US Travel Transportation - PPC Market Share Analysis February 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 17.783938524
82.216061476
17%

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 54
46
54%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 10%
Transactional 27%
Navigational 3%
Seasonal 0%
Local 4%
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 10.48
aa.com 8.61
enterprise.com 8.02
expedia.com 7.92
united.com 6.98
jetblue.com 4.67
priceline.com 4.37
budget.com 3.77
kayak.com 3.76
amtrak.com 2.08
others 39.34
  • southwest.com - 10.48%
  • aa.com - 8.61%
  • enterprise.com - 8.02%
  • expedia.com - 7.92%
  • united.com - 6.98%
  • jetblue.com - 4.67%
  • priceline.com - 4.37%
  • budget.com - 3.77%
  • kayak.com - 3.76%
  • amtrak.com - 2.08%
  • others - 39.34%

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In the travel PPC landscape, Southwest leads with 10.48% click share, while ‘others’ dominate at 39.34%, highlighting diverse competition.

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 aa.com enterprise.com budget.com cheapoair.com kayak.com booking.com southwest.com united.com
2026/02/01 11.86% 10.34% 5.53% 7.39% 5.48% 2.39% 6.42% 3.08% 5.44% 3.42%
2026/02/02 9.31% 10.64% 4.4% 7.36% 5.39% 2.95% 6.81% 2.57% 4.72% 3.14%
2026/02/03 12.23% 9.33% 4.21% 8.12% 5.17% 2.85% 4.16% 5.21% 6.5% 1%
2026/02/04 10.59% 8.57% 4.46% 6.6% 4.2% 2.81% 4.58% 4.7% 5.66% 2.22%
2026/02/05 11.48% 8.63% 4.95% 6.13% 3.98% 3.25% 4.68% 4.82% 4.56% 2.88%
2026/02/06 10.91% 9.19% 5.13% 6.97% 5.55% 3.14% 4.48% 4.75% 3.72% 2.43%
2026/02/07 9.79% 9.52% 5.2% 6.33% 4.86% 2.82% 5.55% 4.31% 3.26% 3.7%
2026/02/08 9.55% 9.04% 5.22% 6.49% 6.1% 2.66% 6.05% 4.75% 2.68% 4.12%
2026/02/09 10.01% 8.41% 3.78% 6.73% 5.22% 3.59% 6.41% 3.4% 3.22% 3.95%
2026/02/10 11.2% 9.49% 4.59% 6.23% 5.86% 3.2% 5.49% 5.77% 3.06% 3.15%
2026/02/11 12.49% 10.25% 3.67% 6.14% 3.88% 2.92% 6.47% 5.45% 3.48% 2.3%
2026/02/12 11.43% 8.59% 4.93% 6.1% 3.96% 3.23% 4.66% 4.8% 4.54% 2.87%
2026/02/13 10.88% 9.17% 5.11% 6.94% 5.53% 3.12% 4.46% 4.73% 3.7% 2.43%
2026/02/14 9.78% 9.5% 5.19% 6.31% 4.85% 2.81% 5.54% 4.31% 3.25% 3.69%
2026/02/15 9.52% 9.01% 5.21% 6.47% 6.08% 2.66% 6.03% 4.75% 2.67% 4.11%
2026/02/16 9.98% 8.39% 3.77% 6.71% 5.21% 3.59% 6.39% 3.39% 3.21% 4.01%
2026/02/17 12.26% 9.6% 3.28% 7.56% 5.25% 3.67% 8.03% 4.7% 3.24% 3%
2026/02/18 11.46% 9.03% 3.66% 8.29% 4.86% 3% 5.73% 3.8% 3.53% 3.44%
2026/02/19 11.93% 9.26% 4.51% 7.77% 5.93% 2.2% 5.01% 4.15% 4.34% 2.46%
2026/02/20 10.06% 9.08% 5.3% 8.13% 5.7% 3.09% 4.02% 3.21% 3.01% 4.18%
2026/02/21 9.26% 9.63% 5.74% 7.42% 7.05% 3.58% 7.83% 3.16% 2.97% 2.77%
2026/02/22 12.61% 8.43% 4.9% 7.28% 5.5% 3.01% 4.95% 4.96% 4.08% 2.8%
2026/02/23 12.69% 7.49% 3.8% 8.64% 3.58% 3.51% 6.38% 5.79% 3.9% 2.38%
2026/02/24 12.39% 8.23% 4.97% 7.91% 4.13% 3.54% 6.44% 4.95% 3.26% 2.62%
2026/02/25 13.18% 9.65% 4.5% 6.58% 5.25% 3.41% 4.71% 3.38% 3.43% 2.53%
2026/02/26 11.46% 8.06% 6.19% 6.12% 5.67% 3.35% 5.52% 3.24% 2.83% 3.4%
2026/02/27 12.41% 9.12% 4.84% 6.63% 5.15% 3.42% 5.42% 3.69% 4.1% 3.64%
2026/02/28 12.71% 8.57% 7.63% 5.82% 4.8% 4.35% 4.23% 3.8% 3.76% 3.02%
  • expedia.com
  • priceline.com
  • aa.com
  • enterprise.com
  • budget.com
  • cheapoair.com
  • kayak.com
  • booking.com
  • southwest.com
  • united.com

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Expedia’s PPC spend fluctuated, peaking at 13.18% on February 25. Priceline’s share dipped, ending at 8.57%. AA saw a late surge, closing at 7.63%. Enterprise’s share varied, finishing at 5.82%. Budget’s spend was inconsistent, ending at 4.8%. Cheapoair’s share rose to 4.35% by month’s end. Kayak’s spend peaked mid-month, closing at 4.23%. Booking’s share fluctuated, ending at 3.8%. Southwest’s spend varied, closing at 3.76%. United’s share was inconsistent, finishing at 3.02%.

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
2026/02/01 970
2026/02/02 1092
2026/02/03 970
2026/02/04 1004
2026/02/05 1026
2026/02/06 1006
2026/02/07 1002
2026/02/08 1000
2026/02/09 1012
2026/02/10 990
2026/02/11 1016
2026/02/12 1026
2026/02/13 1006
2026/02/14 1002
2026/02/15 1000
2026/02/16 1012
2026/02/17 897
2026/02/18 966
2026/02/19 957
2026/02/20 946
2026/02/21 920
2026/02/22 942
2026/02/23 960
2026/02/24 972
2026/02/25 937
2026/02/26 931
2026/02/27 914
2026/02/28 901

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February began with 970 advertisers, peaking at 1,092 on the 2nd. Mid-month saw fluctuations, with a notable dip to 897 on the 17th. The month concluded with 901 advertisers, reflecting a dynamic landscape.

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
jetblue.com 1.4%
enterprise.com 0.41%
southwest.com 0.38%
hawaiianairlines.com 0.32%
united.com 0.22%
cheapflights.com -0.22%
turo.com -0.25%
booking.com -0.29%
greyhound.com -0.38%
priceline.com -0.63%

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JetBlue soared with a 1.40 increase, while Priceline plummeted by -0.63. Enterprise, Southwest, and Hawaiian Airlines also rose, contrasting Booking, Greyhound, and Turo’s declines.

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 expedia.com priceline.com aa.com southwest.com cheapoair.com enterprise.com united.com jetblue.com booking.com kayak.com
2026/02/01 10.82% 11.96% 6.14% 8.21% 3.22% 4.66% 3.98% 0.09% 2.62% 4.67%
2026/02/02 8.1% 11.45% 5.74% 6.6% 4.12% 4.75% 3.2% 1.5% 2.33% 4.92%
2026/02/03 10.74% 10.58% 5.03% 9.83% 4.34% 5.15% 0.98% 0% 5.09% 2.88%
2026/02/04 9.43% 9.84% 5.19% 9.82% 3.85% 4.11% 2.22% 1.46% 4.09% 3.09%
2026/02/05 10.05% 9.66% 5.61% 7.67% 4.71% 3.91% 2.86% 2.14% 4.05% 2.99%
2026/02/06 9.27% 10.77% 5.54% 6.64% 4.5% 4.33% 2.55% 2.46% 4.19% 3%
2026/02/07 8.83% 10.29% 5.05% 6.38% 3.65% 4.04% 3.75% 2.13% 3.66% 3.66%
2026/02/08 8.93% 9.99% 6.5% 5.4% 3.43% 4.21% 4.71% 3.03% 4.05% 4.03%
2026/02/09 8.6% 9.42% 4.78% 6.26% 4.81% 4.44% 4.45% 2.95% 2.95% 4.43%
2026/02/10 10.94% 10.51% 5.17% 5.89% 4.77% 4% 3.39% 1.76% 4.49% 4.02%
2026/02/11 11.79% 11.57% 4.18% 6.15% 4.13% 3.82% 2.32% 1.32% 4.45% 4.49%
2026/02/12 10.05% 9.66% 5.61% 7.67% 4.71% 3.91% 2.86% 2.14% 4.05% 2.99%
2026/02/13 9.27% 10.77% 5.54% 6.64% 4.5% 4.33% 2.55% 2.46% 4.19% 3%
2026/02/14 8.83% 10.29% 5.05% 6.38% 3.65% 4.04% 3.75% 2.13% 3.66% 3.66%
2026/02/15 8.93% 9.99% 6.5% 5.4% 3.43% 4.21% 4.71% 3.03% 4.05% 4.03%
2026/02/16 8.6% 9.42% 4.78% 6.26% 4.81% 4.44% 4.45% 2.95% 2.95% 4.43%
2026/02/17 11.21% 10.76% 3.75% 7.15% 5.17% 5.01% 3.24% 1.62% 3.68% 5.33%
2026/02/18 11.6% 8.94% 4.37% 6.42% 4.39% 4.93% 3.38% 2.54% 2.7% 4.04%
2026/02/19 12.75% 9.81% 4.81% 6.67% 3.17% 4.57% 2.83% 3.31% 3.1% 3.69%
2026/02/20 9.98% 10.01% 5.35% 5.75% 4.4% 5.45% 4.69% 2.53% 2.78% 3.47%
2026/02/21 9.75% 10.48% 5.7% 5.81% 5.13% 4.98% 3.29% 2.27% 2.43% 5.58%
2026/02/22 12.8% 9.25% 4.85% 8.18% 4.71% 4.78% 2.92% 2.7% 3.58% 3.91%
2026/02/23 12.59% 8.23% 4.31% 7.03% 4.68% 5.3% 2.33% 2.6% 4.82% 4.45%
2026/02/24 12.75% 9.08% 5.26% 6.52% 5.2% 5.07% 2.51% 2.41% 4.19% 4.56%
2026/02/25 12.57% 10.9% 5.02% 6.44% 4.79% 4.27% 2.57% 2.37% 2.8% 3.19%
2026/02/26 11.17% 9.27% 7% 5.1% 4.57% 3.98% 3.57% 2.98% 2.51% 3.79%
2026/02/27 12.83% 10.72% 5.62% 7.14% 4.85% 4.23% 3.5% 2.85% 3.03% 3.47%
2026/02/28 12.75% 9.43% 7.89% 7.24% 5.79% 3.4% 3.16% 2.96% 2.95% 2.78%
  • expedia.com
  • priceline.com
  • aa.com
  • southwest.com
  • cheapoair.com
  • enterprise.com
  • united.com
  • jetblue.com
  • booking.com
  • kayak.com

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In February 2026, Expedia’s impression share fluctuated, peaking at 12.83% on the 27th. Priceline saw a dip mid-month, while AA and Southwest showed steady growth. Cheapoair and Enterprise had minor variations. United and JetBlue remained low, with Booking and Kayak showing mixed trends.

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

    American Airlines Flights — Your Tropical Adventure Awaits. Book Your Flight With American Airlines Today.

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

    Reserve a Car with Enterprise® — Rent from one of the most trusted rental car companies at a location near you. Book now.

  3. 3
    SIXT rent the car | No Hidden Costs https://www.sixt.com

    Quality & ultimate comfort with SIXT cars. Prepay your car rental booking & save!

  4. 4
    Southwest Airlines® - Official - Low Fares & Nonstop Flights https://www.southwest.com

    Looking For Low Fares & Flexible With Travel Dates? Shop Our Low Fare Calendar Today!

  5. 5
    United: Flying almost anywhere https://www.united.com

    Book your flight with United — Fly with United to earn miles on every trip as a MileagePlus® member. Start earning today.

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American Airlines entices with tropical adventures, while Enterprise and SIXT emphasize trust and comfort in car rentals. Southwest Airlines highlights low fares and flexibility, and United Airlines promotes mileage rewards, offering diverse travel incentives.

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