The World's Biggest Ride-Hailing Company Just Moved Into Hotel Bookings — With 700,000 Properties Available
Uber now lets users search, reserve, and pay for hotel stays through a partnership with Expedia, marking a major expansion beyond rides and delivery.
Uber has officially entered the hotel booking business. Through a new partnership with Expedia, users can now search, reserve, and pay for stays at 700,000 hotels directly within the Uber app, the company announced during its Q1 2026 earnings call.
The move represents a significant expansion for the ride-hailing giant, which has been steadily broadening its platform beyond transportation and food delivery. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi framed the feature as a natural extension of Uber's existing relationship with travelers.
The numbers back that up. Travel to and from airports accounts for about 15 percent of Uber's mobility gross bookings. Around 40 percent of U.S. riders take trips outside their home city, and in 2025, more than 1.5 billion trips globally happened outside users' home cities.
Points and Perks for Uber One Members
Uber is using the hotel feature to strengthen its Uber One membership program, which now has more than 50 million subscribers. Members who book hotels through the app receive 10 percent back in Uber credits, plus 20 percent off select properties.
The integration builds on the success of Uber Reserve, the company's pre-scheduled ride service. Originally designed for airport pickups, Reserve proved that Uber's user base was willing to plan ahead rather than rely exclusively on on-demand services. Hotel bookings take that principle further.
What It Means for Resort Travelers
For travelers heading to all-inclusive destinations across the Cancun hotel zone, the Riviera Maya, or Barbados, the new feature adds another booking channel to consider. While Uber's hotel inventory spans the full market through Expedia's network, the loyalty incentives could make it a competitive option for travelers already embedded in the Uber ecosystem.
Revenue for the quarter grew 14 percent year over year to $13.2 billion, and gross bookings increased 21 percent. Uber reported net income of $263 million, with Khosrowshahi attributing much of the growth to deepening engagement across the platform.