US Travel Transportation - PPC Market Share Analysis May 2026

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the US Transportation category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Transportation – US

Google AI Overview visibility for Travel Transportation US

See how often AIOs appear and how search intent is distributed across buying signals.

AIO Frequency

How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 16.206628024
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16%

Complex Query Frequency

A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 55
45
55%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 9%
Transactional 31%
Navigational 3%
Seasonal 0%
Local 5%
Problem Solving 2%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 US Travel Transportation brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
southwest.com 15.57
expedia.com 8.44
enterprise.com 7.92
aa.com 7.61
jetblue.com 6.12
kayak.com 5.13
priceline.com 5.06
united.com 3.69
budget.com 3
delta.com 2.46
others 35
  • southwest.com - 15.57%
  • expedia.com - 8.44%
  • enterprise.com - 7.92%
  • aa.com - 7.61%
  • jetblue.com - 6.12%
  • kayak.com - 5.13%
  • priceline.com - 5.06%
  • united.com - 3.69%
  • budget.com - 3%
  • delta.com - 2.46%
  • others - 35%

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Southwest.com leads with 15.57% click share, followed by Expedia at 8.44%. ‘Others’ dominate with 35%, showcasing diverse competition in the travel sector.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 US Travel Transportation brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month. 

Share of Spend - Last Month
Share of Spend - Last Month
Date expedia.com priceline.com kayak.com southwest.com enterprise.com cheapoair.com booking.com aa.com budget.com turo.com
2026/05/01 15.06% 12.18% 5.98% 4.13% 5.8% 4.62% 3.51% 2.19% 4.84% 2.57%
2026/05/02 15.66% 12.67% 6.72% 4.76% 5.09% 5.03% 4.52% 2.01% 3.9% 3.19%
2026/05/03 14.77% 12.58% 8.42% 3.51% 6.06% 4.14% 4.08% 1.93% 4.76% 3.96%
2026/05/04 15.14% 11.87% 7.16% 4.58% 5.35% 4.11% 3.88% 2.17% 3.96% 4.09%
2026/05/05 14.16% 10.94% 7.13% 6.08% 5.71% 3.49% 4.62% 1.94% 4.69% 3.72%
2026/05/06 14.23% 9.72% 7.71% 6.09% 5.64% 3.47% 3.95% 2.27% 4.65% 2.71%
2026/05/07 12.08% 10.23% 6.41% 6.1% 6.14% 3.81% 4.36% 1.6% 3.57% 3.9%
2026/05/08 13.21% 11.22% 6.54% 5.48% 6.23% 3.83% 4.34% 1.79% 4.2% 3.76%
2026/05/09 11.41% 11.1% 4.48% 6.91% 4.96% 3.76% 5.85% 1.57% 3.71% 4.69%
2026/05/10 12.19% 10.09% 4.71% 6.22% 5.09% 4.46% 6.64% 2.21% 3.87% 3.91%
2026/05/11 13.65% 10.89% 8.74% 4.46% 6.97% 4.45% 6.23% 2.27% 3.11% 2.92%
2026/05/12 12.55% 9.59% 9.28% 3.89% 6.73% 4.68% 5.76% 2.51% 3.96% 3.1%
2026/05/13 11.39% 8.95% 10% 7.28% 5.12% 4.21% 5.01% 3.04% 4% 3.44%
2026/05/14 13.42% 11.17% 6.77% 6.74% 6.63% 4.48% 5.12% 2.88% 3.08% 3.14%
2026/05/15 13.31% 11.18% 6.51% 5.46% 6.2% 3.83% 4.34% 1.78% 4.18% 3.74%
2026/05/16 15.07% 10.95% 6.82% 5.83% 6.42% 4.12% 4.35% 2.55% 3.79% 4.04%
2026/05/17 13.65% 9.77% 7.02% 7.53% 7.06% 4.01% 3.98% 2.77% 3.6% 4.4%
2026/05/18 14.01% 9.85% 5.11% 7.44% 6.94% 3.96% 4.6% 1.86% 5.52% 3.36%
2026/05/19 12.16% 9.3% 7.67% 7.07% 7.11% 3.87% 3.53% 2.27% 5.57% 2.93%
2026/05/20 15.58% 10.03% 8.27% 5.82% 6.79% 3.49% 4.5% 2.04% 4.28% 3.05%
2026/05/21 15.03% 10.62% 9.85% 6.26% 7.57% 3.73% 3.66% 2.14% 3.18% 3.1%
2026/05/22 14.88% 12.16% 8.21% 6.26% 6.93% 3.95% 3.69% 2.5% 3.22% 2.41%
2026/05/23 16.15% 11.51% 9.33% 5.99% 6.4% 4.36% 3.33% 2.59% 3.57% 2.6%
2026/05/24 15.02% 10.16% 8.34% 7.18% 5.94% 4.14% 4.02% 2.48% 3.4% 3.38%
2026/05/25 13.34% 9.49% 9.37% 6.72% 6.67% 4.23% 3.73% 1.74% 3.11% 1.78%
2026/05/26 15.03% 8.4% 9.63% 6.95% 7.47% 5.72% 3.46% 2.48% 2.75% 2.15%
2026/05/27 14.73% 10.68% 10.39% 7.41% 6.69% 4.97% 3.32% 2.11% 2.87% 1.87%
2026/05/28 12.94% 10.83% 10.14% 6.87% 7.19% 5.01% 2.47% 2.8% 2.95% 2.05%
2026/05/29 12.39% 10.01% 7.85% 6.52% 6.59% 4.94% 3.02% 3.02% 3.93% 2.49%
2026/05/30 14.3% 11.43% 8.15% 6.99% 5.54% 4.99% 3.51% 2.58% 2.61% 2.34%
2026/05/31 13.55% 11.28% 9.17% 7.35% 6.67% 4.43% 3.62% 2.49% 2.48% 2.11%
  • expedia.com
  • priceline.com
  • kayak.com
  • southwest.com
  • enterprise.com
  • cheapoair.com
  • booking.com
  • aa.com
  • budget.com
  • turo.com

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Expedia led May with fluctuating spend, peaking at 16.15%. Priceline and Kayak followed, showing varied trends. Southwest and Enterprise maintained steady shares, while Cheapoair, Booking, and others experienced minor shifts.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for US Travel Transportation

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month. 

Competitor Count - Last month
Competitor Count - Last month
Date Competitor Count
2026/05/01 910
2026/05/02 892
2026/05/03 887
2026/05/04 919
2026/05/05 941
2026/05/06 916
2026/05/07 953
2026/05/08 933
2026/05/09 932
2026/05/10 946
2026/05/11 973
2026/05/12 942
2026/05/13 918
2026/05/14 956
2026/05/15 933
2026/05/16 933
2026/05/17 941
2026/05/18 911
2026/05/19 896
2026/05/20 912
2026/05/21 927
2026/05/22 953
2026/05/23 947
2026/05/24 980
2026/05/25 1134
2026/05/26 1165
2026/05/27 1081
2026/05/28 1046
2026/05/29 1046
2026/05/30 1089
2026/05/31 1064

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May began with 910 advertisers, fluctuating slightly until a significant surge on May 25, reaching 1,134. The month concluded with 1,064 advertisers, marking a notable increase.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for US Travel Transportation

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
united.com 1.27%
southwest.com 1.01%
enterprise.com 0.88%
kayak.com 0.78%
aa.com 0.57%
budget.com -0.32%
sixt.com -0.38%
amtrak.com -0.44%
turo.com -0.51%
booking.com -0.54%

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In the past month, united.com soared with a 1.27% click share increase, while booking.com faced a decline of 0.54%.

Campaign Efficiency

US Travel Transportation Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

Date priceline.com southwest.com expedia.com cheapoair.com kayak.com enterprise.com aa.com booking.com jetblue.com turo.com
2026/05/01 13.12% 9.08% 12.93% 5.93% 4.09% 4.13% 3.69% 2.51% 3.33% 1.77%
2026/05/02 13.95% 8.69% 13.94% 6.58% 4.09% 3.85% 3.39% 3.61% 2.58% 2.29%
2026/05/03 14.58% 7.35% 12.34% 5.51% 5.26% 4.7% 3.61% 3.19% 2.4% 2.84%
2026/05/04 13.26% 8.93% 13.08% 5.5% 4.78% 4.05% 3.77% 2.96% 2.65% 2.56%
2026/05/05 11.67% 11.12% 11.88% 4.43% 5.04% 4.3% 3.44% 3.6% 2.06% 2.64%
2026/05/06 10.85% 11.13% 12.33% 4.44% 5.11% 4.37% 3.41% 3.13% 2.55% 1.83%
2026/05/07 11.3% 9.41% 10.41% 5.45% 4.1% 4.5% 2.71% 3.9% 2.96% 2.75%
2026/05/08 12.36% 10.27% 11.01% 4.95% 4.26% 4.52% 2.65% 3.37% 3.54% 2.68%
2026/05/09 11.38% 11.07% 10.34% 4.83% 3.15% 3.64% 3.19% 4.54% 3.11% 3.45%
2026/05/10 10.1% 9.98% 10.93% 5.66% 3.22% 3.8% 4.97% 5.14% 2.84% 2.75%
2026/05/11 12.26% 8.57% 11.81% 5.83% 5.58% 5.37% 3.67% 4.93% 2.46% 1.92%
2026/05/12 10.55% 7.85% 10.45% 6.21% 6.12% 5% 4.7% 4.61% 2.95% 2.06%
2026/05/13 10.07% 12.56% 9.76% 5.25% 6.42% 3.91% 5.49% 4.23% 2.89% 2.55%
2026/05/14 12.46% 11.42% 11.22% 6.03% 4.12% 4.64% 4.74% 3.76% 2.31% 2.17%
2026/05/15 12.36% 10.27% 11.01% 4.95% 4.26% 4.52% 2.65% 3.37% 3.54% 2.68%
2026/05/16 11.93% 10.7% 12.06% 5.58% 4.31% 4.51% 4.78% 3.31% 2.76% 2.81%
2026/05/17 10.41% 12.37% 11.52% 5.13% 4.24% 5.15% 4.91% 3.3% 3.7% 3.22%
2026/05/18 10.52% 12.87% 11.5% 4.7% 3.62% 5.32% 3.96% 3.58% 3.72% 2.29%
2026/05/19 10.07% 13.02% 11.36% 5.12% 4.46% 5.48% 3.89% 2.71% 3.74% 2.04%
2026/05/20 11.21% 10.76% 12.73% 4.46% 4.99% 5.24% 3.83% 3.23% 2.74% 2.23%
2026/05/21 11.45% 11.04% 12.47% 4.6% 6.1% 5.72% 3.44% 2.74% 3.66% 2.15%
2026/05/22 12.8% 11.39% 11.67% 4.65% 5.06% 5.11% 4.91% 2.75% 3.12% 1.66%
2026/05/23 11.57% 9.61% 12.73% 5.58% 5.67% 4.99% 4.85% 2.66% 3.59% 1.74%
2026/05/24 10.68% 11.66% 11.56% 5.19% 5.16% 4.59% 4.59% 3.19% 3.88% 2.33%
2026/05/25 9.77% 10.25% 10.94% 4.95% 5.9% 5.08% 3.1% 2.86% 3.96% 1.01%
2026/05/26 8.23% 11.71% 11.91% 7.01% 6.14% 5.25% 3.93% 3.24% 3.14% 1.33%
2026/05/27 11.26% 12.09% 11.78% 6.14% 6.72% 4.86% 3.67% 2.71% 2.68% 1.18%
2026/05/28 11.14% 11.45% 9.79% 6.31% 6.03% 5.36% 4.85% 1.95% 2.56% 1.25%
2026/05/29 9.7% 10.85% 9.94% 6.58% 4.97% 4.87% 5.21% 2.33% 2.5% 1.49%
2026/05/30 11.89% 11.39% 11.23% 6.9% 4.78% 4.03% 4.1% 2.97% 2.25% 1.47%
2026/05/31 11.62% 11.53% 10.99% 5.72% 5.37% 4.9% 4.12% 3.12% 2.49% 1.26%
  • priceline.com
  • southwest.com
  • expedia.com
  • cheapoair.com
  • kayak.com
  • enterprise.com
  • aa.com
  • booking.com
  • jetblue.com
  • turo.com

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In May 2026, Priceline’s impression share fluctuated, peaking early at 14.58% and ending at 11.62%. Southwest saw a mid-month surge, closing at 11.53%. Expedia maintained stability, finishing at 10.99%. Cheapoair and Kayak experienced modest gains, while Turo’s share declined, ending at 1.26%.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for US Travel Transportation

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for US Travel Transportation - Last month
  1. 1
    American Airlines https://www.aa.com

    Booking Flights Made Easy — Complimentary Entertainment, Snacks And Wi-Fi Aboard Select Flights. Book A Trip Today. Enjoy...

  2. 2
    Enterprise Rent-A-Car® https://www.enterprise.com

    Enterprise Official Site — Reserve a car with Enterprise® today & change or cancel a reservation for free. Book now! Choose...

  3. 3
    Book Your Flight - Airline Tickets, Airfare Deals https://www.expedia.com/flights/book_now

    Find & Compare Options and You Can Save Big! Flights on Expedia.

  4. 4
    Cheapest Flights, Hotels, Cars https://www.priceline.com

    Bundle For Even More Savings — Save on All Your Travel Needs. Everything in One Place. Bundle and Save. 24/7 Support. The Best...

  5. 5
    Southwest Airlines® - Official https://www.southwest.com

    Low Fares & Nonstop Flights — Cheap Flights, Air Deals, and Travel Offers. Book Your Next Trip on Southwest.com®! Looking For...

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American Airlines entices with easy booking and onboard perks. Enterprise Rent-A-Car® highlights flexibility with free reservation changes. Expedia promises savings through comparison. Priceline emphasizes bundled savings and 24/7 support. Southwest Airlines® offers low fares and nonstop flights.

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