Which Travel Websites Accept PayPal?

Booking travel should feel exciting — not stressful. But if you’ve ever gotten to the checkout page on a travel site, only to realise your favourite payment method isn’t accepted, you know how frustrating it can be.

This is especially true for travelers who prefer using PayPal, whether for security reasons, budgeting, or just convenience.

PayPal has become a trusted way to pay online, offering a layer of protection that credit and debit cards don’t always provide.

With over 400 million active users, it’s a payment method people trust across the globe. So, it makes sense to ask: Which travel websites accept PayPal? More importantly, how can platforms like TRAVUL make that experience smoother and more unified?

In this article, we’ll cover:

• The top travel websites that currently accept PayPal
• Why payment options matter in travel planning
• How TRAVUL is building a better solution that goes beyond just paying
• FAQs to answer your most common PayPal travel questions

Let’s get into it.

Top Travel Websites That Accept PayPal

If you’re looking to book flights, hotels, or activities and prefer using PayPal, here are some reliable platforms that accept it:

1. Expedia

Expedia accepts PayPal for many bookings including flights, hotels, and vacation packages — especially if you’re paying in advance.

2. Booking.com

While not all listings accept PayPal, many do. The platform allows PayPal for prepaid bookings, but not always for “pay at property” deals.

3. Airbnb

You can use PayPal on Airbnb in supported countries, and it works great for split payments or group trips.

4. eDreams

A popular site for flights and hotels in Europe. eDreams accepts PayPal and even promotes it during checkout.

5. Kiwi.com

Known for affordable flights and unique route combinations, Kiwi.com is PayPal-friendly and mobile-optimized.

6. Hotels.com

For hotel-only bookings, Hotels.com is PayPal-compatible and often runs PayPal-exclusive discounts.

7. CheapOair

Flights, hotels, and car rentals are all available via PayPal on this platform.

8. Trip.com

This fast-growing Asian platform supports PayPal across most regions, offering flexible payment timelines too.

Pro Tip: Always double-check at checkout. Some third-party providers or region-specific listings might not support PayPal, even on platforms that generally do.

Why Payment Options Matter in Travel

Travel is deeply personal. For some, it’s a long-awaited vacation. For others, it’s a family emergency or a remote work trip. Whatever the reason, payment flexibility helps reduce the stress of planning.

Here’s why PayPal in particular matters:

• Security: You don’t have to enter your card info on every site.
• Speed: Pay quickly using your balance or linked bank/card.
• Budgeting: You can track travel spending through one dashboard.
• Financing: With PayPal’s “Pay Later” feature, you can spread out costs — useful for higher-ticket trips.

The Problem: Travel Planning Is Still Too Fragmented

Even with PayPal accepted in many places, the reality is you’re often jumping between multiple platforms just to plan one trip.

Flights from one site. Hotels from another. Maybe a visa application somewhere else. Then figuring out how to pay or even finance the whole thing adds another layer of complexity.

That’s exactly the issue TRAVUL.ORG aims to fix.

How TRAVUL Makes It Simpler — From Planning to Payment

TRAVUL is building a unified travel platform that does more than just accept payments. We’re rethinking the entire travel experience — from the moment you think “I want to go somewhere” to arriving at your destination with everything sorted.

Here’s how we’re approaching it:

One Ecosystem for Everything

No more switching tabs or juggling apps. Plan your itinerary, explore destinations, get travel tips, and even apply for a visa — all in one place.

Travel Financing That Fits You

Can’t pay everything upfront? No problem. TRAVUL will offer savings options and travel loans right inside the platform, with clear terms and flexible repayments.

Visa & Immigration Help

Navigating visa requirements is one of the most stressful parts of travel, especially for first-timers. We’re integrating visa guidance and services into the platform so you never feel lost or confused.

Personalized Planning

We’ll guide you with trip recommendations based on your goals, travel history, and budget — whether you’re backpacking Europe or heading to a remote work destination.

 Smooth Payments (Yes, PayPal Included!)

Of course, we’re building with multiple payment options in mind. PayPal, debit/credit cards, travel savings, and loan disbursements — we want you to choose what’s most convenient for you. No surprises at checkout.

Our goal is to let you book, plan, and pay — all from a single dashboard. No guesswork. No hidden steps.

Why We’re Starting With This MVP

As a no-code/low-code startup, we’re taking a smart, focused approach. Our Minimum Viable Product (MVP) will focus on the features that solve the biggest headaches first: planning, payments, and visa help.

We’re partnering with trusted third-party services to offer features like:

• Real-time flight and hotel data
• Secure payment gateways including PayPal
• Travel document services
• Flexible financing partners

This way, you get a reliable platform with the core tools you need to get going — and we get early feedback to improve it.

FAQs

Can I use PayPal for flights only?

Yes! Sites like Expedia, Kiwi.com, and eDreams allow you to use PayPal for flight bookings, often with instant confirmation.

Does PayPal offer travel protection?

While it’s not full travel insurance, PayPal does offer dispute resolution and buyer protection in many cases — useful if your booking doesn’t go as planned.

What happens if a site accepts PayPal but I don’t see the option?

It could be region-specific or depend on the provider. Try using the desktop version, or change your currency settings.

Will TRAVUL support PayPal at launch?

That’s the plan! PayPal will be one of several payment options on the MVP version of TRAVUL, alongside travel financing and other secure payment methods.

Further Reading

• PayPal Travel Buyer Protection
• Booking.com Payment Methods
• TRAVUL.ORG — Travel Made Simple (Coming Soon)

Conclusion

Choosing how to pay for your trip shouldn’t be harder than choosing where to go. PayPal has made huge strides in helping travelers book securely, but the broader problem of fragmented travel planning still remains.

That’s where TRAVUL comes in — by building a platform where planning, financing, and paying for your trip all happen in one seamless flow.

We’re excited about what’s coming next, and we’d love to have you on this journey.

Want early access to TRAVUL? Join our waitlist at travul.org and be among the first to experience a simpler way to travel.

So now that you know which travel websites accept PayPal — would you rather book across five different sites or do it all in one place?