The biggest advantage to TripAdvisor is the sheer volume of accommodations that are posted on their site. TripAdvisor has so many postings that the most effective way to search for a rental location is to search with your date, price range, and amenities in mind. This way you can narrow the search results to exactly what you need. TripAdvisor hosts vacation rentals in more that 190 countries so you have a wide variety of options for your travel. Travel websites are always looking for ways to appeal to consumers interested in booking a trip. In addition to having the ability to book flights, hotels, and other vacation rental necessities, Trip Advisor also provides their users with the following capabilities not typically found on other sites:

Read Reviews - travelers who have stayed in a hotel, eaten at a local restaurant, or visited a destination attraction write reviews to inform other travelers and help alleviate the guessing game associated with booking accommodations without ever having visited before
Compare Prices - compare the fares and rates of thousands of accommodations all with one search
Travel Community - through the travel forum, prospective travelers are able to ask questions to those who have already visited their desired destination and receive tips and advice

In addition to providing one of the most comprehensive travel booking platforms available on the web, TripAdvisor also has a number of benefits that can help those booking their upcoming travel accommodations:

Rental Guarantees
Easy online search
Mobile app for iPhone/Android
Customer reviews specific to each posting
Nearby attraction suggestions
Blog with travel tips and stories
Fee information is clearly displayed

TripAdvisor offers as much information as possible so you can have peace of mind in your travels. Most postings have ratings and personal customer reviews about their experience. TripAdvisor also keeps track of how many bookings each home has had. That way you can easily see how many people have stayed there and how they enjoyed their stay. Additionally, TripAdvisor offers up to a $10,000 peace of mind guarantee. This means if your rental home is not what you expected or if you are locked out of the rental home-TripAdvisor will take care of you. The mobile app is also a helpful tool for travelers, especially when they are on-the-go and need some additional travel help. The TripAdvisor app is available on both mobile devices and tablets. It comes with a number of services that can benefit almost any traveler, including:

SeatGuru: this feature includes seat maps, flight search, and flight status updates
GateGuru: this features includes airport maps, stores, tips, weather and flight status
TheFork: this feature allows travelers to book reservations at the best restaurants

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The Bad

Additional fees
Varied cancellation policies

TripAdvisor does have a small fee associated with use. Both property owners and travellers have a small fee for usage. Property owners have to pay a 3% commission fee to TripAdvisor for every trip that is booked while travellers have to pay a small percentage fee depending upon the property that they are booking. This fee is used for the peace of mind guarantee. Here are a few other things that TripAdvisor could improve on:

Customer Service phone number
Verified properties
Free Cancellations

TripAdvisor does still put some of the responsibility on the homeowners and they get to decide things like your cancellation policies and payment options. TripAdvisor also asks you to contact the property owner for most issues unless you arrive and need to take advantage of the peace of mind guarantee because something has gone wrong.

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The Bottom Line

We would recommend TripAdvisor as a great place to look up your next vacation rental. With so many options, TripAdvisor will have a vacation rental that fits your needs. Plus, you have the peace of mind guarantee with your bookings to make sure you have a positive experience. Travelers that use TripAdvisor can expect the following from the service:

User friendly: Fast and easy booking for flights, hotels, rental cars, etc
Vacation bundles: Packages available for bundle booking
User-generated content: Reviews on millions of accommodations
On-the-go travelers: Mobile app to help organize and plan trip
Rewards program: Limited rewards bonuses

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Anne Sainsbury Orem, UT

I love TripAdvisor because it is a place where I can get all of the information that I need about potential trips. I can read reviews from people that have travelled there, I can research activities to do and avoid those that have not offered a good experience. I also love being able to book most of what I do on TripAdvisor so that I can get everything done at once! Great site when preparing to travel!

5 years ago

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Michael C. Fayetteville, AR

I have used TripAdvisor to help me plan, find and rent the perfect house for my vacation destination. This platform always offers great prices for high quality places. Not only does it offer great prices for rental, they also offer extensive lists of the best places to visits in any destination of your choice.

5 years ago

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Brittany Wilkinson Herriman, UT

I use TripAdvisor for everything food and travel! If I'm booking a trip, I always visit TripAdvisor to see where to stay, what to visit, what to eat, best hotels, what other people liked or didn't like, etc. This website helps with everything you need to know when traveling to any city, even the city you live in.

6 years ago

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Yolanda Queer Shelley, ID

TripAdvisor's website is often filled with ads which makes it difficult to actually find the listings, but the properties they have are central to downtown areas within your search radius. Their locations are good, but also very touristy.

5 years ago Edited September 14, 2021

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Becca Amiot Salem, VA

TripAdvisor is one of my go-to websites for anything travel, whether its activities, places to stay, or even just comparing prices. Sites like this have really come in handy when planning trips both big in small.

5 years ago

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Thomas Hullinger Pleasant Grove, UT

TripAdvisor is a good place to go for vacation rental information. They have a great internet presence and are easy to navigate and use and they give you great value for the money.

8 years ago

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Whitney Wilkins West Valley City, UT

Trip Advisor makes it so easy to plan a vacation. It helps so much with finding hotels and rentals. It also makes it easy to compare the prices and decide what's the best deal.

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L. Fowler Pleasant Grove, UT

I like to visit this website and get an idea of the prices that are available for rentals and I find that their reviews are very helpful. I have booked with them a few times and they are a friendly company that cares about the customer and making sure that our needs are met.

8 years ago

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Heather Novus Palm Bay, FL

I use TripAdvisor any time I'm researching an area for vacation. It's a one stop shop for sights, restaurants, hotels, and much more

4 years ago

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Laurel Dalton Herriman, UT

I have been thrilled with how easy it is to use the TripAdvisor website. I would highly recommend using this company for all travels and questions.

4 years ago

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Luke Swierczynski Troy, MI

Great site to find places to stay and the best tourist destinations available. Makes planning an exciting trip quick and easy.

4 years ago

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Johnson Smithfield, UT

No matter where I find myself in my travels, I always can find the best suggestions for places to visit and places to eat to make the most of my time.

5 years ago

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courtney tennant Salem, VA

TripAdvisor saves me tons of money on my quick, last minute trips. I put it in the city I want to stay in and it finds me good deals in seconds

5 years ago

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Jaida Williams Tallahassee, FL

I love Trip Advisor! It allows me to search for almost anything vacation related and gives real reviews. I use this to plan all of my trips!

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applebutteranna Butler West Wendover, NV

I do not love the way that you maneuver around Trip Advisor website. I like that they try to compile all of the experiences but not every experience is listed with Trip Advisor.

5 years ago

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Mason Allen Provo, UT

Trip Advisor is such a trusted website for travel thatI I don't have to worry about the things I book based on their recommendations.

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Nate Ashby Provo, UT

I like using trip advisor when I'm going somewhere for the first time. It's helpful in finding what the best things to do are!

5 years ago

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Carol Knight Salt Lake City, UT

I find TripAdvisor to be the best site when researching places to visit or stay. The many reviews make this my go to site before booking.

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jaci finch Corpus Christi, TX

I use trip advisor often. It is useful for finding cool new places in your area or areas you are visiting. Sometimes the review feature lacks in comparison to Yelp.

5 years ago

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Ashley Ulibarri Sandy, UT

I love using TripAdvisor to do research on upcoming trip. I can get reviews on hotels and restaurants, it’s such a great planning tool.

6 years ago

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Karli American Fork, UT

TripAdvisor has a great archive of things to do on vacations! We use it all the time when planning trips.

5 years ago

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Nya Tallahassee, FL

Great for planning trips . Convenient and helpful , a great app especially for people who are new to planning

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Jordan Bell Orem, UT

TripAdvisor is a great place to find vacation rentals and offers multiple options to allow for comparison

4 years ago

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Kim Young Little Rock, AR

Love TripAdvisor. Really enjoy the honest and helpful reviews and the photographs.

6 years ago

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Morgan Tennant Rexburg, ID

TripAdvisor is often glitchy and their website is always full of ads, which makes it hard to actually view properties.

5 years ago

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L sims Washington, NC

Please DO NOT recommend TRIPADVISOR to anyone. This site is misleading and the LACK of customer service is beyond anything I can put in words .

10 years ago