US Travel Travel Services - PPC Market Share Analysis July 2026

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

Travel Services – US

Google AI Overview visibility for Travel Travel Services 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 33.9340455484
66.0659544516
33%

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 23
77
23%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 10%
Transactional 27%
Navigational 8%
Seasonal 2%
Local 1%
Problem Solving 4%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 US Travel Travel Services 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
expedia.com 20.66
booking.com 8.89
priceline.com 8.16
cheapoair.com 7.92
kayak.com 6.09
go.com 5.1
tripadvisor.com 4.62
royalcaribbean.com 4.27
travelocity.com 2.72
trivago.com 2.43
others 29.14
  • expedia.com - 20.66%
  • booking.com - 8.89%
  • priceline.com - 8.16%
  • cheapoair.com - 7.92%
  • kayak.com - 6.09%
  • go.com - 5.1%
  • tripadvisor.com - 4.62%
  • royalcaribbean.com - 4.27%
  • travelocity.com - 2.72%
  • trivago.com - 2.43%
  • others - 29.14%

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Expedia leads with 20.66% click share, followed by Booking.com at 8.89%. Others collectively hold 29.14%, showcasing diverse competition.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 US Travel Travel Services 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 cheapoair.com priceline.com tripadvisor.com kayak.com booking.com royalcaribbean.com cruises.com forbes.com onetravel.com
2026/07/01 13.97% 10.15% 12.8% 5.99% 5.97% 4.56% 2.2% 3.41% 2.33% 3.63%
2026/07/02 15.86% 8.6% 10.22% 5.69% 5.8% 3.82% 2.46% 2.55% 2.01% 3.17%
2026/07/03 16.9% 11.35% 10.86% 5.13% 6.04% 3.84% 2.2% 2.94% 1.48% 3.04%
2026/07/04 13.38% 10.72% 9.35% 5.26% 5.96% 4.18% 1.99% 2.93% 2.11% 3.34%
2026/07/05 13.26% 12.55% 13.14% 3.89% 4.68% 2.61% 2.94% 3.38% 2.19% 2.82%
2026/07/06 16.2% 9.83% 11.18% 5.41% 6.31% 3.18% 2.77% 2.49% 2.19% 2.51%
2026/07/07 15.29% 10.43% 11.35% 3.98% 7.37% 5.46% 2.87% 2.28% 1.84% 3.8%
2026/07/08 16.41% 10.41% 13.18% 6.88% 6.94% 4.65% 2.4% 2.49% 2.28% 2.1%
2026/07/09 17.83% 8.66% 11.67% 4.62% 8.37% 4.29% 2.6% 2.55% 2.09% 1.95%
2026/07/10 16.84% 14.4% 13.76% 3.79% 7.47% 4.19% 1.77% 1.68% 1.56% 2.36%
2026/07/11 14.65% 16.66% 10.6% 4.44% 8.15% 4.77% 2.26% 1.93% 1.54% 3.01%
2026/07/12 15.34% 14.54% 11.71% 4.47% 5.53% 5.37% 1.87% 1.5% 1.44% 2.92%
2026/07/13 16.63% 13.55% 12.72% 4.45% 5.07% 4.52% 1.36% 1.91% 1.58% 2.4%
2026/07/14 15.85% 11.82% 13.01% 4.34% 9.46% 3.84% 1.33% 2.18% 1.99% 3.44%
2026/07/15 15.67% 14.48% 11.49% 4.27% 8.61% 2.85% 1.46% 2.37% 1.55% 2.55%
2026/07/16 13.87% 16.11% 12.87% 3.69% 10.75% 3% 1.22% 2.09% 1.14% 2.71%
2026/07/17 16.26% 15.99% 15.09% 4.01% 6.02% 2.83% 1.03% 2.31% 1.3% 1.63%
2026/07/18 11.27% 12.21% 11.14% 4.22% 7.44% 3.72% 1.87% 2.98% 1.49% 0.87%
2026/07/19 6.1% 11.87% 13.65% 6.72% 9.48% 4.01% 1.73% 2.9% 2.89% 0.21%
2026/07/20 11.31% 10.91% 17.4% 5.62% 6.98% 3.34% 1.84% 2.92% 1.89% 2.99%
2026/07/21 15.83% 11.83% 12.97% 4.32% 9.43% 3.83% 1.33% 2.18% 1.98% 3.43%
2026/07/22 13.81% 15.86% 11.78% 5% 5.58% 4.52% 1.49% 2.42% 2.1% 1.64%
2026/07/23 15.22% 13.99% 13.27% 5.46% 6.93% 3.81% 1.62% 1.58% 1.69% 2.44%
2026/07/24 17.17% 11.79% 13.68% 4.15% 5.81% 4.3% 1.4% 2.16% 1.97% 0.67%
2026/07/25 14.11% 13.05% 15.07% 5.9% 6.11% 3.31% 1.57% 1.82% 2.1% 0.66%
2026/07/26 11.6% 11.81% 12.99% 4.32% 8.35% 4.62% 1.83% 1.93% 1.62% 1.51%
2026/07/27 19.79% 13.99% 10.82% 3.6% 8.03% 3.15% 0.86% 1.49% 1.45% 2.6%
2026/07/28 17.09% 12.43% 13.73% 4.83% 6.85% 3.64% 1.74% 1.68% 1.93% 1.58%
2026/07/29 10.61% 13.3% 11.36% 3.55% 7.59% 3.89% 1.71% 1.5% 2.06% 4.01%
2026/07/30 12.83% 18.07% 10.6% 4.82% 5.6% 4.11% 1.63% 1.85% 1.23% 3.76%
2026/07/31 12.61% 11.35% 10.29% 8.52% 7.37% 4.2% 3.44% 2.15% 1.66% 1.43%
  • expedia.com
  • cheapoair.com
  • priceline.com
  • tripadvisor.com
  • kayak.com
  • booking.com
  • royalcaribbean.com
  • cruises.com
  • forbes.com
  • onetravel.com

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In July 2026, Expedia’s PPC spend fluctuated, peaking at 19.79% on the 27th. Cheapoair saw a significant rise on the 30th, reaching 18.07%. Priceline maintained steady growth, while TripAdvisor ended with a notable 8.52% on the 31st.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for US Travel Travel Services

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
2026/07/01 611
2026/07/02 616
2026/07/03 634
2026/07/04 656
2026/07/05 634
2026/07/06 633
2026/07/07 615
2026/07/08 585
2026/07/09 598
2026/07/10 633
2026/07/11 608
2026/07/12 630
2026/07/13 626
2026/07/14 624
2026/07/15 611
2026/07/16 627
2026/07/17 598
2026/07/18 580
2026/07/19 578
2026/07/20 560
2026/07/21 624
2026/07/22 666
2026/07/23 672
2026/07/24 663
2026/07/25 691
2026/07/26 703
2026/07/27 665
2026/07/28 682
2026/07/29 674
2026/07/30 666
2026/07/31 651

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July saw a dynamic shift in advertiser numbers, starting at 611 and peaking at 703. Mid-month fluctuations stabilized, ending at 651.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for US Travel Travel Services

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
cheapoair.com 0.59%
margaritavilleatsea.com 0.59%
cheapflights.com 0.57%
tripadvisor.com 0.43%
priceline.com 0.4%
onetravel.com -0.29%
royalcaribbean.com -0.42%
go.com -0.43%
travelocity.com -0.44%
expedia.com -0.65%

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Expedia and Travelocity saw significant declines, while Cheapoair and Margaritavilleatsea experienced notable gains in click share.

Campaign Efficiency

US Travel Travel Services 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 cheapoair.com priceline.com booking.com kayak.com tripadvisor.com bookingbuddy.com onetravel.com cruises.com go.com
2026/07/01 13.69% 13.7% 11.36% 4.76% 3.76% 3.8% 0.63% 4.97% 3.62% 1.6%
2026/07/02 15.73% 12.42% 10.65% 4.39% 3.36% 3.53% 1.9% 4.38% 2.6% 2.65%
2026/07/03 17.24% 14.34% 10.99% 4.11% 3.35% 3.49% 0.54% 4.19% 2.95% 2.26%
2026/07/04 13.72% 11.05% 7.98% 4.57% 3.58% 4.38% 0.84% 4.43% 2.98% 2.8%
2026/07/05 13.88% 15.02% 11.48% 3.38% 2.73% 2.71% 1.85% 3.53% 3.59% 2.72%
2026/07/06 16.16% 12.12% 9.91% 3.83% 3.79% 3.78% 1.81% 3.03% 2.7% 3.23%
2026/07/07 15.45% 14.13% 9.17% 5.38% 3.86% 3.04% 0.48% 5.2% 2.42% 3.18%
2026/07/08 17.68% 14.82% 10.98% 5.1% 3.86% 4.47% 0.95% 3.4% 2.49% 2.88%
2026/07/09 19.61% 10.25% 9.89% 4.45% 4.48% 4.69% 2.68% 3.38% 2.43% 0.05%
2026/07/10 17.36% 15.66% 13.11% 4.54% 3.84% 2.8% 2.27% 2.96% 1.98% 1.87%
2026/07/11 15.08% 17.2% 10.86% 5.7% 4.09% 3.3% 0.83% 4.17% 2.09% 2.76%
2026/07/12 16.36% 16.72% 10.64% 5.55% 2.89% 3.14% 2.53% 3.39% 1.79% 2.57%
2026/07/13 17.07% 15.22% 11.11% 5.03% 3.28% 3% 3.08% 3.38% 1.98% 2.55%
2026/07/14 16.97% 13.46% 11.5% 4.48% 5.17% 3.19% 1.82% 4.6% 2.55% 2.58%
2026/07/15 16.53% 15.82% 11.97% 3.7% 4.07% 3.19% 1.59% 3.95% 2.43% 1.95%
2026/07/16 15.31% 18.64% 12.64% 3.59% 5.63% 2.3% 2.85% 4.22% 2.1% 1.74%
2026/07/17 16.66% 17.32% 13.16% 3.64% 3.09% 3.01% 2.44% 2.36% 2.57% 2.32%
2026/07/18 12.48% 16.59% 10.6% 4.53% 3.89% 3.29% 2.93% 1.2% 3.23% 2.2%
2026/07/19 9.18% 13.77% 12.53% 5.41% 5.23% 3.95% 2.54% 0.54% 3.61% 3.22%
2026/07/20 11.98% 14.16% 15.41% 3.45% 4.12% 3.42% 1.7% 3.64% 3.31% 3.45%
2026/07/21 16.97% 13.46% 11.5% 4.48% 5.17% 3.19% 1.82% 4.6% 2.55% 2.58%
2026/07/22 13.69% 17.74% 11.1% 5.43% 3.16% 2.73% 2.59% 2.35% 2.75% 2.15%
2026/07/23 16.13% 14.85% 11.26% 4.34% 3.47% 4% 1.59% 3.55% 2% 2.11%
2026/07/24 18.45% 15.15% 11.2% 5.46% 3.15% 3.45% 1.68% 1.05% 2.22% 1.92%
2026/07/25 14.25% 14.71% 15.37% 4.69% 3.42% 3.67% 1.17% 1.1% 1.93% 2.65%
2026/07/26 12.76% 15.08% 10.57% 4.66% 4.28% 3.23% 3.31% 2.65% 2.22% 2.22%
2026/07/27 19.77% 15.01% 10.21% 3.89% 4.09% 2.7% 3.61% 3.4% 1.53% 1.65%
2026/07/28 17.89% 15.65% 10.16% 4.42% 3.53% 3.47% 3.42% 2.71% 1.91% 1.77%
2026/07/29 11.88% 15.78% 9.37% 4.21% 3.98% 2.67% 2.68% 4.75% 1.53% 2.05%
2026/07/30 13.44% 18.31% 9.98% 5.24% 2.76% 3.24% 3.6% 4.69% 1.82% 2.53%
2026/07/31 14.62% 14% 8.96% 5.12% 3.99% 3.59% 3.08% 2.96% 2.24% 2.05%
  • expedia.com
  • cheapoair.com
  • priceline.com
  • booking.com
  • kayak.com
  • tripadvisor.com
  • bookingbuddy.com
  • onetravel.com
  • cruises.com
  • go.com

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In July 2026, Expedia’s impression share fluctuated, peaking at 19.77% on July 27. Cheapoair saw a steady rise, ending at 14.00%. Priceline’s share dipped, closing at 8.96%. Booking.com and Kayak maintained moderate shares, while TripAdvisor and others showed minor variations.

Campaign Efficiency

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

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 Travel Services - Last month
  1. 1
    Cheap Flights https://www.cheapoair.com/

    Our Price Match Promise — Looking for Cheap Flights? Search for Discounted Travel on CheapOair®! Search & Save Now.

  2. 2
    Find Cheap Flights on Expedia https://www.expedia.com/cheap/flight

    Last Minute Flight Deals — Find Cheap Flights on Expedia. Get the Most Out of Your Trip with Package Deals.

  3. 3
    Cheap Flight Tickets - We Offer Cheap Flight Tickets https://www.onetravel.com/

    Book with Confidence. Fly for Less with Great Airfares. Take off with 500+ Airlines. Looking For Cheap Flights? Try OneTravel® & Save.Use promo code for savings. Price Match Promise. Secure, Fast & Safe. Over 20 Years in Business. Buy with Confidence.

  4. 4
    Flights from $99 at Priceline® - Deals on Round Trip Flights https://www.priceline.com

    Colorado Flights On Sale! Up To 50% Off Last Minute Flights at Priceline.

  5. 5
    Southwest Airlines® - Official - Last-Minute Air Deals https://www.southwest.com

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

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In the competitive world of travel services, five advertisers stand out with compelling PPC text ads. CheapOair and OneTravel emphasize price matching and confidence, while Expedia and Priceline focus on last-minute deals. Southwest Airlines highlights flexibility with their low fare calendar, appealing to spontaneous travelers.

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