Trip.com

An online travel agency for flights, trains, hotels and tours, with 24/7 support.

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SeeMetric score +3 vs the category average (82)

In two sentences

Trip.com is the international version of Ctrip, China's largest travel agency, selling flights, trains and hotels at competitive prices with 24/7 support. It is very strong in Asia and less known in Europe and the US.

Best in Accuracy and reliabilityBest in Changes, refunds and support

Founded
1999 (as Ctrip)
Based in
Shanghai, China and Singapore
Business model
Online travel agency
Available in
Most countries, except Iran

Score by criterion, against the category

The tick on each bar is the category average; the signed number is the distance from it.

Route and carrier coverage94
Price and fees84
Accuracy and reliability84+2
Automatic trip planning80+2
Changes, refunds and support82+9

Good fit for

  • Travel to Asia and train tickets in China
  • Anyone who wants round-the-clock phone and chat support
  • Comparing flight and hotel prices in one app

Less suited when

  • People in Iran; payment from Iran is not possible
  • Anyone who wants airline loyalty benefits from buying direct

Strengths

  • Competitive flight and hotel prices, especially in Asia
  • 24/7 support in several languages
  • Train tickets for China and Asia
  • Price guarantees and refunds under set conditions

Opportunities for improvement

  • Room for improvement in: Fewer local options in some European markets
  • Room for improvement in: Offers can feel busy and confusing
  • Room for improvement in: Some tickets are issued through third-party agencies
Verdict

One of the best agencies in the world for travel to Asia and for anyone who wants dependable support.

What Trip.com actually is

Trip.com is the international brand of Trip.com Group, which started in Shanghai in 1999 as Ctrip and also owns Skyscanner.

What you pay and what you get

Ticket and hotel prices are competitive and refund terms depend on the rate. Support is available 24/7 in several languages.

Where it is strong

Support and Asian coverage, especially Chinese train tickets, are its particular strengths.

How it can improve, and what we could not verify

Some tickets are issued by third-party agencies, and the change experience is uneven. It cannot be used from Iran.

Questions about Trip.com

Is Trip.com the same as Ctrip?

It is the same group's international brand.

Is Trip.com reliable?

Yes; it belongs to one of the world's largest travel groups, which also owns Skyscanner.

Does Trip.com work in Iran?

No; in the Iran view, Alibaba.ir covers this space.

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Where it stands (Singapore)

The option one place up, one place down, and the whole table.

Full standings of Trip

  1. 1

    Trip.com

    China

    An online travel agency for flights, trains, hotels and tours, with 24/7 support.

  2. 2

    Expedia

    United States

    An online travel agency for flights, hotels, cars and trip packages in one purchase.

  3. 3

    Skyscanner

    United Kingdom

    A flight, hotel and car search engine that puts hundreds of sellers' prices side by side.

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