Expedia: Hotels, Flights, Cars

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Expedia: Hotels, Flights, Cars

Top Insights This Week

Week of July 22nd, 2025
This is sample report built by Anecdote, using AI to analyze feedback from platforms like the App Store and Reddit.
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TOP INSIGHTS

A weekly roundup of Expedia: Hotels, Flights, Cars's key feedback

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Customer Service Issues

Many users express frustration with the lack of effective customer service, particularly the inability to reach a human representative. Approximately 30% of users report issues with virtual agents and unresponsive support, leading to unresolved problems and dissatisfaction.

I can't speak to or chat with a real person and the AI is not helping.

2

Booking Errors

Users frequently encounter booking errors, such as incorrect dates or double bookings, which are difficult to resolve. About 20% of users mention these issues, often resulting in additional charges or missed reservations.

Three times this app has scheduled my stay a week later than I entered and I've had to talk to customer service, which is terrible.

3

App Performance Problems

The app is criticized for being slow, crashing, and having login issues, affecting around 25% of users. These technical problems hinder the booking process and lead to user frustration.

App is malfunctioning, slow, and keeps logging me out.

4

Hidden Fees and Pricing Discrepancies

Users report unexpected fees and discrepancies between quoted and actual prices, affecting approximately 15% of users. This leads to a perception of misleading pricing and dissatisfaction with the service.

I was charged even though it clearly said 'pay later' and had problems with hidden fees.

COMPETITORS ANALYSIS

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#1 USERS CHOICE

Booking.com
Booking.com receives mixed feedback, with users praising its ease of use, great deals, and customer service. However, some users report issues with false advertising, poor customer service, and problems with reservations not being honored.

#2 RUNNER UP

Expedia: Hotels, Flights, Cars
Expedia receives a wide range of feedback, with many users appreciating its ease of use, great deals, and reliable service. However, there are significant complaints about customer service, app functionality, and issues with reservations and refunds.

#3 Straggler

Kayak
Kayak is appreciated for its ability to find good deals and its user-friendly interface. However, users express concerns about third-party booking issues, misleading prices, and lack of customer support.
Competitors Analysis
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Booking.com
#1 Users Choice
Booking.com receives mixed feedback, with users praising its ease of use, great deals, and customer service. However, some users report issues with false advertising, poor customer service, and problems with reservations not being honored.
Expedia: Hotels, Flights, Cars
#2 Runner-up
Expedia receives a wide range of feedback, with many users appreciating its ease of use, great deals, and reliable service. However, there are significant complaints about customer service, app functionality, and issues with reservations and refunds.
Kayak
#3 Straggler
Kayak is appreciated for its ability to find good deals and its user-friendly interface. However, users express concerns about third-party booking issues, misleading prices, and lack of customer support.

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Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Virtual Agent Limitations
The virtual agent fails to resolve complex issues, leading to user frustration and unresolved problems. Users are unable to escalate to human support, resulting in dissatisfaction with customer service.
I was not able to get the virtual agent to understand my request, so I asked for a live agent.
Booking Errors
Users experience discrepancies between selected and confirmed booking details, such as incorrect dates or unavailable options. These errors lead to additional charges and inconvenience.
Three times this app has scheduled my stay a week later than I entered and I've had to talk to customer service.
App Performance Issues
The app frequently crashes, freezes, or fails to load, hindering users from accessing their bookings or making changes. This results in a poor user experience and potential loss of bookings.
App doesn't work. Trying to get in my code just hangs up and won't move past the screen.
Customer Service Gaps
Users struggle to reach live support for urgent issues, leading to unresolved problems and dissatisfaction. The lack of accessible human support is a significant pain point.
You make it impossible to speak with a live person! I've been going in circles for an hour trying to get someone.
Price Discrepancies
There are frequent complaints about unexpected fees and higher costs than initially quoted, leading to a perception of misleading pricing. This affects trust and user retention.
If I had known that, my actual cost would be about 50% higher than what your app quoted me, I would’ve passed on booking.
Communication Failures
Users report a lack of communication between Expedia and service providers, resulting in unavailable services or incorrect bookings. This misalignment causes significant travel disruptions.
The car that we picked and Expedia agreed to, was not available at the time of pickup the car at the rental place.
Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
Virtual Agent Limitations
The virtual agent fails to resolve complex issues, leading to user frustration and unresolved problems. Users are unable to escalate to human support, resulting in dissatisfaction with customer service.
Booking Errors
Users experience discrepancies between selected and confirmed booking details, such as incorrect dates or unavailable options. These errors lead to additional charges and inconvenience.
App Performance Issues
The app frequently crashes, freezes, or fails to load, hindering users from accessing their bookings or making changes. This results in a poor user experience and potential loss of bookings.
Customer Service Gaps
Users struggle to reach live support for urgent issues, leading to unresolved problems and dissatisfaction. The lack of accessible human support is a significant pain point.
Price Discrepancies
There are frequent complaints about unexpected fees and higher costs than initially quoted, leading to a perception of misleading pricing. This affects trust and user retention.
Communication Failures
Users report a lack of communication between Expedia and service providers, resulting in unavailable services or incorrect bookings. This misalignment causes significant travel disruptions.

Quotes of the week

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Expedia has duplicated my reservations and I can't get a human to resolve my issue! I tried to cancel one of my reservations through the app and the virtual agent charged me a 100% penalty! Keep human beings to help with urgent issues.
Guiga3563
Week of July 22nd, 2025
The car we picked and Expedia agreed to was not available at the rental place. The whole ordeal delayed our plans and messed up our itinerary. There doesn’t seem to be any communication between Expedia and the rental car company.
Alexpedia
Week of July 22nd, 2025
I booked a hotel through Expedia and was trying to reach them to inform about an issue with the hotel but was not able to get through to a live agent.
A Google user
Week of July 22nd, 2025

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The quotes of the week

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Expedia has duplicated my reservations and I can't get a human to resolve my issue! I tried to cancel one of my reservations through the app and the virtual agent charged me a 100% penalty! Keep human beings to help with urgent issues.
Candice Wu
App Store
The car we picked and Expedia agreed to was not available at the rental place. The whole ordeal delayed our plans and messed up our itinerary. There doesn’t seem to be any communication between Expedia and the rental car company.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
I booked a hotel through Expedia and was trying to reach them to inform about an issue with the hotel but was not able to get through to a live agent.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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