UK Travel Accommodation - PPC Market Share Analysis September 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 31.1720908777
68.8279091223
31%

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 43
57
43%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 4%
Transactional 6%
Navigational 9%
Seasonal 2%
Local 15%
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 44.25
premierinn.com 12.15
hotels.com 9.67
travelodge.co.uk 4.12
airbnb.co.uk 4.11
trivago.co.uk 2.28
haven.com 1.83
holidaycottages.co.uk 1.38
expedia.co.uk 1.21
loveholidays.com 1.08
others 17.92
  • booking.com - 44.25%
  • premierinn.com - 12.15%
  • hotels.com - 9.67%
  • travelodge.co.uk - 4.12%
  • airbnb.co.uk - 4.11%
  • trivago.co.uk - 2.28%
  • haven.com - 1.83%
  • holidaycottages.co.uk - 1.38%
  • expedia.co.uk - 1.21%
  • loveholidays.com - 1.08%
  • others - 17.92%

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Booking.com dominates with 44.25% click share, followed by Premier Inn at 12.15%. Others collectively hold 17.92%, showcasing 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 travelodge.co.uk trivago.co.uk holidaycottages.co.uk airbnb.co.uk jet2holidays.com loveholidays.com expedia.co.uk
2026/09/01 48.54% 10.11% 9.51% 3.32% 1.64% 1.86% 1.22% 1.31% 1.78% 1.52%
2026/09/02 48.21% 9.74% 8.69% 5.71% 1.95% 1.75% 1.16% 1.27% 1.55% 1.68%
2026/09/03 44.32% 10.67% 11.29% 5.1% 1.7% 1.7% 1.14% 1.3% 1.4% 2.05%
2026/09/04 45.56% 9.12% 7.86% 5.43% 2.09% 1.79% 1.4% 1.64% 1.39% 1.37%
2026/09/05 47.41% 10.02% 7.57% 6.36% 2.56% 1.51% 1.15% 1.33% 1.24% 0.75%
2026/09/06 43.53% 11.49% 7.71% 4.92% 3.75% 1.6% 1.31% 1.44% 1.43% 1.13%
2026/09/07 45.31% 12.08% 7.16% 4.6% 3.42% 1.7% 1.31% 1.58% 1.46% 1.14%
2026/09/08 48.75% 9.51% 7.67% 6.18% 3.06% 1.75% 1.21% 1.3% 1.25% 0.82%
2026/09/09 47.47% 10.71% 7.61% 4.23% 2.48% 1.88% 1.3% 1.41% 1.3% 1.1%
2026/09/10 44.81% 10.48% 8.95% 5.57% 2.27% 1.94% 1.4% 1.44% 1.37% 1.7%
2026/09/11 46.8% 9.57% 7.84% 4.83% 2.13% 2.25% 1.21% 1.43% 1.45% 1.62%
2026/09/12 44.28% 10.93% 8.56% 5.96% 2.89% 2.2% 1% 1.43% 1.51% 0.83%
2026/09/13 41.78% 11.75% 8.1% 4.95% 3.13% 2.5% 0.98% 1.66% 1.71% 1.99%
2026/09/14 37.22% 10.28% 11.21% 3.75% 3.72% 2.73% 1.5% 2.06% 1.96% 1.65%
2026/09/15 39.38% 12.14% 9.47% 4.48% 2.96% 2.61% 1.83% 1.64% 1.75% 1.86%
2026/09/16 38.73% 9.78% 12.1% 5.03% 2.7% 2.18% 2.08% 1.3% 1.74% 2.58%
2026/09/17 35.93% 8.91% 11.16% 5.01% 3.4% 2.51% 2.53% 1.78% 2.03% 1.43%
2026/09/18 36.32% 10.58% 11.85% 6.17% 3.19% 2.19% 2.28% 1.75% 1.82% 0.7%
2026/09/19 44.06% 8.94% 10.04% 7.01% 3.18% 1.8% 1.73% 1.53% 1.4% 1.54%
2026/09/20 41.41% 8.86% 14.95% 5.97% 2.89% 1.81% 1.36% 1.41% 1.35% 2.51%
2026/09/21 37.66% 9.25% 12.18% 6.9% 4.66% 2.02% 2.08% 1.59% 1.75% 0.59%
2026/09/22 38.12% 9.77% 11.28% 6.98% 3.88% 2.04% 1.91% 1.54% 1.77% 3.2%
2026/09/23 41.54% 12.74% 12.81% 7.21% 2.9% 1.52% 1.38% 1.21% 1.22% 2.6%
2026/09/24 47.45% 10.22% 9.79% 7.05% 2.46% 1.55% 1.49% 1.34% 1.11% 2.28%
2026/09/25 48.39% 9.58% 10.71% 5.08% 2.86% 1.62% 1.34% 1.27% 1.06% 2.71%
2026/09/26 48.43% 10.65% 8.42% 7.46% 2.8% 1.6% 1.38% 1.13% 0.98% 1.13%
2026/09/27 49.63% 10.2% 8.75% 4.39% 2.93% 1.76% 1.41% 1.3% 1.22% 1.13%
2026/09/28 49.16% 9.45% 9.25% 5.09% 3.45% 1.69% 1.63% 1.26% 1.39% 1.29%
2026/09/29 52.09% 9.38% 7.14% 6.14% 2.62% 1.8% 1.46% 1.23% 1.36% 0.81%
2026/09/30 55.73% 9.92% 6.61% 5.75% 2.25% 1.53% 1.5% 1.31% 1.15% 1.1%
  • booking.com
  • premierinn.com
  • hotels.com
  • travelodge.co.uk
  • trivago.co.uk
  • holidaycottages.co.uk
  • airbnb.co.uk
  • jet2holidays.com
  • loveholidays.com
  • expedia.co.uk

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In September 2026, booking.com dominated with a steady rise, peaking at 55.73% by month’s end. Premierinn.com and hotels.com showed fluctuations, while travelodge.co.uk and trivago.co.uk maintained moderate shares. Airbnb.co.uk and jet2holidays.com had minor variations, with loveholidays.com and expedia.co.uk experiencing slight declines.

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
2026/09/01 1603
2026/09/02 1660
2026/09/03 1642
2026/09/04 1682
2026/09/05 1691
2026/09/06 1715
2026/09/07 1713
2026/09/08 1697
2026/09/09 1634
2026/09/10 1614
2026/09/11 1619
2026/09/12 1554
2026/09/13 1493
2026/09/14 1427
2026/09/15 1527
2026/09/16 1530
2026/09/17 1652
2026/09/18 1630
2026/09/19 1610
2026/09/20 1601
2026/09/21 1673
2026/09/22 1616
2026/09/23 1525
2026/09/24 1631
2026/09/25 1605
2026/09/26 1552
2026/09/27 1644
2026/09/28 1545
2026/09/29 1529
2026/09/30 1410

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September saw a dynamic shift in advertisers, peaking at 1,715 on the 6th, then gradually declining to 1,410 by month’s end.

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
hotels.com 1.86%
travelodge.co.uk 0.55%
airbnb.co.uk 0.43%
trivago.co.uk 0.31%
tripadvisor.co.uk 0.25%
sykescottages.co.uk -0.19%
easyjet.com -0.22%
skyscanner.net -0.26%
premierinn.com -0.65%
booking.com -0.98%

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Hotels.com surged with a 1.86% click share increase, while Booking.com faced a significant drop of 0.98%.

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 travelodge.co.uk hotels.com trivago.co.uk airbnb.co.uk ihg.com loveholidays.com expedia.co.uk holidaycottages.co.uk
2026/09/01 46.51% 11.6% 4.12% 9.62% 1.56% 1.74% 1.8% 1.71% 1.6% 1.26%
2026/09/02 46.17% 11.42% 7.57% 8.86% 1.94% 1.56% 1.85% 1.46% 1.44% 1.13%
2026/09/03 41.63% 12.94% 6.47% 11.89% 1.6% 1.48% 2.22% 1.32% 1.87% 1.1%
2026/09/04 43.87% 10.93% 7.11% 8.07% 2.05% 1.83% 1.59% 1.31% 1.69% 1.18%
2026/09/05 44.33% 12.63% 8.55% 7.71% 2.37% 1.46% 1.81% 1.15% 0.9% 0.98%
2026/09/06 41.49% 14.49% 6.14% 7.8% 3.52% 1.6% 1.66% 1.37% 1.12% 1.03%
2026/09/07 43.46% 14.83% 6.1% 7.34% 3.29% 1.48% 0.98% 1.4% 1.2% 1.1%
2026/09/08 46.81% 11.5% 8.3% 7.51% 2.93% 1.43% 1% 1.21% 1.04% 1.16%
2026/09/09 45.78% 13.14% 5.8% 7.77% 2.36% 1.52% 1.02% 1.2% 1.38% 1.22%
2026/09/10 42.79% 12.42% 7.46% 9.07% 2.23% 1.8% 1.27% 1.27% 1.65% 1.29%
2026/09/11 45.18% 12.16% 6.83% 8.03% 2% 1.52% 1.18% 1.29% 1.34% 1.43%
2026/09/12 40.96% 13.98% 8.38% 8.22% 2.83% 1.27% 1.33% 1.36% 0.98% 1.39%
2026/09/13 39.9% 14.41% 6.73% 8.08% 2.87% 1.3% 1.9% 1.57% 1.66% 1.63%
2026/09/14 35.69% 12.18% 4.95% 10.42% 3.64% 2.03% 2.99% 1.82% 1.85% 1.82%
2026/09/15 36.73% 15.53% 5.89% 9.01% 2.86% 2.23% 1.34% 1.61% 1.7% 1.73%
2026/09/16 36.32% 11.82% 6.55% 12.58% 2.76% 2.31% 1.71% 1.66% 2.59% 1.49%
2026/09/17 32.3% 10.81% 6.81% 10.97% 3.37% 2.79% 3.22% 1.96% 1.71% 1.79%
2026/09/18 32.71% 13.29% 8.71% 11.75% 3.2% 2.55% 2.49% 1.73% 0.84% 1.54%
2026/09/19 41.04% 10.77% 9.97% 10.03% 3.1% 1.89% 1.66% 1.34% 1.35% 1.26%
2026/09/20 39.05% 10.87% 8.16% 14.94% 2.78% 1.56% 1.64% 1.27% 1.91% 1.27%
2026/09/21 34.18% 10.68% 9.43% 12.26% 4.54% 2.49% 2.34% 1.66% 0.69% 1.41%
2026/09/22 35.22% 11.69% 9.36% 10.99% 3.6% 2.24% 2.39% 1.69% 2.89% 1.42%
2026/09/23 37.99% 16.03% 9.64% 12.32% 2.7% 1.64% 1.91% 1.12% 2.13% 0.99%
2026/09/24 42.95% 12.55% 9.65% 9.83% 2.38% 1.91% 1.7% 1.02% 2.31% 1.03%
2026/09/25 44.58% 11.47% 6.7% 10.63% 2.83% 1.72% 1.58% 0.98% 3.01% 1.1%
2026/09/26 44.37% 12.27% 9.89% 8.32% 2.82% 1.82% 1.62% 0.9% 1.31% 1.08%
2026/09/27 45.84% 12.13% 5.52% 8.87% 2.9% 1.76% 1.69% 1.21% 1.21% 1.23%
2026/09/28 45.68% 11.31% 6.5% 9.01% 3.48% 2.2% 1.8% 1.45% 1.07% 1.21%
2026/09/29 49.07% 11.24% 8.28% 7.01% 2.47% 1.78% 1.26% 1.29% 0.98% 1.19%
2026/09/30 51.83% 11.87% 7.43% 6.57% 2.17% 1.84% 1.77% 1.15% 1.07% 1.06%
  • booking.com
  • premierinn.com
  • travelodge.co.uk
  • hotels.com
  • trivago.co.uk
  • airbnb.co.uk
  • ihg.com
  • loveholidays.com
  • expedia.co.uk
  • holidaycottages.co.uk

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In September 2026, booking.com led with a fluctuating impression share, peaking at 51.83% by month’s end. Premierinn.com and travelodge.co.uk showed moderate stability, while hotels.com and trivago.co.uk experienced varied trends. Overall, booking.com dominated the PPC landscape.

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
    Cheap Hotels https://www.booking.com

    Book Now, Change Later — Choose From a Wide Range of Properties Which Booking.com Offers. Search Now! Easy, Fast And...

  2. 2
    Deals on Hotels on Expedia | The Anniversary Sale Is Now On https://www.expedia.co.uk › hotels › book_now

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

  3. 3
    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. Choose Hotels With Free Cancellation So If Your Plans Change, We Can Refund Your Money.

  4. 4
    Premier Inn https://www.premierinn.com

    Premier Inn Official Site — Book Premier Inn Now. Sleep Better Knowing You'll Get A Great-Value Room. Comfy Rooms With Quality...

  5. 5
    Compare Hotel Prices | Save up to 40% per night https://www.trivago.co.uk › hotels › comparison

    Looking for Hotels? Compare with trivago - Book your Hotel at a Great Price. Not sure where to...

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In the competitive landscape of Google PPC, Booking.com entices with flexibility, while Expedia highlights savings during their Anniversary Sale. Hotels.com emphasizes convenience and free cancellations, Premier Inn assures comfort and value, and Trivago focuses on price comparison, promising up to 40% savings.

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