UK Travel Accommodation - PPC Market Share Analysis April 2026

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

Accommodation – UK

Google AI Overview visibility for Travel Accommodation UK

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 4.58371956132
95.4162804387
4%

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 66
34
66%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 14%
Transactional 10%
Navigational 4%
Seasonal 1%
Local 20%
Problem Solving 0%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 UK Travel Accommodation 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
booking.com 47.29
premierinn.com 11.17
hotels.com 5.23
airbnb.co.uk 4.3
expedia.co.uk 4.3
travelodge.co.uk 4.29
skyscanner.net 2.38
trivago.co.uk 1.66
hilton.com 1.19
ihg.com 0.94
others 17.25
  • booking.com - 47.29%
  • premierinn.com - 11.17%
  • hotels.com - 5.23%
  • airbnb.co.uk - 4.3%
  • expedia.co.uk - 4.3%
  • travelodge.co.uk - 4.29%
  • skyscanner.net - 2.38%
  • trivago.co.uk - 1.66%
  • hilton.com - 1.19%
  • ihg.com - 0.94%
  • others - 17.25%

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Booking.com dominates with 47.29% click share, overshadowing Premier Inn’s 11.17%. Others collectively hold 17.25%, highlighting diverse competition.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 UK Travel Accommodation 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 booking.com premierinn.com hotels.com expedia.co.uk travelodge.co.uk skyscanner.net trivago.co.uk ihg.com airbnb.co.uk hilton.com
2026/04/01 38.73% 7.29% 7.9% 5.42% 5.3% 2% 2.7% 1.52% 1.89% 1.31%
2026/04/02 39.07% 7.05% 8.75% 4.8% 6.04% 2.22% 2.92% 1.67% 1.82% 1.41%
2026/04/03 38.01% 7.58% 8.74% 4.84% 6.18% 2.36% 2.9% 1.49% 1.8% 1.64%
2026/04/04 39.93% 8.59% 7.71% 4.94% 5.79% 1.97% 2.86% 1.4% 1.69% 1.37%
2026/04/05 40.99% 7.75% 7.91% 4.77% 5.56% 1.77% 2.74% 1.51% 2.02% 1.45%
2026/04/06 42.53% 7.53% 8.34% 4.03% 5.08% 1.82% 2.85% 1.76% 2% 1.06%
2026/04/07 39.74% 8.14% 9.34% 4.68% 4.99% 2.04% 2.85% 1.28% 1.94% 1.47%
2026/04/08 42.58% 8.25% 8.18% 4.28% 4.76% 2.19% 2.52% 1.2% 1.81% 1.9%
2026/04/09 48.93% 7.92% 6.27% 4.66% 5.42% 2.2% 2.7% 0.97% 1.47% 1.5%
2026/04/10 45.94% 7.93% 6.92% 4.55% 5.94% 2.53% 2.14% 1.3% 1.57% 1.59%
2026/04/11 46.18% 7.9% 6.36% 5.37% 5.37% 2.66% 2.38% 1.32% 1.46% 1.63%
2026/04/12 54.4% 6.87% 4.39% 4.88% 5.22% 2.54% 1.8% 1.1% 1.27% 1.5%
2026/04/13 48.14% 7.9% 6.8% 5.46% 5.4% 2.15% 2.25% 1.27% 1.39% 1.44%
2026/04/14 43.82% 7.76% 6.64% 6.26% 5.59% 2.42% 2.62% 1.44% 1.79% 1.28%
2026/04/15 45.16% 7.14% 6.82% 6.54% 4.86% 3.34% 2.31% 1.27% 1.6% 1.66%
2026/04/16 45.31% 7.85% 6.48% 5.37% 5.14% 3.53% 2.48% 1.5% 1.55% 1.41%
2026/04/17 53.22% 6.03% 5.53% 4.5% 4.13% 2.67% 1.74% 1.68% 1.49% 1.42%
2026/04/18 49.89% 7.96% 6.21% 4.33% 5.25% 2.68% 2.56% 1.49% 1.3% 1.46%
2026/04/19 50.66% 7.32% 5.55% 4.09% 4.98% 2.59% 2.36% 1.49% 1.57% 1.37%
2026/04/20 46.94% 7.45% 7.43% 5.1% 4.12% 2.36% 2.48% 1.61% 1.59% 1.27%
2026/04/21 47.62% 8.83% 6.61% 5.86% 4.25% 2.81% 2.88% 1.64% 1.3% 1.05%
2026/04/22 47.77% 8.76% 6.27% 4.39% 4.97% 2.21% 3.39% 1.31% 1.3% 1.26%
2026/04/23 50.31% 8.47% 5.29% 4.82% 4.38% 2% 1.77% 1.41% 1.36% 1.65%
2026/04/24 45.88% 8.43% 7.22% 5.33% 3.77% 2.02% 1.75% 1.81% 1.49% 1.94%
2026/04/25 49.06% 7.4% 5.44% 6.27% 3.5% 2.76% 1% 1.55% 1.63% 1.57%
2026/04/26 52.48% 7.16% 6.07% 5.78% 3.64% 2.47% 1.04% 1.47% 1.3% 1.51%
2026/04/27 49.22% 8.55% 5.89% 6.29% 4.04% 3.26% 1.8% 1.23% 1.2% 1.2%
2026/04/28 48.42% 8.94% 6.33% 6.45% 4.69% 1.69% 1.65% 1.54% 1.16% 1.19%
2026/04/29 45.21% 8.84% 6.11% 6.55% 4.73% 2.27% 1.46% 2.04% 1.29% 1.39%
2026/04/30 49.04% 8.48% 5.89% 5.59% 3.74% 1.92% 1.92% 1.89% 1.29% 1.23%
  • booking.com
  • premierinn.com
  • hotels.com
  • expedia.co.uk
  • travelodge.co.uk
  • skyscanner.net
  • trivago.co.uk
  • ihg.com
  • airbnb.co.uk
  • hilton.com

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In April 2026, booking.com dominated with a peak spend share of 54.40% on the 12th. Premierinn.com and hotels.com followed, showing fluctuations. Expedia.co.uk and travelodge.co.uk maintained moderate shares, while skyscanner.net and trivago.co.uk had lower, yet varied, performances.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for UK Travel Accommodation

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
2026/04/01 2131
2026/04/02 2164
2026/04/03 2246
2026/04/04 2205
2026/04/05 2229
2026/04/06 2246
2026/04/07 2249
2026/04/08 2222
2026/04/09 2231
2026/04/10 2241
2026/04/11 2217
2026/04/12 2137
2026/04/13 2172
2026/04/14 2176
2026/04/15 2222
2026/04/16 2180
2026/04/17 2126
2026/04/18 2183
2026/04/19 2228
2026/04/20 2179
2026/04/21 2116
2026/04/22 2130
2026/04/23 2186
2026/04/24 2259
2026/04/25 2191
2026/04/26 2154
2026/04/27 2143
2026/04/28 2142
2026/04/29 2021
2026/04/30 2045

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April saw fluctuating advertiser numbers, peaking at 2,259 on April 24. The month concluded with a decrease to 2,045.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for UK Travel Accommodation

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
booking.com 4.54%
onthebeach.co.uk 0.27%
expedia.co.uk 0.22%
ihg.com 0.15%
easyjet.com 0.14%
premierinn.com -0.3%
airbnb.co.uk -0.41%
trivago.co.uk -0.42%
travelodge.co.uk -0.76%
hotels.com -0.8%

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Booking.com surged with a 4.54% click share increase, while Hotels.com dropped by 0.8%.

Campaign Efficiency

UK Travel Accommodation Share of Impressions

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

Date booking.com premierinn.com expedia.co.uk travelodge.co.uk hotels.com skyscanner.net airbnb.co.uk ihg.com trivago.co.uk hilton.com
2026/04/01 38.39% 8.14% 6.31% 6.44% 6.16% 2.65% 2.68% 1.53% 2.61% 1.13%
2026/04/02 38.5% 7.9% 5.51% 7.93% 6.29% 3.11% 2.41% 1.87% 2.8% 1.53%
2026/04/03 37.29% 8.6% 5.64% 7.9% 6.52% 3.54% 2.44% 1.52% 2.78% 1.37%
2026/04/04 39.12% 10.19% 5.62% 7.68% 5.36% 2.77% 2.18% 1.53% 2.8% 1.18%
2026/04/05 39.77% 8.99% 5.44% 7.61% 5.77% 2.48% 2.6% 1.55% 2.8% 1.22%
2026/04/06 42.11% 8.73% 4.74% 6.65% 5.85% 2.56% 2.57% 2% 2.82% 0.88%
2026/04/07 38.94% 9.47% 5.46% 6.53% 6.87% 3.04% 2.58% 1.26% 2.93% 1.28%
2026/04/08 41.64% 9.74% 5.22% 6.21% 5.61% 2.97% 2.51% 1.27% 2.41% 1.7%
2026/04/09 47.88% 9.03% 5.3% 6.88% 4.25% 2.95% 2% 0.97% 2.69% 1.33%
2026/04/10 44.56% 8.9% 5.12% 7.82% 4.87% 3.53% 2.2% 1.34% 2.05% 1.29%
2026/04/11 44.49% 9.2% 6.18% 6.94% 4.32% 3.69% 1.97% 1.31% 2.28% 1.52%
2026/04/12 52.67% 7.82% 5.52% 7.27% 2.7% 3.41% 1.75% 1.01% 1.72% 1.32%
2026/04/13 46.43% 9.04% 6.2% 7.1% 4.77% 2.97% 1.95% 1.24% 2.25% 1.38%
2026/04/14 42.72% 9.02% 7.08% 7.36% 4.52% 3.25% 2.29% 1.46% 2.53% 1.08%
2026/04/15 43.93% 8.14% 7.2% 6.38% 4.68% 4.39% 2.13% 1.21% 2.33% 1.56%
2026/04/16 44.58% 8.82% 6% 6.42% 4.57% 4.71% 2.07% 1.47% 2.41% 1.18%
2026/04/17 52.8% 6.76% 5.09% 5.33% 3.88% 3.69% 2.01% 1.71% 1.64% 1.24%
2026/04/18 48.42% 9.09% 4.82% 7.1% 4.3% 3.69% 1.79% 1.58% 2.44% 1.34%
2026/04/19 49.43% 8.3% 4.65% 6.35% 3.87% 3.97% 2% 1.49% 2.25% 1.22%
2026/04/20 46.29% 8.68% 5.73% 5.58% 5.11% 3.31% 2.08% 1.6% 2.4% 1.16%
2026/04/21 46.07% 10.04% 6.51% 5.63% 4.5% 4.09% 1.83% 1.72% 2.87% 0.94%
2026/04/22 46.79% 10.03% 4.85% 6.65% 4.02% 3.1% 1.81% 1.32% 3.27% 1.22%
2026/04/23 49.19% 9.59% 5.36% 6% 3.65% 2.6% 1.85% 1.43% 1.63% 1.98%
2026/04/24 44.95% 9.74% 6.11% 5.07% 4.86% 2.71% 2.07% 1.87% 1.69% 2.25%
2026/04/25 47.77% 8.3% 7.23% 4.51% 4.01% 3.82% 2.21% 1.55% 1.01% 1.58%
2026/04/26 51.84% 8.13% 6.53% 4.77% 4.08% 3.35% 1.84% 1.45% 1.03% 1.43%
2026/04/27 47.37% 9.53% 7.38% 5.27% 3.92% 5.02% 1.71% 1.16% 1.83% 1.07%
2026/04/28 47.66% 10% 7.25% 6.23% 4.1% 2.3% 1.65% 1.58% 1.61% 1.22%
2026/04/29 44.35% 9.87% 7.26% 6.21% 4.3% 2.99% 1.9% 1.99% 1.36% 1.42%
2026/04/30 48.29% 9.38% 6.31% 5.13% 3.82% 2.54% 2% 2% 1.9% 1.38%
  • booking.com
  • premierinn.com
  • expedia.co.uk
  • travelodge.co.uk
  • hotels.com
  • skyscanner.net
  • airbnb.co.uk
  • ihg.com
  • trivago.co.uk
  • hilton.com

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In April 2026, Booking.com dominated with a peak impression share of 52.80% on the 17th. Premierinn.com and Expedia.co.uk showed steady presence, while Travelodge.co.uk fluctuated. Hotels.com and Skyscanner.net experienced declines. The month concluded with Booking.com leading at 48.29%.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK Travel Accommodation

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 UK Travel Accommodation - Last month
  1. 1
    Airbnb.co.uk https://www.airbnb.co.uk › airbnb_uk › accommodation

    Official Site — Airbnb has rentals for all occasions: family holidays, business travel & more! Escape to anywhere, anytime on Airbnb. Explore 6+ million...

  2. 2
    Cheap Hotels https://www.booking.com

    Booking.com — Choose From a Wide Range of Properties Which Booking.com Offers. Search Now! Find What You Need At Booking.com, The Biggest Travel Site In...

  3. 3
    Deals on Hotels on Expedia - Fully Refundable Options https://www.expedia.co.uk › hotels › book_now

    Search Hotels. Find & Compare Deals and You Can Save Big!

  4. 4
    Great Hotels on Hotels.com - Fast and Easy. Book in Minutes https://www.hotels.com

    Find Hotels on Hotels.com. Compare Options & You Can Save. Browse Reviews & Photos.

  5. 5
    Travelodge London - King Size Comfort From £55 https://www.travelodge.co.uk

    Stay With Travelodge For Great Value And King Size Comfort. Book Your Room Now! Book Early So You...

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In the competitive landscape of Google PPC, Airbnb.co.uk captivates with its promise of diverse rentals for every occasion. Booking.com entices with its vast property range, while Expedia.co.uk highlights savings on refundable hotel deals. Hotels.com emphasizes ease and savings, and Travelodge.co.uk offers comfort at an affordable price.

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