commission rates between 1%-10% on physical products
• 24 hour cookie window
• Separate affiliate programs for different countries
• Amazon API allows you to load real-time product details

The Amazon Affiliates program is one of the largest affiliate programs in the world, and often a great place for new travel bloggers to get their feet wet in affiliate marketing with ecommerce.

Likewise, you’ll be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t know of Amazon and who hasn’t bought something from their online marketplace. From cameras to luggage, Amazon has a plethora of travel products to promote.

Amazon Affiliate’s commission rates are notoriously low . However, the program is still worth signing up for because it converts really well — because so many people know, use and trust Amazon.

Because buyers can purchase almost anything on Amazon, earning commission is really a numbers game. With enough traffic and the right affiliate keywords , you’re likely to start earning commissions fast.

After someone clicks your affiliate link and makes a qualifying purchase, even on something you haven’t linked to, within a 24 hour period, you’ll earn commission from it.

Commission rates on physical products range from 1%-10%, with most product categories ranging between 1%-4%. Again, this is low , but it adds up because so many people shop on Amazon.

📝 Amazon Affiliate Program Requirements

Amazon also has some specific requirements that you’ll need to be mindful of. They are very strict on avoiding personal purchases through your link, and have even been known to disqualify purchases made by people you know.

Amazon also has a strict disclaimer policy, requiring you to disclose when your posts contain Amazon Associates links.

They do guide you with acceptable language to use, so following their recommended disclaimer statements is important.

Because product prices can change at any point, you won’t be able to promote product prices on your site unless you input the Amazon API which loads real-time product information and prices.

This might be the way to go if you really want to advertise prices to your readers.

To join Amazon Associates as a blogger, they state that you’ll need to prove that you have robust, original content, with a recommended threshold of 10 posts on your site.

You’ll also need to have at least three qualifying sales within 180 days of signing up for Amazon Associates, or your account will be deactivated. If it is, you can always reapply.

If you’re promoting products to readers in multiple countries, you’ll want to sign up for the Amazon Associates account for each target country (like Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.ca, etc) so you can capture sales made in each.

⚠️ Update: They created Amazon One Link for to make this easier. Now, with one click, you an integrate all your Amazon affiliate accounts into one.

6. World Nomads Affiliate Program

World Nomads has long been a leading travel insurance affiliate program for bloggers and content creators, with big name travel bloggers and travel companies backing their reputation.

With flexible plans you can extend or change to account for changing travel plans, and insurance plans covering extreme sports like skydiving and scuba diving, World Nomads used to be a great option.

🚨 Why I no longer recommend World Nomads Affiliates

World Nomads recently switched from a direct affiliate program to partnering with CJ Affiliate , making pretty significant changes along the way. They had to do this, as laws in Australia (where they operate) changed.

World Nomads Change #1

One of the biggest changes they made is that you now earn commission when someone obtains a quote from them, even if they don’t complete a purchase.

However, the quote commission earned is just $0.85 per quote . This is very quite low compared to commissions they used to offer on policies sold, which was 10% of the total policy price.

If you’re someone who does well on getting readers to obtain a quote, but doesn’t do well on conversions, you might actually do better with this new structure.

However, if you do well with conversions, you’ll likely do better overall using a competitor like the Safety Wing travel insurance affiliate program . Unlike World Nomads, SafetyWing rewards on sales.

World Nomads Change # 2

Also, there is this long list from World Nomads of what you can and can’t say in your blogs. Violating these rules will result in termination from the program, so read it carefully.

This is due to Australian law, so it’s not their fault — but as a blogger, if I can’t tell my audience “I recommend World Nomads,” it’s hard for me to sell it. That’s right, you’re not allowed even to use the word recommend!

7. Travel Insurance Master Affiliate Program

The Travel Insurance Master (TIM) Affiliate Program is a great affiliate program for bloggers who have a primarily American audience.

What makes Travel Insurance Master unique and appealing to your audience is its function as an aggregate search tool for travel insurance providers.

Users answer three simple questions and quickly and easily get a range of suitable insurance options to choose from.

TIM values transparency, a no-hassle experience, and a user-friendly dashboard for its affiliates.

They specifically target travelers from the United States going abroad (requiring insurance to be purchased before leaving the country), while also offering plans for international visitors to the USA.

TIM has a direct affiliate program, as opposed to operating through an affiliate network. This means you see great customer service and higher than average commission rates.

Referral fees are fixed according to a tiered structure, which are dependent on the value of the policy that’s purchased, with commission rates of up to 10% of the sale price.

Depending on the price of the policy, referral earnings are anywhere from $5-$55 USD per transaction. TIM’s 365 day long cookie duration of one year also makes this an appealing travel insurance affiliate program to join.

8. Wise (Formerly Transfer Wise)

If you’ve been a digital nomad for any length of time, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the name Wise (formerly TransferWise) pop up in conversations on social media or among fellow nomads.

When it comes to banks that offer the best currency conversion rates, Wise wins every time. As far as fees, they tend to be significantly lower than PayPal.

This good reputation carries over into its affiliate program as well. The Wise Affiliate Program , run through the Partnerize network, offers generous commission rates and an unlimited cookie window.

Again, long cookie windows in affiliate marketing travel companies are gold .

Referral commissions are accrued as soon as new sign-ups convert or transfer money. Wise openly states their commission fees may change in the future, but they’re currently set at £10 for individuals, and £50 for businesses.

Commission is paid monthly and is available in five currencies. If you need to convert your earnings to a currency that isn’t currently paid out, you have the easy solution of signing up for a Wise account and converting at incredible rates.

Joining the Wise Affiliate Program is easy once you’ve created a Partnerize account.

From there, you’ll need to email Wise to request they review your application. Once you have access to their program, you can use your affiliate link as well as their rates API, calculator and comparison widgets.

It’s important to note that the Wise affiliate program is different from their “Invite a Friend” referral program, which offers incentives for referring people you know directly. Here’s my link if you want to sign up as a Wise user .

Wise is the perfect travel blog affiliate marketing program for digital nomads looking to make some extra income while promoting (and even personally using) Wise’s reliable money transfer services.

9. Expedia Affiliate Program for Hotels

Partnering with hotels, airlines, car rental brands, and cruise lines around the world, Expedia’s trusted reputation makes it another one of the top aggregate travel service affiliate programs for travel blogs.

The Expedia Group includes big name travel sites like Hotels.com, VRBO, Orbitz, Agoda, Stayz and Travelocity, which also carry a strong reputation of trust among readers.

Expedia pays a commission rate ranging from 2%-6%, depending on the brand and location of your readers. Cookie durations also vary, with some brands providing 7 day cookies and others offering 30 day cookies .

You’ll have to join the Expedia Group affiliate program through either Commission Junction (CJ) or Partnerize, as they don’t offer a direct affiliate program. This also includes the Hotels.com Affiliate Program , and any Expedia brand.

10. Agoda Affiliate Program: Best Hotel Affiliate for Asian Countries

For travel bloggers targeting an Asian audience, the Agoda Affiliate Program is one of the hotel affiliate programs I often recommend. With its main office in Asia, they tend to convert better in this region than other hotel booking affiliates.

If you like an incentive to earn higher commissions, then Agoda’s tiered commission structure is something to take into consideration.

Their commission rates start at 4%, with the potential to earn up to 7% depending on the number of monthly bookings you make.

The Agoda booking platform is available in 38 different languages, making it a truly global platform with the potential to target a wide breadth of countries and customers.

They offer an easy onboarding process, and equip you with free tools to help you increase your bookings and track your analytics more effectively.

While some of the other big name hotel booking platforms tend to do better in other parts of the world, Agoda is my top choice for the Asian market.

11. Get Your Guide Affiliate Program

Get Your Guide is another major player in the world of aggregate tour services, promoting more than 68,000 tours, attractions and activities around the world.

It is a German company, and typically more popular with European markets. If you have a high European audience or are looking for an affiliate program to target that market specifically, Get Your Guide is worth considering.

The downside to Get Your Guide compared to some of the other best affiliate travel programs like Viator is that it offers less tours and generally fewer reviews to base your recommendations off of.

However, they do pay out reliably each month and have good customer service, as well as an easy-to-use dashboard with good analytics tracking.

If you’re looking for a tour booking affiliate program with a European focus and prioritization of customer service, then Get Your Guide is a great option.

12. VRBO Affiliate Program for Home Rentals

Besides Airbnb, VRBO is the world’s largest and top marketplace for holiday homes, with more than two million properties across 190 countries. Sadly, Airbnb doesn’t have an affiliate program (see below), but VRBO does.

Since it focuses on vacation homes opposed to hotels, VRBO is a particularly appealing affiliate program for travel niche bloggers promoting unique stays or slow-travel.

The affiliate commission rates range from 2%-4%, depending on the affiliate network you use to access this program. You can also qualify to earn a $20 bonus if you refer a new property owner to list for rental on VRBO.

VRBO is a trusted name in the travel industry and has built up a reputation of safety and reliability over its lifetime. If your audience values authentic stays or slow-travel, then VRBO could be a great affiliate program for you.

Does Airbnb have an affiliate program?

No — They did have one, but on March 31, 2021, they ended the Airbnb affiliate program for good.

If you see any other articles that mention the Airbnb Associates Program, know that article is very out of date.

Now, Airbnb did keep their affiliate program for high volume sites that have more than one million in monthly traffic. However, for everyone else, they closed the program. You can read their closure statement here .

1 3 . Travelocity Affiliate Program

The Travelocity Affiliate Program is worth considering if you’re targeting travelers looking for a one-stop shop to buy all their travel related services in one go.

With the way this platform works, travelers can score the best deals when booking several travel services as a packaged deal.

This translates into you receiving commission on multiple services at once, and your readers getting low prices on their travel.

On the other hand, if your readers are just looking to book a flight, car rental or hotel on its own, they’re more likely to book with a competitor who can offer better deals.

Travelocity’s cookie duration is also quite short at 7 days , meaning you’ll have to drive a lot of clicks and conversions in that time frame to earn a substantial cash flow.

With all this in mind, Travelocity can be a great travel affiliate program if your readers are looking to get great deals on several services at once while still staying within their budget.

However, before you commit to this program, be sure that it is the right fit for your readers, otherwise you might be leaving good money on the table with different travel affiliate partners.

14. REI Affiliate Program

For bloggers with outdoor niche travel sites, the REI Co-Op Affiliate Program is undoubtedly on your radar.

With more than 20 million members, REI Co-Op is one of the largest outdoor recreation gear and apparel retailers in the world. They sell all the best brands, like Arc’teryx, Black Diamond, Columbia, and Patagonia.

The REI online site is filled with expert advice and detailed product information, as well as an extensive selection of top quality items. They also offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee on products, so your visitors can shop in confidence.

On the downside, the fact that the REI store requires membership to shop, there’s a chance you won’t reach quite as many buyers as some of the other affiliates mentioned.

This program is offered through the AvantLink Network , and offers a base commission of 5%. The REI cookie duration is 15 days.

REI is a great affiliate for bloggers looking to target an audience of passionate and loyal outdoor enthusiasts who are willing to invest in industry-leading gear and apparel.

15. Skyscanner Affiliate Program: Best Flights Affiliate

Skyscanner has easily one of the top airline affiliate programs, and is my choice as the best for travel bloggers who want to earn commissions on flights. (On average, however, this is not one of my top revenue generating programs.)

With more than 1,300 airline and hotel suppliers, a service reach of more than 52 countries, and a reputation of trust among travelers worldwide, Skyscanner offers an incredible opportunity for travel bloggers to make affiliate commissions.

By joining this affiliate program, you’ll have the chance to earn competitive base commission rates of 20% of their sales profits, with the opportunity for greater cuts as you refer more users.

Though it is known primarily as a flight booking service, Skyscanner also now offers commission on hotels purchased through their interface.

You can apply to Skyscanner’s affiliate program through the Impact Affiliate Network . Here, you’ll get access to their travel widgets, Flights API and deep links for flights on all the top airlines, like Virgin Atlantic and Qatar Airways.

16. Scott’s Cheap Flights Affiliate Program

Looking for popular affiliate programs in the budget travel niche? Scott’s Cheap Flights is a great affiliate opportunity for travel bloggers who want to help their readers find cheap flights.

This popular flight deal-finding service is recommended by some of the biggest name travel bloggers, like Nomadic Matt and Thrifty Nomads, and comes with exclusive discounts available only to their members.

If you join the Scott’s Cheap Flights Affiliate Program , then you’ll get $3 for every new member you bring in, plus incentives to earn more cash when certain goals are reached.

You can join the program through the Impact affiliate network.

With more than two million members already using Scott’s Cheap Flights to find their next great getaway, this affiliate is another great way for travel bloggers to start making passive income.

17. Kayak Affiliate Program

Kayak is one of the leading aggregate travel booking networks for flights, hotels, cars and travel packages.

When you join the Kayak Affiliate Program, you will have access to all of the Kayak brands including HotelsCombined, Momondo and CheapFlights.

This program allows you to earn commissions not only through actual bookings, but also through clicks and ad revenue.

You have the option to join Kayak’s direct program when they are accepting new publishers, or you can join through an affiliate network like CJ Affiliate , FlexOffers or TradeTracker , a UK affiliate marketing company.

The direct affiliate program offers commission rates up to 50% of Kayak’s profits on your sales, whereas commissions through affiliate networks range from $0.06-$1.90 for every sale you make.

While other affiliate programs offer more earning potential, Kayak has more than 15,000 publishers signed up for its affiliate program. The brand is trusted among travelers worldwide, and a good option for travel bloggers.

18. Skimlinks: Turn Almost Anything Into An Affiliate Link

When it comes to finding a unique and time-saving affiliate network, Skimlinks is just that. Skimlinks is known for the way it helps you to find new merchants and easily and quickly create affiliate links for them.

One of the primary ways it does this is with the Skimlinks Editor Toolbar.

This toolbar is free to install, and when you begin searching the web for things to post on your site with an affiliate link, it alerts you if that product has an affiliate program.

It will then provide you with a simple link to paste into your blog posts.

The Skimlinks affiliate marketing program is used by more than 60,000 publishers. They have partnered with more than 48,500 merchants and 50 different affiliate networks, so there’s great variety beyond just travel affiliates.

It’s officially the biggest commerce content monetization program, and offers exclusive commission rates with many of its merchants, often even double that of other networks.

It’s free to join Skimlinks , which offers a great opportunity for bloggers who want to monetize their content without having to become affiliated with multiple merchants at once.

19. Tripadvisor Affiliate Program

Tripadvisor is the largest travel site in the world, so naturally their affiliate program should be on your radar.

Tripadvisor connects its users to more than 1.4 million places to stay around the world, and has hundreds of millions of reviews for reference.

Even though Tripadvisor promotes various types of travel services, you can only earn commission on accommodations.

Commissions are structured in different ways than most others: You get a minimum of 50% of the commission that Tripadvisor receives from the accommodation site, even on clicks that don’t result in a sale.

There’s also a 14-day cookie window , meaning you’ll earn commission on sales made within that time period even if the customer returns on a different device or through a different channel.

There are no minimum traffic requirements to join the Tripadvisor Affiliate Program , and you can find it on the CJ affiliate network.

20. Hostel World Affiliate Program: Best Hostel Affiliate

It’s no secret that hostels are a popular accommodation choice for budget travelers and social solo travelers . If that matches your readership then you’ll want to join the HostelWorld affiliate program.

HostelWorld has more than 36,000 properties in 179 different countries and is one of the biggest hostel booking websites in the world.

You’ll earn commission on any bookings made directly through HostelWorld or their mobile app, with a 30 day cookie window to track sales.

Payments are accepted in 60 currencies, and the affiliate program is managed through the Partnerize network.

If you’re looking for a great way to connect your travel blog readers with the best hostels, then this is the HostelWorld Affiliate Program for you.

21. Eurail Affiliate Program (Interrail Affiliate Program )

If you are in the European travel niche, the Eurail Affiliate Program (AKA Interrail Affiliate Program) for travel sites is worth looking into.

Through this company, your readers will have access to more than 40 different train and ferry companies across Europe, with the opportunity to purchase either single-country passes or global passes.

With the global pass, travelers have access to ferry and train tickets across 33 different countries , making for a highly flexible way to see the whole European region.

As an affiliate through the AWIN network, you can earn up to 3% commission with a 30 day cookie window .

The average order value is over £300 with this affiliate program, leaving some substantial room to bring in good commissions.

If you want to introduce your readers to a worthwhile and budget-friendly way of exploring Europe while earning that passive income, the Eurail/Interrail Affiliate Program could be a win-win for you.

22. NordVPN Affiliate Program: Best VPN Affiliate

As an experienced traveler, your readers will trust your advice on the top travel services to maximize safety and security.

If you have a digital nomad readership, you’ll want to start promoting the invaluable product of a Virtual Private Network ( VPN ).

VPNs can enhance the security and privacy of your online activities while giving users access to content that may be geographically restricted or blocked.

NordVPN is one of the most trusted VPN brands, and their affiliate program offers one of the highest commissions in the VPN market, with lifetime revenue sharing .

Commission rates are 40% for new sign-ups (or 100% for a 1-month offer), and 30% commission on renewals. You can join the Nord Affiliate Program through the CJ Affiliate network.

With NordVPN’s global market and individual support provided through a dedicated account manager, this can easily become one of the most lucrative affiliate programs for travel bloggers.

23. Klook Affiliate Program

With more than 100,000 amazing experiences and activities from tours to dining deals, hotels, and more, Klook is another popular aggregate travel booking platform.

Klook has an especially strong presence in Asia , and with an online platform available in 13 different languages. It’s one of the leading travel booking platforms in the region.

Commission rates range from 2%-5% , depending on the activity or service booked.

The Klook Affiliate Program is available through affiliate networks like Travel Payouts and AWIN, where payment in various currencies is supported.

24. Outdoorsy Affiliate Program: Best RV Affiliate

If you’re in the RV travel niche, then the Outdoorsy Affiliate Program will help you connect your readers with the world’s largest and most reputable RV rental marketplace .

Available through AvantLink, CJ Affiliate or HasOffers affiliate networks, you can refer both RV owners and renters, while earning amazing commissions of $60 or more for every qualified referred booking.

Outdoorsy RV Share has a reputation of putting customer needs at the forefront of their service, even providing liability and comprehensive collision insurance with every approved rental.

Their satisfaction rates are high, making this program easy to talk up to your readers.

With its simple and easily accessible online platform, Outdoorsy’s unique marketplace is a great affiliate program for bloggers in the North American RV travel niche.

25. RentalCars.com Affiliate Program

DISCOVER CARS VS RENTALCARS.COM : WHICH IS BETTER?

My short answer is Discover Cars — but I’ll expand on why I say it’s one of the best travel affiliate sites below.

There are a few big players in the car rental affiliate space. Aside from Discover Cars, another travel affiliate company option is RentalCars.com, the official rental car partner for the Booking.com Affiliate Program.

When comparing Discover Cars vs RentalCars.com Affiliate Program , there are a few key differences to consider:

• Commission Rates — Discover Cars has a higher commission rate of up to 70% of profits (this includes 30% added commission from a sale on their Full Coverage Program), while RentalCars.com pays out 40% of profits, or a flat rate of 6% per sale.
• Cookie Duration — Discover Cars’ 365 cookie window far exceeds the RentalCars. com 30 day period for cookies .

Overall, both Discover Cars and RentalCars.com offer some of the top travel affiliate programs that help you make money from travel blogging quickly and easily.

However, if you’re looking for a higher commission rate and ease of use, I recommend Discover Cars as your go-to car rental affiliate program.

Best Affiliate Marketing Networks for Travel Bloggers

What is an affiliate marketing network?

An affiliate marketing network is a “one stop shop” platform with several affiliate partners that fall under it, and one dashboard you can use to track your sales and commissions.

Affiliate marketing networks connects advertisers, brands and companies looking to promote their products or services, with publishers, bloggers and influencers who have the audiences those advertisers want to reach.

Advertisers pay commissions to the affiliates when someone purchases a product or service through their link.

Many of these networks will also provide tracking tools and resources to help affiliates track their performance and optimize ads for higher conversions.

Affiliate marketing networks are a popular option for travel bloggers as they offer an easy and convenient way to monetize a blog, without having to directly manage relationships and payment processes with each individual advertiser.

While an internal application to individual advertisers is still required in most cases, joining an affiliate network takes away a lot of the legwork of each application.

Some networks, like Travel Payouts, focus solely on travel brands, whereas other networks, like CJ Affiliate and Share A Sale, partner with advertisers across various markets and are not limited to travel.

Each network has its own set of rules, regulations, and commission rates for each brand. It’s best to familiarize yourself with all of these terms so you can find the networks that are right for you.

Affiliate Networks vs Affiliate Programs : Which is better?

Which is better comes down to personal preference — so let’s examine the two options closer. It’s important to note the difference between an affiliate network and an affiliate program .

An affiliate network is a platform that connects multiple advertisers with affiliates, while an affiliate program is a specific agreement between one advertiser and its affiliate publishers.

For travel bloggers, the Travelpayouts Affiliate Network like can be a great resource for finding multiple popular brands to work with without having to search through individual in-house affiliate programs.

You may even find that brands within your network reach to request you join their program, which gives you exposure to some of the best options you may not have otherwise considered.

It is important to note brands may have different terms and conditions, such as commission rate, cookie duration, and payment options, for affiliates who join their program directly compared to those who join through an affiliate network.

To add to the confusion, a brand’s terms and commission rates can even differ from network to network.

Comparing terms between networks and individual affiliate programs can be a lot to keep track of, but is worth doing to find the highest paying affiliate programs.

26. Travel Payouts (Best O v erall for Travel Bloggers)

Without a doubt, Travel Payouts is my favorite affiliate network platform for travel bloggers . ↳ You can join here for free .

Why? Because they only work with travel companies, so they have streamlined the process. The Travel Payouts Affiliate Network also has a great reputation for customer service.

Targeting solely the travel sector, this platform provides you access to more than 100 applicable travel service companies , making it easy for you to discover a brand that fits you content, all in one convenient affiliate network.

Travel Payouts works with travel companies of all scales in multiple countries, from global brands like Booking.com and Tripadvisor, to small or unique brands like EatWith, a platform for booking culinary experiences around the world.

TravelPayouts Affiliate Marketing promotes itself as being the first online partnership platform specifically for travel brands, and is used by more than 350,000 content creators and influencers worldwide.

For more than 10 years they have partnered with travel services to cover all aspects of travel, including travel accommodations, tours, vehicle rentals, trains, buses and transfers, cruises, flights, travel insurance and more.

The Travel Payouts dashboard is easy to use and reader-friendly, showing the number of impressions, clicks, and sales from each partner.

While cookie duration and commission rates vary by company , details for each are easily accessible once you’ve joined the network and begin browsing the brands.

27. CJ Affiliate (Formerly Commission Junction)

CJ Affiliate is the largest and most established affiliate marketing network in the world. Home to more than 3,800 brands worldwide , it’s a great source for travel bloggers looking for multiple options to monetize their website.

With such a wide selection of advertisers, however, comes the potential for overwhelm when searching out travel-specific brands.

Furthermore, the CJ dashboard is more complex and cumbersome than many of its competitors, making it a bit less user friendly for those new to affiliate marketing.

Some bloggers also find that because CJ attracts a lot of larger companies compared to other affiliate networks, content creators sometimes find lower acceptance rates into individual brands’ programs.

Nevertheless, there is great potential for earnings with CJ Affiliate if you have the time and patience to wade through the thousands of brands and pinpoint the ones that are a good fit for your content.

Cookie duration and commission rates vary by advertiser , but you can find specific details on each once you are accepted into the network.

AWIN is currently the fastest growing affiliate marketing network, with more than 20,000 different advertisers and 240,000 publishers on their platform.

It’s well known for its wide selection of travel-related brands, making it an ideal fit for any travel blogger.

The main downside to AWIN is that it can be a bit complex to use at first and there’s a bit of a learning curve — especially when compared to other smaller or more simple networks.

However, once you get used to navigating its online dashboard, AWIN has some excellent features that make it one of the best affiliate marketing networks for travel websites.

One thing AWIN does particularly well is provide detailed statistics on each program within their network to help you select the right ones.

You can choose programs based on click through rate, approval rate, average time for payment, earnings per click, and more. This makes it much easier to find the programs with a high earning potential best suited to your content.

AWIN Affiliate Marketing Network also has an incredibly useful glossary of terms which helps explain any acronyms or industry jargon you may come across.

Finally, you can browse through all the affiliate programs that you haven’t yet joined and read their overview, terms, performance ratings, and more before deciding whether to apply.

29. Share A Sale

Share A Sale is one of the oldest and most established affiliate networks , with thousands of partnered brands across various verticals, including travel.

When compared to larger networks like CJ, the ShareASale Affiliate Marketing Network tends to attract and find smaller companies to partner with, offering diversity and often more unique options for your readers.

Share A Sale was acquired by AWIN (another big name affiliate network) but they operate separately. The sign up process for Share A Sale is straightforward and quick, a positive feature you shouldn’t overlook.

When searching for brands in the network, their website has quite a few search box features and filters, such as searching by auto-approval, cookie duration and commission rates, to help you find those with the top earning potential.

As Share A Sale tends to work with small and medium companies (though they’re partnered with many big names as well), newer bloggers often find high acceptance rates by brands are eager to get their name out there.

For newer travel bloggers, Share A Sale is a great all-around choice for affiliate marketing networks to join.

30. Impact Radius

Impact Radius, also known simply as Impact, is an affiliate network with more than 1,000 brands and thousands of publishers that connect through their powerful, flexible and intuitive platform.

Partnerships span multiple verticals and are easy to join once you’ve been accepted to the network.

Impact has made a name for itself as being a top affiliate marketing suite with easy tracking and tag management within its platform, allowing for better and more complete performance statistics.

The downside to Impact Radius is that the sign up process can be quite lengthy. Once you’re in though, you’ll have access to top performance insights that help you understand how successful your affiliate campaigns are.

The Impact Affiliate Marketing Network also offers flexible payment options worldwide, which makes it easy to get paid in a way that works best for you.

31. AvantLink

If you’re looking for an affiliate network that emphasizes quality over quantity, then AvantLink is a great choice.

They have more than 800 high quality advertisers and promote their dedication to customer support, regardless of how long you’ve been in the blogging game.

If you’re looking for outdoor travel gear affiliate programs, especially for those in the hiking niche, camping niche or even road trips niche, AvantLink is where you’ll find the coveted REI affiliate program .

AvantLink touts their high-conversion tools, tracking and reporting systems, and performance marketing technology as being top-of-class among affiliate marketing networks.

The AvantLink dashboard is quite user-friendly, making it easy to navigate once you join.

They have three international networks of advertisers, USA, Canada and Australia, with additional partners in Europe and the Asia Pacific region.

They also pay out in these three currencies, making them a convenient option for Australian and Canadian travel bloggers who won’t have to convert their income.

The downside is that the AvantLink Affiliate Marketing Program has a rigorous application and vetting process, which can be quite lengthy for those who want an easier sign-up process.

But on the upside, once you’re part of AvantLink you’ll be able to apply to high-quality advertisers, including brands like REI and Patagonia.

32-61. A Few More of the Best Affiliate Programs for Travel Bloggers

While this has been a pretty long list so far — it is by no means an exhaustive list of affiliate marketing programs for travel bloggers.

These days, nearly every company has an affiliate marketing program, so if you want some more options, here are 20 more:

✈️ 🏩 Flights, Hotels, Etc.

• 32. Momondo Affiliate Program
• 33. WayAway Affiliate Program
• 34. Priceline Affiliate Program
• 35. Hotels Combined Affiliate Program
• 36. Priority Pass Affiliate Program: Airport lounges

📸 Tour Affiliate Programs

• 37. Civitatis Affiliate Program Travel Co.
• 38. G Adventures Affiliate Program: Group tours
• 39. Tours By Locals Affiliate Program
• 40. Intrepid Travel Affiliate Program: Small groups tours
• 41. CityPass Affiliate Program: Tickets to attractions
• 42. Cookly Affiliate Program: Cooking classes

🏨 Accommodations Affiliate Programs

• 43. Plum Guide Affiliate Program: Home rentals
• 44. RV Share Affiliate Program: RV rentals
• 45. Stay 22 Affiliate Program: Hotels, home rentals and more

🚕 Transportation  Affiliate Programs

• 46. FerryHopper Affiliate Program
• 47. Bookaway Affiliate Program
• 48. BusBud Affiliate Program
• 49. Omio Affiliate Program

🧳 Misc. Travel Affiliate Programs

• 51. Rakuten Affiliate Program: Affiliate network  
• 52. Express VPN Affiliate Program: Virtual private network (VPN)
• 53. Cruise Direct Affiliate Program: Cruises
• 54. Heymondo: Travel insurance
• 55. Lonely Planet Affiliate Program: Travel guides and travel guide books

Best Affiliate Programs for Travel Bloggers: FAQ

What is affiliate marketing.

Affiliate marketing is a type of performance-based marketing in which an affiliate (the “publisher”) is rewarded for referring customers or visitors to a merchant (the “advertiser”).

The affiliate earns a commission for each referral, typically based on the number of sales, clicks or sign ups generated from the referral.

Affiliate sales are generally tracked using affiliate links, which contain a unique tracking code that allows the affiliate to track and monitor their referrals.

With affiliate marketing, there are little to no upfront costs for either the advertiser or the publisher, so it’s a great starting point for making money without spending in advance.

While affiliate marketing may feel daunting at first, and the thought of selling to your readers may seem uncomfortable, it’s one of the most reliable and natural ways to monetize your blog.

Affiliate marketing doesn’t have to be salesy and pushy — you can find companies that align with your blog’s values and promote them in an authentic way.

If you’ve ever used a product or service and then recommended it to friends and family, you’ve essentially done affiliate marketing without even realizing it.

You’ve already proven you have what it takes to be an affiliate marketer and start monetizing your travel blog.

What is a travel affiliate program?

A travel affiliate program is a type of affiliate program specifically for bloggers and influencers in the travel niche.

Through these programs, you can earn commissions for referring customers and visitors to partner companies such as airlines, hotels, tour operators and more.

Travel affiliates may also receive exclusive discounts or perks for themselves or their readers. This can be an excellent way to demonstrate the value of travel products or services to your readers while also earning commissions.

Travel is one of the top niches for affiliate marketing and there are many great programs to choose from. Be sure to do your research and pick the one(s) that fit with your blog’s values and audience.

How do I become a travel affiliate?

The first step to becoming a travel affiliate is to find the right programs for your blog or social following. Once you’ve chosen the right ones, you can request to sign up.

After you’re approved, you can and start promoting their products or services.

When choosing an affiliate program, be sure to pay attention to any requirements such as minimum sales thresholds , or restrictions on content or promotion methods.

You’ll also want to make sure you read the terms and conditions of each program carefully before signing up.

Some programs may not allow certain types of promotion or may require you to make specific types of disclaimers to your readers.

The key to success with affiliate marketing is to be honest and transparent with your readers by using disclaimers. You’ll also only want to be promoting high-quality products that you genuinely believe in.

This way, you can foster trust and loyalty among your followers while earning commissions for yourself.

How do affiliate programs help travel bloggers?

Affiliate programs can provide travel bloggers with a great way to monetize their blog or social media following.

Through affiliate marketing, you can earn commissions for referring customers and visitors to partner companies in the travel industry.

Recommending the best travel affiliate products for your readers helps you to satisfy user intent and build trust with your followers, all while monetizing your blog.

Additionally, many affiliate programs offer exclusive discounts or perks to bloggers that can help you stand out from the competition.

These discounts may be passed on to your readers as well, adding even more value to their experience.

Affiliate marketing for travel bloggers is often the most lucrative monetization strategy, but it’s much more than simply adding a few text links to your content.

I teach bloggers how to find keywords with big potential to earn affiliate income in my How to Find Affiliate Marketing Keywords Class . You can read more about me class in this Best Courses for Travel Bloggers article.

How do bloggers get affiliates?

Finding affiliates to promote to your audience is quite simple and starts with understanding your readers’ needs and desires.

Consider the issues that your readers face as they travel to your target destinations. Assess what products and services could help mitigate these struggles and look for affiliates to match them.

By doing so, you can provide immense value to your readers while building a lucrative revenue stream through affiliate marketing.

Once you have identified the right affiliates, reach out and inquire about their program.

Many companies have an online application process that you can complete to become approved as an affiliate.

Other times, you may need to contact a representative directly if the company does not yet have an established program.

What is an affiliate marketing cookie?

An affiliate marketing cookie is a small piece of data stored on an internet user’s computer when they click a link or advertisement leading to the website of an affiliate partner.

The cookie allows the advertiser to track purchases and activities of the customer over time, even after they leave the site.

This allows advertisers to reward affiliates for any purchases that their readers make as a result of their link or advertisement. Affiliate cookies last anywhere from zero to 365 days or longer, depending on the program.

Most of the best travel affiliate marketing programs use cookies to track sales, as they provide an accurate way to measure the success of each partner’s efforts.

How do I pick the right travel affiliate programs ?

You’ll want to look for programs that offer generous commission rates, easy tracking and reporting systems, and a wide variety of products or services that align with your audience’s needs.

Choosing the right travel affiliate program for your blog can be both exciting and daunting — so here is an example to help make some sense of it.

If you’re in the luxury travel niche, you can find a variety of luxury travel affiliate programs through some of the popular affiliate networks, like the Plum Guide Affiliate Program . They bill themselves as an upscale Airbnb.

If you’re in the budget-friendly travel niche, luxury programs won’t suit your audience and you’ll instead want to stick with what you know your readers will be interested in, like the HostelWorld Affiliate Program.

17 Luxury Travel Affiliate Programs with High Commissions

Additionally, one of the most important things to look for is programs that have a positive reputation and active community of affiliate marketers, so you know your readers are getting quality products, and that you’ll be paid reliably.

A great way to start affiliate marketing is by signing up for one or two programs of products or services that you already use and would recommend to others.

As you build up your skills and following, you can expand to include more programs to diversify your income streams.

Here are four things to consider when pocking the best travel affiliates and best best travel affiliate networks to join:

🍪 What is their cookie policy? 

Tracking cookies are an integral part of any affiliate program. Cookies help ensure that you get paid for all the leads and sales generated from your blog.

Every affiliate program should have a clear cookie policy, stating how long their cookies last and what kind of data is collected.

Read each cookie policy carefully and make sure you understand the cookie duration (or cookie window), what happens when customers clear their cookies, and what kind of data is collected through them.

Knowing these details can help you choose the best travel blog affiliate programs and ensure that you get paid for your hard work.

It’s also important that you disclose tracking cookies in your privacy policy and provide the opportunity for your readers to opt out of cookies if they choose to do so. A cookie opt-out pop-up is a great way to tackle this.

💰 What are their commission rates? 

When selecting the best travel programs for affiliate marketing, commission rates should be high on your priority list.

While there are some pay per click travel affiliate programs, most programs pay a percentage of the sale. The exact rate varies depending on the product or service.

Online marketplaces like Booking.com, DiscoverCars.com and many others that act as a middle-man between you and the companies you are promoting often pay commission on their portion of profits from the sale.

While the percentage of commission may appear to be higher for these such programs, the actual rate you receive may be lower than that of a direct affiliate program.

Other programs may have tiered commission rates with higher percentages for larger or more sales.

It’s usually worth your time to compare different programs and affiliate networks and find the ones that offer the highest commission rates for the same great products.

This way, you can maximize your earnings from each sale and make sure that your time is spent wisely.

🙋 Do they have a dedicated Affiliate Manager? 

Many travel affiliate programs now offer dedicated affiliate managers who are available to help you promote their products and services.

A good affiliate manager will be able to answer any questions you may have about the program, provide creative assets and tailored promotions for your blog, and help you get the most out of the affiliate program.

Having a dedicated affiliate manager can make it much easier to quickly launch and maximize your campaigns, and can sometimes help you to negotiate higher commission rates based on top performance.

It’s worth considering whether a program has a dedicated affiliate manager when you are making your selection, as this can be a great asset to you.

🗝️ Can they give your readers a discount code or special offers?

One of the best ways to increase conversions is to offer your readers a discount code or special offer.

Look for affiliate programs that have regular promotional offers and discount codes, as this can be a great way to increase your affiliate income.

Make sure you check the terms of each offer carefully, as you will be responsible for providing the code and ensuring that it is applied correctly.

Additionally, many programs have restrictions on where they can be advertised, so make sure you read the terms and conditions before promoting any offers.

Is travel a good affiliate niche?

Travel is one of the most popular and profitable niches for bloggers, especially if you can focus on promoting travel services in a specific destination or for a specific audience.

Doing so can help you scale your readership faster and create content that resonates with your readers.

Travel bloggers tend to enjoy higher engagement and more loyal readers than many other niches, making it a great choice for affiliate marketing.

By targeting the right affiliate keywords and joining relevant, high-converting affiliate programs, you can easily make income from your travel blog while also providing great value to your readers.

What is the best program to promote as an affiliate?

Sourcing out the best travel affiliate programs online for your blog begins with you clearly defining your blog’s niche, your audience, their pain points and their longed-for goals.

Finding lucrative affiliate programs begins with finding ones that are most relevant to your readers, as this will always maximize your chances of making a sale.

After you’ve done that, start sifting through affiliate programs and networks to find those with the highest commission rates and most favorable terms.

It’s also always important to choose programs that have a good reputation and reliable customer service, as this will ensure that your readers will have a great experience and will continue to trust you as an authority in your niche.

Is travel affiliate marketing profitable?

It can be — The travel industry is an incredibly lucrative affiliate market and can be highly profitable for those who know how to market their content correctly.

In fact, affiliate marketing is often the top monetization strategy for travel bloggers , accounting for over 60% of revenue for many top travel bloggers.

By targeting the right affiliate keywords, implementing marketing best practices, and maintaining the trust of your readers, travel bloggers can earn substantial commissions from their affiliate marketing efforts.

When should I start affiliate marketing?

Immediately — If not sooner! Affiliate marketing is a great way to monetize your blog and generate passive income, and with the right strategies you can start earning instantly.

Now is the best time to start, as the sooner you begin the sooner you will find the best methods for successfully marketing to your audience.

Additionally, joining affiliate networks and programs as early on in your blogging career as possible can give you an advantage down the road when it comes to negotiating higher commission rates and better promotional offers.

What are the average affiliate network conversion rates?

Affiliate conversion rates can vary tremendously based on a number of factors, but many affiliates see their programs convert at an average of 1%-3% .

Final Thoughts: Best Affiliate Programs for Travel Bloggers

In my opinion, and from my experience growing my travel blog to multiple six figures, affiliate marketing is the right place for travel bloggers to start monetizing through passive income.

By joining the right programs, targeting the right keywords , and taking the time to invest in learning the art of affiliate marketing, it is more than possible to generate substantial passive income through your travel blog.

Now that you have my list of the best affiliate programs for travel sites, start brainstorming what your audience needs and what travel niche products or services would make their travel journey easier.

Find an affiliate program from this list that fits your blog niche and start telling your readers about it.

As you continue to build your audience and hone your strategies, the sky’s the limit for what you can achieve with affiliate marketing through your travel blog.

For example, I made more than $330K from affiliate marketing in 2023 .

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Are you a dedicated globetrotter with a burning passion for travel? What if we told you that you could turn your love for exploring the world into a lucrative source of income? Welcome to the exciting world of travel affiliate programs for 2024. In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you on a journey through the top 10 travel affiliate programs of the leading travel sites, each offering unique opportunities to earn high commissions while sharing your enthusiasm for travel. Whether you're a seasoned travel blogger or just embarking on your digital adventure, these affiliate programs will help you transform your wanderlust into a revenue stream.

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What is a Travel Affiliate Program? 

Before we dive into the thrilling realm of travel affiliate programs, let's start by demystifying what exactly a travel affiliate program entails. In essence, a travel affiliate program is a collaborative partnership between you (the affiliate) and a travel-related company. Your role is to promote the affiliate products or services of this company on your blog or website, and in return, you earn a commission for every sale or referral generated through your unique affiliate link. It's a symbiotic relationship – you get to share your passion for travel, while the company gains new customers through your promotional efforts.

Top 10 Affiliate Programs for Travel Bloggers 

If you're a travel blogger, you're in a prime position to leverage affiliate marketing to generate a passive income stream. Travel affiliate programs offer you the chance to monetize your blog by endorsing products or services that align seamlessly with your content. Regardless of whether you focus on budget travel, luxury escapades, or thrilling adventures, there's a travel affiliate program tailored to your niche. Let's embark on a voyage through some of the finest travel affiliate programs specially curated for bloggers in 2024.

1. Tripshepherd Affiliate Program

Become a Tripshepherd partner and transform your wanderlust into wealth with our affiliate program!

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With this program, you'll get: 

• Access to Premium Content

Boost your earnings with Tripshepherds' exceptional content, meticulously designed to captivate your audience.

• Hassle-Free Payouts

Enjoy peace of mind with monthly commissions deposited directly into your account.

• Reliable Tracking

Track your sales effortlessly and earn credit for every referral, courtesy of our cutting-edge tracking platforms.

• Rewarding Your Passion

The Tripshepherd affiliate partner program is your golden ticket to igniting your audience's wanderlust.

• A Plethora of Attractions to Showcase

Our extensive inventory unlocks a world of possibilities tailored to each traveler's unique desires. Tripshepherd operates in over 20 cities across the USA and Canada, promising your audience an ever-expanding array of experiences guided by our seasoned tour experts.

Our small group tours, backed by the raving reviews of millions of travelers, are led by enthusiastic tour guides. With over 5,000 glowing reviews, we wholeheartedly share our passion for our offerings. Join our ranks and become a cherished member of our team to unlock the gateway to earnings through our affiliate program!

Spread the wanderlust among your audience and channel traffic to our website. Reap the rewards—start earning commissions for the traffic you steer our way by sharing your unique trackable link.

Ready to embark on our journey together?

Apply now and become an integral part of our ever-growing Tripshepherd family.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Let's unravel some of the common queries you may have about travel affiliate programs:

Is this program open to everyone?

Absolutely! Anyone, including existing Tripshepherd customers, is welcome to apply and become a Tripshepherd affiliate. Once approved, you'll gain access to a Tripshepherd dashboard, providing entry to our vibrant marketplace. It's worth noting that while affiliates can access the marketplace, having a listing there requires being a customer. Nevertheless, you'll have the privilege of exploring the marketplace and joining any program that piques your interest.

How will my referrals be tracked?

Tracking your referrals is effortless through the unique affiliate link provided within your Tripshepherd dashboard. This link enables you to monitor clicks and trace your referrals' journey through the Tripshepherd sales cycle until they either close or are lost.

Is there a limit to the number of referrals?

No, there are no limitations. Feel free to refer as many enthusiastic travelers as you can!

How do I get paid?

To receive your well-deserved commissions, you'll need to set up your PayPal or Stripe account via your Tripshepherddashboard. Once your registered deal closes, you'll receive immediate payment.

What Tripshepherd Affiliate Program Offers:

- Earn a generous 12% commission on every successful booking.

- Gain access to a diverse array of high-quality tours and experiences across the USA and Canada.

- Enjoy dedicated support to assist you on your affiliate journey.

- Utilize a user-friendly tracking and reporting system for seamless management.

- Collaborate on promotional strategies to maximize your earnings.

- Benefit from a generous cookie duration of 30 days.

Now, let's embark on a virtual tour of more remarkable affiliate programs promoting travel, each offering unique opportunities to explore the world while earning commissions.

2. Tiqets.com Affiliate Program

Unlock new streams of revenue and offer your audience unparalleled access to the world's finest museums and attractions through the Tiqets Affiliate Program . Join over 3,800 partners, ranging from travel bloggers to ticket agents, who are already reaping the rewards of partnering with Tiqets.

With Tiqets, your customers will enjoy seamless access to over 4,100 museums and attractions worldwide, thanks to their 100% mobile, real-time ticket availability. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, Tiqets' direct partnerships ensure instant booking confirmation and last-minute availability for your audience. With content available in up to 14 languages and a variety of payment options, you can cater to a global audience with ease.

But the benefits don't stop there. Drive more revenue with Tiqets' marketing expertise and merchandising capabilities. Their targeted upsells, including VR experiences, exclusive exhibitions, and audio guides will increase your margin per customer and enhance their overall experience.

Plus, with Tiqets' expert support, you'll have access to personalized insights into your customer base and Tiqets’ specialized in-depth reviewing system. Their 24/7 multilingual customer service ensures that you and your customers receive the assistance you need, whenever you need it.

With Tiqets' Affiliate Program, you'll gain access to a vast network of cultural experiences, ensuring that your audience can explore the world's wonders with ease. From ancient landmarks to modern marvels, Tiqets offers a seamless booking experience that will delight travelers and culture enthusiasts alike. 

Join thousands of partners who have experienced exponential growth and success with the Tiqets Affiliate Program. From seamless integration to timely support, Tiqets is committed to providing you with the tools and resources you need to succeed.

Ready to offer your customers more ways to explore culture? Join the Tiqets Affiliate Program today and unlock the door to new opportunities for your business!

3. TripAdvisor Affiliate Program 

Discover a World of Reviews and Bookings! 

If you're captivated by the world of reviews and bookings, TripAdvisor's affiliate program is your perfect match. Renowned as an online review platform, TripAdvisor also serves as a booking platform or portal for hotels and activities. As an affiliate, you can earn a remarkable 50% commission on the revenue TripAdvisor generates from hotel bookings. Even more enticing, there's no need for users to make a booking for you to earn a commission. 

You'll pocket money every time a user redirected from your site clicks out to any of TripAdvisor's partners (other booking platforms). With conversion rates exceeding 30%, this program can be one of the most lucrative options in the travel niche, provided you can drive sufficient traffic. The cookie duration is two weeks, offering ample time for potential conversions. If you're enthusiastic about accommodation and have an audience eager to explore the world, TripAdvisor's affiliate program is your passport to enticing earnings.

4. Expedia Affiliate Program

Unlock a World of Travel Possibilities! 

Expedia, one of the travel industry's giants, opens doors to more than 140,000 properties globally, along with discounted flights, vacation deals, boat trips, and car rentals. With over 500 travel partnerships, Expedia allows travelers to save up to $500 on hotels by booking a flight, car, or package. As an affiliate, you can join the Expedia Partner Solutions program , which offers access to a treasure trove of travel products and the opportunity to earn commissions on completed bookings. 

The commission structure varies depending on the product, but it can be highly competitive. Generally, the commission earned is 2% to 6%. The cookie duration is a standard 7 days. To assist you in your affiliate journey, Expedia provides access to a suite of marketing tools and dedicated support. With Expedia's reputable brand and extensive offerings, this affiliate program is an alluring choice for those who aim to convert their love for travel into affiliate income.

5. Booking.com Affiliate Program 

Embark on a Journey of Earnings! 

Booking.com, a global leader in accommodations, offers travelers a vast selection of hotels, apartments, villas, and more. The Booking.com Affiliate Partner Program allows you to tap into this expansive inventory and earn commissions by driving bookings through your affiliate links. The program provides access to 30 million listings in more than 227 countries and territories. 

Commissions are typically 4% on all bookings. The cookie window operates on a session basis, meaning you'll earn a commission when someone clicks your referral link and converts instantly. Booking.com also offers a wide range of promotional materials, including search boxes, banners, and deep linking to help you optimize your affiliate marketing efforts. With its global reach and broad accommodation options, this travel website's affiliate program is a compelling choice for travel enthusiasts looking to monetize their passion and enhance their travel experience.

6. Amazon Associates 

Explore a Universe of Affiliate Opportunities! 

While not exclusively a travel affiliate program, Amazon Associates opens doors to a vast array of travel-related products and accessories. As a travel blogger or content creator, you can harness the power of Amazon's extensive product catalog to recommend travel gear, books, gadgets, and more. With a commission structure that varies based on the product category, you can earn anywhere from 1% to 4% or even more on qualifying purchases made through your affiliate links. 

The cookie duration is 24 hours, meaning you'll earn a commission on any products added to a customer's cart within that time frame. What sets Amazon Associates apart from other referral programs is its versatility – you can seamlessly integrate travel-related recommendations into your existing content. Whether it's travel guides, luggage, electronics, or travel-themed gifts, Amazon Associates offers a world of possibilities for affiliate marketers in the travel niche.

7. Skyscanner Affiliate Program 

Navigate the Skies of Affiliate Earnings! 

Skyscanner, a popular flight comparison website, boasts a robust affiliate program that allows you to earn commissions by directing users to their platform. With Skyscanner's vast database of flight options, travelers can compare prices and find the best deals on airfare. The affiliate program offers a competitive commission structure, rewarding you for both flight bookings and car hire referrals. 

Commissions can range from a fixed fee to a percentage (as high as 20%) of the booking value, depending on the user's location and the type of referral. The cookie duration is 30 days, providing ample time for users to finalize their travel plans. Skyscanner also provides a range of customizable widgets and search boxes that you can integrate into your travel-focused content. If you cater to an audience of jet-setters and frequent flyers, the Skyscanner affiliate program is a valuable addition to your monetization strategy.

8. Viator Affiliate Program 

Embark on Adventures, Earn Generously!

Viator, a subsidiary of TripAdvisor, specializes in offering travelers a vast array of tours, activities, and experiences. Their affiliate program allows you to promote and earn commissions on these exciting adventures. With access to over 395,000 attractions worldwide, Viator offers an impressive selection for travelers seeking memorable experiences. You can expect to earn an 8% generous commission with each booking!

The cookie duration is a substantial 30 days, ensuring you have ample time to earn commissions on bookings made by your referred customers. Viator has more than one million reviews in its catalog to help you effectively market their offerings. Make sure to market the tours with a high number of reviews. If your travel-focused content revolves around experiential adventures and unique activities, the Viator affiliate program can be a lucrative addition to your affiliate portfolio!

9. Hotels.com Affiliate Program

Find Your Path to Affiliate Success!

Hotels.com, known for its extensive selection of hotels and accommodations, offers an affiliate program that empowers you to earn commissions through hotel bookings. With access to over one million properties in 200 countries, Hotels.com provides travelers with a wide range of options for their stays. The commission structure typically ranges from 4% to 6% of the booking value, depending on the type of accommodation and the number of bookings you drive. 

The cookie duration is 7 days, offering a reasonable window for potential conversions. Hotels.com equips you with a variety of marketing materials, including banners, text links, and customizable widgets, to enhance your affiliate marketing efforts. If your audience consists of travelers seeking diverse lodging options, the Hotels.com affiliate program is a valuable addition to your affiliate strategy.

10. Agoda Affiliate Program 

Discover Affiliate Opportunities in Accommodations!

Agoda , a prominent online travel agency, specializes in offering globetrotters a vast selection of accommodations and travel services, including flights, hotels, car rentals, and more. Their affiliate program enables you to earn commissions by promoting their extensive range of lodging options. Commissions typically range from 4% to 7% of the booking value, depending on the type of accommodation and the number of bookings you generate. 

The cookie duration is 30 days so you can capitalize on user engagement with ease. Agoda provides access to various promotional materials, including hotel power ads and text links, to support your affiliate marketing efforts. If your niche revolves around accommodations and lodging choices, the Agoda affiliate program offers a compelling opportunity to monetize your travel-focused content and earn passive income.

11. World Nomads Affiliate Program 

Insure Your Way to Affiliate Success! 

World Nomads , a renowned travel insurance provider, offers an affiliate program tailored for travel enthusiasts. This program allows you to promote travel insurance plans and earn commissions on policy sales. With World Nomads, travelers can access comprehensive travel insurance coverage designed to provide peace of mind during their adventures. 

Commissions are typically 10% per qualified sale of the policy premium. The cookie duration is 60 days, offering a generous window for potential conversions. World Nomads equips you with a range of marketing materials, including banners and text links, to enhance your affiliate marketing efforts. If your audience prioritizes travel safety and protection, the World Nomads affiliate program is a valuable addition to your affiliate portfolio.

Conclusion:

As a dedicated traveler and content creator, you hold the key to turning your wanderlust into wealth through these top 10 travel affiliate programs for 2024. Each program offers a unique opportunity to monetize your passion for travel, from hotel bookings and flights to tours and travel insurance. Whether you're a seasoned travel blogger or just starting on your affiliate journey, there's a program tailored to your niche and audience. Start your affiliate adventure today and embark on a profitable voyage while sharing the joy of travel with your audience. Join hands with these reputable travel companies and unlock the door to a world of earnings. The world is waiting, and your journey to affiliate success begins now!

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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!

How Backlinko Can Help You

To truly succeed as a travel affiliate marketer, you’ll need to master some key digital marketing skills – especially search engine optimization (SEO).

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

• The Ultimate Guide to Affiliate Marketing
• How to Learn SEO
• How to Create an Effective SEO Strategy
• How to Conduct Keyword Research (+ a Free Tool )
• How to Get High Quality Backlinks

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.

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. Sandals Resorts

• Niche: All inclusive resorts
• Commission rate: Earn 4% per completed reservation
• Cookie duration: 60 days
• URL to join: Sandals Affiliate Program
• Perks: Well-known luxury travel brand, opportunities for free trips and higher commissions based on performance
• Cons: Some might find 4% low, niche market catering to luxury travel and romantic getaways.

Sandals Resorts is perfect for those targeting the luxury travel market. With an average order value around $2,000, the 4% commission quickly adds up.

The luxury travel sector is booming, expected to surpass $3.7 trillion by 2032. Now’s the time to tap into this lucrative niche.

Sandals offers a 60-day cookie duration, recognizing that booking a luxury vacation requires thoughtful consideration.

Sign up for the Sandals affiliate program through Commission Junction to access a range of marketing materials and support.

6. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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:

• Travelpayouts
• 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

15. World Nomads

• Niche: Travel insurance
• Commission rate: 10% on sales
• 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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29 Best Travel Affiliate Programs in 2024

May 19, 2024

Affiliate Disclosure: We may earn a commission if you buy something through the links on this page (at no extra cost).

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

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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

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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 in 2024 (Top Offers)

With travel affiliate programs, you can make money online by writing about your favorite topic. 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. According to our affiliate marketing statistics, the average travel website earns nearly $14,000 per month

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.

Because building a travel blog or website from scratch takes time, it makes sense to get started now so you’re ready to make money when things are back to normal.

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 earn some serious passive income promoting your favorite travel sites? Let’s look at the top affiliate programs in the travel industry.

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

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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.

Its network of more than 500 travel partnerships with accommodation and airline suppliers 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.

While the seven-day cookie window is one of the worst among 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, 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 send warm, pre-qualified traffic only 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 bookings.

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.

Agoda’s travel affiliate program focuses on travel bloggers because it’s only open to people with their own websites. In other words, there are no social influencers.

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

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

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

4 Tripadvisor

You probably know Tripadvisor is an online review platform. That’s its main purpose, and it does it better than anyone, with the site boasting approximately 884 million reviews as 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 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 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 accommodations, 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, you’ll likely find it here.

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

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

If you only sign up for 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 becomes much more attractive when you learn that 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 focusing on everything from flights and hotel bookings to car rental services and insurance.

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 over $28 million in commissions to approximately 300,000 affiliates.

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

Affiliate marketers can earn 1.1% – 1.15% of the total booking value on flights and 4% – 5% on hotels.

All of these factors make this one a bit of a no-brainer.

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

👉 Read more: Travelpayouts review

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

Because Kayak owns many brands — including HotelsCombined, Momondo, and Kayak — it effectively runs its own travel affiliate network.

Combined, those brands generate over six billion travel searches yearly, work with over two million properties, and pay out over $76 million in annual affiliate earnings.

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

The only real downside 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, and the 30-day cookie is more generous than many 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 and protecting against things like trip cancellation and medical emergencies.

It is recommended by many 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 worldwide. 

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

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.

Sign up for the Awin affiliate network .

• URL: GetYourGuide affiliate program

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

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

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

This isn’t a conventional travel affiliate program, but there are still many 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 much better.

What’s more, it offers free pickups from REI stores and free shipping on orders of $50+, offering plenty of incentives 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. More than one million travelers have booked its guided tours.

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.

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 purchases, 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 per case, so you must 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 going 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. Like how Airbnb used to run a host affiliate program and a guest affiliate program, affiliate marketers can earn 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 big travel booking platform. But whereas 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 many 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 referral program 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. You need to buy countless other things 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 category to category — 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.

Moreover, the cookie window runs for 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 earn an unexpected bonus commission.

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

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✈️ Conclusion

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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 already doing it.

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

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13 Best Travel Affiliate Programs to Earn Excellent Commissions in 2024

If you’re running a travel website and looking for the best travel affiliate programs to make more money in 2024, your search ends here.

Highest Paying Travel Affiliate Programs at a Glance:

In this post, we’ll talk about some of the best travel affiliate products to make more money, along with the benefits of joining them and how to join them for free.

Hands down, affiliate marketing is the best method for travel bloggers (or those who run travel affiliate sites) to earn passive income online. That being said, finding the high ticket travel affiliate products is NOT easy.

That’s why we’ve compiled a list of genuine travel affiliate websites that you can use to start earning money in 2024. Are you ready? Let’s dive into the details.

Table of Contents

1. Expedia: Earn Up to 6% commission

2. discovercars.com affiliate program: earn up to 70% commission, 3. plum guide affiliate program: earn up to 7% commission, 4. travelpayouts: up to 70% commission, 5. go city affiliate program: earn from 6% commission, 6. booking.com affiliate program: earn up to 40% commission, 7. hotels combined affiliate program: earn up to $2 per lead, 8. cruisedirect affiliate program: earn 3% commission, 9. agoda affiliate program: earn 5% commission, 10. tripadvisor affiliate program: earn 50% commission, 11. wego affiliate network: earn up to 3% commission, 12. lonely planet referral program: earn 15% commission, 13. amazon associates program: earn up to 20% commission, best practices to increase affiliate commission in the travel industry, faqs | best travel affiliate programs, 13 best travel affiliate programs to earn more money.

Here’s a list of all high-paying travel affiliate sites for you to make more money in 2024 and beyond.

Expedia is probably one of the largest affiliate networks that have access to over 3 million properties worldwide that you can use to recommend on your travel sites to earn more commissions.

How much can you earn as an affiliate with Expedia?

The commission that you make from the Expedia affiliate program completely depends on the type of transactions you make and it ranges from 3% to 6% per transaction.

Here are the commission rates for various packages.

• Cruise bookings: 6%
• Activities or ground transfers: 5%
• Vacation rentals, packages, and cars: 2%
• Hotels: 3% or 4%, depending on the brand and location

Note: All the applications will be reviewed individually by their customer support and only then you’ll be able to start monetizing your travel sites with their affiliate program.

When and how do you get paid from the Expedia affiliate program?

All of your payments will only be made once you make a minimum of $50 and your commissions will be paid once a month (which is on the 15th of every month).

What are the benefits of joining Expedia affiliate program?

Largest travel inventory: Expedia affiliate program offers you the largest travel inventory where you can recommend your audience over 3 million properties, 1000s of car rentals and 500 airlines which is too big for your audience to ignore.

High and reliable commissions: Expedia offers highly competitive commission payouts up to 6% per successful transaction and it is one of the most reliable travel affiliate websites so all your legitimate sales will get paid.

What if you need any help with these best affiliate programs for travel sites?

Expedia affiliate program offers a dedicated affiliate call center to assist all of its affiliate marketers to get more information about deals and discounts.

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Are you looking for affiliate programs that are related to car rentals? Then, the Discovercars.com is one of the best travel affiliate marketing programs for you. It is a car rental comparison website that offers a high revenue sharing scheme for its affiliates. 

How much can you earn as an affiliate?

With this affiliate program, you can earn 70% of car rental profit and 30% of full coverage revenue from every booking. You won’t get any commission on cancelled car rentals.

Here’s a quick breakdown of their commission rates:

• 70% of car rental profit
• 30% of full coverage revenue
• ~$20 per booking

So what are you waiting for?

When and how do you get paid?

All your commissions are paid monthly via PayPal or wire transfer.  

What are the benefits of joining the Discovercars.com affiliate program?

• 365 days cookie duration: It’s always better to pick an affiliate program that offers a longer cookie period. Fortunately, it offers a 365-day cookie window where you can earn commission from bookings made within one year of visiting your website.
• Hefty commission rates: It is one of the high ticket travel affiliate programs. With their affiliate program, you can generate up to 70% of car rental profits which is amazing.
• Dedicated account manager: If you ever need help with their affiliate program, you don’t need to worry as they provide you with a dedicated account manager. 

What if you need any help with their affiliate program?

You’ll get access to a dedicated account manager once you sign up for their affiliate program.

Plum Guide is building the definitive collection of the world’s most remarkable holiday homes. The booking platform takes a scientific and systematic approach to vetting every home in every location it opens, accepting only the top 3% into its collection to ensure quality guests can trust.

How much can you earn as an affiliate with Plum Guide?

The standard rate of commission is 7% of the booking value you can earn on every completed booking. As a VIP partner, you can earn a commission of up to 10% of booking value from Plum Guide. This is one of the most competitive rates of commission in the industry.

You’ll get paid all of your earned commissions one month after the stay has been completed by the guest.

For example, if a guest books their stay in February, checks in at the end of March and checks out at the beginning of April, your payment will then be made in May.

There is no minimum payment threshold.

What are the benefits of joining Plum Guide affiliate program?

90-day cookie window: Most travel affiliate programs allocate a cookie window of 30 days or less, so Plum Guide’s 90-day window is generous against industry standards. This window is allocated once a person who clicks on your referral links has made a purchase.

Curated homes and quality guests can trust: With so many options available online, a guest’s search for their next stay can be a tiring and almost impossible process. Plum Guide has done the hard work for them by reviewing every single home available in each of their destinations and selecting only the top 3% in each price bracket.

Competitive commission rates: Plum Guide offers some of the most competitive commission levels and affiliate benefits within the vacation rental space.

New travel preferences: When it comes to choosing accommodation, holiday homes are becoming increasingly popular, especially due to the shift towards remote working. This is resulting in longer stays on average, meaning higher booking values and commission levels.

What if you need any help with Plum Guide’s affiliate program?

You can contact Plum Guide’s affiliate support team at any time should you require assistance with selecting homes, updates on industry trends, or general questions about the program.

Travelpayouts is one of the BIGGEST travel affiliate networks that offer a wide range of travel services including flights, hotels, car rentals, insurance, transfers, and so on.

How much can you earn as an affiliate with Travelpayouts?

You’ll be earning up to 70% of their income for each reservation. The amount of revenue you earn from their affiliate program is different for each offer.

Most affiliates earn about 1.2 to 1.4% from airfare. The average cost of a hotel booking is $400. For one booking, their average revenue is $30 and they pay you up to 70% commission. You can find more details from here .

Average commissions:

• Flight tickets:  1.6%
• Hotel bookings:  6%

What are the benefits of joining Travelpayouts?

Here are some of the biggest benefits of signing up for the Travelpayouts affiliate program.

Huge travel affiliate network: Travelpayouts is a huge affiliate network related to travel. Their affiliate network is already used by more than 460K affiliates all around the world and they currently offer over 100 trusted travel brands so you can find so many offers to monetize.

Offers white label: Did you know that Travelpayouts affiliate network offers you white-label? That means you can easily create your flights or hotel search on your domain under your own brand.

Offers a WordPress plugin: They also offer you a WordPress plugin for affiliates which you can use to add informative widgets such as Hotels Map, Flights Map, Popular Routes, etc.

All your affiliate commissions are paid out from the 11th to the 20th of the following month, as long as the minimum amount has been earned. That means revenue credited to you in January is paid out between 11th and 20th February.

There’s a minimum payout threshold limit for each offer and it depends on the revenue withdrawal method you choose.

What if you need any assistance with the Travelpayouts affiliate program?

You can follow them on Facebook for any support or you can email them at [email protected] if you need assistance.

Go City is a leading platform that provides passes for the most popular tourist destinations worldwide.

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

You can earn a 6% commission as a Go City affiliate. 

What are the benefits?

• A 90-day cookie window period
• New cities are added every year
• The average order value is over $350
• Offers in-house affiliate team to assist you with their affiliate program
• The chance to use free passes to create great new content
• Knowledge of the latest sales and customer campaigns 
• Monthly updates on the changes and additions to the passes

You’ll get access to an in-house affiliate team, or you can also get help from [email protected]

Sign up for Go City Affiliate Program

If you’re looking for high paying travel agent affiliate program, Booking.com is a great choice for you. Millions of people use it to book hotels and accommodation online so you’ll have high chances of earning a huge commission through the Booking.com affiliate program.

How much can you earn as an affiliate to Booking.com?

You can earn a whopping commission of 25% (as a base rate). The longer they stay (who books a room using your referral link), the higher commissions you will earn. It’s as simple as that.

This base rate can increase based on the number of “stayed bookings” you generate in a month. Here’s a quick breakdown;

• 50+ bookings: 30%
• 150+ bookings: 35%
• 500+ bookings: 40%

When and how do you get paid with the Booking.com affiliate program?

The payments are usually made through PayPal, one month after the property has confirmed the guest has completed their stay (who used your referral link to make the transaction for their stay).

What are the benefits of joining Booking.com affiliate program?

Millions of properties: Did you know that Booking.com offers more than 28 million reported accommodation listings, including over 6.6 million homes and apartments? That’s a ton of properities, right? That means you’ll have greater chances of earning huge commissions by promoting hotels and accommodation through the Booking.com platform.

Lots of promotion tools: Booking.com affiliate program provides a ton of promotional tools for you to promote their hotel stays to help you earn more commissions through your site. They offer banner ads, search boxes, deals finder, WordPress plugins, and many more to promote their hotel stays.

What if you need any help with the Booking.com affiliate program?

Yes, Booking.com does have a dedicated affiliate customer support team that helps you with anything that you need help with their affiliate program.

Hotels Combined is one of the best affiliate programs for travel. It is an excellent platform for hotel comparison where thousands of travellers around the world use it to book their stay, which also pays great commissions to affiliate promoters.

How much can you earn as an affiliate with Hotels Combined?

You’ll earn anywhere around $0.50 to $2 per lead that you send to their website. All of the visitors that click on your referral links will also be tracked for up to 365 days, so you can continue earning huge commissions from repeat visits throughout the year.

So, basically, hotel bookings can fetch you $0.50 to $2.00 USD per lead (not confirmed booking).

You’ll get paid all your commissions every single month and usually, all the payments are processed at the end of the month.

For example, if made a commission in July (which is confirmed) on August 1 and paid at the end of August (usually in the last week).

All payouts are made once you reach a minimum commission payout of $100 and payments are sent to your PayPal account.

What are the benefits of joining Hotels Combined affiliate program?

365 days cookie: Only very few affiliate programs offer you a year-long cookie duration and this is one among them where you can get referral commission even after a year (once a person who clicks on your referral links purchase something or makes a transaction).

Leading hostel comparison site: With travel blogging becoming one of the most popular professionals, the demand for hotel stays is also increasing rapidly. Hotels Combined is one of the leading hotel comparison sites where you can find and promote thousands of hotel stays to your audience and travelers around the world.

What if you need any help with the Hotel Combined affiliate program?

You can contact their affiliate support team any time you want if you ever require any assistance related to bookings, commissions, payouts, etc. They also have a dedicated multi-lingual support team to answer any questions that you’ve related to promoting their affiliate products.

CruiseDirect is one of the fastest-growing and leading online platforms for travel bookings, cruise vacations, etc which also pays you hefty commissions per gross sale. If you’re looking for vacation affiliate programs, try CruiseDirect.

How much can you earn as an affiliate with CruiseDirect?

You’ll be earning a 3% commission on every successful gross sale as an affiliate through CruiseDirect which has a 45 cookie window duration to help you earn more commission from your website affiliate referral links.

It will usually take 24 hours time for you to activate your affiliate account (they will email you the same). Upon approval, you can start promoting their products to earn more commission.

When and how do you get paid with the Cruise Direct affiliate program?

All your commissions are paid every month and there’s a minimum threshold limit of $25. That means you’ll get paid only if you exceed $25 in commissions.

For example, if you made $50 in January, your commissions will be credited to your PayPal account in the month of March.

Cruise Direct pays all of its commissions to you on the date of sale and/or when it receives its affiliate commission from its suppliers (such as hotels, resorts, etc).

What are the benefits of joining Cruise Direct affiliate program?

Access to frequent deals: Cruise Direct sends frequent deals and bonus commissions to its affiliate promoters through their newsletters which are sent every single week, so make sure to subscribe to their affiliate program newsletter if you don’t want to miss out on one.

Promotion tools usage: You’ll get access to its promotion tools such as banner ads, text ads, search boxes (and also personalized landing pages to boost your conversions) to promote deals through Cruise Direct on your websites or social media for high commissions.

What if you need any help with the Cruise Direct affiliate program?

Cruise Direct has a dedicated affiliate management support system to help all of its affiliates with further assistance with deals, discounts, and commissions.

Agoda is one of the most trusted travel communities in the world which is used by millions of people across the world to find accommodation like hotels, resorts at the best prices and it also offers great commission payouts to the affiliate promoters.

How much can you earn as an affiliate with Agoda?

Agoda pays you up to 5% commission per each successful transaction (whether it can be a hotel booking or resort accommodation). That means each $200 booking at a commission rate of 5% earns you $10 in affiliate commissions.

Agoda Affiliate Commission Tiers:

• Tier 1: 4% Commission (less than 50 bookings)
• Tier 2: 4.5% Commission (50-299 bookings)
• Tier 3: 5% Commission (more than 299 bookings)

When and how do you get paid via the Agoda affiliate program?

The commissions are sent every single month (commission payments are calculated on the 1st day of each month). If a guest uses your affiliate tracking link to book a stay in the month of January, you’ll get your commission to your PayPal account in the month of March.

Your affiliate payments will usually be made by the 15th of the month once you reach the minimum commission payment of $200.

Note: If your commission is less than $200, then the balance will be carried forward until the minimum payout level is reached.

What are the benefits of joining Agoda affiliate program?

Great access to properties: Agoda currently has access to over 900,000 properties worldwide so you’ll have higher chances of finding great deals to convince your website visitors to use your links for their stay.

Get access to hotel data: As an affiliate, you can get access to all the hotel’s data to promote your bookings and increase your commissions. Agoda also gives you access to Hotel Power Ads, text links, and other customized tools to increase your affiliate commissions .

What if you need any help with the Agoda affiliate program?

Agoda has a dedicated affiliate management team to help with any further assistance.

TripAdvisor is probably the oldest player in the list which is one of the most popular websites for travel and restaurant bookings worldwide which is used by millions of people around the world. It currently has over 1.4 million properties on its platform.

How much can you earn as an affiliate with TripAdvisor?

You’ll be earning a 50% commission per every successful transaction you make through your affiliate referral links from TripAdvisor.

50% is the standard commission provided by TripAdvisor and you can earn up to 80% affiliate commission depending upon the transaction value and type of product you promote through your travel websites.

It provides industry-leading commission payouts and it is widely popular among travel bloggers all around the globe to generate money by offering products, hotel bookings, etc through TripAdvisor.

When and how do you get paid with the TripAdvisor affiliate program?

TripAdvisor sends commissions every single month. If you made a successful sale in the month of March, your commission will be sent to your PayPal in the month of May.

What are the benefits of joining TripAdvisor affiliate program?

International affiliates: If you’re a travel blogger or a travel affiliate, you may already know that TripAdvisor is not only limited to one country as it has a global reach and worldwide customers who use their platform for bookings and best travel deals. Even if you’re residing outside the US, you can still start promoting their products to earn more money online.

Deep-link text generator: TripAdvisor has probably the widest deep linking system which allows you to easily find a ton of useful and relevant travel affiliate products that you can use to get more commissions. It also gives you access to a ton of textual ads and banners that you can use to get more exposure to your travel-related programs. If there’s a list of the top 10 travel affiliate programs, TripAdvisor always stays on that list!

What if you need any help with TripAdvisor?

Yes, TripAdvisor has a dedicated affiliate support team that you can get in touch with for further assistance related to commissions, deals, and travel bookings.

Wego offers an exclusive affiliate network to all the travel bloggers and affiliate marketers who want to earn more money by promoting travel products using their extensive number of affiliate products.

How much can you earn as an affiliate with Wego?

As an affiliate with the Wego affiliate network, you can earn 3% of the total booking amount (Including Tax) on every completed journey.

Here are a few points:

• Payout threshold: $50
• Payment methods: Bank transfer, PayPal, ePayments
• Cookie period: 24 hours

When and how do you get paid with the Wego affiliate network?

All the affiliate marketers who are using the Wego affiliate network get paid between the 15th and 20th of every month for earnings generated in the month before the previous month.

There’s a minimum threshold amount of $50 for PayPal is required in order to get your commission into your accounts is not reached.

For example, if you earned $30 for Jan, $40 for Feb, and $90 for March, you’ll get paid $160 from 15 to 20 May. It’s as simple as that.

What are the benefits of joining Wego referral program?

Exclusively for travel affiliates: Unlike other travel agencies such as Expedia, TripAdvisor, etc, Wego offers an exclusive affiliate network to all the travel bloggers and travel industry-related affiliate promoters to earn more money through the CPC monetization model.

Wide range of products: Wego affiliate network has a ton of travel-related programs and bookings that you can use to make more money through their affiliate program. The amount of money you make directly depends on your ability to send more leads to their network.

What if you need any help with the Wego affiliate program?

Yes, the Wego affiliate network offers an affiliate support team which is complicated exclusive to help its affiliate promoters to earn more money online.

It is the biggest travel guide book publisher in the world where it publishes magazines, travel guides, eBooks and so much more. It also allows you to book your travel trip with flights, hotels, and so on where it pays hefty commission payouts to all its affiliate promoters.

How much can you earn as an affiliate with Lonely Planet?

You’ll get paid a 15% commission on print and digital books. You’ll be getting paid 12% for travel guides.

Quick note: Travel services commissions are to be uploaded once they are launched on their platform, so please contact their support team for more details about travel service commission payouts.

You’ll be get paid every single month to your PayPal account.

What are the benefits of joining Lonely Planet affiliate program?

Dynamic banners: You’ll get access to their dynamic banner ads that you can use to promote their products ranging from travel guides to eBooks to magazines on your websites to earn more commissions.

30-day cookie: Lonely Planet affiliate program offers a 30-day cookie duration which means even if a customer buys after 29 days using your affiliate referral link, you will still earn the commission.

What if you need any help with the Lonely Planet affiliate program?

You’ll get access to their customer support team in case you need any assistance related to discounts, deals, commission payouts, etc.

As a travel affiliate, you should be promoting a lot of products that are relevant to travel gear, camping, jackets, tents and so much more. Here’s where you need to start using the world’s largest online platform i.e Amazon.

Amazon Associates is an affiliate program by Amazon which is used by close to 1 million affiliate marketers to promote affiliate products through their sites.

How much can you earn as an affiliate with Amazon Associate Program?

Amazon usually pays a 4% standard commission for most of its purchase but the commission varies from product to product. The commission goes up to 20% on Amazon Games.

Here’s the list of commission payouts for various products that you may want to promote using Amazon Associates.

• Video Games & Video Game Consoles: 1.00%
• Televisions, Digital Video Games: 2.00%
• PC, PC Components, DVD & Blu-Ray: 2.50%
• Toys: 3.00%
• Amazon Fire Tablet Devices, Dash Buttons, Amazon Kindle Devices: 4.00%
• Physical Books, Health & Personal Care, Sports, Kitchen, Automotive, Baby Products: 4.50%
• Digital Music, Grocery, Physical Music, Handmade, Digital Videos: 5.00% Outdoors, Tools: 5.50%
• Headphones, Beauty, Musical Instruments, Business & Industrial Supplies : 6.00%
• Apparel, Amazon Element Smart TV (with Fire TV), Amazon Fire TV Devices, Jewelry, Luggage, Shoes, Handbags & Accessories, Watches, Amazon Echo Devices: 7.00%
• Furniture, Home, Home Improvement, Lawn & Garden, Pets Products, Pantry: 8.00%
• Amazon Fashion Women, Men & Kids Private Label, Luxury Beauty, Amazon Coins: 10.00%
• Amazon Games: 20.00%
• All Other Categories: 4.00%

All of the commission payments are made monthly if your balance meets the minimum threshold. If you made a commission of $100 in January, you’ll get it by late March.

What are the benefits of joining Amazon affiliate program?

Millions of products: Amazon is the world’s largest online platform where you have millions of products to promote which are ranging from toys to outdoor travel to camping to DSLRs so you’ll never have to worry about what to promote to make more money as a travel affiliate.

Access to links and banners: Amazon has pre-designed links and banners for a wide range of travel-related products that you can use within your website for effective promotion. The good is that all your links will include your Associate tag and you will be paid for qualifying revenues coming through those referral links, so you don’t have to worry anymore.

What if you need any help related to Amazon Associate Program?

You’ll get access to Amazon Associate support where you can get help for any questions you have. You can also contact their 24/7 customer support team for any additional help.

Let’s now talk about one of the interesting things about travel affiliates, which is promoting white label programs to earn more money as a travel blogger.

Here are some of the best practices for travel bloggers to use the best affiliate websites to earn more money through affiliate marketing .

1. Always use affiliate link disclosures

One of the best ways to earn more commissions as a travel affiliate is to build trust among your website audience and readers. Once the trust is built, it’s easy for you to convince them to buy stuff from you.

Here’s where you can always mention “ affiliate disclosures ” whenever you’re using affiliate links within your blog posts or pages. That way your audience will know that you’re promoting affiliate products and they may even want to help you by buying through your affiliate links.

Moreover not disclosing your affiliate links or using too many affiliate links within a single page can look spammy and can annoy your website audience.

Here’s a great video by Pat Flynn about affiliate marketing.

2. Start using white label travel affiliate programs

If you’re running a travel website or agency and looking to promote white label travel affiliate programs, this list is just for you.

What are white-label products?

White-label simply means unbranded. That means white label products are unbranded products.

To simply put, white label products are manufactured by one company and packaged and sold by other companies under various brand names.

Why are they beneficial?

White label products give you permission to promote their products as your own (so you can rebrand them and sell them with your own brand name without any glitches).

• You can sell these products with your own brand or website name
• You can sell them at any cost or commission
• Huge profits, less investment
• Great brand awareness and so on

Here’s a list of some of the best white label travel affiliate websites you can use to make more commissions through your travel sites in 2024.

• Travel Payouts
• Flight Less
• Cheap Flights

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A travel affiliate program facilitates you to promote products and services of travel companies through affiliate links and if someone buys these products or services via your link, you will be paid some commission.

Though I have compiled a list of best travel affiliate programs, you can start with Booking.com to earn a huge 40% commission.

Simply apply for affiliate programs on the respective websites or affiliate networks, once approved start promoting affiliate links provided by them.

Yes, there are two ways, the Guest affiliate program and the Host affiliate program, to grow together.

Making money from a travel blog or website is not hard these days as there are so many travel affiliate sites that you can use to earn more commission. But the only thing is, you can’t trust every platform that you come across the web.

That’s why we made sure to only compile the list of best travel affiliate sites which are genuine, free to join and give you great commissions.

So what do you think about monetizing a travel site with the affiliate programs mentioned here? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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Hi Anil, very helpful article indeed! Thank you for the effort! I’ve been blogging in the travel niche for the last 1 year yet couldn’t find a succesfull model to attract readers.. I’m still trying to grow my visitor numbers. I believe once I reach a certain limit, I should start exploring these affiliate programs as well. Do you have a suggested trashold for visitor numbers to start integrating affiliate programs? Or should we use them since the beginning and it helps our domain authority?

Being into blogging niche I am aware of some hosting and blogging tools affiliate programs.

And I never thought about other niches. Day by day getting to know more about other niches and how can we monetize these niche as well.

Thanks for sharing

My best affiliates are Booking.com and Rentalcars Connect. With Amazon I had no clicks or commissions, Awin was a fiasco so I will not use it to sign up to Lonely Planet.

Hi Austin, glad to know that you’re already happy with Booking affiliate, definitely one of the widely used travel affiliate programs. You can also try Amazon few more times but make sure to use and promote those travel related products which are genuinely helpful to your target audience. You can also use website tracking tools like Crazy Egg to find out how your visitors are behaving on your site.

I have been in the travel industry since 2009. Although I have been operating my business for 8 year I just recently started an affiliate program. I provide a personalized training service – Fit For Trips – to physically prepare travelers for their active travel trips. Would you mind publishing as a niche alternative with high revenue potential for a fee? Because it’s a service business I can control my overhead and pay high referral fees. Here is the affiliate info page https://fitfortrips.com/fit-for-trips-affiliate-program/ . Or, perhaps you are willing to charge me a consulting fee to discuss making my program attractive to affiliate marketers and how to get it in front of them?

Hi and thanks for this article.

I find it because i wait payment from Booking.com from July, have a problem and they tell me than they’ll pay end of August, but nothing, then they tell me end of September, but nothing, now i think they will never pay me then i try to find another and HONEST hotel affiliate program.

Hi Pierre, sad to hear about your story. You might want to check with their affiliate manager or raise a complaint using their email (or spread the word about it on social media) if you’re still facing the issues.

I have been looking for something like this because I want to create a travel blog and I am looking for affiliate programs to use and this come through, it was exactly what I wanted

That’s great, travel blogs help you make money even while you travel.

Thanks for your reviews. I heard that Hotelscombined had stopped their white label. Is it real Anil Agarwal?

Haven’t heard about Hotelscombined had stopped their white label Tuan. You might want to give a try to the above alternatives and let me know if you’ve any more questions.

I am an Associate on Amazon Anil but have done so little compared to the other folks out there. Been selling my eBooks and audio books mainly. But your post opened my eyes to the tons of opportunities arising for bloggers in the travel niche, as countless products exist for us. Super sweet deal. Definitely gotta hop on board going forward, with my travel themed posts.

True that Ryan. We often think we are making decent enough but when we compared to what others are making, we feel pity. Thanks for the comment.

That’s a definitive list. Thanks Anil for sharing!

Actually, I was looking for a similar resource on travel affiliate programs.

I have just launched a travel niche site. And the list is very helpful for me at this point. And I do agree with you; travel is a profitable niche with growing customers base each year.

Thanks again. And please keep sharing insightful articles like this one..

Hi Karim, glad you found a new travel niche site. How’s it going and what kind of affiliate programs are you using? Yes, travel blogging is profitable as you can promote a wide range of products.

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Ready to break the mold with the travel affiliate  programs you’re part of?

I had the pleasure of joining Lauren at Elle & Co. for an Ellechat called 11 Clever Ways To Use Affiliate Links and during our session, an interesting question came up from Christina at 72 Hours To Go:

“I am in the travel industry and am looking for innovative ways to use affiliate links besides hotel chains and travel gear. Any suggestions on products, services, or programs?”

While I responded with a short answer at the time, the question certainly stuck with me. I wanted to develop a list of travel affiliate programs that would excite Christina and other travel bloggers who were sick of promoting the same old, same old.

The end result is this list of 71+ travel affiliate programs I put together for today’s post. While the usual suspects are on the list – like hotels and gear that Christina mentioned – there’s also more diverse categories like programs in the travel photography, education and adventure space.

One thing to note: I couldn’t include several programs because they were destination specific or just outside the travel niche box. So before you dive into the individual programs listed below, here are a few brainstorming tips to help you find even more affiliate programs you could use on your travel blog:

• Think about the goals your readers have in mind for their trips and research destination specific affiliate programs related to those goals. For example, if your readers are into adventures than every time you write about a new destination, search [Destination] + [Helicopter Rides / Skydiving / etc. ] + affiliate programs and see what comes up. Or if they want to catch a broadway show or hit the spa, try [Destination] + [Play / Spa] + affiliate programs. If you scroll to the bottom of Google, you’ll see related searches that could help too.
• Think outside the travel industry when developing certain types of content. For example, if you’re writing a New York travel guide for fashionistas you could research and include affiliate links to fashion related companies as they relate to your guide.
• Consider high paying travel affiliate programs or in other industries that would be relevant to the type of content you create. You’d be surprised by how many great ones are out there when you brainstorming [travel] + [ tools, software, deluxe, luxury, equipment, courses, digital products, etc.].
• Lastly, check out my list of 503+ affiliate programs across many B2B and B2C categories

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59+ travel affiliate programs.

Here’s a list of over 59 travel affiliate programs across 8 categories:

Travel Networks Affiliate Programs

Travelpayouts Commission: Up to 80% per sale Cookie Length: 30 days

Expedia Commission: 2-6% per sale / $2.50-25 per sale Cookie Length: 7 days

TripAdvisor Commission: 50-80% per sale Cookie Length: 14 days

Priceline Commission: 3-5% / $4 per sale Cookie Length: 30 days

Hotwire Commission: 2% per sale Cookie Length: 7 days

Flight Network Commission: 7% / $5-10 per sale Cookie Length: 90 days

Jetradar Commission: 1.25% per sale Cookie Length: 30 days

Travelocity Commission: 2-4% / $2-30 per sale Cookie Length: 45 days

STA Travel  Commission: $4 per flight/ 10% on other sales

LastMinute Travel   Commission: 3% per sale Cookie Length: 30 days

Viator   Commission: 4% per sale Cookie Length: Up to 30 days

Hotel Affiliate Programs

Booking.com Commission: $14 per sale

Hotels.com Commission: 4% per sale Cookie Length: 7 days

Marriott Commission: 3-6% per sale Cookie Length: 7 days

Hilton Commission: 4% per sale

Hotels Combined Commission: $0.50-$2 per lead Cookie Length: 365 days

Airbnb (Referral) Commission: $40-95 per referral

HotelTravelClub   Commission: 20% per sale Cookie Length: 30 days

Agoda Commission: 4-7% per sale

Top Villas   Commission: Up to 10% per sale Cookie Length: 30 days

Trains, Planes and Automobiles

Uber (Driver Referrals) Commission: $60 per referral Cookie Length: 45 days

Rentalcars.com Commission: 5% per sale Cookie Length: 30 days

Sun Peaks Resort Commission: Cookie Length:

Cheapflights.com Commission: 10% per sale / 5% two-tier Cookie Length: 90 days

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Commission: 1-2.5% per sale

Avis Rent A Car Commission: 4% / $15 per sale Cookie Length: 24 hours

Rail Europe Commission: 3.5% per sale Cookie Length: 30 days

trainline (UK) Commission: Up to 3% per sale

Expert Flyer Commission: 50% per sale Cookie Length: 60 days

Budget Rental Cars   Commission: 4% per referral Cookie Length: 1 day

AirWander   Commission: $0.40 per unique user referred

Sightseeing & Adventures Travel Affiliate Programs

Cruise Direct Commission: 3-10% per sale Cookie Length: 45 days

G Adventures Commission: 5% per sale Cookie Length: 90 days

RoutePerfect Commission: $50 per sale

CityPass Commission: 6% per sale Cookie Length: 90 days

Urban Adventures Commission: 10% per sale Cookie Length: 120 days

Tours4Fun Commission: Up to 5% per sale

Big Bus Tours   Commission: 5-10% per sale

Travel Gear Affiliate Programs

Nomad Commission: 10% per sale

Traveller Collective Commission: 15% per sale Cookie Length: 45 days

Modcloth ( Travel ) Commission: 7% per sale Cookie Length: 45 days

Etsy ( Travel ) Commission: 4% per sale Cookie Length: 30 days

Amazon ( Travel ) Commission: 1-10% per sale Cookie Length: 24 hours

REI Commission: 5% per sale

eBags Commission: 3% per sale Cookie Length: 14 days

Magellan’s Commission: 5% per sale Cookie Length: 15 days

The Container Store Commission: 6% per sale

Luggage Pros Commission: 8% per sale

AllTravelSizes   Commission: 6% per sale Cookie Length: 45 days

Travel Photography Affiliate Programs

Blurb Commission: 5-15% per sale / $1 per book Cookie Length: 120 days

Henry’s Commission: 2% per sale

Adorama Commission: 2-10% per sale Cookie Length: 30 days

B&H Photo Commission: 2-8% per sale

Digital Photography School Commission: 40% per sale

Better Travel Photos Commission: 5-25% per sale

KelbyOne Commission: 20% per sale Cookie Length: 30 days

Education Travel Affiliate Programs

Wandering Earl Commission: 50% per sale Cookie Length: 120 days

Naughty Nomad Commission: 75% per sale Cookie Length: 120 days

Suitcase Entrepreneur Commission: 40% per sale

National Geographic Store Commission: 8% per sale Cookie Length: 30 days

Travel Insurance and Services Affiliate Programs

World Nomads Commission: 10% per sale Cookie Length: 60 days

Expedited Passports & Visas Commission: 15% per sale

Globelink Travel Insurance (EU) Commission: 10-20% per sale Cookie Length: 90 days

HCC Medical Insurance Services Commission: 8-13% per sale Cookie Length:

RoamRight Commission: 15% per sale Cookie Length: 365 days

AIG Travel Guard Commission: $16 per referral

Allianz   Commission: $25 per sale Cookie Length: 45 days

What travel affiliate programs do you belong to? I’d love to hear some unconventional ways you’re promoting travel products so be sure to let me know in the comments below.

30 comments on 71+ travel affiliate programs for nomad and travel bloggers.

Thank you so much for putting this comprehensive list together! Already have ideas on how to bring some of these in organically with 72 Hours To Go.

So happy to hear this Christina – thanks again for the question & inspiration 🙂

Justine – I love your list – “lists” actually. I have not dabbled in a travel affiliate blog before – would you consider it to be a lucrative field – I always thought it wasn’t … Interesting that Trip Advisor pays reasonably well … maybe there’s no cookie length. Thanks again, Cheers, Peter

Hey Peter, thanks for stopping by! I would say there are lucrative program options in any niche, including those where the norm is lower commission programs like travel, beauty, fashion etc. On top of that, it really comes down to the way you position and promote your affiliate products as well as the trust you’ve built with your audience. A blogger in a lower commission niche that provides immense value with their affiliate promos will do a heck of a lot better than a blogger in higher commission niches who doesn’t. I hope that helps! xoxo, Justine

Great resource! Thank you for sharing. Will definitely look these up in more detail…!!!

Thank you – best of luck with your affiliate adventures

Hi Justine! Just came accross this blog…and just want to say to you that this article is awesome and informative!

Thanks for the kind words Kylo – I’m so glad you found this article helpful 🙂 Best of luck with your affiliate adventures!

Thank you for all the great resources and for this post!! It was very helpful!

You are very welcome! Thanks for stopping by 🙂

Thank you for the article, very helpful list. I would add to the list the Travelpayouts affiliate network. They have great tools and terms for work.

You are very welcome Lans. Thanks for sharing your experience on Travelpayouts. I’ll check them out and add them to the list.

hii justine im new in the blog world and im wondering what is cookie length.. thank you for answering

Hey Roziel,

A cookie length (or cookie window) is the amount of time your affiliate link is valid for a commission after someone clicks the link. So for example, if the cookie length is 120 days, then if someone clicks on your link and doesn’t buy, you still get credit if they go back to that site and buy within 120 days. That said, if they clear their cookies or click another affiliate link before 120 days is up, you don’t get credit.

Hope that helps and good luck!

Hi Justine,

Thank you so much for putting this great list together. Gray Line Worldwide just launched an affiliate program too for their sightseeing & tours.

https://www.grayline.com/affiliateinfo

Thanks for sharing Cody! Good to know.

Wow, Justine, big and detailed article! Thank!

I now MyBaliTrips.com affiliate program (excursions and entertainment in Bali) https://mybalitrips.com/en/affiliate-program/

Full disclosure, I work for The Tour Guy. Now that that’s out of the way: We do premium tours in Barcelona, Paris, Rome, Florence and Venice. We just started our affiliate program through shareasale with a 6% commission if anyone is interested.

Thanks for the Info. I am truly looking for Affiliates sites where we will get best commissions.

Thank you for the article, very helpful list thanks for sharing

Thank you for the article, very helpful list.

great article thanks for sharing

Great blog thanks for sharing.

Hi Justine, Thank you very much .I was stuck with my travel content in my Blogs.

Your blog gave inspiration that there is a long way we can explore with these Travel blog.Thank you for all the information.

Thank you for sharing such a comprehensive list. I look forward to trying some if these.

You’re very welcome Takera!

Thank you for sharing, a very good list

Hey,Justine I JUST WANT TO SAY YOU ARE THE REAL DEAL! LOVE YOU BIG TIME. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE COMPILATION.

Fantastic guide. Thank you. I have joined one of your recommended programs and made my first sale!! I am super happy about it!

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45 of the Best Travel Affiliate Programs for 2024

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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.

Ready to boost your bookings? Join Tapfiliate now for a 👉 free 14-day trial and kickstart your travel affiliate program!

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.

Take advantage of these benefits and start your travel affiliate program now with a 👉 free 14-day trial.

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. 

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. 

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

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%.  

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:

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 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 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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The Best Travel Affiliate Programs

Looking for travel affiliate programs you can join to make money from?

Look no further, because I have put together this ultimate list containing more than 30 well-paying travel affiliate programs accepting travel bloggers!

What exactly is affiliate marketing? In simplest terms, affiliate marketing is a way for bloggers to earn money by linking to products on their blog, and earning a commission whenever someone makes a purchase after clicking on one of their affiliate links.

Affiliate marketing is one of my favorite ways to make money as a travel blogger. I can recommend useful travel products or hotels I love to my readers, and then I earn a commission (at no extra cost to them) when they make a purchase/booking through my link.

In order to make money from affiliate marketing, you will need to start a blog first.

Starting a travel blog is easy and a lot of fun. I put together a step-by-step guide that will show you how to get your travel blog up and running in under an hour .

30+ Travel Affiliate Programs to Join

Here are the 30+ best travel affiliate programs you can join.

It’s 100% free to sign up for all of the following affiliate programs, but keep in mind that some affiliate programs do have a minimum payment threshold you must reach before you are paid.

There is also typically a payment delay on affiliate sales to account for potential refunds/cancellations. For example, you may not be paid out for your affiliate earnings for 30-90 days after the date that you originally generated the sale.

I have linked the application page for each affiliate program below:

Travelpayouts

Commission: Varies

What it is: Travel affiliate network for flights, hotels, rental cars, tours, and more

What it is: Affiliate network with thousands of retailers, many in the travel niche

Commission: 1-10% depending on product category

What it is: World’s largest online retailer

Ultimate Bundles

Commission: 40-70%

What it is: Company selling digital product bundles on topics like blogging, photography, travel, personal finance, productivity, and more

What it is: Affiliate network that automatically turns links in your blog posts into affiliate links

TripAdvisor

Commission: 50%

What it is: Travel review site and travel booking engine

Commission: 2-6%

What it is: Travel booking engine

Commission: 3-5%

Commission: 2%

Last Minute Travel

Commission: 2-5%

What it is: Last minute travel booking engine

Commission: 4%

What it is: Tour booking website

Booking.com

Commission: 40%

What it is: Hotel booking website

Commission: 3-6%

What it is: Hotel chain

Hotels Combined

Commission: $0.50-$2 per lead

Commission: 4-7%

What it is: Hostels and budget accommodation booking website

Commission: 1-2.5%

What it is: Car rental company

Budget Rental Cars

Eurail pass.

Commission: 3%

What it is: Train travel pass in Europe

What it is: Train booking company in Europe

Expert Flyer

Commission: 25-50%

What it is: Airline booking subscription site

Cruise Direct

What it is: Cruise booking website

G Adventures

Commission: 5%

What it is: Organized tour company offering hundreds of tours around the world

RoutePerfect

Commissions: $50 per sale

What it is: Online trip planning tool

Commission: 6%

What it is: Discount passes with admission to major attractions in more than 10 U.S. cities

Big Bus Tours

Commission: 5-10%

What it is: Bus tours in more than 20 cities around the world

Lonely Planet

Commission: 15%

What it is: Travel guides for hundreds of destinations around the world

World Nomads

Commission: 10%

What it is: Travel insurance

Commission: $25 per sale

Commission: $0.45-$0.65 per click

What it is: Flight booking website

• How to Make Money with a Travel Blog

If you want to make money with your travel blog, I highly recommend joining Travel Blog Prosperity .

It’s a monthly membership for travel bloggers created by Jessie Festa from Jessie on a Journey.

Normally, the membership is $49/month, but when you sign up using the discount code  WANDER9  you will get your first month of Travel Blog Prosperity for just $9!

When you join the membership, you’ll get immediate access to the following:

• 30+ trainings and lessons for bloggers, with new ones added monthly
• Workbooks and checklists to go along with each lesson
• Twice monthly live group coaching calls with Jessie
• Weekly VIP Opportunities Newsletter with paid opportunities, press trips, and more!
• Private Member’s Lounge group where you can get your questions answered

And much more!

You can see everything offered inside the Travel Blog Prosperity membership Travel Blog Prosperity.

And don’t forget to use the discount code  WANDER9  to get your first month for just $9! There’s no minimum monthly commitment and you can cancel at any time.

How to Start a Travel Blog

Haven’t started a travel blog yet? Here’s a quick step-by-step guide on how to get started!

These are the exact steps I took to start Wander Her Way. You can follow this tutorial and have your own travel blog up and running in less than one hour!

Step 1: Choose a domain name

The first step to starting a travel blog is choosing a name for it. Your blog name will be the first impression that you have on people, so it’s important to pick a good one!

If you need some help coming up with a name for your blog, be sure to read this guide: Travel Blog Names: How to Choose One + Ideas.

Step 2: Get hosting

Once you have chosen a name for your travel blog, you will need to register it and get web hosting.

If you buy your domain name through an outside company, you can expect to pay $15 to $20 for it.

However, if you sign up for web hosting through Bluehost , you can get your domain name for free.

I highly recommend Bluehost for web hosting, and they are the company I (and many other bloggers) use. They have some of the cheapest hosting plans out there, while still having an extremely reliable service and great customer support.

Bluehost has been generous enough to offer readers of Wander Her Way web hosting starting at $3.95 a month (normally $7.99 a month) along with a free domain name.

Here are the detailed steps to set up web hosting with Bluehost:

1. Click the “Get Started” button

2. Select your hosting plan

Which plan to choose: I recommend the basic plan for new bloggers.

I’m personally on the plus plan, but that’s only because I run multiple blogs. Otherwise, I would probably choose the basic plan!

3. Put in your domain name

This is where you’ll put in the domain name that you decided on earlier.

What if I haven’t decided on a name yet?  If you haven’t decided on a domain name for your travel blog yet, wait a couple minutes and this offer will pop up on your page:

Select this option and you can go ahead and start setting your blog up, then use the free credit to buy your domain name later.

4. Create your account

5. Select your package and pay

Here’s where you’ll select your hosting plan. The 36-month plan is the best deal at $3.95 a month, but you can also pick a 12-month plan at $5.95 a month for an overall lower cost.

What about package extras? You have the options to add on extras like site backups or site security.

I personally don’t recommend any of these, because there are free WordPress plugins you can install that do the same thing (which I’ll cover in the next section of this guide.)

6. Congrats, you’re done!

Once you check out, you’ll be redirected to your Bluehost dashboard. This is where you can log in to your blog for the first time and start setting everything up.

Your blog will be run on the WordPress platform. Bluehost installs WordPress automatically for you, so you don’t have to do anything on your end.

Step 3: Designing your blog

Your blog will come with the default WordPress theme installed. You will definitely want to change this, which means it’s time to pick a theme for your blog!

When it comes to designing your blog, you have a couple of options. You can hire a web designer, or you can install a theme on your own.

I recommend installing a theme on your own because it’s MUCH cheaper and easier.

There are plenty of free themes out there, but I don’t recommend them because they look very plain, don’t have many customization options, and don’t include customer support.

A premium theme is a much better investment and will make your blog stand out from the crowd.

If you need help finding the perfect theme for your travel blog, make sure to check out my list of the 5 Best WordPress Themes for Travel Blogs.

Step 4: Install plugins

WordPress plugins add extra functionality to your blog. There are thousands of plugins out there, but the ones I recommend most for new bloggers are:

• Yoast SEO:  Yoast helps you write blog posts that are SEO-friendly. SEO, or search engine optimization, is what gets your blog posts ranked in Google. Yoast will tell you exactly what you need to do for each blog post you write to improve your SEO.
• Akismet:  This plug-in filters out spam comments on your blog.
• WordFence Security:  Great security plug-in to protect your site.
• MonsterInsights:  MonsterInsights lets you view analytics like page views and your most popular posts. You will need to install Google Analytics on your blog first.
• UpdraftPlus:  This plug-in makes regular backups of your site so you never lose anything!
• Social Warfare: Add social sharing icons to your blog posts.

All of these plug-ins are 100% free to use.

Step 5: Start posting!

By now, you should have purchased a domain name and hosting through Bluehost, installed a WordPress theme ( these are my favorites ), and customized your blog with plug-ins.

Now all that’s left is to start posting – and that’s where these travel blog post ideas will come in handy if you need some inspiration on what to write about. 🙂

More Travel Blogging Advice

• Travel Blog Names: How to Choose One + Ideas
• How to Start a Travel Blog for Beginners
• 6 Best WordPress Themes for Travel Blogs
• 50 Travel Blog Post Ideas
• Travel Blog Income Report Roundup

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Denise is a marketing executive who escaped corporate to travel the world… twice. A Brazilian native living in the U.S., she’s lived in 4 countries and visited 35+ others. After side-hustling her way to financial independence, she curates solo destination guides, slow travel tips, and travel blogging advice on Wander Her Way. When she’s not on the road, you can find her in Miami with her dog Finnegan.

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Highest Paying Travel Affiliate Programs in 2024: (Top 20 Lists)

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Hello, fellow adventurers are you looking forward to learning about the highest paying travel affiliate programs in 2024; (Top 20 Lists)?

Imagine this: Your travel tales not only inspire wanderlust but also enrich your treasury

That’s why travel affiliate programs are attractive like an in-build tour operator plugin, offering you the chance to earn even as a home-based travel agent

Here are some of the best travel affiliate programs you can join to turn your love for exploring and sharing into meaningful rewards.

Little things can matter when you are about to start a travel blog like using the Best Tour Operator Plugin that allows you to create a travel website within minutes versus spending money on hiring highly paid developers consuming weeks of time

You can explore and test the best travel agency themes and templates  to find the one that perfectly aligns with your website. This way, you can ensure your website suits your needs and preferences seamlessly.

We are excited to present some affiliate programs for travel bloggers. Some of the affiliate programs are for experienced travel bloggers, and some are for new travel bloggers.

Both types of travel bloggers will get the advantage of reading this content.

Whether you’re experienced in travel or new to travel blogging, this guide will be your guiding light. Come with us as we explore the top travel affiliate programs, turning your blog into a source of both inspiration and income.

Useful article : Top Benefits of Travel Affiliate Marketing Programs

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(1). wp travel : (highest paying travel affiliate program):30% commission, ( 2). travelpayouts affiliate program, (3). booking.com: affiliate program.

• (4). Viator affiliate program

( 5). GetYourGuide affiliate program

( 6). expedia affiliate program for hotel s, (7). tripadvisor affiliate program, ( 8). rentalcars.com affiliate program, ( 9). hostelworld affiliate program, ( 10). interrail pass / eurail pass affiliate program, (11). world nomads affiliate program, ( 12). go city affiliate program, (13). g adventures affiliated program, (14). kayak affiliate program, (15). klook affiliate program, (16). shareasale affiliate program, (17). tortuga backpacks affiliate program, (18). lonely planet affiliate program.

• ( 19). Plum Guide affiliate program

(20). Contiki Affiliate Program

(21). orbitz affiliate program, highest paying travel affiliate programs: top 20+.

WP Travel is the best WordPress travel plugin which has the highest-paying travel affiliate programs that offer a flat 30% commission. A free powerful travel engine (available in WP Travel Pro version with additional features) for making customized travel agency or tour operator websites on WordPress in minutes!

Sign up to our affiliate within a few minutes to earn a 30% flat commission. Simply click on the Become Our Affiliate link and provide your information. We will approve your application super fast so that you can start earning immediately.

After getting approval, you will get your dashboard where you will find all required assets and links for your promotional activities. You can even see how you are progressing with referrals and sales in real-time.

Our team deploys affiliate payouts regularly so you will get your payments each month. We value and respect your hard work so we will do our level best to provide your earnings on time.

You can explore WP Travel user opinion , including overviews, pros and cons, plans and pricing, compatibility, and performance tests simultaneously.

Join the WP Travel Affiliate Program and start earning by monetizing your travel platforms.

Commission Rate: 30%

Travelpayouts is a big platform that brings together lots of well-known brands and services related to travel, such as flights, places to stay, transportation options, travel insurance, and more.

This platform is particularly helpful for people who write about travel and want to collaborate with various companies that offer affiliate programs.

It has a useful dashboard that makes it easy to earn money from your travel-focused writing.

Signing up for Travelpayouts is simple and quick, taking just a few clicks. Once you register, you’ll be able to join some of the best affiliate programs in the travel world, including ones like World Nomads and even the famous TripAdvisor affiliate program.

This is a way to do affiliate marketing, where you share special links and when people use them to book things like hotel stays or flights, you get a part of the money as a commission.

The good thing is that this platform is available all the time, 24 hours a day.

If you’re into the world of travel and have a blog or a website about it, this is perfect for you. You can make money by promoting things like hotel bookings and vacation rentals.

You’ll be part of the travel industry and get a portion of the money you help make. It’s like having your own little business online.

Plus, you can connect with other affiliate networks and use special links that go deep into the websites of the companies you’re working with. This is a great way to turn your travel website into a way to earn some extra cash.

Useful article : Top Travel Blogger Earning Six Figures in2024!

Booking.com is a popular travel affiliate program for travel bloggers. This hotel booking platform is often the top converter for travel bloggers.

They also have an affiliate partner program that is open for anyone with a blog/website, an “ tour plugin ,” an app, or a travel agency.

If you can offer the best choice of accommodations, this program is for you. It is free and easy to sign up offering a search box, deep linking, and banner integration options.

With many partner hotels, airlines, and car rentals, Booking.com is a huge travel marketplace. It’s well-known worldwide, which is great for you and your readers. People trust Booking.com, and they often book through it.

In the world of affiliate marketing for travel, Booking.com is a popular choice. They offer commissions, and it’s a reliable way to earn money from your travel website.

Plus, they have 24/7 availability, and you can connect with other affiliate networks too. It’s a perfect fit for your travel niche and website.

(4). Viator affiliate program

Viator is a platform for booking travel tours, experiences, and activities.

While more prominent in Europe, GetYourGuide focuses on offering activities in Europe, whereas Viator shines with its array of options in the United States and Canada.

If your aim is domestic tourism in North America, Viator’s affiliate program can be a valuable addition to your travel blog.

They provide an 8% base commission rate. Moreover, with a 30-day cookie period, readers who click your link have ample time to confirm their travel plans.

To make the most of Viator’s program, emphasize tours with top-notch reviews, ratings, and captivating photos.

Incorporating your personal images and experiences into your article can contribute to a strong conversion rate.

Learn more : How to Make Money from Travel Blogs in 2024?

GetYourGuide is a leading platform catering to an array of travel enthusiasts looking to book various travel experiences.

These encompass a collection of captivating options, including guided tours, boat rides, and the convenience of skip-the-line tickets to renowned attractions.

With city guides designed to simplify urban exploration and group tours serving diverse sizes of travelers, GetYourGuide offers a comprehensive travel solution.

What distinguishes GetYourGuide is its innovative approach, engaging both local tour operators and presenting its own specially curated “Originals” series.

These Originals tours are carefully crafted based on extensive data analysis of travelers’ preferences, ensuring a blend of popular and unique experiences.

From a financial perspective, GetYourGuide’s affiliate program is appealing.

Under its direct program, a solid base commission rate of 8% awaits affiliate partners. Impressively, successful affiliates can potentially negotiate even higher rates, up to an attractive 10% or even 12%.

Enhancing this affiliate-friendly structure is a generous 30-day cookie period, providing ample time for potential customers to convert.

This feature proves particularly advantageous if your travel blog boasts a focus on Europe, where GetYourGuide offers an expansive array of activities.

However, the key to realizing the full potential of the program lies in strategic implementation.

The strategic promotion of these activities within your content at pivotal moments when your audience is most engaged significantly impacts conversion rates and, consequently, earnings.

To sum up, GetYourGuide stands as a dynamic and comprehensive platform addressing the multifaceted preferences of modern travelers.

Its affiliate program, featuring competitive commission rates and an extended cookie period, offers a prime opportunity for travel bloggers seeking to monetize their platforms effectively.

By aligning your content with audience needs and booking trends, you can harness the true potential of the GetYourGuide affiliate program, capitalizing on keywords like “best travel affiliate programs,”

“affiliate programs for travel bloggers,” and more, as well as concepts like commission rates, affiliate income, deep links, and travel niches.

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Expedia is a reliable travel partner, teaming up with hotels, airlines, car rental companies, and cruise lines worldwide. This makes it a great choice for travel blogs like yours to join their affiliate program.

Within the expansive Expedia Group, you’ll discover well-known names such as Hotels.com, VRBO, Orbitz, Agoda, Stayz, and Travelocity. These brands are trusted and respected by your readers.

The amount you earn from Expedia ranges from 2% to 6%, depending on which brand your readers use and where they are located.

With its high conversion rates, you can earn money covering your travel expenses. The time cookies last also varies, lasting either 7 or 30 days.

To get started, you’ll need to go through Commission Junction (CJ) or Partnerize, as Expedia doesn’t have its own direct affiliate program.

This includes the Hotels.com Affiliate Program and other brands under Expedia.

In summary, Expedia is a solid choice for your travel blog’s affiliate program with a good commission rate, offering well-known brands and competitive earnings.

It fits right into the world of affiliate marketing, where you can earn money through affiliate links and your travel niche expertise.

Your travel website becomes a hub for earning affiliate income, connecting with readers 24/7 through deep links to vacation rentals, hotel bookings, and more in the travel industry.

The TripAdvisor affiliate program is a perfect fit for travel vloggers, offering impressive commission rates through referral programs and affiliate links.

This program guarantees a consistent income stream, particularly from hotel bookings. Users also enjoy access to a treasure trove of content,

including a staggering 795 million reviews and 1.4 million accommodation options.

When you guide users to specific hotels on TripAdvisor, you can earn a minimum of 50% of the commission acquired from their hotel booking partners.

This applies when users land on TripAdvisor through your affiliate link and subsequently explore the partners’ websites.

Importantly, even if users don’t finalize bookings, you can still earn. By leading users to TripAdvisor through your link and prompting them to click hotel booking links, you secure your commission.

It’s an uncomplicated way to capitalize on the benefits of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.

If you’re interested in pursuing a career in travel blogging, check out our comprehensive guide on how to become a successful travel blogger .

The Affiliate Program of RentalCars.com highlights the enormous potential of transportation for travel bloggers.

As a significant platform for comparing rental cars, RentalCars.com boasts widespread recognition and offers appealing deals.

Whether you’re a fan of road trips or prioritize social distancing, rental car affiliate programs seamlessly complement your travel-focused content.

Among the crucial options in rental car affiliate programs are RentalCars.com and Discover Cars. Experimenting with both could be a strategic move, allowing you to optimize your affiliate earnings.

With RentalCars.com’s broad appeal and Discover Cars’ distinctive offerings, you can tailor your approach and cater to diverse preferences.

This adaptability is crucial for captivating your audience and maximizing your affiliate gains.

By tapping into the essence of the best travel affiliate programs, including top travel affiliate programs and those catering to travel bloggers, you can curate an effective affiliate strategy.

This strategy encompasses elements like affiliate marketing, affiliate links, earning a commission, and boosting your affiliate income, making your travel blog a source of both inspiration and income.

For those offering to a budget-conscious audience, HostelWorld presents itself as a viable alternative to Booking.com.

This rings especially true if your readership comprises college students, young travelers, or individuals with a penchant for embarking on long-term journeys without breaking the bank.

Although my personal hostel stays are from some time ago, our research illuminated a plethora of HostelWorld links embedded within esteemed travel blogs and websites.

Even if hostels aren’t your usual preference, it’s worth recognizing that HostelWorld is diversifying its portfolio to include the burgeoning market of travel experiences.

This strategic expansion indicates a broader appeal that goes beyond the traditional hostel-dwelling crowd.

As the travel industry continues to evolve, these moves by HostelWorld might resonate with a wider spectrum of travelers, thus making it a relevant consideration for your audience.

Interrail is like a ticket that lets you travel around Europe using trains. It covers 33 different countries, making it a super flexible way to explore.

Even if you miss a train, no worries – you can easily catch the next one without any hassle. And guess what?

You don’t need to stress about buying train tickets ahead of time. However, for faster trains or night trains, you might need to reserve a seat, which could cost a bit extra.

There are two types of passes: one for traveling multiple days and another for traveling between different countries.

This gives you the freedom to plan your journey just the way you like. And if you’re really into discovering one specific country, you can go for a pass that covers only that.

For folks who live in Europe, there’s something called “Interrail.” But no matter where you’re from, you can earn a cool 3% commission by telling others about it which is a very good commission rate.

World Nomads stands out as a premier travel insurance choice. With coverage for over 200 activities and safeguards against trip cancellations and medical emergencies, it meets various travel needs.

Importantly, well-known travel brands like Lonely Planet trust and support World Nomads.

One compelling aspect is the company’s ethical dedication. A remarkable 70% of its customers opt to make micro-donations alongside purchasing their insurance.

This collective effort has yielded an impressive $3 million, supporting more than 100 global projects.

For affiliate marketers, World Nomads presents an appealing proposition. The affiliate program offers a solid 10% commission per qualified sale, further bolstered by an extended 60-day cookie window.

This translates to ample time for conversions, increasing the earning potential for affiliates.

In essence, World Nomads not only ensures comprehensive travel coverage but also champions ethical initiatives.

Its affiliate program provides a lucrative avenue for marketers to align with a reputable brand while enjoying attractive commissions and an extended conversion window.

A true win-win for those seeking reliable insurance and affiliate rewards.

The Go City affiliate program is great for travel bloggers who focus on city exploration and sightseeing.

This program allows affiliates to earn commissions by promoting Go City passes.

These passes offer tourists a convenient and cost-effective way to explore many attractions and tours in major cities worldwide.

It is a good fit for bloggers who aim to help their audience discover and enjoy city highlights with ease and value.

The G Adventures Affiliate Program is a great opportunity for travel bloggers who focus on unique, adventurous, and sustainable travel experiences.

G Adventures specializes in small-group tours that emphasize real experiences and responsible travel.

By joining their affiliate program, bloggers can earn commissions by promoting these tours to their audience. 

Kayak Affiliate Program offers a seamless and profitable way for travel bloggers to enhance their blog’s earning potential.

Bloggers have the opportunity to earn commissions when they promote Kayak’s extensive range of services.

These services include comprehensive search tools for flights, hotels, and car rentals.

It provides integration tools, such as customizable search boxes and advanced APIs.

These tools are designed to blend effortlessly into a blog’s existing layout, ensuring a smooth user experience.

As a Klook affiliate, you can share links to Klook’s various tours and experiences on your blog.

When your readers click these links and make a booking, you earn a commission.

This program is appealing if your blog focuses on unique travel experiences and things to do in different destinations.

Klook offers a wide range of activities, from city tours to adventure experiences, meaning there’s something for every type of traveler. 

The ShareASale Affiliate Program is a platform where bloggers and website owners can discover and participate in various affiliate marketing opportunities. 

It is similar to a marketplace where various companies offer affiliate deals.

As a travel blogger, you can search through a variety of travel-related programs on ShareASale, choose the ones that are relevant to your content, and begin promoting their products or services.

When your readers click on these affiliate links and make purchases, you earn a commission.

It is a flexible way to monetize your blog, with a diverse range of travel brands and services to choose from. It is well-known for its user-friendly interface and dependable payment system, making it a favorite among bloggers.

The Tortuga Affiliate Program is an exclusive group of creators, bloggers, gear reviewers, podcasters, publications, and brands that align with values

To provide high-quality support, they keep the affiliate program small considering applications from websites with a Domain Authority of 25+ according to Ahrefs, and monthly visitors of at least 50,000.

10% commission on every sale that you refer

The Lonely Planet Affiliate Program provides an excellent opportunity for travel bloggers to earn commissions by promoting Lonely Planet travel guidebooks and digital products.

It is appropriate for bloggers who focus on travel planning and destination guides. It pays commissions on digital downloads, making it a good option for content creators.

Bloggers can embed Lonely Planet product links in their blogs or websites, and the blogger receives a commission every time a reader purchases through these links.

This program is simple to use, allowing bloggers to monetize their content while also providing their audience with useful travel resources.

( 19). Plum Guide affiliate program

The Plum Guide affiliate program focuses on promoting luxury vacation home rentals.

It is an ideal match for travel bloggers who serve an upscale audience interested in high-end travel experiences.

The program is known for its carefully curated collection of premium homes, which sets it apart in the luxury travel market.

As an affiliate, bloggers can earn commissions by directing their readers to book these exclusive properties.

Contiki travel tours are popular among younger travelers.

By joining this program, bloggers can earn commissions by promoting Contiki’s exciting range of tours and travel packages, which are popular for their social and adventurous nature.

These tours offer unique experiences across various global destinations, making them attractive to a younger audience seeking memorable journeys. 

The Orbitz Affiliate Program is a straightforward and effective way for travel bloggers to earn money.

Bloggers can add links to Orbitz travel products, like flights, hotels, and vacation packages, on their website or blog.

When someone clicks on these links and makes a booking, the blogger earns a commission.

It is particularly suitable for bloggers who cover a variety of travel topics and want to offer their audience a one-stop shop for travel bookings.

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In the end, my fellow explorers, you have the ability to change your love for travel into wonderful rewards.

The best travel affiliate programs are like your secret tools, helping your blog inspire others and make money.

It doesn’t matter if you are an experienced traveler or just starting out, these programs have something for everyone.

From Travelpayouts’ easy dashboard to Booking.com’s trusted hotels, each program can help you earn.

Viator and GetYourGuide have exciting adventures, while Expedia’s famous names mean you can count on getting paid. TripAdvisor keeps the money coming, and RentalCars.com helps you earn by promoting car rentals.

And don’t forget about Interrail, giving you the chance to explore Europe by train, and Klook’s cool experiences. These programs connect your travel dreams with making money.

So, fellow adventurers, remember these incredible programs can turn your travel tales into profitable adventures.

Share links, and tips, and create a blog that satisfies your love for travel and your wallet. Let your stories inspire and these programs bring income.

Start your affiliate journey and let your travel blog shine with inspiration and earnings. Enjoy amazing travels and rewards!

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Best Affiliate Programs for Travel Bloggers and Sites

• Best Affiliate Programs

Your earning potential as a travel blogger is unlimited. And part of the reason why is the profitability of affiliate marketing – particularly when utilizing the best affiliate programs for travel bloggers. Within the travel industry, affiliate marketing programs enable you to make money as you trek across the globe.

This article will discuss the 30 best affiliate programs for travel bloggers and websites. Travel affiliate programs include travel experiences, accommodation, flights, car rentals, airport transfers, and travel medical insurance.

What Are the Best Travel Affiliate Programs?

Travel bloggers aiming to partner with the best travel affiliate programs should look to specific services like flights, car rentals, tours, experiences, and hotel bookings. Which you sign up for depends on which programs are most relevant to your content and audience.

Here is a quick summary of our top picks for the best travel affiliate programs within those categories:

1. Travelpayouts

Travelpayouts is a massive travel partnership platform featuring dozens of top brands and services, including flights, accommodation, transport, travel insurance, and much more.

The affiliate platform is ideal for travel bloggers who want to keep all their affiliate partners in one place. Utilizing a handy dashboard, Travelpayouts makes monetizing your travel niche painless.

Joining Travelpayouts is easy and takes just a few clicks. After a simple registration process, you’ll have access to the top affiliate programs in the travel industry – including most of the ones listed below.

Join the Travelpayouts Partnership Platform

Access exclusive tools and the best travel partner programs, including flights, hotels, car rental, insurance, tours and activities, all in one place.

2. The Viator Affiliate Program

Viator is the world’s largest marketplace for tours and activities, offering over 300,000 experiences in 200 countries. Walking tours, tickets to famous sights, transportation services, and a wide array of unforgettable experiences are all readily available to travelers on Viator.

• Commission Rate : 10%
• Cookie Lifetime : 30 days
• Available Tools : Deep Link Generator, Widgets, Links, Banners

According to a study reviewed by Skift , as tourism continues its recovery, the travel industry is anticipating experiences to be in hot demand compared to years past. Specifically, travelers are willing to spend up to 31% more on attraction tickets and a staggering 50% more on walking tours.

These data suggest Viator may be one of the most lucrative affiliate programs for travel bloggers to partner with in the coming years. You can find the Viator Affiliate Program on Travelpayouts , where content creators earn exceptional commission rates of 10% with a long cookie lifetime of 30 days.

Pros and Cons

• Tours available worldwide
• Promising niche
• Quality commission rates
• An 85-day average delay between reward and the date of purchase.

3. GetYourGuide

Another world-renowned booking platform for travel experiences is GetYourGuide . The platform was founded in 2009 and has booked over 20 million tours and attractions worldwide. Experiences listed on the platform often include walking tours, cooking classes, famous landmarks, and skip-the-line tickets.

• Commission Rate : 8%
• Cookie Lifetime: 31 days
• Available Tools : Deep Link Generator, Widgets, Links, and Banners

The GetYourGuide affiliate program provides travel bloggers with many useful tools to promote the best experiences for their audience. Few other booking platforms offer the same benefits as GetYourGuide.

By partnering with GetYourGuide via Travelpayouts , you can promote travel experiences from multiple booking websites on one platform – a handy addition when one site offers minimal experiences in a given destination while the other boasts more options.

GetYourGuide has a heavy presence in European destinations, while others, such as Viator, offer more options in North America, including the United States and Canada. By utilizing both, you will better promote and earn from unforgettable travel experiences worldwide.

• Available worldwide in 23 different languages and 40 currencies
• Long cookie lifetime of 31 days
• In-app purchases do not count toward your commission

Tiqets is an online ticketing platform offering direct bookings for popular attractions, museums, and parks all around the globe. With a heavy focus on cultural experiences, Tiqets is the best way for travelers to purchase amazing things to do from Paris to New York and Bangkok to Dubai.

Tiqets partners with more than 3,000 venues, including some of the most famous museums, art galleries, theme parks, and iconic landmarks in the world. Their website features an easy-to-use booking process allowing travelers to purchase tickets confidently.

After travelers purchase their tickets through your affiliate links, you will make an 8% commission on the booking price. Plus, when partnering with Tiqets via Travelpayouts , you’ll have a 30-day cookie lifetime. This means you will still earn a commission when travelers revisit Tiqets days later to make a last-minute booking.

• Users get instant tickets
• Easy last-minute bookings for quick commissions
• Some smaller destinations may be limited

5. VisitorsCoverage

Amongst travel insurance providers, VisitorsCoverage specializes in insurance for inbound travel to the United States, helping millions of globetrotters since 2006. The company instills confidence in travelers in an uncertain world of natural disasters, civil incidents, sickness, and other travel-related disturbances.

• Commission Rate : $1 – $100

Although VisitorsCoverage services countries around the globe, their top three destinations for coverage are 1) the United States, 2) Costa Rica, and 3) Turks & Caicos. Content creators focusing on any of these countries have an excellent opportunity to earn a referral fee of up to $100 per transaction.

Become an affiliate partner of VisitorsCoverage through Travelpayouts and promote travel medical insurance on your travel blog.

• Reputable insurance company with millions of customers
• Unlimited earning potential via commissions
• Available languages are limited, thus reducing reach.

Insubuy is a travel insurance company based in Plano, Texas, providing international foreign travelers with comprehensive insurance plans while visiting the United States. Plans with medical coverage often include emergency medical evacuation, amongst other costly services.

• Commission Rate : up to $150

Compared to other travel insurance companies, Insubuy is a one-stop shop. Travelers instantly compare rates from different US-based companies and select the lowest price. Insurance plans include coverage for international students, new immigrants, temporary workers, and even domestic travel for US residents.

As a travel blogger, Insubuy provides you with immense tools to promote quality travel insurance to your audience, no matter their situation. The company offers a maximum referral fee of $150 with a 30-day cookie lifetime.

• Travel insurance for any situation.
• Compare rates from different companies.
• Approval process to affiliate program may take up to 3 weeks 

7. Booking.com

Booking.com is one of the most reputable travel brands in the world and arguably the most popular affiliate program for travel bloggers. The travel website specializes in hotels, guesthouses, hostels, and private residences while branching into flights, car rentals, and airport taxis.

• Commission Rate : 4%
• Cookie Lifetime : One session
• Available Tools : Deep Link Generator, Widget, Links, Banners

The Booking.com affiliate program provides many tools for successful conversion

Booking.com is easily the most recognizable online brand for accommodation reservations in the world. As such, travel bloggers earn an exceptional commission based on brand recognition and consumer confidence alone.

The website operates in 40 languages and currencies, resulting in one of the most versatile and far-reaching booking platforms. The travel website includes nearly 1 million accommodations with over 87 million verified guest reviews.

You can partner with the affiliate program direct through Booking.com to earn more commissions or sign up through Travelpayouts to keep all your affiliate programs on one convenient dashboard.

• Earn commissions on desktop, mobile, and in the app versions of the website.
• Consumer confidence leads to more earnings
• Your commission is earned on bookings only made within one session. 
• High cancellation rates.

Trivago is a search engine designed to compare rates for hotels and accommodations from the most popular booking sites. It’s the easiest way for travelers to find the best deal online for a place to stay.

• Commission Rate : 40%

By sifting through the world’s favorite booking sites, Trivago finds travelers the lowest possible price for the best possible stay. They’ll simply input their destination, desired dates, and the number of guests, and Trivago handles the rest.

By partnering with Trivago through Travelpayouts , you will find valuable tools like widgets, links, and banners, along with one of the highest commission rates for accommodation at 40%. It’s a great affiliate program to find your audience the best hotel deals possible.

• High commission rates at 40%
• Searches booking sites worldwide.
• You won’t earn commissions on bookings made through the app. 

9. Hostelworld

Hostelworld is a booking platform with a hyper-focus on hostels and other budget accommodations, with over 13 million reviews of more than 17,000 hostels across 179 countries. The website is the leading authority in selecting the best and most affordable hostels around the globe. 

Hostelworld is the ultimate alternative to Booking.com for budget-minded travelers. The travel website is the largest online aggregation of budget accommodations, specifically hostels, with strikingly accurate reviews.

When partnering with Hostelworld through Travelpayouts , you’ll earn a 40% commission rate on the deposit associated with the booking. The affiliate program is a fantastic addition to any travel blogger looking to cater to the budget travel niche.

• Largest selection of hostels and budget accommodation worldwide.
• Reputable brand name.
• 40% commission on the deposit – not the total purchase price.

10. Tripadvisor

In the travel industry, no name carries a heavier weight than Tripadvisor . It’s the premier site for pre-planning amongst travelers as they carefully sift through restaurants, hotels, and top things to do in their desired destination.

• Commission Rate : 50% and 8%
• Cookie Lifetime : 14 days
• Available Tools: Deep Link Generator, Links, Banners

The Tripadvisor affiliate program operates slightly differently than most travel affiliates. Rather than earning commission on a completed purchase, the Tripadvisor affiliate program allows you to earn on a per-click basis on eligible click-outs.

If a reader visits Tripadvisor from your affiliate link and continues to click on one of Tripadvisor’s hotel affiliates, you will earn 50% of the ad revenue. This method is beneficial depending on the type of traffic you cater to.

Additionally, Tripadvisor sells tours and attractions within their “Things to Do” tab. When readers enter and complete a purchase, partners may earn up to 8%.

Regardless, no matter your type of content, partnering with a travel giant like Tripadvisor, it’s easy to boost your credibility within the travel industry.

• Partner with the biggest name in the travel industry.
• Earn ad revenue on eligible click-outs (hotels).
• Ability to earn is content and traffic dependent. 

Omio is a search engine that compares the costs of buses, trains, and flights across Europe. It’s a valuable tool for visitors traveling the continent looking for the best available routes and prices.

• Commission Rate : 6%

Omio is one of the best affiliate programs for travel sites looking to help travelers move across Europe, US and Canada with feasible solutions to budget-minded and time-crunched travelers.

As an affiliate partner of Omio through Travelpayouts , you’ll have access to helpful tools like widgets and banners to aid your audience as they seek efficient and cheap travel across Europe, US and Canada.

• Over 100 thousand available routes.
• Booking cancellation rates are below 2%
• Limited to creators promoting European, US and Canada travel.

12. Expedia

Expedia is a full-service online travel agency that supports bookings on vacation packages, flights, accommodations, transportation, tours, and attractions. The abundance of travel services makes Expedia one of the best affiliate programs for travel bloggers.

• Commission Rate : 3.5% – 7%
• Available Tools : Links, Banners

If you were to join only one travel affiliate program, it might as well be Expedia. The online travel agency dabbles into every aspect of travel, including hotel bookings and car rentals.

Its top feature might be the package tab, where travelers can book car rentals, hotels, and flights with one easy search. With such a streamlined approach, travel websites partnering with Expedia can earn high commissions quickly.

• Global travel agency
• Handy package search engine for streamlined bookings.
• Lower commission rates compared to other companies. 

13. Rentalcars.com

A part of Booking.com, Rentalcars.com is an international online booking service for car rentals. The company works with over 900 car rental companies in 160 countries, making it one of the world’s largest car rental comparison websites.

RentalCars.com offers travel websites instant brand recognition while offering their audience some stellar deals along the way. Not to mention, their 6% commission rate adds up quickly on large, multi-day rental prices.

Depending on your content, you can utilize RentalCars.com and other car rental affiliate programs like DiscoverCars to provide adequate resources for given destinations.

• Global reach and brand recognition.
• High conversion rate.
• Low commission rate compared to other car rental programs. 

Travelers can compare even more car rental rates at QEEQ.com – one of the fastest-growing online car rental platforms.

• Commission Rate: 5% – 10%
• Cookie Lifetime: 30 days
• Available Tools: Deep Link Generator, Widgets, Links, Banners

QEEQ.com is another car rental booking platform listing over 7 million rental cars worldwide. Slightly more than RentalCars.com, commission rates begin at 5% with incentives to increase up to 10%.

• 30-day cookie lifetime.
• Trusted by 5 million travelers since 2017.
• Lacks brand recognition compared to other websites. 

15. EconomyBookings

EconomyBookings is a car rental booking platform with over 800 car rental companies offering affiliate partners competitive commission rates.

• Commission Rate : 3-8% revenue share

EconomyBookings sifts through the madness of finding a car for upcoming travels. The program only displays cars with good ratings, which helps with high conversion rates from travelers.

The affiliate partner is an excellent program for travel bloggers to supplement destinations that other car rental booking platforms might not represent.

• Connected with 800+ suppliers.
• Searches booking sites all over the world.
• Affiliate partner earns 3-8% of the advertiser’s revenue from each booking – not the total purchase. 

Busbud is an online bus-booking ticket platform. The innovative company has compiled the most extensive collection of bus tickets with detailed information on departure dates, times, and locations.

• Commission Rate: 5%
• Cookie Lifetime: 7 days

Travel bloggers promoting budget travel might recommend bus tickets to get around certain countries. With Busbud, travelers search for times, prices, dates, and departure terminals to efficiently move around a destination cost-effectively.

Bus tickets are generally cheap but purchased in more significant quantities than car rentals. So even with a 5% commission rate on a lower average price, it’s still easy to make good money through the affiliate partnership through volume.

• Best and most accurate platform for bus tickets worldwide.
• Tickets are available in over 80 countries.
• Average purchase price tends to be lower than other forms of travel. 

17. Flixbus

Flixbus is another online bus-ticket booking platform with a heavy focus on European destinations. Since its inception, the company has served more than 60 million passengers booking transportation services across 26 countries.

• Commission Rate : up to 5%
• Cookie Lifetime : 30 minutes
• Available Tools : Deep Link Generator, Links, Banners

Travel bloggers with audiences consisting of Americans or English speakers traveling abroad can make money through the Flixbus affiliate program . Combining the two bus ticket affiliates, Busbud and Flixbus , your travel blog can offer affordable transportation from most destinations around the world.

• Top online booking platform for European bus tickets.
• High volume and high conversion rates.
• Low average price per transaction at $15. You will need to sell many tickets to earn a sizeable income. 

18. Go City

Caption: Travelers can find their destination right from Go City’s homepage

Alt Text: This is a screenshot of the homepage for GoCity.com – the website has a destination selection with an image of a man and woman walking around a city.

Go City is an innovative concept for travelers planning to experience numerous sights and attractions within a given city. Customers can save up to 55% on tours and popular experiences in world-renowned destinations like Miami, Bangkok, Amsterdam, Cancun, and more.

• Commission Rate : 3.4% – 6%

Go City is a unique tour company operating in 30+ cities worldwide. Travelers purchase a pass for admission into numerous attractions around the city. If used properly, the pass can save up to 55% on the would-be total of a single entry into each attraction.

The affiliate program is a great way for travel bloggers to promote tours and huge savings for their audience. The average purchase price is nearly $500 with a 6% commission rate, giving you ample opportunity to make a high income through Go City .

• Unique and money-saving travel program.
• 30+ of the most visited cities in the world.
• 60-day delay between purchase and affiliate reward

19. AirHelp

AirHelp is a unique air travel affiliate program offering support to passengers seeking compensation for delayed or canceled flights.

• Commission Rate: 15-29%
• Cookie Lifetime: 45 days
• Available Tools: Links, Banners

Most travel affiliate programs dealing with flights tend to focus on the initial booking of the ticket. But how many of those flights end up getting canceled? AirHelp aids travelers when the worst happens when traveling by air.

With a large team of legal experts, AirHelp has helped more than 10 million passengers receive compensation for delayed flights. It’s a great affiliate program to promote alongside flight booking platforms.

• Unique and successful program.
• Long cookie lifetime of 45 days.
• You won’t earn commission on the mobile or app version of the website. 

20. Trip.com

Similar to Expedia, Trip.com is another all-encompassing travel booking site, including hotels, flights, car rentals, plus sights and attractions.

• Commission Rate : 1% – 5%
• Available Tools : Widgets, Links, Banners

Trip.com is a Chinese-based online travel agency with flights, hotels, and car rentals. It’s a handy one-stop shop for all things travel – particularly for travelers in Asia.

Commission rates vary, with 5% on hotels and only 1% on international flights outside China. Travel bloggers will still find some services helpful when promoting travel around China and its surrounding countries.

• Large travel agency focusing on Asian destinations.
• Extensive hotel, car rental, and flight listings.
• Low commission rates on certain products.

21. DiscoverCars

Along with Rentalcars.com, DiscoverCars is another popular online car rental booking service. The search engine compares rates across multiple companies to find travelers the best deal on a car rental.

• Commission Rate : 23-54%
• Cookie Lifetime : 365 days

Most travel bloggers will find it helpful to partner with both Rentalcars.com and DiscoverCars. Between these two affiliate programs, you’re more likely to provide car rental services in nearly every destination worldwide.

DiscoverCars is uniquely good, though. With a 365-day cookie lifetime, you have an entire year for your audience to ponder over their car rental purchase. DiscoverCars estimates websites with 10,000 – 50,000 monthly readers can expect 70 bookings per month and $2,000 of revenue.

• 365 cookie lifetime – one of the longest amongst travel affiliate programs.
• Global search engine in 10,000 locations.

22. Trainline

Travelers in Europe can utilize Trainline to find the best prices and times for train and bus tickets across the continent. The website is the leading European travel website for train tickets, specifically.

• Commission Rate : 1-27%

Trainline helps travelers conduct more than 172,000 trips every day across 45 countries. As the leading European train and coach app, travelers can expect to find the best prices for their next train or bus journey.

Commission rates are 1-27% revenue share, but given a large enough volume, travel bloggers can still earn a high income by joining Trainline through Travelpayouts .

• Reputable brand throughout European countries.
• Large user base selling more than 210 tickets per minute.
• Relatively low commission rates. 

12Go offers tickets for trains, buses, ferries, and other charters across Southeast Asia, Oceania, and other global destinations. The program is one of the few offering water transportation services.

• Commission Rate : 4-5.5%

12Go is similar to other transportation affiliate programs on this list with a heavy focus on Southeast Asia. Additionally, it’s one of the few transportation services with inter-island travel via ferry.

Travel bloggers earn 4-5.5% commission.

• 4-5.5% of the advertiser’s revenue
• Great for travel blogs promoting Southeast Asia.
• Low average price per purchase despite a high commission rate. 

24. AutoEurope

Travelers looking for affordable car rental prices can search AutoEurope in US & Canada or the UK and the EU . The company works with car rental companies worldwide to bring the best deals to their customers.

• Commission Rate : 2.4% – 8%
• Cookie Lifetime : 7 days

AutoEurope is a car rental booking platform with branches in the UK and the EU while also serving customers in the United States & Canada . With up to 8% commission rates in European destinations, it’s one of the more lucrative car rental affiliate programs for travel bloggers.

• up to 8% commission rates on average purchases over $400
• Two separate branches for targeted destinations.
• Lacking name brand recognition. 

25. KiwiTaxi

KiwiTaxi is an online transfer booking system allowing users to confidently book airport transfers in over 100 countries with various styles of vehicles.

• Commission Rate: 9-11%
• Available Tools : Deep Link Generator, Widgets, Links, Banners, White Labels

KiwiTaxi provides airport transfers in 102 countries with specialized service. Travelers can even select the type of car they’d like to pick them up.

Travel bloggers can easily leverage KiwiTaxi’s services when promoting flights, hotels, and other services upon arrival at their destination.

• High commission rates up to 11%
• Global reach in 102 countries.
• You won’t earn commissions on bookings made through the app.

26. BikesBooking

Motorcycles, bicycles, scooters, and mopeds are always popular among travelers. BikesBooking allows tourists to book these thrilling alternatives to the standard car rental while traveling.

• Commission Rate: 4%

Travel bloggers can easily take advantage of the uniqueness of BikesBooking as travelers often seek alternative methods of transportation. Motorcycles, mopeds, and bicycles are all fun ways to get around a city or even to the next destination.

With an average purchase price of $105 and a 4% commission rate, you’ll have a great chance to earn a decent income when promoting BikesBooking on Travelpayouts .

• Unique program serving global communities.
• More than 50,000 vehicles available.

Caption : Klook offers top tours around the world

Alt Text: Screenshot of the Klook homepage with a search engine for destinations and activities.

Klook is an alternative tour booking platform to GetYourGuide and Viator based in Hong Kong. As such, the website heavily focuses on travel experiences in Asian countries like Japan, South Korea, China, Taiwan, and Vietnam.

• Commission Rate : 2% – 5%

Although known as a tour booking platform, Klook also dabbles into the realm of restaurants, hotels, and car rentals. It’s essentially a one-stop shop for travel with an attentive eye to Asian countries.

Again, this is an excellent opportunity for travel bloggers to promote a litany of activities to their readers if promoting travel in Southeast Asia, China, Korea, or Japan.

• 5% commission rates on most categories.
• High average order values.
• Somewhat limited scope for certain destinations

28. Priority Pass

Since 1992, Priority Pass has provided airport lounge access to members at fantastic rates. No more sleeping in obscure places when travelers can get rest and relaxation in a quiet lounge.

Add Priority Pass to your list of airline-related affiliate programs to promote alongside flights on your travel blog. Priority Pass is yet another unique company offering airport lounge access across the globe.

Content creators will earn a 10% commission rate for every membership sold through affiliate links when utilizing Travelpayouts and Priority Pass .

• 10% commission on all membership sales.
• Unique offering extending worldwide.
• Requires a niche audience.

29. Amazon Affiliate Program

The Amazon Affiliate Program is a mainstay for all content creators – especially travel bloggers. Specialized gear is necessary in travel, and what better place to promote great deals on travel gear than the world’s largest online marketplace?

• Commission Rate : Varies
• Cookie Lifetime: 24 hours for most product purchases
• Available Tools : Deep Link Generator, Banners, Widgets, Links

Few other affiliate programs can match the scope, confidence, recognition, and low price of the Amazon Affiliate Program. Not only is it the world’s largest online marketplace, but it’s also one of the best affiliate programs for travel websites and bloggers.

Although Amazon’s cookie lifetime is a mere 24 hours, travel bloggers can still make a high income simply by getting their audience to the site. If a reader enters Amazon via your affiliate link, you’ll earn a commission on whatever they buy within the next 24 hours. It doesn’t even have to be the products you recommended.

All of what makes Amazon the best in the business for travel bloggers seeking to earn income through affiliate marketing.

• Content creators earn commission on any purchase made through their affiliate links.
• Brand recognition on the world’s largest online marketplace.
• Short cookie lifetime and variable commission rates – some extremely low.

Wise allows users to quickly and confidently transfer their money from account to account as they work and travel abroad.

• Commission Rate : Variable Flat Rate
• Cookie Lifetime : Lifetime

Wise is an international banking system enabling travelers, whether for business or pleasure, a way to transfer money across different currencies. It’s a helpful website for frequent international travelers to save some money on currency exchanges.

Overall, it’s another unique program that might benefit audiences with international travel and business in mind.

• Lifetime cookies – so even if someone signs up, you’ll still earn if they fund the account years down the road.
• Only funded accounts make a commission.

What Is the Best Affiliate Program for Travel Bloggers?

Travel bloggers have many options for quality affiliate programs to monetize their content. From various car rental booking platforms, travel experiences, flight search engines, and other unique travel companies, it’s hard to keep track of the long list of affiliate programs to maximize profits.

On Travelpayouts , you can store all your top travel affiliate programs in one place. Their easy-to-use interface enables you to seamlessly implement links, banners, and widgets to capitalize on your creative efforts.

As a travel blogger, your earning potential is unlimited. But it’s essential to associate with partners who understand the nuances of the business to maximize your efforts. Joining Travelpayouts is an excellent start to realizing your earning potential.

40 Best Travel Affiliate Programs in 2024

Do you have a travel affiliate program?

Most Popular Travel Affiliate Programs

Tripadvisor.

Tripadvisor is a global travel platform that assists travelers in making informed decisions by offering user-generated reviews, recommendations, and a wide range of travel choices. From accommodations and flights to experiences and restaurants, Tripadvisor provides a comprehensive travel experience. URL: Tripadvisor Affiliate Program

Travelex Insurance Services

Travelex Insurance Services offers travelers peace of mind with comprehensive travel insurance plans. With benefits like trip cancellation, emergency medical assistance, and 24/7 access to assistance services, Travelex ensures travelers are protected during their journeys. Their commitment to prompt claim payments and diverse insurance plans cater to various travel needs. URL: Travelex Insurance Services Affiliate Program

G Adventures

G Adventures is a small group adventure travel pioneer offering unique and immersive experiences in various destinations worldwide. Focusing on sustainable and responsible travel, G Adventures connects travelers with local communities, ensuring meaningful and memorable journeys. Their tours range from exploring Antarctica’s icy landscapes to cultural experiences in Europe and Asia. URL: G Adventures Affiliate Program

Hostelworld

Hostelworld is a leading platform for booking hostels worldwide, connecting travelers with unique accommodations tailored to their budgets and preferences. The platform offers insights into the hostel experience, with user reviews and ratings guiding travelers to the best stay options. Hostelworld emphasizes community, enabling travelers to connect and share experiences. URL: Hostelworld Affiliate Program

TrustedHousesitters

TrustedHousesitters is a unique platform that connects homeowners with trusted individuals willing to care for their pets and homes during their absence. In exchange for their services, sitters enjoy free accommodations in diverse locations worldwide. The platform emphasizes mutual trust, ensuring pets receive loving care and sitters experience authentic local living. URL: TrustedHousesitters Affiliate Program

InsureMyTrip

InsureMyTrip is a comprehensive platform dedicated to helping travelers compare and choose the best travel insurance policies tailored to their needs. With a user-friendly interface, the platform offers a wide range of policies from various providers, ensuring travelers have the protection they need for their journeys. URL: InsureMyTrip Affiliate Program

Tortuga is a brand that resonates with modern travelers, offering a range of meticulously designed backpacks for urban and adventure travel. Prioritizing functionality and comfort, Tortuga backpacks are created with the traveler’s convenience in mind, ensuring they can focus on the journey ahead. URL: Tortuga Affiliate Program

Trip.com is a global online travel agency assisting millions in planning perfect trips. Whether for leisure or business, Trip.com offers hotels in over 200 countries, flights to thousands of destinations, and 24/7 customer support. Their platform is designed to provide travelers with quality services in multiple languages, ensuring a seamless travel experience. URL: Trip.com Affiliate Program

SquareMouth

SquareMouth is a trusted platform for comparing and purchasing travel insurance. With over two decades of experience, they offer an intuitive comparison engine that helps travelers find the best policy for their needs. SquareMouth’s commitment is to provide unbiased comparisons, ensuring customers get the best value and coverage for their trips. URL: SquareMouth Affiliate Program

A renowned name in the car rental industry, Avis offers a wide selection of vehicles, ensuring travelers can journey in style and comfort. With a commitment to quality service, Avis provides options for both short-term and long-term rentals, catering to the diverse needs of travelers worldwide. URL: Avis Affiliate Program

RV Life is a comprehensive platform catering to RV enthusiasts. It offers many resources, including RV park reviews, travel tips, and a dedicated app to enhance the RVing experience. The site is a one-stop destination for those seeking the ultimate road trip adventure. URL: RV Life Affiliate Program

Under30Experiences

Under30Experiences is a unique travel company focused on curating trips for young adults. With an emphasis on community, adventure, and personal growth, it offers immersive experiences in breathtaking destinations, ensuring travelers make lasting memories and connections. URL: Under30Experiences Affiliate Program

TravelBank serves as a modern solution for business travel and expense management. Its user-friendly interface streamlines booking, expense reporting, and budgeting, making corporate travel more efficient and cost-effective. URL: TravelBank Affiliate Program

Booking is a global leader in online travel accommodations, offering many hotels, homes, and holiday rentals. With properties in over 85,000 destinations, travelers can find the perfect stay for any trip, whether a weekend getaway or an extended vacation. URL: Booking Affiliate Program

Agoda is a renowned online travel platform providing travelers incredible deals on hotels, homes, flights, and more. With its user-centric approach, Agoda ensures a seamless booking experience, making travel more accessible and enjoyable for millions worldwide. URL: Agoda Affiliate Program

Dive into Kayak, a comprehensive travel search engine that scours hundreds of travel sites to fetch you the best deals. Whether it’s flights, hotels, or car rentals, Kayak ensures you’re well-equipped for your next adventure. Plus, with its price forecast tool, you can predict the best time to book. URL: Kayak Affiliate Program

Experience the world like never before with Viator. It offers many tours, activities, and experiences worldwide, making your travels memorable. From skip-the-line tickets to expert local guides, they’ve got your next adventure covered. URL: Viator Affiliate Program

GetYourGuide

Turn your trips into extraordinary experiences with GetYourGuide. Discover and book top attractions, tours, and activities in destinations around the world. With easy-to-use mobile tickets, free cancellation, and personal customer service, your journey is bound to be unforgettable. URL: GetYourGuide Affiliate Program

Embark on a unique road trip with RVshare, the largest RV rental marketplace. Whether you’re looking for luxury motorhomes or affordable pop-ups, RVshare connects you with the perfect vehicle for your adventure. With thousands of 5-star reviews and 24/7 roadside assistance, your journey is in safe hands. URL: RVshare Affiliate Program

Your one-stop travel solution, Expedia, offers many options, from vacation homes to flights. Bundle your stay with a car rental or flight and unlock even more significant savings. With user-friendly tools and extensive choices, Expedia ensures your dream vacation is just a click away. URL: Expedia Affiliate Program

Cabubble is the UK’s leading taxi and minicab booking platform, simplifying hiring a taxi or minicab. Its straightforward interface allows users to swiftly get quotes and book rides from trusted taxi and private hire operators. URL: Cabubble Affiliate Program

Traxo is a comprehensive travel data aggregator and itinerary management tool. Catering to businesses and individual travelers, it captures and organizes travel plans, ensuring users stay informed and organized. Their services extend to travel managers, offering insights to optimize travel programs. URL: Traxo Affiliate Program

ToursByLocals

ToursByLocals connects travelers with local guides in over 900 locations worldwide. With a focus on personalized experiences, the platform boasts over 30,000 available tours. Every manual is vetted, ensuring travelers receive an authentic and safe experience. URL: ToursByLocals Affiliate Program

Welcome Pickups

Welcome Pickups offers a holistic travel experience, starting when you land. They provide airport transfers with personalized, friendly drivers who offer insights and tips about the destination. Beyond transfers, Welcome Pickups also offers essential products, SIM cards, and skip-the-line tickets, ensuring a smooth travel experience. URL: Welcome Pickups Affiliate Program

HomeExchange

HomeExchange is the leading platform for home exchange vacations, boasting a vast community of over 150,000 subscribers from 145 countries. With over 270,000 homes and apartments available for exchange, members can travel more for less, experiencing destinations uniquely and authentically. The platform operates on an annual membership model, where, for the price of one night’s stay at a hotel, members can enjoy 12 months of unlimited exchanges. URL: HomeExchange Affiliate Program

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Travel affiliate programs are partnerships between travel service providers, such as airlines, hotels, or tour operators, and bloggers or influencers. In these collaborations, the blogger promotes specific travel services or packages, and they earn a commission for every booking, sign-up, or action generated through their referral.

Travel is a passion for many, and with the increasing number of travelers seeking unique experiences and deals, there’s a continuous demand for trusted travel recommendations. This makes the travel niche exciting and profitable for affiliates, especially as the travel industry rebounds post-pandemic.

Earnings can differ based on the program and the specific travel service promoted. Some offer a percentage of the booking fee, while others provide a flat fee for every reservation, package, or service sold. It’s essential to understand each program’s terms to gauge potential earnings.

Certainly! While having some travel experience can be beneficial, many programs offer affiliates the necessary promotional tools, resources, and training, ensuring that even those new to the travel world can effectively promote the offerings.

Consider factors like commission rates, cookie duration, the reputation of the travel brand or provider, and the quality of promotional materials. Ensure the services or packages align with your audience’s travel interests and preferences.

Promoting travel services requires authenticity and transparency. Always provide accurate information about the travel deals, destinations, and terms. Avoid making any unrealistic promises or guarantees about travel experiences.

Most programs use tracking cookies to monitor users who click on your affiliate link. When the user takes a specific action, such as booking a hotel or purchasing a tour package, the system credits you with the sale, leading to your commission.

Yes, promoting various programs can diversify your content and income streams. However, ensure the services or packages you promote are complementary and cater to your audience’s diverse travel interests.

While a specialized platform can be beneficial, many programs also accept affiliates who use other channels like social media, podcasts, or YouTube to promote their travel offerings.

Begin by researching and identifying programs that resonate with your interests and your audience’s travel preferences. Once you’ve chosen a program, sign up, access the promotional tools, and integrate them into your content. Monitor your results, refine your strategies, and stay updated with travel trends and insights for continued success.

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17 Best Affiliate Programs for Travel Bloggers (of 2024)

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You don’t have to limit yourself to promoting retail products. Educated affiliate marketers know that travel packages are just as profitable.

When you join travel affiliates, you can earn a commission for every product or service your reader buys from your affiliate partner.

Let’s see which travel affiliate programs would work best for your blog.

17 Best Affiliate Programs for Travel Blogs

1. agoda affiliate program, 2. expedia affiliate program, 3. booking.com affiliate program, 5. kayak affiliate program, 6. priceline partner network, 7. skyscanner affiliate network, 8. tripadvisor affiliate program, 9. viator travel partner program, 10. getyourguide partner program, 11. airbnb affiliate program, 12. cruisedirect affiliates, 13. anantara resorts affiliate program, 14. sandals affiliate, 15. g adventures affiliate program, 16. allianz global assistance affiliate program, 17. world nomads partner program.

Agoda is a booking site that handles flights and hotel accommodations for its users. Its web app can translate text into 38 languages, making it a great program for foreign markets.

Highlights:

• You get at least 4% commission for bookings.
• More bookings gets you a higher commission (up to 7%).
• You can tweak the banners to make them more appealing for your users.

Expedia is a one-stop online travel agency. As far as travel sites go, Expedia is one of the most popular ones with over 60 million unique visitors.

• You get access to exclusive rates (up to 50%).
• Site has over 260,000 bookable properties plus 400 airlines.
• Expedia supplies you with tools, data feeds, and storefronts.

Sign up through Commission Junction .

Booking.com lets users reserve hotel rooms, buy plane tickets, and book cars or airport taxis. You can sign up for free and get approved immediately.

• Site gives you two ways to earn commissions.
• You can get 25% to 40% for every successful booking.
• You get 50 Euros for every property you bring to Booking.com.

4. Lonely Planet Affiliate Program

Lonely Planet is a travel news website that also happens to sell ebooks and physical copies of guides designed for travelers.

• You get 12% of the transaction fee from travel guide sales.
• You can track sales in real time.
• Not limited to just U.S.-based sites.

Those who need more information should contact Lonely Planet via email .

Kayak is a site that shows you the best deals on travel accommodations and packages. The company allows you to apply even if your site has less than 100,000 unique monthly visitors.

• Kayak pays 50% of its revenue per successful booking.
• The average booking price on Kayak is $257.
• You can also use email to earn commissions (though you will need their approval).

Priceline works just like the other sites mentioned earlier. You can book hotels, flights, cars, and cruises.

• You have the ability to perform A/B testing.
• The site has a dedicated account management team if you need help with tech support.
• You can only apply if you’re currently generating five or more bookings per day .

Skyscanner specializes in booking flights but has gone on to provide hotel and car rental booking services as well.

• You can expect fast payments, real-time reporting, and incentives.
• You get half of what Skyscanner makes from each sale.
• The program is also open to social media influencers and cashback sites.

Tripadvisor goes beyond the typical hotel and flight bookings. It’s a resource site for everything one might do while on vacation. It has dining options, attractions, guides, and more.

• Affiliates get 50% to 80% commissions.
• The site has over 500,000 city and hotel pages in its database.
• You get a dedicated account manager and access to new products.

You can sign up through this link .

Viator offers travel services that include sightseeing packages, tours, attractions, and transfers in more than 75 countries.

• You need to have a high-traffic site to join the network.
• Your affiliate account will be terminated if you don’t convert within 180 consecutive days.
• You are paid via electronic bank transfer (EFT).

For more information about Viator’s terms and conditions, click here .

GetYourGuide lets users find one-of-a-kind experiences in cities across the globe. You can join for free without the need to commit.

• There are four programs for earning money (local hosts, airline and booking partners, travel agents, and travel writers).
• You are paid on a monthly basis.
• You can monitor your earnings through analytics.

You can sign up for the program by entering your details here .

Airbnb connects its hosts with prospective guests as an alternative to staying in hotels. It’s one of the most popular travel-related services in the market today.

• There are two affiliate programs you could join (host and guest affiliate programs).
• Your site must have at least one million monthly visits before you could join.
• Site gets 100,000 daily bookings.

CruiseDirect focuses on matching travelers with cruise vacations. It offers trips for destinations across the globe.

• You get 3% of CruiseDirect’s gross sales.
• You get credit for referrals for up to 45 days upon clicking.
• You can explore pay-per-click (PPC) opportunities.

Sign up with Commission Junction to become a member by accessing this link .

Anantara is a hotel and resort chain with locations in Asia, UAE, Europe, and Africa. The company has an online booking engine that makes reservations a breeze for users.

• You will only be able to promote Anantara properties.
• You get 5% commission (so long as the guest does not cancel the booking).
• The resort provides you with their own banners.

Sandals is a luxury resort with branches in Jamaica, the Bahamas, Saint Lucia, Antigua, Grenada, and Barbados. It has 16 resorts in total.

• Commissions start at 4% (covers all of the services they provide).
• You get incentives like free trips and performance bonuses.
• Sandals Resorts provides the banners you use to promote their company.

Click here to get to the sign-up page.

G Adventures operates as a deal site for travelers who’d like to find an easier way to plan the adventure of a lifetime.

• All confirmed sales will land you a 5% commission.
• The company’s average order value is $2,600.
• You get the credit if a sale is made within 90 days of the user clicking the ad.

Allianz Travel sells travel insurance plans on a one-time or annual basis. It’s considered as one of the leaders in the travel insurance industry.

• You can make $12 to $25 based on Allianz Global’s tiered structure policy.
• This affiliate program is only available for U.S. websites.
• Cookies last for 45 days.

This site also uses Commission Junction. You can apply here .

World Nomads is also a travel insurance provider with a good affiliate program. The travel insurance company also serves 140 countries, meaning you can target potential customers from all over the globe.

• There is no referral fee cap.
• You can link to their safety articles or destination guides and still get credit if the user buys insurance.
• You can take a break from the program without consequence.

You can send an application by clicking here .

Being a travel blogger is great. But why not get paid to share your passion with the world? Any of these affiliate programs would be a fantastic source of extra income.

But what if you don’t find any of these travel affiliate programs appealing? What’s your recourse?

There are plenty of products you could sell as an affiliate. You just need to find them. If you need help, we have a post on how to find the right affiliate products to promote .

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18 Best Travel Affiliate Programs In 2024 Reviewed

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 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.

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 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.

Our #1 Recommendation: ShareASale

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Frequently asked questions

What is a travel affiliate program.

A travel affiliate program allows you to earn money by sharing travel-related products and services.

Here's how it usually works: When customers make bookings or purchases based on your recommendations, you receive a commission once the transactions are completed. It's an easy way to generate income, whether you're passionate about travel or simply looking for additional revenue streams.

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As your traffic and conversions grow, so do your earnings. The more you share, the more you earn!

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With over 300,000 experiences in 2,500 destinations and various categories, the Viator Affiliate Program offers endless options, from walking tours and cooking classes to multi-day excursions and helicopter tours. As a Viator Affiliate, you'll unlock our exclusive affiliate tool, Viator Selector, which makes it easy to find high-quality, top-converting experiences.

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