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On April 22, 2026, Booking.com replaced nearly its entire Terms and Conditions document with a much shorter version containing only 3 sentences. The original document contained over 1,500 sentences covering user obligations, liability limits, dispute resolution, cancellation policies, and other standard terms. The new version is now minimal, which may materially change what rights and protections were previously disclosed to users.
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3Your current language is English (US) Get help with your reservation List your property Register Sign in Stays Flights Flight + Hotel Car rental Attractions Airport taxis About Booking.com™ Legal Digital Services Act Digital Markets Act Accessibility Statement Terms of Service How We Work Offices Worldwide Contact Us Press Center Career Opportunities Sustainability at Booking.com Add Your Property Booking.com for Business Extranet Log-in Become an Affiliate Supplier Code of Conduct Select a page Terms of Service Customer terms of service Updated August 25, 2025 Print Print Review section A20 carefully, as it contains provisions governing how to resolve disputes between you and Booking.com (the “arbitration agreement”).Removed
4Among other things, section A20 includes an agreement to arbitrate that requires, with limited exceptions, that all disputes between you and us will be resolved by binding and final arbitration.Removed
5Section A20 also contains a class action and jury trial waiver.Removed
6Unless you opt out of the agreement to arbitrate within 30 days: (1) you will only be permitted to pursue disputes or claims and seek relief against us through binding, final arbitration, with limited exceptions, and you waive your right to participate in a class action lawsuit or other representative proceeding or class-wide arbitration; and (2) you are waiving your right to pursue disputes or claims and seek relief in a court of law and to have a jury trial.Removed
7Table of contents A.Removed
8All Travel Experiences B.Removed
9Accommodations C.Removed
10Attractions D.Removed
11Car rentals E.Removed
12Flights F.Removed
13Private and Public Transportation G.Removed
14Cruises Booking.com dictionary Previous terms of service A.Removed
15All Travel Experiences A1.Removed
16Definitions A2.Removed
17About these terms A3.Removed
18About Booking.com A4.Removed
19Our Platform A5.Removed
20Our values A6.Removed
21Your experience with our Platform A7.Removed
22Prices A8.Removed
23Payment A9.Removed
24Policies A10.Removed
25Privacy and cookies A11.Removed
26Accessibility requests A12.Removed
27Insurance A13.Removed
28Genius A14.Removed
29Rewards, Credits & Wallet A15.Removed
30Intellectual property rights A16.Removed
31What if something goes wrong?Removed
32A17.Removed
33Communication with the Service Provider A18.Removed
34Measures against unacceptable behavior A19.Removed
35Limitation of liability A20.Removed
36Arbitration agreement A1.Removed
37Definitions 1.Removed
38Some words here have specific meanings, so be sure to refer to the Booking.com dictionary at the end of these Terms.Removed
39A2.Removed
40About these terms 1.Removed
41When you complete your booking, you accept these Terms and any other terms provided during the booking process.Removed
42These Terms include an agreement to mandatory, binding individual arbitration, which means that you agree to submit most disputes related to our Platform, the use of the services on our Platform, or these Terms, to binding arbitration rather than proceeding in court.Removed
43You may opt out of this arbitration agreement only by following the procedures in section A20 .Removed
44These Terms also include the waiving of any class action or jury trial. 2.Removed
45If anything in these Terms is (or becomes) invalid or unenforceable: It will still be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law; You will still be bound by everything else in the Terms. 3.Removed
46These Terms are laid out like this: Section A: General terms for all types of Travel Experiences.Removed
47Sections B to F: Specific terms for just one type of Travel Experience: Section B: Accommodations Section C: Attractions Section D: Car rentals Section E: Flights Section F: Private and public transportation The specific terms will apply if there’s any mismatch between general and specific terms. 4.Removed
48The English version of these Terms is the original.Removed
49If there’s any dispute about the Terms or any mismatch between the Terms in English and another language, the Terms as they appear in English will apply unless local law requires otherwise.Removed
50(You can change the language at the top of this page.) A3.Removed
51About Booking.com 1.Removed
52When you book an accommodation, flight, or attraction, Booking.com B.V. provides and is responsible for the Platform, but not the Travel Experience itself (section A4.4). 2.Removed
53When you book a rental car (on Booking.com or Rentalcars.com) or private or public transportation, Booking.com Transport Limited provides and is responsible for the Platform – but not the Travel Experience itself (section A4.3). 3.Removed
54We work with companies that provide local support services (e.g. customer support or account management).Removed
55They don’t: control or manage our Platform have their own Platform have any legal or contractual relationship with you provide Travel Experiences represent us, or enter into contracts, or accept legal documents in our name operate as our “process or service agents.” 4.Removed
56When using Rentalcars.com to make Car Rental Bookings, clauses A13 and A14 are not applicable.Removed
57A4.Removed
58Our Platform 1.Removed
59We take reasonable care in providing our Platform, but we can’t guarantee that everything on it is accurate (we get information from the Service Providers).Removed
60To the extent permitted by law, we can’t be held responsible for any errors, interruptions, or missing bits of information, although we will do everything we can to correct/fix them as soon as we can. 2.Removed
61Our Platform is not a recommendation or endorsement of any Service Provider or its products, services, facilities, vehicles, etc. 3.Removed
62We’re not a party to the terms between you and the Service Provider.Removed
63The Service Provider is solely responsible for the Travel Experience. 4.Removed
64To make a booking, you may need to create an Account.Removed
65Make sure all your info (including payment and contact details) is correct and up to date, or you might not be able to access your Travel Experience(s).Removed
66You’re responsible for anything that happens with your Account, so don’t let anyone else use it and keep your username and password secret. 5.Removed
67We’ll show you the offers available to you in (what we think is) the right language for you.Removed
68You can change to another language whenever you like. 6.Removed
69Unless otherwise indicated, you must be at least 18 to use the Platform.Removed
70A5.Removed
71Our values 1.Removed
72You will: abide by Our values comply with all applicable laws cooperate with any anti-fraud/anti-money laundering checks we need to carry out not use the Platform to cause a nuisance or make fake bookings use the Travel Experience and/or Platform for their intended purpose not cause any nuisance or damage, and not behave inappropriately to the Service Provider’s personnel (or anyone else, for that matter).Removed
73A6.Removed
74Your experience with our Platform 1.Removed
75Based on your interaction with our Platform and your personalization preferences (which you can access in your account settings under the Customization preferences section), we may enable features intended to make your experience more convenient and offer you personalized services (including personalized marketing messages) to enhance your experience and make it easier for you to book your ideal Travel Experience. 2.Removed
76We’re always working to improve our customers’ experience with Booking.com.Removed
77So, sometimes we show different people different designs, phrasings, products, etc., to find out how they react.Removed
78As a result, you might not come across some services or conditions when you visit our Platform.Removed
79A7.Removed
80Prices 1.Removed
81When you make a booking, you agree to pay the cost of the Travel Experience, including any charges and taxes that may apply. 2.Removed
82Some of the prices may have been rounded to the nearest whole number.Removed
83The price you pay will be based on the original, “non-rounded” price (although the actual difference will be tiny anyway). 3.Removed
84Obvious errors and obvious misprints are not binding.Removed
85For example, if you book a premium car or a night in a luxury suite mistakenly offered for $1, your booking may be canceled, and we’ll refund anything you’ve paid.Removed
86We’ll remove obvious pricing errors as soon as we become aware of them. 4.Removed
87A crossed-out price indicates the price of a like-for-like booking without the price reduction applied (“like-for-like” means same dates, same policies, same quality of accommodation/vehicle/class of travel, etc.).Removed
88A8.Removed
89Payment 1.Removed
90For some products/services, the Service Provider will require an upfront payment and/or payment during your Travel Experience.Removed
91If we organize your payment, we (or, in some cases, our affiliate) will be responsible for managing it and ensuring the completion of your transaction with our Service Provider.Removed
92In this case, your payment constitutes the final settlement of the “due and payable” price.Removed
93If the Service Provider charges you, this will usually be in person at the start of your Travel Experience, but it could also be, for example, that your credit card is charged when you book or you pay when you check out of your Accommodation.Removed
94This depends on the Service Provider's upfront payment policy, as communicated to you in the booking process. 2.Removed
95If the Service Provider requires an upfront payment, it may be taken or pre-authorized when you make your booking, and it may be non-refundable.Removed
96So, before you book, be sure to check the Service Provider’s upfront payments policy (available during the booking process), which we don’t influence and aren’t responsible for. 3.Removed
97If you know of or suspect any fraudulent behavior or unauthorized use of your Payment Method, contact your payment provider as soon as possible. 4.Removed
98If the currency selected on the Platform isn't the same as the Service Provider's currency, we may: show prices in your own currency offer you the Pay In Your Own Currency option.Removed
99You can check our currency conversion rate during checkout, in the Booking details of your Account, or in the email we send you if you don’t have an account.Removed
100If we charge you fees in connection with any such services, the fee will be expressed as a percentage over European Central Bank rates.Removed
101Your card issuer may charge you a foreign transaction fee. 5.Removed
102We’ll store your Payment Method details for future transactions after collecting your consent.Removed
103A9.Removed
104Policies 1.Removed
105When you make a booking, you accept the applicable policies as displayed in the booking process.Removed
106You’ll find each Service Provider’s cancellation policy and any other policies (about age requirements, security/damage deposits, additional supplements for group bookings, extra beds, breakfast, pets, cards accepted, etc.) on our Platform: on the Service Provider information pages, during the booking process, in the fine print, and in the confirmation email or ticket (if applicable). 2.Removed
107If you cancel a booking or don’t show up, any cancellation/no-show fee and any refund will depend on the Service Provider’s cancellation/no-show policy. 3.Removed
108Some bookings can’t be canceled for free, while others can only be canceled for free before a deadline. 4.Removed
109If you book a Travel Experience by paying in advance (including all price components and/or a damage deposit if applicable), the Service Provider may cancel the booking without notice if they can't collect the balance on the specified date.Removed
110If they do cancel, any non-refundable payment you’ve made will only be refunded at their discretion.Removed
111It's your responsibility to make sure the payment goes ahead on time (that your bank, debit card, or credit card details are correct and that there's enough money available in your account). 5.Removed
112If you think you’re not going to arrive on time, contact your Service Provider and tell them when they can expect you.Removed
113It’s your responsibility to ensure you’re on time, and if you aren’t, we aren’t responsible for any associated costs (e.g. the cancellation of your booking, or any fees the Service Provider may charge). 6.Removed
114As the person making the booking, you are responsible for the actions and behavior (in relation to the Travel Experience) of everyone in the group.Removed
115You’re also responsible for obtaining their permission before providing us with their personal data.Removed
116A10.Removed
117Privacy and cookies 1.Removed
118If you book a Travel Experience, refer to our Privacy Notice for more information on privacy, cookies, how we might contact you, and how we process personal data.Removed
119A11.Removed
120Accessibility requests 1.Removed
121If you have any accessibility requests: about our Platform and/or services, contact our Customer Service team about your Travel Experience (e.g. wheelchair access, walk-in baths, etc.), be sure to contact your Service Provider or the airport, train station, etc.Removed
122A12.Removed
123Insurance 1.Removed
124If you have bought insurance through our Platform, be sure to refer to the policy document(s) for the terms and further information.Removed
125These Terms do not apply to insurance.Removed
126A13.Removed
127Genius 1.Removed
128The Genius rate is a discounted rate offered by participating Service Providers or funded by Booking.com for certain products/services. 2.Removed
129Genius rates are for members of the Booking.com Genius program.Removed
130There are no membership fees, and it’s easy to become a member – just create an account.Removed
131Membership and rates are non-transferable.Removed
132Membership is linked to a specific account.Removed
133Membership can also be linked to specific campaigns or incentives. 3.Removed
134There are different “Genius Levels” based on the number of completed bookings made within a given period for any vertical offered by the program.Removed
135Each level provides different travel rewards.Removed
136To reach Level 2, the user must complete 5 bookings within 2 years.Removed
137To reach Level 3, the user must complete 15 bookings within 2 years. 4.Removed
138The following types of reservations made through Booking.com are excluded from the Genius program: Cruises, insurance, public transportation, and free options.Removed
139Any additional purchases such as room upgrades for stays, car seats for rental cars, and additional luggage for flights will not incur Genius discounts. 5.Removed
140We may change any feature of the Genius program, including the membership levels, eligible booking types for progression, and the way the program is structured. 6.Removed
141To ensure a fair and secure program, we may investigate instances of fraud, misuse, or abuse.Removed
142This may result in a membership being canceled and earned rewards being lost. 7.Removed
143For more details, visit https://www.booking.com/genius.html .Removed
144A14.Removed
145Rewards, Credits & Wallet 1.Removed
146We may issue Rewards to you – at our sole discretion, and subject to (a) the terms here in A14 and (b) any Individual Reward Criteria that apply.Removed
147If we make a clerical error (i) in calculating your Rewards or (ii) in converting currencies related to your Rewards, we can always change or correct any balances shown. 2.Removed
148How to get Rewards: You may, for example, earn and receive a Reward by booking and completing Accommodation stays with participating Service Providers, or by making a certain number of Eligible bookings in a given time period.Removed
149Note that the amount/quantity of Rewards earned will depend on each promotional campaign.Removed
150We’ll provide details about earning/spending a Reward when it becomes available to earn and/or spend. 3.Removed
151Where to find your Rewards: If and when you receive any Rewards, you’ll be able to manage and spend them from the Wallet, which is automatically created when you create a verified Account.Removed
152You’ll find the Wallet in your Account menu, and you must be signed in to your Account to access it.Removed
153If you need to do anything to receive a Reward, we’ll tell you how (through Account notifications, push notifications, and/or emails).Removed
154Once you have Rewards in your Wallet, we’ll provide any terms and conditions related to spending them. 4.Removed
155Types of Rewards: Although we only award (a) Credits and (b) vouchers into your Wallet, your Wallet may also help you track the processing of (c) other types of Reward (e.g., Credit Card Cashback) from us.Removed
156We’ll tell you what you need to know about receiving each Reward at the appropriate time. 5.Removed
157How to get Credits: Credits are usually issued as a result of getting a Reward, but we may issue Credits for other reasons. 6.Removed
158Where to find your Credits: Your Rewards are always stored in the Wallet until they’re spent.Removed
159Your Wallet balance will indicate how much is stored and spendable on Eligible bookings.Removed
160You’ll also be able to access detailed information such as when your Rewards were earned, were awarded, and will expire.Removed
161If you’re entitled to Cash Credits, you’ll also find out how to transfer them to a credit or debit card (of certain brands). 7.Removed
162Types of Credits: Each Reward type has its own set of spending and/or usage conditions.Removed
163In general, all Rewards can only be spent on Travel Experiences that accept Wallet payments.Removed
164Travel Credits can be spent across different bookings, but vouchers can only be spent on specific bookings stated within each voucher's terms and conditions.Removed
165Cash Credits can also be spent like Travel Credits or be transferred to a credit or debit card (of certain brands).Removed
166We reserve the right to audit any and all accounts in the Rewards & Wallet program at any time and without notice to the Member to ensure compliance with the Rewards & Wallet program or investigate (alleged) fraud or misuse.Removed
167Rewards: eligibility 8.Removed
168To be able to receive any type of Rewards from us, you must, at the time of qualification and spending: have a verified Account with us be at least 18 years old meet the Individual Reward Criteria not violate the Rewards & Wallet Terms, and have a valid credit card, if you need to qualify for Credit Card Cashback Rewards. 9.Removed
169When a Reward is available for earning, the Individual Reward Criteria will explain how (and if) you can qualify for it.Removed
170These criteria may contain and not be limited to: time-sensitive restrictions (e.g. offers with expiration dates) platform restrictions (e.g. promotional codes that can only be used in our app) Accommodation service restrictions (e.g. offers that can only be used with specific Service Providers) a minimum spend (e.g. a Reward that you’ll only earn when you spend at least a certain amount on a Booking), and a maximum Reward value (for both monetary and non-monetary Rewards). 10.Removed
171Rewards can’t be sold, encumbered, or transferred in any way to a third party.Removed
172In the event of an Account holder’s death, their Account will be closed and any Rewards that are pending or available for spending in the Wallet will be canceled.Removed
173Rewards: Credits and vouchers 11.Removed
174You can spend any amount of Travel Credits and/or Cash Credits that you have to offset the cost of an eligible booking on participating Platforms (e.g., www.booking.com or a Group Company website).Removed
175However, you may only spend one voucher on each booking, and if you have multiple vouchers in your Wallet, their value cannot be combined for spending on any Booking. 12.Removed
176If that booking costs less than you have in Rewards, your unspent Rewards will remain available for spending in your Wallet until expiration, unless otherwise stated in each Reward's terms and conditions. 13.Removed
177If that Travel Experience costs more than you have in Rewards, you must make payment for the remaining amount using a different Payment Method.Removed
178Failure to do so in time may result in your booking being canceled, and your Rewards returned to your Wallet with the original Reward terms and conditions, including expiration dates. 14.Removed
179You may spend both Credits and vouchers at the same time on any Eligible bookings.Removed
180We do our best to unlock the most savings for you, but it is your sole responsibility to manage how the Rewards are spent.Removed
181If you have multiple Rewards of a single type, the Reward with the earliest expiration date will be selected for spending by default during payment confirmation.Removed
182While you may not choose Credits with later expiration dates to spend first, you are free to choose the voucher you prefer to spend first. 15.Removed
183If you cancel a Travel Experience that you have already paid for (in part or in full) with Rewards, the Service Provider’s cancellation policy will determine whether or not your money and/or Rewards are refunded.Removed
184Our Customer Service team will be able to refund any Rewards that you may be entitled to. 16.Removed
185You can transfer Cash Credits (but not Travel Credits) to a credit or debit card of certain brands. 17.Removed
186Your Wallet’s default currency is determined by your location, residency, or another currency we may elect.Removed
187If you get any Rewards in a different currency, we’ll convert them to your Wallet’s default currency, or another currency we may elect, using our Currency Conversion Rate. 18.Removed
188If a Reward was issued because you booked a Travel Experience, any associated Rewards that haven’t been spent will be deleted from your Wallet if that Travel Experience is canceled. 19.Removed
189We reserve the right to, without notice, cancel any Reward that was obtained by fraud or misuse. 20.Removed
190If you didn’t receive a Reward that you should have, contact our Customer Service team no more than 12 months after you did what you believe qualified you for it.Removed
191Please provide any supporting documentation you have.Removed
192If you don’t do this within 12 months, you will automatically be ineligible for the Reward and will not be able to claim it. 21.Removed
193The validity of all Credits can be found in the Rewards & Wallet activity of your Wallet.Removed
194If you have any Rewards that may expire soon, we may choose to notify you through emails and push notifications.Removed
195For some products/services, the Service Provider will require an Upfront Payment and/or a payment taken during your Travel Experience.Removed
196Note that if Wallet payments are involved (for example, when you choose to pay later for an Accommodation Booking), we will charge your Wallet for the selected Rewards during booking confirmation—so your Rewards will be spent immediately—while any remaining amount will be charged according to the payment policy of your Booking.Removed
197Wallet 22.Removed
198All data, including personal data, will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Statement and applicable data protection laws and regulations.Removed
199It will be shared with Group Companies or Service Providers as required by the Wallet program.Removed
200Lost, stolen, or expired Rewards will not be replaced. 23.Removed
201Your obligations: You’re responsible for making sure that all information is (and stays) correct, complete, and up to date If we ask you for proof of ID, be sure to provide it within 30 days You’re responsible for keeping your Account sign-in details safe and secure in order to safeguard your Wallet. 24.Removed
202If you don’t follow the rules in this section, we may automatically suspend or cancel your Wallet. 25.Removed
203You may not use your Wallet or Rewards in any way that is misleading, unfair, harmful, or illegal. 26.Removed
204We may set off or settle any or all of your Rewards against any claim we (or a Group Company) have against you.Removed
205We may do this at any time, and without advance notice. 27.Removed
206We may change, suspend, or end any aspect of the Wallet or Rewards program.Removed
207In particular, we might change: these Rewards & Wallet terms eligibility criteria which Rewards we provide 28.Removed
208We will make reasonable efforts to give you prior notice if we make any changes or stop providing the Wallet service altogether. 29.Removed
209If we stop providing the Wallet service, all Rewards that haven’t expired will be valid for another 12 months.Removed
210A15.Removed
211Intellectual property rights 1.Removed
212Unless otherwise stated, all rights in our Platform (technology, content, trademarks, look & feel, etc.) are owned by Booking.com (or its licensors) and by using our Platform you agree to do so for its intended purpose only and respecting the requirements set out in paragraphs A15.2 and A15.3. 2.Removed
213Whether or not you have a commercial purpose, you’re not allowed to access, monitor, copy, scrape/crawl, download, reproduce, or otherwise use anything on our Platform using any robot, spider, scraper, other automated means, or automated assistants (including, but not limited to, those that operate by interacting with or otherwise making use of your browser, such as AI-powered assistants) for any purpose without the prior, express written permission of Booking.com.Removed
214For the avoidance of doubt, Booking.com does not authorize the use of automated means or automated assistants (including, but not limited to, those that operate by interacting with or otherwise making use of your browser, such as AI-powered assistants) to make bookings or reservations using anything on our Platform without the prior, express written permission of Booking.com. 3.Removed
215We keep a close eye on every visit to our Platform, and we’ll block anyone (and any automated system) we suspect of: conducting an unreasonable amount of searches using any device or software to gather prices or other information doing anything that places undue stress on our Platform. using automated assistants (including AI-powered assistants) to access the Platform without express permission 4.Removed
216By uploading a review/picture to our Platform, you’re confirming that it meets our Content Standards and Guidelines and that: it’s truthful (e.g. you haven’t altered the picture or uploaded one of a different property) it doesn’t contain any viruses you’re allowed to share it with us we’re allowed to use it on our Platform and for any other commercial purposes (including in a promotional context), everywhere, forever (when you let us know we can no longer use it, we will consider any such reasonable request) it doesn’t infringe the privacy rights of other people you accept full responsibility for any legal claims against Booking.com related to it. 5.Removed
217Just to make it clear, we’re not responsible or liable for any picture uploaded to our Platform, and we’re allowed to remove any picture at our discretion (e.g. if we detect that a picture does not meet the criteria).Removed
218A16.Removed
219What if something goes wrong? 1.Removed
220If you have a question or complaint, contact our Customer Service team.Removed
221You can do this by accessing your Booking, or through our app, or through our Help Center , where you’ll also find useful FAQs. You can help us help you as quickly as possible by providing, if available: your booking confirmation number, your contact details, your reservation PIN, and the email address you used when you made your booking (if you have one) a summary of the issue, including how you’d like us to help you any supporting documents (e.g. bank statement, pictures, receipts, etc.) 2.Removed
222All questions and complaints are recorded, and the most urgent ones are treated as highest priority. 3.Removed
223If you're a resident of the European Economic Area and aren’t happy with the way we handle your complaint, you may be able to complain via the European Commission's ODR (Online Dispute Resolution) platform ( ec.europa.eu/odr ).Removed
224It depends on what your complaint was about: if it was about an accommodation, flight, or attraction, you can use that ODR platform if it was about ground transportation, you can’t (because ground transportation is booked with Booking.com Transport Limited, and the UK has left the EU).Removed
225Note that you won’t be able to submit any new claims via the ODR from March 20, 2025, the day the ODR will be discontinued.Removed
226For more information on the discontinuation of the ODR, be sure to check out the European Commission’s website . 4.Removed
227If you’re a resident of the Czechia and you’re not happy with the way we handle your complaint, you can complain to the Czech Trade Inspection Authority – Central Inspectorate, ADR Department, registered office Štěpánská 15, Prague 2, postal code: 120 00, email: adr@coi.cz, https://www.coi.cz/informace-o-adr/ . 5.Removed
228If you’re a resident of Brazil and aren’t happy with the way we handle your complaint, you can complain via the Brazilian Federal Consumer Dispute Resolution Platform ( consumidor.gov.br/ ). 6.Removed
229We try to resolve disputes internally, and aren’t obliged to submit to any alternative dispute resolution procedures handled by independent providers.Removed
230A17.Removed
231Communication with the Service Provider 1.Removed
232We may help you communicate with your Service Provider, but we can’t guarantee that they will read anything from you or that they’ll do what you ask.Removed
233In itself, the fact that you contact them or they contact you doesn’t mean you have any grounds for legal action.Removed
234A18.Removed
235Measures against unacceptable behavior 1.Removed
236We have the right to stop you from making any bookings, to cancel any bookings you’ve already made, and/or to stop you from using our Platform, our Customer Service, and/or your Account.Removed
237Of course, we’ll only do this if, in our opinion, there’s a good reason to.Removed
238For example: fraud or abuse non-compliance with (including our values or with applicable laws or regulations inappropriate or unlawful behavior (e.g., violence, threats, or invasion of privacy) in relation to us, any of the companies we work with, or anyone else, for that matter. 2.Removed
239If we cancel a booking as a result, you will not be entitled to a refund.Removed
240We may tell you why we’ve canceled your booking, unless telling you would (a) contravene applicable laws and/or (b) prevent or obstruct the detection or prevention of fraud or other illegal activities.Removed
241If you believe we have incorrectly canceled your booking, be sure to contact our Customer Service team. 3.Removed
242You acknowledge and agree that monetary damages are not an adequate remedy at law for the unauthorized use of automated means or automated assistants (including, but not limited to, those that operate by interacting with or otherwise making use of your browser, such as AI-powered assistants), that such unauthorized use may cause Booking.com irreparable harm, and that Booking.com is entitled to injunctive relief to prohibit such unauthorized use.Removed
243A19.Removed
244Limitation of liability 1.Removed
245These terms limit only our liabilities under applicable law.Removed
246Nothing in these terms will limit our (or the Service Provider’s) liability for our (or their) own (i) negligence that leads to death or personal injury or (ii) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, gross negligence, or willful misconduct.Removed
247Booking.com shall not be liable for any losses outside of the rights and responsibilities described in this section, unless said losses are caused by Booking.com’s breach of these terms.Removed
248As a non-limiting example, Booking.com shall not be liable for any: indirect or consequential loss or damage loss of profits, use, data, revenues, business opportunities, or goodwill special, punitive, or exemplary damages inaccurate information about a Service Provider product, service, or action of a Service Provider or other business partner mistake in an email address, phone number, or credit card number (unless it’s our fault) force majeure or event beyond our control. 2.Removed
249If you are in breach of these Terms and/or the Service Provider’s terms, to the extent permitted by law: we will not be liable for any costs you incur as a result, and you won’t be entitled to any refund. 3.Removed
250The most that we, or any Service Provider, will be liable for, whether for one event or a series of connected events, is the cost of your booking, as set out in your confirmation email.Removed
251These liability limitations shall apply to all forms of legal action, whether related to contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal action. 4.Removed
252Except as expressly stated in these Terms, no representation, warranties, or undertakings are given in relation to Service Providers’ products and services, and we accept no responsibility for ensuring that they are suitable for your purposes (which remains solely your responsibility).Removed
253To the fullest extent permitted by law, Booking.com disclaims all representations and warranties, including, but not limited to, warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.Removed
254We do not warrant or make any representations that our website will operate error-free or uninterrupted, that defects will be corrected, or that the website and/or its servers will be free of viruses and/or other harmful components.Removed
255We do not warrant or make any representations regarding the suitability, availability, accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any material of any kind on the website for any purpose, including software, services, information, text, and related graphics content.Removed
256You agree that you will make use of the Booking.com website and services at your own risk.Removed
257You understand and agree that we are not responsible or liable for any misuse or unauthorized use of our website or services, or any consequences arising out of such misuse or unauthorized use. 5.Removed
258Just to be clear, nothing in these Terms will entitle any third party other than the Service Provider to anything.Removed
259A20.Removed
260Arbitration agreement Applicability of Arbitration Agreement 1.Removed
261Subject to the terms of this Arbitration Agreement, you and Booking.com agree that any disagreement, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating in any way to your access to or use of our Platform, or other services provided by Booking.com or the support companies in connection with your use of our Platform (including the interpretation and scope of this Arbitration Agreement and the arbitrability of a Dispute, as defined herein), or your relationship with us or any subsidiary, parent, or affiliate company or companies (whether based in contract, tort, statute, fraud, misrepresentation, or any other legal theory) (each, a “Dispute”) will be resolved by binding arbitration, rather than in court, except that: (1) you and Booking.com may assert claims or seek relief in small claims court, to the extent the Dispute qualifies under applicable law and remains in small claims court; and (2) the following causes of action and, as applicable, requests for relief are exceptions to the Disputes covered by this Arbitration Agreement and will be brought in a judicial proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction (as outlined in this Arbitration Agreement): (i) any claim or cause of action alleging actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of a party’s copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, patents, or other intellectual property rights; (ii) any claim or cause of action seeking emergency injunctive relief based on exigent circumstances (e.g., imminent danger or commission of a crime, hacking, cyber-attack); or (iii) a request for the remedy of public injunctive relief, where such remedies are permitted and cannot be waived by applicable law; or (iv) any cause of action related to the unauthorized use of anything on our Platform by an automated means or automated assistant (including, but not limited to, those that operate by interacting with or otherwise making use of your browser, such as AI-powered assistants).Removed
262For purposes of this Arbitration Agreement, “Dispute” will also include disputes that arose or that involve facts occurring before the existence of this or any prior versions of the Terms, unless those disputes were noticed prior to when these Terms took effect, as well as claims that may arise after the termination of these Terms.Removed
263Internal Review Procedure 2.Removed
264Prior to initiating any Dispute, as discussed in the subsequent section, each party must first give the other an opportunity to resolve any complaints by submitting them in writing to the other party.Removed
265Where you have a complaint, you must give Booking.com written notice through the form available on our Dispute Resolution page (the “Internal Review Procedure”).Removed
266Your message through Booking.com’s Dispute Resolution page beginning the Internal Review Procedure must contain the following information: (1) your name, (2) your address, (3) the email address you used to make your reservation, (4) your reservation number, (5) the date of your reservation, (6) the name of the Service Provider with whom you booked your Travel Experience, (7) a brief description of the nature of your complaint, and (8) the resolution that you are seeking (together, the “Required Information”).Removed
267Additionally, the message must start with “Request Under Arbitration Agreement.” If your message does not start with this text, or if it does not contain all of the Required Information (or an explanation of why you are unable to include any of the Required Information), then you have not effectively begun the Internal Review Procedure, which you must do before initiating any arbitration or an action in small claims court Booking.com.Removed
268This requirement is intended to inform Booking.com that you have a dispute to be resolved.Removed
269If Booking.com has a complaint, it will submit a written notice with the relevant Required Information to the email address you used to make your reservation.Removed
270If the parties are unable to resolve the complaint within 60 days of the start of the Internal Review Procedure, either party may seek relief as laid out in this Arbitration Agreement.Removed
271The Internal Review Procedure is a mandatory precondition to commencing arbitration.Removed
272The statute of limitations and any filing fee deadlines shall be tolled during the Internal Review Procedure.Removed
273Waiver of Jury Trial 3.Removed
274YOU AND BOOKING.COM HEREBY WAIVE ANY CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY RIGHTS TO SUE IN COURT AND HAVE A TRIAL IN FRONT OF A JUDGE OR A JURY .Removed
275You and Booking.com are instead electing that all Disputes shall be resolved by arbitration under this Arbitration Agreement, except as specified in the subsection entitled “Applicability of Arbitration Agreement.” There is no judge or jury in arbitration, and court review of an arbitration award is subject to very limited review Waiver of Class and Other Non-Individualized Relief 4.Removed
276EACH OF US MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT ON A CLASS, REPRESENTATIVE, OR COLLECTIVE BASIS, AND THE PARTIES HEREBY WAIVE ALL RIGHTS TO HAVE ANY DISPUTE BE BROUGHT, HEARD, ADMINISTERED, RESOLVED, OR ARBITRATED ON A CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE BASIS.Removed
277ONLY INDIVIDUAL RELIEF IS AVAILABLE.Removed
278Subject to this Arbitration Agreement, the arbitrator may award declaratory or injunctive relief only in favor of the individual party seeking relief and only to the extent necessary to provide relief warranted by the party’s individual claim.Removed
279Nothing in this paragraph is intended to, nor shall it, affect the terms and conditions under the subsection A20.9 entitled “Batch Arbitration.” Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Arbitration Agreement, if a final decision, not subject to any further appeal or recourse, determines that the limitations of this subsection, “Waiver of Class and Other Non-Individualized Relief,” are invalid or unenforceable as to a particular claim or request for relief (such as a request for public injunctive relief), you and Booking.com agree that the particular claim or request for relief (and only that particular claim or request for relief) shall be severed from the arbitration and may be litigated in the state or federal courts located in the State of New York.Removed
280All other Disputes shall be arbitrated or litigated in small claims court.Removed
281This subsection does not prevent you or Booking.com from participating in a class-wide or mass settlement of claims.Removed
282Rules and Forum 5.Removed
283The Terms evidence a transaction involving interstate commerce; and notwithstanding any other provision herein with respect to the applicable substantive law, the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. § 1 et seq., will govern the interpretation and enforcement of this Arbitration Agreement, including the procedures governing Batch Arbitration, and any arbitration.Removed
284The arbitration will be administered by the National Arbitration & Mediation (“NAM”) in accordance with the NAM Comprehensive Dispute Resolution Rules and Procedure (the “NAM Rules”) in effect at the time of arbitration, except as supplemented, where applicable, by the NAM Mass Filing Supplemental Dispute Resolution Rules and Procedures (the “NAM Mass Filing Rules”), and as modified by this Arbitration Agreement.Removed
285The NAM Rules are currently available at https://www.namadr.com/resources/rules-fees-forms/ .Removed
286A party that wishes to initiate arbitration must provide the other party with a request for arbitration (the “Demand”).Removed
287The Demand must include: (1) the name, telephone number, mailing address, email address of the party seeking arbitration, and email address associated with the account, if applicable; (2) a statement of the legal claims being asserted and the factual bases of those claims; (3) a description of the remedy sought and an accurate, good‐faith calculation of the amount in controversy in United States Dollars; (4) a statement certifying completion of the Internal Review Procedure process as described; and (5) a statement certifying that the requesting party will pay any necessary filing fees in connection with such arbitration.Removed
288Any Demand you send to Booking.com should be sent through the form available on our Dispute Resolution page .Removed
289Booking.com will provide the Demand to your email address on file.Removed
290If the party requesting arbitration is represented by counsel, the Demand shall also include counsel’s name, telephone number, mailing address, and email address.Removed
291Such counsel must also sign the Demand.Removed
292By signing the Demand, counsel certifies to the best of counsel’s knowledge, information, and belief, formed after an inquiry reasonable under the circumstances, that, consistent with the standards set forth in Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11(b): (1) the Demand is not being presented for any improper purpose, such as to harass, cause unnecessary delay, or needlessly increase the cost of dispute resolution; (2) the claims, defenses, and other legal contentions are warranted by existing law or by a nonfrivolous argument for extending, modifying, or reversing existing law or for establishing new law; and (3) the factual and damages contentions have evidentiary support or, if specifically so identified, will likely have evidentiary support after a reasonable opportunity for further investigation or discovery (“Counsel’s Certification”).Removed
293Unless you and Booking.com otherwise agree, or the Batch Arbitration process discussed in subsection A20.9 is triggered, any in-person arbitration hearing will be conducted in New York, New York or, at your election, in the county where you reside or another mutually agreed location.Removed
294You and we agree that, for Demands where the relief sought is $25,000 or less, the arbitration will be conducted based solely on written submissions, unless you request a hearing, or the arbitrator determines that a hearing is necessary; in that case, virtual hearings shall be preferred over in-person hearings unless the arbitrator determines that a party’s right to a fundamentally fair process would be impaired absent an in-person hearing.Removed
295In the case of an in-person hearing, you and we agree that any employee of Booking.com B.V. or its affiliate who is based outside of the United States and who is participating in the hearing may participate telephonically or by video conference .Removed
296Subject to the NAM Rules, the arbitrator may direct a limited and reasonable exchange of information between the parties, consistent with the expedited nature of arbitration.Removed
297If NAM is not available to arbitrate, the parties will select an alternative arbitral forum.Removed
298Your responsibility to pay any NAM fees and costs will be solely as set forth in the applicable NAM fee schedules (the “Fee Schedules”).Removed
299You and Booking.com agree that all materials and documents exchanged during the arbitration proceedings shall be kept confidential and shall not be shared with anyone except the parties’ attorneys, accountants, or business advisors, and then subject to the condition that they agree to keep all materials and documents exchanged during the arbitration proceedings confidential.Removed
300You and Booking.com agree that at least 14 days before the date set for an arbitration hearing, any party may serve an offer in writing upon the other party to allow judgment on specified terms.Removed
301If the offer made by one party is not accepted by the other party, and the other party fails to obtain a more favorable award, the other party shall not recover any post-offer costs to which they otherwise would be entitled and shall pay the offering party’s costs from the time of the offer.Removed
302Arbitrator 6.Removed
303The arbitrator will be either a retired judge or an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of New York, and will be selected by the parties from NAM’s roster of consumer dispute arbitrators.Removed
304If the parties are unable to agree upon an arbitrator within thirty-five (35) days of delivery of the Demand, then NAM will appoint the arbitrator in accordance with NAM Rules, provided that if the Batch Arbitration process under subsection A20.9 is triggered, NAM, without soliciting input or feedback from any party, will appoint the arbitrator for each batch.Removed
305Authority of the Arbitrator 7.Removed
306The arbitrator shall have exclusive authority to resolve any Dispute, including, without limitation, disputes regarding the interpretation or application of the Arbitration Agreement, including the enforceability, revocability, scope, or validity of the Arbitration Agreement or any portion of the Arbitration Agreement, except that all Disputes regarding the subsection entitled “Waiver of Class and Other Non-Individualized Relief,” including any claim that all or part of the subsection entitled “Waiver of Class and Other Non-Individualized Relief” is unenforceable, illegal, void, or voidable, or that such subsection entitled “Waiver of Class and Other Non-Individualized Relief” has been breached, shall be decided by a court of competent jurisdiction and not by an arbitrator.Removed
307The arbitrator shall have the authority to grant motions dispositive of all or part of any Dispute.Removed
308The arbitrator shall issue a written award and statement of decision describing the essential findings and conclusions on which the award is based, including the calculation of any damages awarded.Removed
309The award of the arbitrator is final and binding upon you and us.Removed
310Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.Removed
311Attorneys’ Fees and Costs 8.Removed
312The parties shall bear their own attorneys’ fees and costs in arbitration unless the arbitrator finds that either the substance of the Dispute or the relief sought in the Demand was frivolous or was brought for an improper purpose (as measured by the standards set forth in Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11(b)).Removed
313To the extent, following a presentation on the merits, on its own motion or a party’s, and after affording a reasonable opportunity to respond, an arbitrator determines that a party who commenced arbitration did not bring its claim(s) consistent with Counsel’s Certification and the standards set forth in Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11(b), the parties agree that the arbitrator shall, as part of its award, impose sanctions by ordering that the initiating party reimburse the responding party for all arbitration costs and arbitrators’ fees the responding party incurred under the Fee Schedules.Removed
314Batch Arbitration 9.Removed
315To increase the efficiency of administration and resolution of arbitrations, you and Booking.com agree that in the event that there are twenty-five (25) or more individual Demands of a substantially similar nature filed against Booking.com by or with the assistance of the same law firm, group of law firms, or organizations (“Claimants’ Counsel”), within a reasonably approximate period of time, for example, a ninety (90) day period, NAM shall (1) administer the arbitration demands in batches of 100 Demands per batch (or, if between twenty-five (25) and ninety-nine (99) individual Demands are filed, a single batch of all those Demands, and, to the extent there are fewer than 100 Demands remaining after the batching described, a final batch consisting of the remaining Demands); (2) appoint one arbitrator for each batch; and (3) provide for the resolution of each batch on a consolidated basis with one set of filing and administrative fees due per side per batch, one procedural calendar, one hearing (if any) in a place to be selected by the arbitrator, and one final award, which will provide for any and all relief the arbitrator determines each individual party is entitled to receive (“Batch Arbitration”).Removed
316NAM shall administer all batches concurrently, to the extent possible.Removed
317All parties agree that Demands are of a “substantially similar nature” if they arise out of or relate to the same event or factual scenario and raise the same or similar legal issue(s) and seek the same or similar relief.Removed
318To the extent the parties disagree on the application of the Batch Arbitration process, the disagreeing party shall advise NAM, and NAM shall appoint a sole standing Procedural Arbitrator or, should the circumstances so require, an Emergency Arbitrator, according to the NAM Rules, to determine the applicability of the Batch Arbitration process (the Procedural Arbitrator or Emergency Arbitrator may be deemed the “Administrative Arbitrator”).Removed
319In an effort to expedite the resolution of any such dispute by the Administrative Arbitrator, the parties agree that the Administrative Arbitrator may set forth such procedures as are necessary to resolve any disputes promptly.Removed
320The Administrative Arbitrator’s fees shall be paid by Booking.com.Removed
321You and Booking.com agree to cooperate in good faith with NAM to implement the Batch Arbitration process, including the payment of single filing and administrative fees for batches of Demands, as well as any steps to minimize the time and costs of arbitration, which may include: (1) the appointment of a discovery special master to assist the arbitrator in the resolution of discovery disputes; and (2) the adoption of an expedited calendar of the arbitration proceedings.Removed
322This Batch Arbitration provision shall in no way be interpreted as authorizing or creating a class, collective, and/or representative arbitration or action of any kind, except as expressly set forth in this provision, and nothing about the Batch Arbitration process will preclude any party from participating in any arbitration administered according to that process.Removed
323Invalidity, Expiration 10.Removed
324Except as provided in the subsection entitled “Waiver of Class or Other Non-Individualized Relief,” if any part or parts of this Arbitration Agreement (other than Section A20.9) are found under the law to be invalid or unenforceable, then such specific part or parts shall be of no force and effect and shall be severed, and the remainder of the Arbitration Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.Removed
325However, if Section A20.9 of this Arbitration Agreement is found under the law to be invalid or unenforceable then, in that case, the entire Arbitration Agreement shall be void, and the parties agree that all Disputes will be heard in the state or federal courts located in New York, New York.Removed
326You further agree that any Dispute that you have with Booking.com as detailed in this Arbitration Agreement must be initiated within the applicable statute of limitation for that claim or controversy, or it will be forever time barred.Removed
327Likewise, you agree that all applicable statutes of limitation will apply to such arbitration in the same manner as those statutes of limitation would apply in the applicable court of competent jurisdiction. 30-Day Right to Opt Out 11.Removed
328You have the right to opt out of the provisions of this Arbitration Agreement by sending a written notice through our Dispute Resolution page with the message: “Arbitration -- Opt-Out Notice”, within thirty (30) days after first becoming subject to this Arbitration Agreement (“Opt-Out Notice”).Removed
329Your Opt-Out Notice must include your name and address, the email address you used to set up your Booking.com account (if you have one), and an unequivocal statement that you want to opt out of this Arbitration Agreement.Removed
330Any Opt-Out Notice will be effective only if you send it yourself, on an individual basis, and Opt-Out Notices from any third party purporting to act on your behalf will have no effect on your or Booking.com’s rights.Removed
331If you opt out of this Arbitration Agreement, all other parts of these Terms will continue to apply to you.Removed
332Opting out of this Arbitration Agreement has no effect on any arbitration agreements that you may currently have with us, including any previous versions of this Arbitration Agreement to which you agreed, and has no effect on any arbitration agreements with us you may enter in the future.Removed
333Modification 12.Removed
334You and we agree that Booking.com retains the right to modify this Arbitration Clause in the future.Removed
335Any such changes will be posted on our Platform, and you should check for updates regularly.Removed
336Your continued use of the Booking.com Platform and/or Services, including the acceptance of products and services offered on the Platform following the posting of changes to this Arbitration Agreement, constitutes your acceptance of any such changes.Removed
337If you have previously agreed to a version of these Terms with an arbitration agreement and you did not validly opt out of arbitration, changes to this Arbitration Agreement do not provide you with a new opportunity to opt out of arbitration.Removed
338Booking.com will continue to honor any valid opt-outs of the Arbitration Agreement that you made to a prior version of these Terms.Removed
339Governing Courts and Law 13.Removed
340To the extent that the Dispute is not covered by any arbitration agreement between you and us, it shall proceed before the state or federal courts located in New York, New York (except for small claims court actions, which may be brought in the county where you reside).Removed
341This Arbitration Agreement and these Terms are made under and will be governed by and interpreted in accordance with New York law, regardless of conflict of law rules.Removed
342B.Removed
343Accommodations B1.Removed
344Scope of this section B2.Removed
345Contractual relationship B3.Removed
346What we will do B4.Removed
347What you need to do B5.Removed
348Price and payment B6.Removed
349Amendments, cancellations, and refunds B7.Removed
350What else do you need to know?Removed
351B1.Removed
352Scope of this section 1.Removed
353This section contains the specific terms for Accommodations products and services.Removed
354It applies as well as section A (which applies to all Travel Experiences).Removed
355B2.Removed
356Contractual relationship 1.Removed
357When you make (or request) a booking, it’s directly with the Service Provider – we’re not a “contractual party.” 2.Removed
358Booking.com B.V. owns and operates the Platform. 3.Removed
359Our Platform only shows Accommodations that have a commercial relationship with us, and it doesn’t necessarily show all their products or services. 4.Removed
360Information about Service Providers (e.g. facilities, house rules, sustainability measures) and their Travel Experiences (e.g. prices, availability, and cancellation policies) is based on what they provide to us.Removed
361They’re responsible for making sure it’s accurate and up to date.Removed
362B3.Removed
363What we will do 1.Removed
364We provide the Platform on which Service Providers can promote and sell their Accommodations, and you can search for, compare, and book them. 2.Removed
365Once you’ve booked your Accommodation, we confirm the details of your booking to both you and the Service Provider, including the names of the guest(s). 3.Removed
366Depending on the terms of your booking, you may be able to change or cancel it.Removed
367B4.Removed
368What you need to do 1.Removed
369Fill in all your contact details correctly so we and/or the Service Provider can provide you with information about your booking and, if necessary, contact you. 2.Removed
370Read these Terms and the terms displayed during the booking process carefully. 3.Removed
371Take care of the Accommodation and its furniture, fixtures, electronics, and other contents, and leave things in the same state they were in when you got there.Removed
372If anything is broken, damaged, or lost, make sure you report it to the staff there as soon as you can, before you check out. 4.Removed
373Maintain the security of the Accommodation and its contents during your stay.Removed
374So, for example, don’t leave doors or windows unlocked.Removed
375B5.Removed
376Price and payment 1.Removed
377Check “Prices” (A7) and “Payment” (A8).Removed
378B6.Removed
379Amendments, cancellations, and refunds 1.Removed
380Check “Policies” (A9).Removed
381B7.Removed
382What else do you need to know?Removed
383We Price Match 1.Removed
384We want you to get the best possible price every time.Removed
385If, after you’ve booked your Accommodation with us, you find the same Accommodation (with the same conditions) for less on another website, we promise to refund the difference.Removed
386Just remember to contact us after booking with us.Removed
387If you file your We Price Match claim via email, you'll need to provide us with a screenshot and a link to the other offer.Removed
388You can also file a We Price Match claim directly on the phone by reaching out to our Customer Service.Removed
389In any case, the other offer must be online and available when we check.Removed
390We Price Match checklist The other offer must be for the same property and accommodation type.Removed
391The other offer must be for the same check-in and check-out dates.Removed
392The other offer must have the same cancellation policy and conditions.Removed
393The other offer must be for the same number of occupants The other offer must have the same add-on/meal plan.Removed
394The better deal must be in the local currency of the property.Removed
395When can’t you make a claim?Removed
396If the other offer is on a website that doesn’t reveal the property or accommodation type you’ll be staying in until after booking.Removed
397If the other offer is available on an opaque, suspicious, and/or likely-to-be-fraudulent website.Removed
398If the other offer is part of a loyalty or rewards program, where the price is reduced by the property or website for actions like repeat business, logging in, using a coupon code, referring others, or any other action that reduces the original price.Removed
399If your current Booking.com reservation is a “Partner offer” (these are labeled as such on our platform and are provided by partner companies) or if you’re comparing the other offer to a “Partner Offer” on our platform.Removed
400If you cancel your booking.Removed
401If you book a single-unit property, which by nature can’t be available elsewhere.Removed
402Booking.com reserves the right to make the sole determination regarding a customer's eligibility to receive the price match.Removed
403Found your booking cheaper elsewhere?Removed
404Look for “Found this room cheaper elsewhere?” on your confirmation page.Removed
405Validate that the cheaper offer meets all the requirements (review checklist).Removed
406Save the link to the cheaper offer (example: www.hotel.com/93203920).Removed
407Take a screenshot (or multiple) making sure all the relevant data is captured (review checklist).Removed
408Contact Customer Service.Removed
409After claim validation, we will amend the reservation price (if possible) or provide further instruction for you to claim an after-stay refund of the price difference.Removed
410Booking.com reserves the right to make the sole determination regarding a customer's eligibility to receive the price match.Removed
411Partner offer 2.Removed
412Some offers on our Platform are marked as “Partner offers,” which means they come to us through a Booking.com partner company rather than straight from a Service Provider.Removed
413Unless otherwise indicated, any Partner offer that you reserve: Must be paid for at the time of booking Can't be modified.Removed
414However, if it offers free cancellation, you’ll be able to cancel it for free, as long as you do so in time.Removed
415Can't be combined with any other offers (promotions, incentives, or rewards) Can’t be scored or reviewed on our Platform.Removed
416Note that if you book a Partner Offer, the invoice will be issued by the partner company or the property, not by Booking.com directly.Removed
417Price incentives by Booking.com 3.Removed
418Some of the price reductions are funded by us, not by the Service Provider.Removed
419We just pay some of the cost ourselves.Removed
420Request to book 4.Removed
421In some cases, you’ll find a button marked “Request to book” on the property page.Removed
422If you select this option, we’ll explain how this works (on-screen and/or by email).Removed
423Damage policy 5.Removed
424When you’re booking, you may find that some Service Providers refer to a “damage policy.” This means that if anyone in your group loses or damages anything: you should inform the Service Provider instead of charging you for it directly, the Service Provider will have 14 days to submit a damage payment request through our Platform under your reservation number if they do, we’ll tell you so you can tell us if you have any comments and whether or not you agree with the charge – and then: if you agree, we’ll charge you on their behalf if you disagree, we’ll look into it, and if we consider that there is cause for further investigation, we will contact you to discuss the next steps. 6.Removed
425Under the damage policy, there’s a limit to how much a Service Provider can charge you through our Platform (the limit is displayed while you’re booking). 7.Removed
426Any payment you make would be between the Service Provider and you.Removed
427We’d just be organizing it on the Service Provider’s behalf. 8.Removed
428The damage policy doesn’t relate to general cleaning, ordinary wear and tear, any crimes (such as theft), or any non-physical “damages” (e.g. fines for smoking or bringing pets). 9.Removed
429The Service Provider might require a “damage deposit” before or at check-in.Removed
430If they do, we’ll tell you about it while you’re booking – but it has nothing to do with the “damage policy.” We won’t be involved in any financial settlement related to damage deposits.Removed
431How We Work 10.Removed
432For information on reviews, ranking, how we make money, and more, be sure to check out How We Work .Removed
433C.Removed
434Attractions C1.Removed
435Scope of this section C2.Removed
436Contractual relationship C3.Removed
437What we will do C4.Removed
438What you need to do C5.Removed
439Price and payment C6.Removed
440Amendments, cancellations, and refunds C7.Removed
441What else do you need to know?Removed
442C1.Removed
443Scope of this section 1.Removed
444This section contains the specific terms for Attractions products and services.Removed
445It applies as well as section A (which applies to all Travel Experiences).Removed
446C2.Removed
447Contractual relationship 1.Removed
448We do not (re)sell, offer, or provide any Attractions on our own behalf – when you book an Attraction, you enter into a contract directly with (a) the Service Provider or (b) a Third-Party Aggregator (if they’re reselling the Attraction), as disclosed during the booking process. 2.Removed
449We act solely as the Platform and are not involved in the terms of the Service Provider/Third-Party Aggregator.Removed
450We aren’t responsible for your ticket and have no liability to you in relation to your booking except as described in these Terms.Removed
451C3.Removed
452What we will do 1.Removed
453We provide the Platform on which Service Providers and (from time to time) Third-Party Aggregators can promote and sell Travel Experiences, and you can search for, compare, and book them. 2.Removed
454Once you’ve booked your Attraction, we’ll provide you and the Service Provider/Third-Party Aggregator (as applicable) with details of the Booking; if the Service Provider/Third-Party Aggregator needs more than your name, we’ll tell you at the time of booking. 3.Removed
455Depending on the terms of your booking, you may be able to change or cancel it if you want.Removed
456Contact us using the Help Center (available 24 hours a day) if you need help with anything.Removed
457C4.Removed
458What you need to do 1.Removed
459You must fill in all your contact details correctly so we and/or the Service Provider/Third-Party Aggregator (as applicable) can provide you with information about your booking and, if necessary, contact you. 2.Removed
460You must read and agree to comply with our Terms and the terms of the Service Provider/Third-Party Aggregator (which will be displayed at checkout), and acknowledge that breaching them may lead to additional charges and/or the cancellation of your booking.Removed
461C5.Removed
462Price and payment 1.Removed
463When you book an Attraction, we’ll organize your payment.Removed
464For details on how this works (including the related rights and obligations), check “Payment” (A8).Removed
465C6.Removed
466Amendments, cancellations, and refunds 1.Removed
467Be sure to check “Policies” (A9).Removed
468C7.Removed
469What else do you need to know?Removed
470How we work 1.Removed
471For information on reviews, ranking, how we make money, and more, check out How We Work , which is also part of our Terms.Removed
472D.Removed
473Car rentals D1.Removed
474Scope of this section D2.Removed
475Contractual relationship D3.Removed
476What we will do D4.Removed
477What you need to do D5.Removed
478Price and payment D6.Removed
479Amendments, cancellations, and refunds D7.Removed
480What else do you need to know?Removed
481D1.Removed
482Scope of this section 1.Removed
483This section contains the specific terms for Car Rental products and services.Removed
484It applies as well as section A (which applies to all Travel Experiences).Removed
485D2.Removed
486Contractual relationship 1.Removed
487The car rental pages on Booking.com and Rentalcars.com are operated by Booking.com Transport Limited.Removed
488The company is registered in England and Wales (Number: 05179829) at the following address: 6 Goods Yard Street, Manchester, M3 3BG, United Kingdom.Removed
489VAT number: GB 855349007.Removed
490This means that you accept that the process of making a booking with Booking.com Transport Limited is governed by these Terms – although your actual rental will be governed by the Rental Agreement with your Service Provider (which you sign at pick-up). 2.Removed
491When you book a rental, your booking is either (a) with us or (b) directly with the Service Provider.Removed
492Either way: our Terms govern the use of the Platform up until you pick up the rental; the Rental Agreement governs the rental itself; when you sign this at the rental counter, you’ll enter a contract with the Service Provider (but you’ll review and accept its key terms while you’re booking your car).Removed
493Throughout Section D, “Service Provider” means the rental company that provides the car. 3.Removed
494In most cases, you’ll get your booking Confirmation as soon as you complete your booking – but if the Service Provider doesn't confirm your rental immediately, we won’t take payment or send you your booking Confirmation until they’ve done so. 4.Removed
495If there’s any discrepancy between these Terms and the Rental Agreement, the Rental Agreement will apply. 5.Removed
496The Main Driver (the person whose details are entered during the booking process) is the only person who can change or cancel the booking or discuss it with us – unless they tell us they nominate someone else to do this.Removed
497D3.Removed
498What we will do 1.Removed
499We provide the Platform on which Service Providers can promote and sell their Travel Experiences, and you can search for, compare, and book them. 2.Removed
500We don’t guarantee the precise make and model you’re booking (unless we expressly say so).Removed
501The phrase “or similar” means you could get a similar car (i.e. the same size, type of transmission, etc.).Removed
502So the car pictures are illustrative only. 3.Removed
503Once you’ve booked your rental: we’ll give the Service Provider the booking details (e.g. the Main Driver’s name and contact phone number) we’ll confirm the pick-up information (e.g. the Service Provider’s contact details and what you need to take with you).Removed
504D4.Removed
505What you need to do 1.Removed
506You must provide all the information we need to arrange your booking (contact details, pick-up time, etc.). 2.Removed
507You must read and agree to comply with these Terms and the Rental Agreement – and acknowledge that if you breach them: you might have to pay additional charges your booking might be canceled the staff might refuse to hand over the keys at the rental counter. 3.Removed
508You must check your rental's specific requirements, as many details (driver’s license requirements, security deposit size, paperwork needed, payment cards accepted, etc.) vary by rental.Removed
509Make sure you carefully read: these Terms the key terms of the Rental Agreement, which you’ll review while you’re booking, and the Rental Agreement itself, which you’ll receive at pick-up. 4.Removed
510You must be at the rental counter by your pick-up time (note that some Service Providers have a pick-up “grace period” in case you are delayed).Removed
511If you arrive after the pick-up time (and after the pick-up grace period, if any), the car may no longer be available, and you may not be entitled to a refund from the Service Provider.Removed
512Check the Rental Agreement for further information (while you’re booking your car, be sure to check “Important info,” which informs you of any grace period and which you accept at checkout).Removed
513If you think you might be late, contact the Service Provider or us, even if it’s because of a flight delay and you’ve provided your flight number. 5.Removed
514The key terms of your rental tell you what the Main Driver needs at pick-up.Removed
515You must ensure that when they get to the rental counter, they bring everything they need (e.g., driver’s license, required ID, and a credit card in their own name, with enough available funds to cover the security deposit). 6.Removed
516You must make sure the Main Driver is both eligible and fit to drive the car. 7.Removed
517You must show the counter staff each driver’s full, valid driver’s license, which they must have held for at least one year (or longer, in many cases).Removed
518If any driver has penalties/points on their license, let us know as soon as you are aware of this, as the Service Provider may not allow them to drive. 8.Removed
519You must ensure that any driver with a driver’s license issued in England, Scotland, or Wales obtains a license “check code” no more than 21 days before pick-up. 9.Removed
520You must ensure that every driver has their own International Driving Permit (if they need one) as well as their driver’s license.Removed
521All drivers must carry their driver’s license (and International Driving Permit, if necessary) at all times. 10.Removed
522You must ensure that every child has an appropriate child seat if they need one. 11.Removed
523You must, if anything goes wrong during your rental (accident, breakdown, etc.): contact the Service Provider not authorize any repairs without the Service Provider’s consent (unless the Rental Agreement allows this) Keep all documentation (repair bills, police reports, etc.) to share with us, the Service Provider, and/or the insurance company.Removed
524D5.Removed
525Price and payment 1.Removed
526If payment is taken at the time of booking, Booking.com Transport Limited will be the merchant of record.Removed
527For details of our payment processes, be sure to refer to “Payment” (A8).Removed
528Additional costs and fees 2.Removed
529In many cases, the Service Provider will charge a young driver fee for each driver under a certain age (e.g. 25).Removed
530In some cases, they may charge a senior driver fee for each driver over a certain age (e.g. 65).Removed
531When booking on our Platform, you must enter the Main Driver's age so we can show you details of any age-related fee(s) – which you would pay at pick-up. 3.Removed
532In many cases, the Service Provider will charge a one-way fee if you drop the car off at a different location.Removed
533If you intend to do this, you need to enter the drop-off location while booking so we can tell you if it’s possible and show you details of any one-way fee – which you would pay at pick-up. 4.Removed
534In many cases, the Service Provider will charge a cross-border fee for taking the car to a different country/state/island.Removed
535If you intend to do this, it's vital you tell us and/or the Service Provider as soon as you can (it must be before pick-up). 5.Removed
536The price of your rental is calculated based on 24-hour units, so for example, a 25-hour rental will cost as much as a 48-hour rental. 6.Removed
537If, after pick-up, you decide you want to keep the car for longer, be sure to contact the Service Provider.Removed
538They’ll tell you how much this would cost, and you’ll enter a new contract with them.Removed
539If you drop the car off late without agreeing on this in advance, they may charge an additional fee as well.Removed
540Extras 7.Removed
541In some cases, you'll pay for any optional extras (car seats, GPS, winter tires, etc.) when you book your car – in which case, you’re guaranteed to get them at pick-up. 8.Removed
542In other cases, you'll just request any extras when you book your car, in which case: you’ll pay for them at pick-up, and the Service Provider doesn't guarantee they'll be available for you.Removed
543D6.Removed
544Amendments, cancellations, and refunds 1.Removed
545We go above and beyond our legal obligations.Removed
546Even though local laws don’t require us to offer specific cancellation rights, we guarantee that we will honor our refund policy if you cancel your booking. 2.Removed
547The following “Cancellation and Amendments” terms apply to all bookings apart from: where a credit card is required to reserve a pay-at-pick-up booking (the cancellation policy depends on the Service Provider, and details will be made available in the booking funnel); and bookings that are labeled “non-refundable” (you can’t amend a non-refundable booking, and you won’t receive a refund if you cancel it).Removed
548Cancellations 3.Removed
549If you cancel: MORE THAN 48 hours before your rental is due to start, you’ll receive a full refund.Removed
550LESS THAN 48 hours before, or while you’re at the rental counter, we’ll refund what you paid minus the cost of 3 days of your rental – so there won’t be any refund if your car was booked for three days or less.Removed
551AFTER your rental is due to start (or if you no-show), you’ll receive no refund. 4.Removed
552The counter staff may refuse you the car if (for example): You don’t arrive on time You are not eligible to rent the car You don’t have the documentation you need The main driver doesn’t have a credit card in their own name with enough funds available for the car’s security deposit.Removed
553For more on your Service Provider’s rules, refer to the “Important Information” that’s available while booking – or the Rental Agreement that you sign at the counter.Removed
554If they refuse you the car, call us straight away from the rental counter to cancel your booking, and we’ll refund what you paid, minus the cost of three days of your rental.Removed
555Otherwise you won’t be entitled to a refund.Removed
556Amendments (changes to your Booking) 5.Removed
557You can make changes to your booking anytime before you’re due to pick the car up. 6.Removed
558In most cases, the easiest way to do this is via our app – or our website (under “Manage Booking”). 7.Removed
559There is no administrative fee for changing your booking, but any changes you make may affect the rental price.Removed
560Sometimes, the only way we can change a booking is to cancel it and make another one, in which case we may charge you a cancellation fee on the rental company’s behalf. 8.Removed
561If changing your booking would change the price or incur a cancellation fee, we’ll tell you in advance.Removed
562Changes made by us 9.Removed
563If we/the Service Provider need(s) to change your booking (e.g. if the Service Provider can’t provide the car), we’ll tell you as soon as we can.Removed
564If you don't accept that change, you’ll be entitled to cancel and claim a full refund (no matter how close the start of your rental is), but we’ll have no additional liability for any direct or indirect costs you may incur (e.g. hotel rooms or taxis).Removed
565D7.Removed
566What else do you need to know?Removed
567General 1.Removed
568In all cases, drivers must be at least a minimum age to rent or drive a car.Removed
569In some cases, they must also be below a maximum age.Removed
570The limit(s) can vary by service provider, location, and type of car. 2.Removed
571Only eligible drivers whose names appear on the Rental Agreement may drive the car. 3.Removed
572You must not take the car to a different country/state/island and/or drop it off at a different location without arranging this in advance.Removed
573Late pick-up/early drop-off 4.Removed
574If you pick your car up later (section D4.4) or drop it off earlier than agreed in your booking Confirmation, the Service Provider will not refund you for the “unused” time.Removed
575How we work 5.Removed
576For information on reviews, ranking, how we make money, and more, check out How We Work , which is also part of our Terms.Removed
577E.Removed
578Flights E1.Removed
579Scope of this section E2.Removed
580Contractual relationship E3.Removed
581What we will do E4.Removed
582What you need to do E5.Removed
583Price and payment E6.Removed
584Amendments, cancellations, and refunds E7.Removed
585What else do you need to know?Removed
586E1.Removed
587Scope of this section 1.Removed
588This section contains the specific terms for Flights products and services.Removed
589It applies as well as section A (which applies to all Travel Experiences).Removed
590E2.Removed
591Contractual relationship 1.Removed
592Most Flights on our Platform are provided via a Third-Party Aggregator, which acts as an intermediary to the airline(s). 2.Removed
593When you make a booking, it’s directly with the airline.Removed
594We’re not a “contractual party” to your Booking.Removed
595When booking, you enter into (i) an Intermediation Contract with the Third-Party Aggregator (for the ticket) and (ii) a Contract of Carriage with the airline (for the Flight itself). 3.Removed
596If you book any extras (e.g. additional baggage, insurance, etc.), you’ll enter into a direct contract with the Third-Party Aggregator or another company.Removed
597We will not be involved in this contract. 4.Removed
598We act solely as the Platform and are not involved in the Third-Party Terms.Removed
599We are not responsible for your ticket or any extras you may buy and (to the fullest extent permitted by law) have no liability to you in relation to your Booking.Removed
600E3.Removed
601What we will do 1.Removed
602We provide the Platform on which Service Providers can promote and sell their Travel Experiences, and you can search for, compare, and book them. 2.Removed
603Once you’ve booked your Flight, your booking details (e.g. the names of the traveler(s)) will be provided to the Service Provider. 3.Removed
604Depending on the Contract of Carriage, we may be able to help you change or cancel your booking if you want to do so.Removed
605Contact us using the Help Center (available 24 hours a day) if you need help with anything.Removed
606E4.Removed
607What you need to do 1.Removed
608You must fill in all your contact details correctly so we and/or the Service Provider can provide you with information about your booking and, if necessary, contact you. 2.Removed
609You must read and agree to comply with our Terms and the Third-Party Terms (which will be displayed at check-out) and acknowledge that breaching them may lead to additional charges and/or the cancellation of your Booking.Removed
610E5.Removed
611Price and payment 1.Removed
612When you book a Flight, your payment will be organized by us, by the Third-Party Aggregator (or a party specified by them), or by a third party such as an airline.Removed
613For details of how we organize payments (including the related rights and obligations), be sure to check “Payment” (A8).Removed
614E6.Removed
615Amendments, cancellations, and refunds 1.Removed
616You’ll find the cancellation policy in the Contract of Carriage between you and the airline.Removed
617It’s available while you’re booking your Flight and when your Flight is confirmed (on your “Manage Booking” page). 2.Removed
618There may be a fee for changing or canceling your Flight. 3.Removed
619Airlines reserve the right to reschedule or cancel flights in accordance with the airline’s terms and conditions, Contract of Carriage, or airline policies. 4.Removed
620Different tickets from the same airline may have different restrictions or include different services.Removed
621Make sure you read the full details provided during the booking process. 5.Removed
622If you have any questions about changes, cancellations, or refunds, contact our Customer Service team .Removed
623E7.Removed
624What else do you need to know?Removed
625Code share 1.Removed
626Some airlines have “code share” agreements with other airlines.Removed
627So you may buy your ticket from one airline (your “ticketing carrier”) but fly in a plane that’s owned by another airline (your “operating carrier”).Removed
628In most cases like this, you’ll check in with your operating carrier, but confirm this with your ticketing carrier ahead of time. 2.Removed
629While you’re booking your Flight, you’ll be informed if it’s a “code share” Flight.Removed
630Airline prohibited practices 3.Removed
631Most airlines don’t allow people to buy tickets that include flights they don’t intend to use—for example, a round-trip ticket if the person doesn’t intend to use the return flight.Removed
632For more examples, just enter “point-beyond ticketing,” “hidden-city ticketing,” or “back-to-back ticketing” into a search engine. 4.Removed
633When you purchase a Flight, you agree not to do this.Removed
634If you do this in breach of the airline’s terms (provided when you make your Booking), you will reimburse us for any difference between the cost of your actual journey and the cost of the full journey specified on your ticket(s) if the airline claims this from us.Removed
635U.S. NOTICE – OVERBOOKING OF FLIGHTS: Airline flights may be overbooked, and there is a slight chance that a seat will not be available on a flight for which a person has a confirmed reservation.Removed
636If the flight is overbooked, no one will be denied a seat until airline personnel first ask for volunteers willing to give up their reservation in exchange for compensation of the airline's choosing.Removed
637If there are not enough volunteers, the airline will deny boarding to other persons in accordance with its particular boarding priority.Removed
638With few exceptions, including failure to comply with the carrier's check-in deadline, persons denied boarding involuntarily are entitled to compensation.Removed
639The complete rules for the payment of compensation and each airline's boarding priorities are available at all airport ticket counters and boarding locations.Removed
640Some airlines do not apply these consumer protections to travel from some foreign countries, although other consumer protections may be available.Removed
641Check with your airline or your travel agent.Removed
642Use of flight segments 5.Removed
643Most airlines require customers to use their flights in order.Removed
644So, if you don’t take your first Flight, your airline may automatically cancel the rest of your itinerary. 6.Removed
645If your airline allows you to “skip” any flights in your itinerary, make sure you cancel the flight(s) you don’t want, which is in line with the cancellation policy.Removed
646You may not be entitled to a full refund (or any refund) for these unused Flights.Removed
647One-way tickets 7.Removed
648If you buy two one-way tickets rather than a single round-trip ticket: you’ll be making two separate bookings, each with its own rules and policies any changes to one Flight will not affect the other (e.g. if your initial Flight is canceled, you won’t be guaranteed a refund for your second Flight). 8.Removed
649If you’re traveling abroad, you may need to prove to the Check-in and/or Immigration staff that you have a return Flight (check “International travel” for more on passports, visas, etc.).Removed
650Charges, taxes, and fees 9.Removed
651Your fare will include any taxes and fees charged by an airline or government (except entry/exit fees – check “Entry/exit fees”).Removed
652You may be responsible for dealing with any retroactive change in the tax rate.Removed
653Service fees 10.Removed
654Depending on which Flight you choose, you may be charged a service fee by us and/or the Third-Party Aggregator.Removed
655Our service fee (if any) is for using our Platform so you can buy a ticket from a Third-Party Aggregator.Removed
656This fee includes any applicable VAT/GST/similar taxes.Removed
657The Third-Party Aggregator’s service fee (if any) is a fee for using them as intermediary to the airline(s).Removed
658This fee may include any applicable VAT/GST/similar taxes. 11.Removed
659The price of your ticket will include any service fee(s). 12.Removed
660You must act in your role as a private consumer to purchase Flights products and services on our Platform.Removed
661A private consumer is, as opposed to a business, a natural person who enters into a legal transaction for purposes which are predominantly outside its commercial and/or self-employed activities.Removed
662Fees for baggage and other extras 13.Removed
663Your airline may charge for checked baggage, excess/overweight baggage, priority boarding, allocated seating, onboard entertainment, food and drink, and/or airport check-in. 14.Removed
664If they do, the charge(s) will be on top of the price of your ticket (unless it’s expressly stated that your Flight included the extra(s)).Removed
665SPECIAL BAGGAGE LIABILITY LIMITATIONS FOR U.S. TRAVEL: For domestic travel wholly between U.S. points, federal rules require any limit on a carrier’s baggage liability to be at least US$3,800 per passenger, or the amount currently mandated by 14 CFR 254.5. Boarding requirements You must comply with all applicable airline boarding requirements, including check-in time limits and time limits for when you must present yourself at the gate.Removed
666You must ensure that you present yourself at the airport with enough time to complete all boarding requirements.Removed
667Failure to comply with boarding requirements may result in the airline canceling your itinerary.Removed
668International travel 15.Removed
669It’s your responsibility to: carry a valid passport and/or visa if required comply with any entry requirements find out if you need a visa to pass through a country that isn’t your final destination check with the relevant embassy in advance to confirm if there’s been any change in passport, visa, or entry requirements review any warnings or advice from your country of residence/origin before you go to/through a country or region. 16.Removed
670By arranging travel to or from any location, we are not guaranteeing that it is without risk and, to the fullest extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for any resulting damages or losses. 17.Removed
671It’s not a common practice, but international law allows “disinfection” of aircrafts to kill insects.Removed
672To do this, personnel might spray the aircraft’s cabin with an aerosol insecticide while passengers are on board, or treat its interior surfaces with a residual insecticide while they’re not on board.Removed
673Before you travel, we advise you to find out about disinfection, including where it might happen.Removed
674Advice to international passengers on limitations of liability: Passengers embarking upon a journey involving an ultimate destination or a stop in a country other than the country of departure are advised that the provisions of an international treaty (the Warsaw Convention, the 1999 Montreal Convention, or other treaty), as well as a carrier’s own contract of carriage or tariff provisions, may be applicable to their entire journey, including any portion entirely within the countries of departure and destination.Removed
675The applicable treaty governs and may limit the liability of carriers to passengers for death or personal injury, destruction or loss of, or damage to, baggage, and for delay of passengers and baggage.Removed
676Additional protection can usually be obtained by purchasing insurance from a private company.Removed
677Such insurance is not affected by any limitation of the carrier’s liability under an international treaty.Removed
678For further information, be sure to consult your airline or insurance company representative.Removed
679Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Materials U.S. Federal law forbids transporting hazardous materials aboard aircraft, whether in your luggage or on your person.Removed
680A violation can result in five years' imprisonment and penalties of $250,000 or more (49 U.S.C. 5124).Removed
681Hazardous materials include explosives, compressed gases, flammable liquids and solids, oxidizers, poisons, corrosives, and radioactive materials.Removed
682Examples: Paints, lighter fluid, fireworks, tear gases, bottled oxygen, and radio-pharmaceuticals.Removed
683Lithium batteries are not allowed in checked luggage.Removed
684There are special exceptions for small quantities (up to 70 ounces total) of medicines and toiletries carried in your luggage, and for certain smoking materials carried on your person.Removed
685For further information, contact your airline or visit https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/ .Removed
686Entry/Exit fees 18.Removed
687Fees charged by countries or airports to persons entering/leaving the country are not covered by your fare.Removed
688Before you travel, we advise you to find out if you’ll have to pay this kind of fee.Removed
689EU: Passengers’ rights under EU Regulation 261/2004 19.Removed
690If your flight is delayed or canceled or you’re denied boarding, you may be entitled to compensation/assistance under EU Regulation 261/2004 if: You’re flying into the European Union (EU) You’re flying out of the EU Your Flight is provided by an EU airline EU: Airline carrier liability under EU Regulation 889/2002 20.Removed
691If there’s an accident that happens within the EU, EU Regulation 889/2002 might apply to you.Removed
692EU: Rights of disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility when traveling by air under EU Regulation 1107/2006 21.Removed
693EU Regulation 1107/2006 provides certain rights for people who are disabled or have reduced mobility.Removed
694How We Work 22.Removed
695For information on reviews, ranking, how we make money, and more, check out How We Work , which is also part of our Terms.Removed
696F.Removed
697Private and Public Transportation F1.Removed
698Scope of this section F2.Removed
699Contractual relationship F3.Removed
700What we will do F4.Removed
701What you need to do F5.Removed
702Price and payment F6.Removed
703Amendments, cancellations, and refunds F7.Removed
704What else do you need to know?Removed
705F1.Removed
706Scope of this section 1.Removed
707This section contains the specific terms for Private and Public Transportation products and services.Removed
708It applies as well as section A (which applies to all Travel Experiences).Removed
709F2.Removed
710Contractual relationship 1.Removed
711When you pre-book Private or Public Transportation, your booking will be directly with the Service Provider or via a Third-Party Aggregator who will allocate your booking to a Service Provider.Removed
712In all cases, our Terms will govern the booking process. 2.Removed
713Pre-Booked Private Transportation.Removed
714You and the Service Provider both agree to comply with these Terms.Removed
715By making a booking, you are confirming that you have read and accepted the Service Provider or the Third Party Aggregator’s terms (where applicable).Removed
716Not all Service Providers have their own terms, but you’re welcome to check out all the terms that we’ve been provided . 3.Removed
717Public Transportation.Removed
718You’ll be provided with the Service Provider’s terms during the booking process.Removed
719If there is any discrepancy between their terms and our Terms, their terms will apply.Removed
720F3.Removed
721What we will do 1.Removed
722We provide the Platform on which Service Providers can promote and sell their Travel Experiences, and you can search for, compare, and book them. 2.Removed
723Once you’ve made your booking, we’ll give the Service Provider your details (e.g. your name, phone number, and pick-up location). 3.Removed
724All Private Transportation: We’ll give you the Service Provider’s contact details. 4.Removed
725Pre-Booked Private Transportation: We’ll make sure the Service Provider knows what size vehicle you’ve requested. 5.Removed
726Public Transportation: We’ll give you (or tell you how to collect) your ticket(s).Removed
727F4.Removed
728What you need to do 1.Removed
729You must check the details of your booking carefully, and provide all the information we need to arrange your booking (your requirements, contact details, etc.). 2.Removed
730You must make sure everyone in your group complies with our Terms and (where applicable) the Service Provider’s terms, which you saw and accepted during the booking process.Removed
731You acknowledge that if you breach them: you might have to pay additional charges your booking might be canceled your driver may refuse to transport you. 3.Removed
732Bear in mind that estimated journey times don’t take traffic conditions into account. 4.Removed
733All Private Transportation: You must make sure all passengers are at the pick-up location on time. 5.Removed
734All Private Transportation: At and around your pick-up Time, you must have the phone (whose number you entered when you made your Booking) switched on and able to receive calls/texts, in case the driver needs to contact you.Removed
735We can't guarantee they’ll be able to reach you through messaging applications such as WhatsApp or Viber. 6.Removed
736Pre-Booked Private Transportation: For any airport pick-up, you must give us your flight details at least 24 hours before your pick-up Time so your Service Provider can adjust the pick-up Time if your flight is delayed.Removed
737If they can’t provide Private Transportation following a flight delay or cancellation, contact our Customer Service team. 7.Removed
738Public Transportation: You must make sure all passengers arrive on time, leaving enough time to collect tickets if necessary. 8.Removed
739You must be 18 or older to make a booking, and any passenger under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. 9.Removed
740You must make sure no passenger behaves inappropriately (e.g. being abusive or doing anything that might endanger someone). 10.Removed
741You must make sure you choose Public/Private Transportation that’s suitable (in terms of party size, amount of luggage, accessibility requirements, etc.).Removed
742F5.Removed
743Price and payment 1.Removed
744Booking.com Transport Limited will arrange the payment for your Booking.Removed
745For details of our payment process, be sure to refer to “Payment” (A8). 2.Removed
746Pre-Booked Private Transportation: Price includes any tolls, congestion charges, taxes, and peak surcharges.Removed
747Payment is taken at the time of booking.Removed
748Price for Shared Pre-Booked Private Transportation Services will be per seat. 3.Removed
749Public Transportation: Payment is taken when your booking is confirmed.Removed
750Before departure, the Service Provider may need to check your ticket(s)/e-ticket(s).Removed
751Keep it/them with you at all times, or you might have to pay again. 4.Removed
752The Service Provider/driver doesn’t have to agree to any changes to the Journey that you request in person.Removed
753If they do, they may charge extra.Removed
754F6.Removed
755Amendments, cancellations, and refunds Cancellation 1.Removed
756In most cases: Pre-Booked Private Transportation: You can cancel for free up to 24 hours before your pick-up Time (two hours in some cases; review your confirmation).Removed
757If you don’t cancel on time, you won’t be entitled to a refund.Removed
758Public Transportation: You won’t be entitled to a refund once your booking is confirmed.Removed
759If your plans change, contact our Customer Service team to discuss any options that might be available. 2.Removed
760If your Service Provider or Third-Party Aggregator has a different cancellation policy (which you’ll review while booking), their policy will apply instead. 3.Removed
761We and/or the Service Provider may cancel the booking with little or no notice, but this would only happen in very specific situations.Removed
762For example, if: the Service Provider becomes insolvent or is genuinely unable to honor your booking – in which case we'll do our best to arrange alternative transportation (and we'll refund you in full if we can't) you are in breach of these Terms and/or the Service Provider’s terms, in which case you may not be entitled to a refund. 4.Removed
763Where multiple tickets have been purchased for Shared Pre-Booked Private Transportation, if you cancel, all tickets will be canceled.Removed
764Amendments (changes) before your Journey begins 5.Removed
765Pre-Booked Private Transportation: Your confirmation email will tell you how much notice you need to give (ahead of your pick-up Time) to request any changes to your booking (such as location or time). 6.Removed
766Public Transportation: You cannot change your booking once it’s confirmed. 7.Removed
767If we/the Service Provider need to change your booking (for example, if there’s a strike that interferes with your journey), we’ll tell you as soon as we can.Removed
768If you then decide to cancel: Any Transportation: Unless you cancel for one of the reasons in the next bullet, you’ll be entitled to a full refund (no matter how close your journey is).Removed
769Any Private Transportation: If the change is just a new driver, a new Service Provider, or a new (similar) vehicle, you won’t be entitled to a refund (unless you’re canceling with enough notice).Removed
770Either way, neither we nor the Service Provider will be liable for any costs you may incur (e.g. alternative transportation, hotel rooms). 8.Removed
771Where multiple tickets have been purchased for Shared Pre-Booked Private Transportation, if you amend the booking, all tickets will be amended.Removed
772Refunds 9.Removed
773If you wish to apply for a refund, you must do so in writing no more than 14 days after your pick-up time. 10.Removed
774Any refund may take up to five business days to arrive in your account. 11.Removed
775All Private Transportation: If your driver isn’t at the pick-up location on time, you can apply for a refund, and we’ll investigate this for you. 12.Removed
776All Private Transportation: You won't be entitled to a refund if your ride doesn't go ahead as planned because: the driver/Service Provider can’t contact you one or more passengers aren’t at the pick-up location on time, and you haven’t requested a new pick-up time you request unreasonable changes to the pick-up time or journey you don’t tell us/the Service Provider/the driver about a change you want to make you provided incorrect details when booking your Private Transportation (pick-up location, contact details, number of people, amount of luggage, etc.).Removed
777F7.Removed
778What else do you need to know?Removed
779Pre-Booked Private Transportation 1.Removed
780Review your confirmation email to check how long the driver will wait at the pick-up location.Removed
781Repair or cleaning fees 2.Removed
782If anything needs to be repaired or cleaned because someone in your group has done something unreasonable or is in breach of these Terms, you will be responsible for the cost of repairs/cleaning.Removed
783How we work 3.Removed
784For information on reviews, ranking, how we make money, and more, be sure to check out How We Work .Removed
785G.Removed
786Cruises We do not (re)sell, offer, or provide any cruises on our own behalf.Removed
787Booking.com Cruises are offered and sold by World Travel Holdings, Inc.Removed
788(“WTH”).Removed
789When you phone Booking.com Cruises or visit https://cruises.booking.com, you are interacting directly with WTH.Removed
790When you book a cruise, you are entering into a contract with WTH, and you are subject to WTH’s Terms & Conditions.Removed
791Booking.com is not responsible for your cruise and (to the fullest extent permitted by law) has no liability to you in relation to your booking.Removed
792Booking.com dictionary “Account” means an account (with Booking.com or a Group Company) through which you can book Travel Experiences on our Platform. “Accommodation” means the provision of an accommodation service by a Service Provider (throughout Section B, “Service Provider” means the provider of the accommodation service). “Attraction” means the provision of an Attraction service by a Service Provider (throughout Section C, “Service Provider” means the provider of the Attraction service). “Attraction service(s)” includes, but is not limited to, tours, museums, attractions, activities, and experiences. “Booking” means the booking of a Travel Experience on our Platform, whether you pay for it now or later. “Booking.com,” “us,” “we,” or “our” means Booking.com B.V. (for accommodation, flights, or attractions) or Booking.com Transport Limited (for any ground transport service).Removed
793Corporate contact “Booking Confirmation” (in the “Car rentals” section) means the confirmation email and voucher we send you, explaining the details of your Booking. “Booking Network Sponsored Ads” means our program that lets Accommodation Service Providers bid through a third party (Koddi) for their product to appear in second place when your search results are ordered by “Our top picks.” “Cash Credits” means a benefit with a monetary value that you can “cash out” to the Payment Method that we have on file for you, or put toward the cost of a future Travel Experience. “Contract of Carriage” means the contract between you and the Service Provider, which deals with your Flight. “Credits” means a benefit with a monetary value.Removed
794There are “Cash Credits” and “Travel Credits.” “Credit Card Cashback” means a benefit with a monetary value that can be cashed out to the credit card that we have on file for you, but can’t be put toward the cost of a future Travel Experience. “Connectivity Provider” means a company that allows properties and Booking.com to communicate accommodation information and customers’ booking data. “Currency Conversion Rate” means the rate that we use to convert currency; this is currently the WM/Refinitiv Closing Spot Rate, but this may change. “Eligible Booking” means a booking that meets the criteria to qualify for a Reward. “Flight” means the provision of a flight by a Service Provider (throughout Section E, “Service Provider” means the airline). “Group Company” means an affiliate of Booking.com – either a direct shareholding of Booking.com or part of the Booking Holdings Inc. group. “Individual Reward Criteria” refers to rules that apply to certain Rewards, in addition to the general “Rewards, Credits & Wallet” terms (A14). “Intermediation Contract” (in the “Flights” section) means the contract between you and the Third-Party Aggregator, which deals with the way they arrange your Flight ticket (and, in some cases, any extras) with the airline or another company. “Main Driver” means the driver whose details were entered during the booking process. “Pay In Your Own Currency” is the payment option that we sometimes offer when a Service Provider doesn’t use your currency.Removed
795This option lets you pay in your currency instead. “Payment Method” means the method used to pay for a booking, which might be a credit/debit card or an alternative payment method. “Pick-up” (in the “Car rentals” section) means the process at the start of your rental, when you provide the required ID and other documentation, pay for any fees and additional extras, enter into the Rental Agreement, and collect your car. “Pick-up Time” (in the “Car rentals” section) means the (local) date and time you’re due to pick up your car, as stated in your booking Confirmation. “Pick-up Time” (in the “Private and Public Transportation” section) means the (local) time when a Pre-Booked Private Transportation is due to reach the pick-up location. “Platform” means the website/app on which you can book Travel Experiences, whether owned or managed by Booking.com B.V., Booking.com Transport Limited, and/or a third-party affiliate. “Pre-Booked Private Transportation” means a private vehicle (including Shared Pre-Booked Private Transportation) that you request at least 30 minutes before you arrive at the pick-up location. “Private Transportation Journey” means the private transportation journey as set out in the booking (including any changes after the booking was made). “Public Transportation” means trains, buses, trams, and other types of public transportation. “Public Transportation Journey” means the public transportation journey as set out in the booking (including any changes after the booking was made). “Rental” (or “Car Rental”) means the provision of a car by a Service Provider (throughout Section D, “Service Provider” means the rental company that provides the car). “Shared Pre-Booked Private Transportation” means vehicles shared with other travelers where you purchase an individual seat(s) for the provision of the Services. “Rental Agreement” means the contract between you and the Service Provider, which you sign at pick-up.Removed
796You’ll be provided with a summary of the key terms during the booking process. “Rewards” means a benefit that you are promised.Removed
797In most cases, Rewards will be Travel Credits, Cash Credits, Credit Card Cashback, or a voucher for an item of some kind. “Service Provider” means the provider of a travel-related product or service on the Platform, including but not limited to the owner of a hotel or other property (for an “accommodation” Booking), a museum or park (for an “attraction” Booking), or a car rental company or airline (for a “transportation” Booking). “Services” (in the “Private and Public Transportation” section) means the provision of a Public Transportation Journey or Private Transportation Journey. “Terms” means these terms of service. “Third-Party Aggregator” means a company that acts as either (a) an intermediary between you and the Service Provider or (b) a reseller of the Travel Experience. “Third-Party Terms” (in the “Flights” section) means both the Intermediation Contract with the Third-Party Aggregator (for the ticket) and the Contract of Carriage with the airline (for the Flight itself). “Travel Credits” means a benefit with a monetary value that you can put toward the cost of a future Travel Experience but can’t “cash out.” “Travel Experience” means one of the travel-related products or services on the Platform. “Upfront Payment” means a payment that you make when you book a product or service, rather than when you actually use it. “Wallet” means a dashboard in your Account that shows your Rewards, Credits, and other incentives.Removed
798DATE: August 25, 2025 Previous terms of service For reservations made before August 25, 2025: Table of contents A.Removed
799All Travel Experiences B.Removed
800Accommodations C.Removed
801Attractions D.Removed
802Car rentals E.Removed
803Flights F.Removed
804Private and public transportation G.Removed
805Cruises Booking.com dictionary A.Removed
806All Travel Experiences A1.Removed
807Definitions A2.Removed
808About these terms A3.Removed
809About Booking.com A4.Removed
810Our Platform A5.Removed
811Our values A6.Removed
812Prices A7.Removed
813Payment A8.Removed
814Policies A9.Removed
815Privacy and cookies A10.Removed
816Accessibility requests A11.Removed
817Insurance A12.Removed
818Genius A13.Removed
819Rewards, Credits, & Wallet A14.Removed
820Intellectual property rights A15.Removed
821What if something goes wrong?Removed
822A16.Removed
823Communication with the Service Provider A17.Removed
824Measures against unacceptable behavior A18.Removed
825Limitation of liability A19.Removed
826Arbitration agreement A20.Removed
827Linked travel arrangements A1.Removed
828Definitions 1.Removed
829Some of the words you’ll see have very specific meanings, so check out the “ Booking.com dictionary ” at the end of these Terms.Removed
830A2.Removed
831About these terms 1.Removed
832When you complete your Booking, you accept these Terms and any other ones that you’re provided with during the booking process.Removed
833These Terms include an agreement to mandatory, binding individual arbitration, which means that you agree to submit most disputes related to our Platform, the use of the services on our Platform, or these Terms, to binding arbitration rather than proceeding in court.Removed
834You may opt-out of this arbitration agreement only by following the procedures in A19 below.Removed
835These Terms also include the waiving of any class action or jury trial. 2.Removed
836If anything in these Terms is (or becomes) invalid or unenforceable: it will still be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law you will still be bound by everything else in the Terms. 3.Removed
837These Terms are laid out like this: Section A: General terms for all types of Travel Experiences.Removed
838Sections B to F: Specific terms for just one type of Travel Experience: Section B: Accommodations Section C: Attractions Section D: Car rentals Section E: Flights Section F: Private and public transportation If there’s any discrepancy between general and specific terms, the specific terms will apply. 4.Removed
839The English version of these Terms is the original.Removed
840If there’s any dispute about the Terms or any discrepancy between the Terms in English and another language, the Terms as they appear in English will apply.Removed
841(You can change the language at the top of this page.) A3.Removed
842About Booking.com 1.Removed
843When you book an accommodation, flight, or attraction, Booking.com B.V. provides and is responsible for the Platform, but not the Travel Experience itself (see A4.4 below). 2.Removed
844When you book a rental car or private or public transportation, Booking.com Transport Limited provides and is responsible for the Platform, but not the Travel Experience itself (see A4.4 below). 3.Removed
845We work with companies that provide local support services (e.g. Customer Support or account management).Removed
846They don’t: control or manage our Platform have their own Platform have any legal or contractual relationship with you provide Travel Experiences represent us, enter into contracts, or accept legal documents in our name operate as our “process or service agents.” A4.Removed
847Our Platform 1.Removed
848We take reasonable care in providing our Platform, but we can’t guarantee that everything on it is accurate (we get information from the Service Providers).Removed
849To the extent permitted by law, we can’t be held responsible for any errors, any interruptions, or any missing bits of information, though we will do everything we can to correct/fix them as soon as we can. 2.Removed
850Our Platform is not a recommendation or endorsement of any Service Provider or its products, services, facilities, vehicles, etc. 3.Removed
851We’re not a party to the terms between you and the Service Provider.Removed
852The Service Provider is solely responsible for the Travel Experience. 4.Removed
853To make a Booking, you may need to create an Account.Removed
854Make sure all your info (including payment and contact details) is correct and up to date, or you might not be able to access your Travel Experience(s).Removed
855You’re responsible for anything that happens with your Account, so don’t let anyone else use it and keep your username and password secret. 5.Removed
856We’ll show you the offers that are available to you, in (what we think is) the right language for you.Removed
857You can change to another language whenever you like. 6.Removed
858Unless otherwise indicated, you need to be at least 16 to use the Platform.Removed
859A5.Removed
860Our values 1.Removed
861You will: abide by Our values comply with all applicable laws cooperate with any anti-fraud/anti-money laundering checks we need to carry out not use the Platform to cause a nuisance or make fake Bookings use the Travel Experience and/or Platform for their intended purpose not cause any nuisance or damage, and not behave inappropriately to the Service Provider’s personnel (or anyone else, for that matter).Removed
862A6.Removed
863Prices 1.Removed
864When you make a Booking, you agree to pay the cost of the Travel Experience, including any taxes and charges that may apply. 2.Removed
865Some of the prices you see may have been rounded to the nearest whole number.Removed
866The price you pay will be based on the original, “non-rounded” price (although the actual difference will be tiny anyway). 3.Removed
867Obvious errors and misprints are not binding.Removed
868For example, if you book a premium car or a night in a luxury suite that was mistakenly offered for $1, we may simply cancel that Booking and refund anything you’ve paid. 4.Removed
869A crossed-out price indicates the price of a like-for-like Booking without the price reduction applied (“like-for-like” means same dates, same policies, same quality of accommodation/vehicle/class of travel, etc.).Removed
870A7.Removed
871Payment 1.Removed
872For some products/services, the Service Provider will require an Upfront Payment and/or a payment taken during your Travel Experience.Removed
873If we organize your payment, we (or in some cases our affiliate in the country your payment originates from) will be responsible for managing your payment and ensuring the completion of your transaction with our Service Provider.Removed
874In this case, your payment constitutes final settlement of the “due and payable” price.Removed
875If the Service Provider charges you, this will usually be in person at the start of your Travel Experience, but it could also be (for example) that your credit card is charged when you book, or that you pay when you check out of your Accommodation.Removed
876This depends on the Upfront Payment policy of the Service Provider as communicated to you in the booking process. 2.Removed
877If the Service Provider requires an Upfront Payment, it may be taken or pre-authorized when you make your Booking, and it may be non-refundable.Removed
878Before you book, check the Service Provider’s Upfront Payments policy (available during the booking process), which we don’t influence and aren’t responsible for. 3.Removed
879If you know of or suspect any fraud or unauthorized use of your Payment Method, contact your payment provider, who may cover any resulting charges, possibly for a fee. 4.Removed
880If the currency selected on the Platform isn't the same as the Service Provider's currency, we may: show prices in your own currency offer you the Pay In Your Own Currency option.Removed
881You’ll see our Currency Conversion Rate during check-out, in the Booking details of your Account, or (if you don’t have an Account) in the email we send you.Removed
882If we charge you fees in connection with any such services, you’ll find the fee expressed as a percentage over European Central Bank rates.Removed
883Your card issuer may charge you a foreign transaction fee. 5.Removed
884We’ll store your Payment Method details for future transactions after collecting your consent.Removed
885A8.Removed
886Policies 1.Removed
887When you make a Booking, you accept the applicable policies as displayed in the booking process.Removed
888You'll find each Service Provider's cancellation policy and any other policies (e.g. age requirements, security/damage deposits, additional supplements for group Bookings, extra beds, breakfast, pets, cards accepted, etc.) on our Platform, on the Service Provider information pages, during the booking process, in the fine print, and/or in the confirmation email or ticket (if applicable). 2.Removed
889If you cancel a Booking or don’t show up, any cancellation/no-show fee or refund will depend on the Service Provider’s cancellation/no-show policy. 3.Removed
890Some Bookings can’t be canceled for free, while others can only be canceled for free before a deadline. 4.Removed
891If you book a Travel Experience by paying in advance (including all price components and/or a damage deposit if applicable), the Service Provider may cancel the Booking without notice if they can't collect the balance on the date specified.Removed
892If they do, any non-refundable payment you’ve made will only be refunded at their discretion.Removed
893It's your responsibility to make sure the payment goes through on time, that your bank, debit card, or credit card details are correct, and that there's enough money available in your account. 5.Removed
894If you think you won’t arrive on time, contact your Service Provider and tell them when they can expect you so they don't cancel your Booking.Removed
895If you’re late, we are not liable for the consequences (e.g. the cancellation of your Booking or any fees the Service Provider may charge). 6.Removed
896As the person making the Booking, you are responsible for the actions and behavior (in relation to the Travel Experience) of everyone in the group.Removed
897You’re also responsible for obtaining their permission before providing us with their personal data.Removed
898A9.Removed
899Privacy and cookies 1.Removed
900If you book an accommodation, flight, or attraction, read our Privacy and Cookie Notice for more info on privacy, cookies, and how we might contact you and process personal data 2.Removed
901If you book ground transport, read the Rentalcars.com Privacy Statement , Cars.booking.com Privacy Statement , or Taxi.booking.com Privacy Statement to find out how we process your personal data.Removed
902A10.Removed
903Accessibility requests 1.Removed
904If you have any accessibility requests: about our Platform and/or services, contact our Customer Service team about your Travel Experience (wheelchair access, walk-in baths, etc.), contact your Service Provider or the airport, train station, etc.Removed
905A11.Removed
906Insurance 1.Removed
907If you bought insurance through our Platform, refer to the policy document(s) for the terms and for further info.Removed
908These Terms do not apply to insurance.Removed
909A12.Removed
910Genius 1.Removed
911The Genius rate is a discounted rate offered by participating Service Providers for certain products/services. 2.Removed
912Genius rates are for members of the Booking.com Genius program.Removed
913There are no membership fees, and it’s easy to become a member – just create an Account.Removed
914Membership and rates are non-transferable.Removed
915Membership is linked to a specific Account.Removed
916Membership can also be linked to specific campaigns or incentives. 3.Removed
917There are different “Genius Levels” based on how many Accommodation Bookings you’ve made in a given period.Removed
918Each level provides different travel rewards. 4.Removed
919We may change any feature of the Genius program, including the membership levels and the way the program is structured. 5.Removed
920For more details, visit https://www.booking.com/genius.html .Removed
921A13.Removed
922Rewards, Credits, & Wallet 1.Removed
923We may issue Rewards to you—at our sole discretion and subject to—(a) the terms here in A13 and (b) any Individual Reward Criteria that apply.Removed
924If we make a clerical error (i) in calculating your Rewards or (ii) in converting currencies related to your Rewards, we can always change or correct any balances shown. 2.Removed
925How to get Rewards.Removed
926You might, for example, get a Reward by booking at a participating hotel or by making a certain number of Bookings in a given time period.Removed
927When a Reward is available, we’ll explain what the specific conditions are and how to use it. 3.Removed
928Where to find your Rewards.Removed
929Once you’ve received one or more Rewards, you’ll find a “Rewards and Wallet” link in your Booking.com Account menu.Removed
930Under the “Rewards” tab, you’ll see all the Rewards you’ve earned, what actions (if any) still need to be taken to obtain the Reward(s), and any other terms and conditions. 4.Removed
931Types of Rewards.Removed
932Rewards give you (a) Credits in your Wallet or (b) something different (e.g. a Credit Card Cashback or a coupon).Removed
933We’ll explain each Reward at the appropriate time. 5.Removed
934How to get Credits.Removed
935Credits are usually issued as a result of getting a Reward.Removed
936But we may issue Credits for other reasons, for example, if your Travel Experience didn’t live up to our usual high standards. 6.Removed
937Where to find your Credits.Removed
938Once you’ve received some Credits, you’ll find a “Rewards and Wallet” link in your Booking.com Account menu.Removed
939Under the “Wallet” tab, you’ll see your total Credits balance (split into Travel Credits and Cash Credits if you have both kinds).Removed
940You’ll see when Credits were received or spent, and when they’ll expire.Removed
941If you have Cash Credits, you’ll also see a link to cash them out. 7.Removed
942Types of Credits.Removed
943Travel Credits can only be spent on certain Travel Experiences.Removed
944We’ll show you which Travel Experiences you can pay for with Travel Credits (which specific accommodations, attractions, car rentals, etc.).Removed
945Cash Credits can be cashed out to your Payment Method (click “Withdraw Cash Credit”), or spent on any Travel Experience that you can pay for with Travel Credits.Removed
946Rewards 8.Removed
947To receive any type of Rewards, you must, when qualifying for and using the Credits: have an Account with us be at least 18 years old meet the Individual Reward Criteria not violate the Rewards & Wallet Terms, and have a valid credit card to qualify for Credit Card Cashback Rewards. 9.Removed
948When a Reward is available, the Individual Reward Criteria will explain how (and if) you qualify for it.Removed
949There may be: time-sensitive restrictions (e.g. offers with expiration dates) platform restrictions (e.g. promotional codes that can only be used in our app) property restrictions (e.g. offers that can only be used with specific Service Providers) a minimum spend (e.g. a Reward that you’ll only earn when you spend at least a certain amount on a Booking) a maximum Reward value (for either monetary or non-monetary Rewards). 10.Removed
950Rewards can’t be sold, encumbered, or transferred in any way to a third party.Removed
951In the event of an Account holder’s death, their Account will be closed and their Rewards (if any) will be canceled.Removed
952Credits 11.Removed
953You can put either Cash Credits or Travel Credits toward the cost of an eligible Travel Experience on a participating Platform (e.g. www.booking.com or a Group Company website). 12.Removed
954If that Travel Experience costs less than you have in Credits, your unused Credits will remain available in your Wallet. 13.Removed
955If that Travel Experience costs more than you have in Credits, you must make up the rest of the cost in time, using another accepted Payment Method, or your purchase will be canceled and your Credits returned to your Wallet. 14.Removed
956If you have various Credits with more than one expiration date, the Credits with the earliest expiration date will be used first. 15.Removed
957If you cancel a Travel Experience that you’ve paid for (in part or in full) with Credits, the Service Provider’s cancellation policy will determine whether or not your money and/or Credits are refunded.Removed
958Our Customer Service team will be able to refund any Credits that you may be entitled to. 16.Removed
959You can cash out Cash Credits (but not Travel Credits) to a Payment Method. 17.Removed
960Your Wallet’s default currency is determined by your location, residency, or another currency we may elect.Removed
961If you get any Credits or Credit Card Cashbacks in another currency, we’ll convert them to your default currency, or another currency we may elect, using our Currency Conversion Rate. 18.Removed
962If a Reward was issued because you booked a Travel Experience, any associated Credits that haven’t been used will be deleted from your Wallet if that Travel Experience is canceled. 19.Removed
963We reserve the right to cancel any Reward that was obtained by fraud. 20.Removed
964If you didn’t receive a Reward that you should have, contact our Customer Service team no more than 12 months after you did what you believe qualified you for it.Removed
965Please provide any supporting documentation you have.Removed
966If you don’t do this within 12 months, you won’t be able to claim the Reward. 21.Removed
967All Credits have an expiration date, which you’ll find in the “Credits” section of your Wallet.Removed
968Wallet 22.Removed
969All data, including personal data, will be processed in accordance with our privacy policy and applicable data protection laws and regulations.Removed
970It will be shared with Group Companies or Service Providers as required by the Wallet program.Removed
971Lost, stolen, or expired Rewards will not be replaced. 23.Removed
972Your obligations: You’re responsible for making sure that all information is (and stays) correct, complete, and up to date If we ask you for proof of ID, please provide it within 30 days You’re responsible for keeping your Wallet sign-in details safe and secure. 24.Removed
973If you don’t adhere to the rules in this section, we may automatically suspend or cancel your Wallet. 25.Removed
974You may not use your Wallet or Rewards in any way that is misleading, unfair, or harmful. 26.Removed
975We may set off/settle any or all of your Credits against any claim we (or a Group Company) have against you.Removed
976We may do this at any time, and without advance notice. 27.Removed
977We may change, suspend, or end any aspect of the Wallet, Rewards, and Credits.Removed
978In particular, we might change: these Rewards & Wallet terms which users we allow to have a Wallet which Rewards or Credits we provide the expiration dates of any Rewards or Credits any Individual Reward Criteria. 28.Removed
979We’ll make reasonable efforts to give you prior notice if we make any changes or stop providing Wallets altogether. 29.Removed
980If we stop providing Wallets, all Credits and Rewards that haven’t expired will be valid for another 12 months.Removed
981A14.Removed
982Intellectual property rights 1.Removed
983Unless otherwise stated, all rights in our Platform (technology, content, trademarks, look and feel, etc.) are owned by Booking.com (or its licensors), and by using our Platform, you agree to do so for its intended purpose only and to respect the conditions set out below in paragraphs A14.2 and A14.3. 2.Removed
984You’re not allowed to monitor, copy, scrape/crawl, download, reproduce, or otherwise use anything on our Platform for any commercial purpose without written permission of Booking.com or its licensors. 3.Removed
985We keep a close eye on every visit to our Platform, and we’ll block anyone (and any automated system) we suspect of: conducting an unreasonable amount of searches using any device or software to gather prices or other information doing anything that places undue stress on our Platform. 4.Removed
986By uploading any picture to our Platform (e.g. for a review), you’re confirming that it complies with our criteria and that: it’s truthful (e.g. you haven’t altered the picture or uploaded one of a different property) it doesn’t contain any viruses you’re allowed to share it with us we’re allowed to use it on our platform and in relation to further commercial purposes (including in a promotional context), everywhere, forever.Removed
987(If you let us know we can no longer use it, we’ll consider any such reasonable request) it doesn’t infringe the privacy rights of other people you accept full responsibility for any legal claims against Booking.com related to it. 5.Removed
988Just to be clear, we’re not responsible or liable for any picture uploaded to our Platform, and we’re allowed to remove any picture at our discretion (e.g. if a picture does not meet the above criteria).Removed
989A15.Removed
990What if something goes wrong? 1.Removed
991If you have a question or complaint, contact our Customer Service team.Removed
992You can do so by accessing your Booking through our app or through our Help Center (where you’ll also find some useful FAQs).Removed
993You can help us help you as quickly as possible by providing: your Booking confirmation number, your contact details, your PIN (if you have one), and the email address you used when booking a summary of the issue, including how you’d like us to help you any supporting documents (e.g. bank statement, pictures, receipts, etc.) 2.Removed
994All questions and complaints are recorded, and the most urgent ones are treated as highest priority. 3.Removed
995If you're a resident of the European Economic Area and aren’t happy with the way we handle your complaint, you may be able to complain via the European Commission's ODR (Online Dispute Resolution) platform ( ec.europa.eu/odr ).Removed
996It depends on what your complaint was about: if it was about an accommodation, flight, or attraction, you can use that ODR platform if it was about ground transport, you can’t (because ground transport is booked with Booking.com Transport Limited, and the UK has left the EU). 4.Removed
997If you’re a resident of the Czech Republic and aren’t happy with the way we handle your complaint, you can complain to the Czech Trade Inspection Authority: Central Inspectorate, ADR Department, registered office Štěpánská 15, Prague 2, postal code: 120 00, email: adr@coi.cz, https://www.coi.cz/informace-o-adr/ . 5.Removed
998If you’re a resident of Brazil and aren’t happy with the way we handle your complaint, you can complain via the Brazilian Federal Consumer Dispute Resolution Platform ( consumidor.gov.br/ ). 6.Removed
999We try to resolve disputes internally, and aren’t obliged to submit to any alternative dispute resolution procedures handled by independent providers.Removed
1000A16.Removed
1001Communication with the Service Provider 1.Removed
1002We may help you communicate with your Service Provider, but we can’t guarantee that they’ll read anything from you or that they’ll do what you ask.Removed
1003In itself, the fact that you contact them or that they contact you doesn’t mean you have any grounds for legal action.Removed
1004A17.Removed
1005Measures against unacceptable behavior 1.Removed
1006We have the right to stop you from making any Bookings, to cancel any Bookings you’ve made, and/or to stop you from using our Platform, our Customer Service, and/or your Account.Removed
1007Of course, we’ll only do this if in our opinion there’s a good reason to, such as: fraud or abuse non-compliance with Our values or with applicable laws or regulations inappropriate or unlawful behavior (e.g. violence, threats, invasion of privacy) in relation to us, any of the companies we work with – or anyone else, for that matter. 2.Removed
1008If we cancel a Booking as a result, you won’t be entitled to a refund.Removed
1009We may tell you why we canceled your Booking, unless telling you would (a) contravene applicable laws and/or (b) prevent or obstruct the detection or prevention of fraud or other illegal activities.Removed
1010If you believe we incorrectly canceled your Booking, contact our Customer Service team.Removed
1011A18.Removed
1012Limitation of liability 1.Removed
1013These terms limit only our liabilities under applicable law.Removed
1014Nothing in these terms will limit our (or the Service Provider’s) liability for our (or their) own (i) negligence that leads to death or personal injury or (ii) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, gross negligence, or willful misconduct.Removed
1015Booking.com shall not be liable for any losses outside of the rights and responsibilities described in this section, unless said losses are caused by Booking.com’s breach of these terms.Removed
1016As a non-limiting example, Booking.com shall not be liable for any: indirect or consequential loss or damage loss of profits, use, data, revenues, business opportunities, or goodwill special, punitive, or exemplary damages inaccurate information about a Service Provider product, service, or action of a Service Provider or other business partner mistake in an email address, phone number, or credit card number (unless it’s our fault) force majeure or event beyond our control. 2.Removed
1017If you are in breach of these Terms and/or the Service Provider’s terms, to the extent permitted by law: we will not be liable for any costs you incur as a result, and you won’t be entitled to any refund. 3.Removed
1018The cost of your Booking, shown in your confirmation email, is the most we, or any Service Provider, will be liable for, whether for one event or a series of events.Removed
1019These liability limitations shall apply to all forms of legal action, whether related to contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal action. 4.Removed
1020Unless expressly stated herein, Booking.com makes no representations, warranties, or commitments related to Service Providers’ products or services.Removed
1021We accept no liability for ensuring that said products or services are appropriate for the client’s objectives.Removed
1022You alone assume responsibility for this.Removed
1023To the fullest extent permitted by law, Booking.com disclaims all representations and warranties, including, but not limited to, warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.Removed
1024Booking.com does not warrant or make any representations that its website will operate error-free or uninterruptedly, that defects will be corrected, or that the website and/or its servers will be free of viruses and/or other harmful components.Removed
1025Booking.com does not warrant or make any representations regarding suitability, availability, accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any material of any kind on the website for any purpose, including software, services, information, text, and related graphics content.Removed
1026You agree that you will make use of the Booking.com website and services at your own risk.Removed
1027You understand and accept that Booking.com is not responsible or liable for any misuse or unauthorized use of its website or services, or for any consequences arising out of such misuse or unauthorized use. 5.Removed
1028Just to be clear, nothing in these Terms will entitle any third party other than the Service Provider to anything.Removed
1029A19.Removed
1030Arbitration agreement Please read this arbitration agreement carefully.Removed
1031It may impact your rights.Removed
1032This agreement stipulates that most disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration instead of through any legal actions.Removed
1033This arbitration agreement shall remain in effect after the termination of the Terms.Removed
1034Booking.com is committed to customer satisfaction.Removed
1035Booking.com will make its best efforts to resolve all customer concerns or problems related to our services.Removed
1036Customers may pursue a claim against Booking.com, as explained in this arbitration agreement, for any unresolved concern or problem.Removed
1037The arbitration agreement stipulates: (1) the initial process for you to follow in reporting your claim to Booking.com prior to filing any arbitration or lawsuit in accordance with this arbitration agreement; and, if Booking.com is unable to resolve your claim, (2) the recourse available to you in arbitration or, in limited circumstances, in court. 1.Removed
1038Governing Law and Jurisdiction Booking.com and you agree that this arbitration agreement is evidence of a transaction in interstate commerce and will be interpreted and enforced in accordance with the U.S. Federal Arbitration Act and federal arbitration law, and not governed by state law.Removed
1039This arbitration agreement, and these Terms, are made under and will be governed by and interpreted in accordance with New York law, consistent with the Federal Arbitration Act, regardless of conflict of law rules.Removed
1040If New York law cannot be applied to the dispute in the customer’s jurisdiction due to applicable local law, then the laws of the jurisdiction’s country, state, or other place of residence will govern the dispute.Removed
1041Any disputes or claims not subject to arbitration, as set forth in this section, will be resolved exclusively in the federal or state courts of New York, New York, and you and we consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.Removed
1042In cases where applicable local law prevents a dispute from being resolved in the New York courts, local courts shall have jurisdiction. 2.Removed
1043Scope This arbitration agreement is intended to be given the broadest interpretation and application in order to encompass all disputes or Claims (as defined below) that may arise between us.Removed
1044By using this Platform, you agree that any and all Claims (as defined below) arising out of or relating to your use of this Platform, or other services provided by Booking.com or by the support companies in connection with your use of this Platform (including the interpretation and scope of this arbitration agreement and the arbitrability of the dispute), or your relationship with us or any subsidiary, parent or affiliate company or companies (whether based in contract, tort, statute, fraud, misrepresentation, or any other legal vehicle) unless expressly excluded from arbitration as set forth below (each a “Claim” and collectively “Claims”), will be resolved via mandatory, binding arbitration. 3.Removed
1045Opt Out Procedure Notwithstanding the above, you may opt out of this binding arbitration agreement within 30 days after this arbitration agreement comes into effect (the “Opt Out Deadline”).Removed
1046This will be the earliest of (a) the date you first used Booking.com’s Platform, (b) the date you first used Booking.com’s services, or (c) the date of your first transaction with Booking.com.Removed
1047You may opt out of the arbitration agreement by sending Booking.com a written notice through the Dispute Resolution page with the message: “ Arbitration -- Opt-Out Notice ”.Removed
1048In order to validly terminate the arbitration agreement, Booking.com must receive your opt out notice using the form available on its Dispute Resolution page, and with the correct message, no later than 3 days after the Opt Out Deadline.Removed
1049You agree that you must pursue any and all Claims in arbitration if Booking.com does not receive an opt-out notice from you, or if Booking.com receives an opt-out notice from you more than 3 days after the Opt Out Deadline.Removed
1050Nothing in this arbitration agreement shall be interpreted as creating any rights that do not otherwise exist under the law, or as constituting any waiver of any personal jurisdiction defense, nor shall this arbitration agreement give the customer the right to pursue any claim for relief that is not in compliance with the law. 4.Removed
1051Pre-Dispute Resolution Prior to initiating any dispute or Claim, as discussed further below, you must first give Booking.com an opportunity to resolve any complaints by submitting them in writing through the form available on Booking.com’s Dispute Resolution page (the “ Internal Review Procedure ”).Removed
1052Your message through Booking.com’s Dispute Resolution page beginning the Internal Review Procedure must contain the following information: (1) your name, (2) address, (3) the email address used to make the reservation, (4) the reservation number, (5) the date of the reservation, (6) the name of the property reserved, (7) a brief description of the nature of the complaint, and (8) the resolution sought (together, the “ Required Information ”).Removed
1053Additionally, the message must start with “ Request Under Arbitration Agreement .” If your message does not start with this text, or if it does not contain all of the Required Information (or an explanation of why you are unable to include any of the Required Information), then the Internal Review Procedure shall be without effect, and must be reinitiated before any arbitration or other legal action against Booking.com.Removed
1054This requirement is intended to inform Booking.com that you have a dispute to be resolved.Removed
1055If Booking.com does not resolve the complaint within 60 days of the initiation of the Internal Review Procedure, you shall be entitled to seek relief as stipulated in this arbitration agreement. 5.Removed
1056Arbitration Procedure Arbitration shall be initiated through and administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”).Removed
1057Should the AAA decline to administer the arbitration or otherwise be unable to administer the arbitration for any reason, you agree that Booking.com shall select an alternative arbitration forum, and that you will agree in writing to administration of the arbitration by the alternative arbitration forum selected by Booking.com.Removed
1058Booking.com agrees to pay all filing, administration, and arbitrator fees, other than the initial filing fee to be paid by you, and if your Claim is for less than $1,000, Booking.com shall reimburse you for the filing fee upon written request for reimbursement with documentation of insufficient funds to pay the fee.Removed
1059In the event that you are able to demonstrate that the costs of arbitration would be prohibitive as compared to costs of litigation, Booking.com will pay as much of the customer’s filing fee in connection with the arbitration as the arbitrator deems necessary in order to prevent the arbitration from being cost-prohibitive as compared to the costs of litigation.Removed
1060In all other cases, we will each bear the fees and expenses for our respective attorneys, experts, witnesses, and for preparation and presentation of evidence at the arbitration.Removed
1061Arbitration will be conducted in accordance with the AAA’s rules, including the AAA’s Consumer Arbitration Rules (as applicable), as modified by this arbitration agreement.Removed
1062If there is a conflict between the AAA’s rules and this arbitration agreement, the terms of this arbitration agreement shall govern.Removed
1063AAA rules and information about arbitration and fees are available online at www.adr.org or by calling the AAA at 1-800-778-7879.Removed
1064The arbitration will be conducted by one arbitrator, who will be appointed by the AAA.Removed
1065The customer agrees that the arbitration will be conducted in the English language.Removed
1066For claims under $25,000, the arbitration will not involve any personal appearance by the parties or witnesses but will instead be conducted based solely on written submissions, unless the customer requests an in-person or telephone hearing, or the arbitrator determines that an in-person or telephone appearance is required.Removed
1067Hearings by telephone shall be preferred, unless the arbitrator determines that a party’s right to a fundamentally fair process would be impaired without an in-person hearing.Removed
1068In the case of an in-person hearing, the hearing shall be conducted in a mutually convenient location.Removed
1069Booking.com will ordinarily request that the hearing be held in New York, New York.Removed
1070You may petition the arbitrator to select an alternative location for the hearing.Removed
1071The arbitrator’s selection of a hearing location shall be final and binding.Removed
1072You agree that, in the event of an in-person hearing, any Booking.com B.V. employee or affiliate who is based outside of the United States and who is participating in the hearing, may participate by telephone or video conference, and his or her physical presence shall not be required.Removed
1073Any arbitration shall be confidential, and neither Party may disclose the existence, content, or results of any arbitration, except as may be required by law or for purposes of enforcement of the arbitration award.Removed
1074Judgment on any arbitration award may be entered in any court having proper jurisdiction.Removed
1075Ordinarily, pre-hearing information exchanges will be limited to the reasonable production of non-privileged documents directly relevant to the dispute.Removed
1076Unless the arbitrator determines that an additional form of information exchange is necessary to provide for a fundamentally fair process, those documents will be limited to your booking and communications directly related to that booking among you, Booking.com, and the accommodation(s) that are the subject of your dispute with Booking.com.Removed
1077Any issues regarding discovery, or the relevance or scope thereof, shall be determined by the arbitrator, and the arbitrator’s determination shall be conclusive. 6.Removed
1078Arbitration Award The arbitrator will have the power to grant declaratory or injunctive relief, whether interim or final, only in favor of you individually and only to the extent necessary to provide relief warranted by your individual claim without affecting other Booking.com customers, and any provisional measures ordered by the arbitrator may be enforced by any court of competent jurisdiction.Removed
1079Nothing in these Terms will prevent you from seeking public injunctive relief separately from arbitration in court pursuant to these Terms, and any such application will not be deemed incompatible with the arbitration agreement to arbitrate or as a waiver of the right to arbitrate your individual claims.Removed
1080You and Booking.com agree that any proceedings seeking a remedy of public injunctive relief will proceed after the arbitration of all Claims that can be arbitrated, remedies, or causes of action, and will be stayed pending the outcome of the arbitration pursuant to section 3 of the Federal Arbitration Act. 7.Removed
1081Exceptions to arbitration agreement You and Booking.com each agree that the following causes of action and/or claims for relief are exceptions to the Claims covered by the arbitration agreement and will be brought in a judicial proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction (as outlined in this arbitration agreement): (i) any claim or cause of action alleging actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of a party’s copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, patents, or other intellectual property rights; (ii) any claim or cause of action seeking emergency injunctive relief based on exigent circumstances (e.g., imminent danger or commission of a crime, hacking, cyber-attack); or (iii) a request for the remedy of public injunctive relief, where such remedies are permitted and cannot be waived by applicable law.Removed
1082In addition, to the extent your dispute or Claim qualifies under applicable law, you may elect to proceed in small claims court. 8.Removed
1083Class Action Waiver In addition to the above, YOU AND WE EACH AGREE THAT ANY PROCEEDING, WHETHER IN ARBITRATION OR IN COURT, WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION, EXCEPT FOR ACTIONS FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF AS DESCRIBED BELOW AND IN THIS PARAGRAPH.Removed
1084Upon motion of one or more interested parties, and after providing all other interested parties an opportunity to be heard, the arbitrator may, at their discretion, coordinate more than one arbitration proceeding initiated under this arbitration agreement, in order to promote efficiency in discovery and to avoid inconsistent legal rulings.Removed
1085In the interest of clarity, any coordination under the preceding sentence will be limited only to currently-pending arbitrations initiated under this arbitration agreement, and the arbitrator may not preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding.Removed
1086All parties will retain the right to request an individualized hearing.Removed
1087If a court or arbitrator determines, in an action between you and us, that this class action waiver is unenforceable, this arbitration agreement will not apply to you.Removed
1088If you opt out of the arbitration agreement as specified above, this class action waiver will not apply to you.Removed
1089Neither you, nor any other customer, can be a class representative, class member, or otherwise participate in a class, consolidated or representative proceeding without having complied with the opt-out procedure set forth above. 9.Removed
1090Jury Waiver IF FOR ANY REASON A CLAIM PROCEEDS IN COURT RATHER THAN THROUGH ARBITRATION, YOU AND WE EACH WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL.Removed
1091A20.Removed
1092Linked travel arrangements 1.Removed
1093If: after selecting and paying for one travel service, you book additional travel services for your trip or vacation during the same visit to the Platform; or you book additional travel services for your trip or vacation via a link provided to you by us no later than 24 hours after receiving confirmation of your initial Booking with us, you will NOT benefit from rights applying to packages under the EU’s Directive (EU) 2015/2302 or the UK's Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 (together, the "Package Travel Requirements").Removed
1094Therefore, we will not be responsible for the proper performance of those travel services.Removed
1095For any issues, contact the relevant Service Provider. 2.Removed
1096In either of these cases, the travel services will become part of a linked travel arrangement and not a package.Removed
1097In that case, Booking.com has, as required by EU and UK law, protection in place to refund your payments to Booking.com for services not performed because of Booking.com's insolvency.Removed
1098This does not provide a refund in the event of the insolvency of the relevant Service Provider. 3.Removed
1099Booking.com has voluntarily extended this insolvency protection to customers outside of the EU and UK who have booked multiple travel services via Booking.com that constitute Linked Travel Arrangements within the meaning of the Package Travel Requirements.Removed
1100This extension only applies to payments received by Booking.com. 4.Removed
1101Booking.com has taken out insolvency protection by way of a bank guarantee with Deutsche Bank administered by Sedgwick International UK for any monies paid directly to Booking.com. 5.Removed
1102Travelers may contact Sedgwick International UK (60 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4AD, the United Kingdom, tel. +44 207 530 0600, email: helpline@uk.sedgwick.com) if the services are denied because of Booking.com's insolvency. 6.Removed
1103Note: This insolvency protection does not cover contracts with parties other than Booking.com, which can be performed despite Booking.com's insolvency. 7.Removed
1104See Directive (EU) 2015/2302 as transposed into national law in the European Union or in the United Kingdom .Removed
1105B.Removed
1106Accommodations B1.Removed
1107Scope of this section B2.Removed
1108Contractual relationship B3.Removed
1109What we will do B4.Removed
1110What you need to do B5.Removed
1111Price and payment B6.Removed
1112Amendments, cancellations, and refunds B7.Removed
1113What else do you need to know?Removed
1114B1.Removed
1115Scope of this section 1.Removed
1116This section contains the specific terms for Accommodations products and services.Removed
1117B2.Removed
1118Contractual relationship 1.Removed
1119When you make a Booking, it’s directly with the Service Provider.Removed
1120We’re not a “contractual party” to your Booking. 2.Removed
1121Booking.com B.V. owns and operates the Platform. 3.Removed
1122Our Platform only shows Accommodations that have a commercial relationship with us, and it doesn’t necessarily show all their products or services. 4.Removed
1123Information about Service Providers (e.g. facilities, house rules, sustainability measures) and their Travel Experiences (e.g. prices, availability, and cancellation policies) is based on what they provide to us.Removed
1124They’re responsible for making sure it’s accurate and up to date.Removed
1125B3.Removed
1126What we will do 1.Removed
1127We provide the Platform on which Service Providers can promote and sell their Accommodations, and you can search for, compare, and book them. 2.Removed
1128Once you’ve booked your Accommodation, we will provide you and the Service Provider with details of your Booking, including the names of the guest(s). 3.Removed
1129Depending on the terms of your Booking, we may be able to help you change or cancel it if you want.Removed
1130B4.Removed
1131What you need to do 1.Removed
1132Fill in all your contact details correctly, so we and/or the Service Provider can provide you with info about your Booking and, if necessary, contact you. 2.Removed
1133Read these Terms and the terms displayed during the booking process carefully. 3.Removed
1134Take care of the Accommodation and its furniture, fixtures, electronics, and other contents, and leave things in the same state they were in when you got there.Removed
1135If anything is broken, damaged, or lost, make sure you report it to the staff there as soon as you can, before you check out. 4.Removed
1136Maintain the security of the Accommodation and its contents during your stay.Removed
1137So, for example, don’t leave doors or windows unlocked.Removed
1138B5.Removed
1139Price and payment 1.Removed
1140See “Prices” (A6) and “Payment” (A7) above.Removed
1141B6.Removed
1142Amendments, cancellations, and refunds 1.Removed
1143See “Policies” (A8) above.Removed
1144B7.Removed
1145What else do you need to know?Removed
1146We Price Match 1.Removed
1147We want you to get the best possible price every time.Removed
1148If, after you've booked your Accommodation with us, you find the same Accommodation (with the same conditions) for less on another website, we promise to refund the difference, subject to the We Price Match terms and conditions.Removed
1149Partner offer 2.Removed
1150Some offers on our Platform are marked as “Partner offers,” which means they come to us through a Booking.com partner company, rather than straight from a Service Provider.Removed
1151Unless otherwise indicated, any Partner offer that you reserve: Must be paid for at the time of booking Can't be modified.Removed
1152However, if it offers free cancellation, you’ll be able to cancel it for free, as long as you do so in time.Removed
1153Can't be combined with any other offers (promotions, incentives, or rewards) Can't be scored or reviewed on our Platform.Removed
1154Price incentives by Booking.com 3.Removed
1155Some of the price reductions you see are funded by us, not by the Service Provider.Removed
1156We simply pay some of the cost ourselves.Removed
1157Damage policy 4.Removed
1158When you’re booking, you may see that some Service Providers refer to a “damage policy.” This means that if anyone in your group loses or damages anything: you should inform the Service Provider instead of charging you for it directly, the Service Provider will have 14 days to submit a damage payment request through our Platform, under your reservation number if they do, we’ll tell you, then you can tell us if you have any comments and whether you agree with the charge – then: if you agree, we’ll charge you on their behalf if you disagree, we’ll look into it and decide whether or not to discuss it further*. 5.Removed
1159There’s a limit (displayed while you’re booking) to how much the Service Provider can charge you under the damage policy through our Platform. 6.Removed
1160Any payment you make would be between the Service Provider and you.Removed
1161We’d just be organizing it on the Service Provider’s behalf. 7.Removed
1162The damage policy doesn’t relate to general cleaning, ordinary wear and tear, any crimes (such as theft), or any non-physical “damages” (e.g. fines for smoking or bringing pets). 8.Removed
1163The Service Provider might require a “damage deposit” before or at check-in.Removed
1164If they do, we’ll tell you about it while you’re booking – but it has nothing to do with the “damage policy.” We won’t be involved in any financial settlement related to damage deposits. * If there’s any damage, the Service Provider can always decide to initiate a (legal) claim against you outside of the damage policy, in which case the limit (see 5 above) wouldn’t apply.Removed
1165How we work 9.Removed
1166For info on reviews, ranking, how we make money (and more), check out How We Work .Removed
1167C.Removed
1168Attractions C1.Removed
1169Scope of this section C2.Removed
1170Contractual relationship C3.Removed
1171What we will do C4.Removed
1172What you need to do C5.Removed
1173Price and payment C6.Removed
1174Amendments, cancellations, and refunds C7.Removed
1175What else do you need to know?Removed
1176C1.Removed
1177Scope of this section 1.Removed
1178This section contains the specific terms for Attractions products and services.Removed
1179C2.Removed
1180Contractual relationship 1.Removed
1181We do not (re)sell, offer, or provide any Attractions on our own behalf.Removed
1182When you book an Attraction, you enter into a contract directly with (a) the Service Provider or (b) a Third-Party Aggregator (if they’re reselling the Attraction), as disclosed during the booking process. 2.Removed
1183We act solely as the Platform and are not involved in the Third-Party Terms.Removed
1184We are not responsible for your ticket and (to the fullest extent permitted by law) have no liability to you in relation to your Booking.Removed
1185C3.Removed
1186What we will do 1.Removed
1187We provide the Platform on which Service Providers and (from time to time) Third-Party Aggregators can promote and sell Travel Experiences, and you can search for, compare, and book them. 2.Removed
1188Once you’ve booked your Attraction, we’ll provide you and the Service Provider with details of the Booking.Removed
1189If the Service Provider needs more than your name, we’ll tell you at the time of booking. 3.Removed
1190Depending on the terms of your Booking, we may be able to help you change or cancel it if you want.Removed
1191C4.Removed
1192What you need to do 1.Removed
1193You must fill in all your contact details correctly, so we and/or the Service Provider can provide you with information about your Booking and, if necessary, contact you. 2.Removed
1194You must read and agree to comply with our Terms and the Third-Party Terms (which will be displayed at check-out) and acknowledge that breaching them may lead to additional charges and/or the cancellation of your Booking.Removed
1195C5.Removed
1196Price and payment 1.Removed
1197When you book an Attraction, we’ll organize your payment.Removed
1198For details of how this works (including the related rights and obligations), see “Payment” (A7) above.Removed
1199C6.Removed
1200Amendments, cancellations, and refunds 1.Removed
1201Please see “Policies” (A8) above.Removed
1202C7.Removed
1203What else do you need to know?Removed
1204How we work 1.Removed
1205For info on reviews, ranking, how we make money (and more), check out How We Work .Removed
1206D.Removed
1207Car rentals D1.Removed
1208Scope of this section D2.Removed
1209Contractual relationship D3.Removed
1210What we will do D4.Removed
1211What you need to do D5.Removed
1212Price and payment D6.Removed
1213Amendments, cancellations, and refunds D7.Removed
1214What else do you need to know?Removed
1215D1.Removed
1216Scope of this section 1.Removed
1217This section contains the specific terms for Car Rental products and services.Removed
1218D2.Removed
1219Contractual relationship 1.Removed
1220When you book a Rental, your Booking is either (a) with us or (b) directly with the Service Provider.Removed
1221Either way: our Terms govern the booking process.Removed
1222When we send you your Booking Confirmation, you’ll enter a contract with us the Rental Agreement governs the Rental itself.Removed
1223When you sign this at the rental counter, you’ll enter a contract with the Service Provider, but you’ll see and accept the key terms of it while you’re booking your car. 2.Removed
1224In most cases, you’ll get your Booking Confirmation as soon as you complete your Booking.Removed
1225However, if the Service Provider doesn't confirm your Rental immediately, we won’t take payment or send you your Booking Confirmation until they’ve done so. 3.Removed
1226If there’s any discrepancy between these Terms and the Rental Agreement, the Rental Agreement will apply.Removed
1227D3.Removed
1228What we will do 1.Removed
1229We provide the Platform on which Service Providers can promote and sell their Travel Experiences, and you can search for, compare, and book them. 2.Removed
1230We don’t guarantee the precise make and model you’re booking (unless we expressly say so).Removed
1231The phrase “or similar” means you could get a similar car (i.e. the same size, type of transmission, etc.).Removed
1232The car pictures are illustrative only. 3.Removed
1233Once you’ve booked your Rental: we’ll give the Service Provider the Booking details (e.g. the Main Driver's name and phone number) we’ll provide you with Pick-up information (e.g. the Service Provider's contact details, and info on what you need to take with you).Removed
1234D4.Removed
1235What you need to do 1.Removed
1236You must provide all the information we need to arrange your Booking (e.g. contact details, pick-up time, etc.). 2.Removed
1237You must read and agree to comply with these Terms and the Rental Agreement, and acknowledge that if you breach them: you might have to pay additional charges your Booking might be canceled the staff might refuse to hand over the keys at the rental counter. 3.Removed
1238You must check your Rental's specific requirements, as many details (e.g. driver’s license requirements, security deposit size, paperwork needed, payment cards accepted, etc.) vary per Rental.Removed
1239Make sure you carefully read: these Terms the key terms of the Rental Agreement, which you'll see while you’re booking, and the Rental Agreement itself, which you'll receive at Pick-up. 4.Removed
1240You must be at the rental counter by your pick-up time.Removed
1241If you’re late, the car may no longer be available, and you won’t be entitled to a refund.Removed
1242If you think you might be late, contact the Service Provider or us, even if it's because of a flight delay and you’ve provided your flight number. 5.Removed
1243The key terms of your Rental tell you what the Main Driver needs at pick-up.Removed
1244You must ensure that when they get to the rental counter, they bring everything they need (e.g. driver’s license, required ID, and a credit card in their own name, with enough available funds to cover the security deposit). 6.Removed
1245You must make sure the Main Driver is both eligible and fit (in the Service Provider’s opinion) to drive the car. 7.Removed
1246You must have all the documents (e.g. ID, driver’s license) that you need at pick-up. 8.Removed
1247You must show the counter staff each driver's full, valid driver’s license, which they must have held for at least 1 year (or longer, in many cases).Removed
1248If any driver has endorsements/points on their license, let us know as soon as possible, as the Service Provider may not allow them to drive. 9.Removed
1249You must ensure that any driver with a driver’s license issued in England, Scotland, or Wales obtains a license “check code” no more than 21 days before Pick-up. 10.Removed
1250You must ensure that every driver has their own International Driving Permit (if they need one) as well as their driver’s license.Removed
1251All drivers must carry their driver’s license (and International Driving Permit, if necessary) at all times. 11.Removed
1252You must ensure that every child has an appropriate child seat if they need one. 12.Removed
1253If anything goes wrong during your Rental (e.g. accident, breakdown, etc.), you must: contact the Service Provider not authorize any repairs without the Service Provider's consent keep all documentation (e.g. repair bills, police reports, etc.) to share with us/the Service Provider/an insurance company.Removed
1254D5.Removed
1255Price and payment 1.Removed
1256Booking.com Transport Limited is the merchant of record for your Booking.Removed
1257For details of our payment process, see “Payment” (A7) above.Removed
1258Additional costs and fees 2.Removed
1259In many cases, the Service Provider will charge a young driver fee for each driver under a certain age (e.g. 25).Removed
1260In some cases, they may charge a senior driver fee for each driver over a certain age (e.g. 65).Removed
1261When booking on our Platform, you must enter the Main Driver's age, so we can show you details of any age-related fee(s), which you would pay at pick-up. 3.Removed
1262In many cases, the Service Provider will charge a one-way fee if you drop the car off at a different location.Removed
1263If you intend to do this, you need to enter the drop-off location while booking, so we can tell you if it’s possible, and show you details of any one-way fee, which you would pay at Pick-up. 4.Removed
1264In many cases, the Service Provider will charge a cross-border fee for taking the car to a different country/state/island.Removed
1265If you intend to do this, tell us and/or the Service Provider as soon as you can before pick-up. 5.Removed
1266The price of your Rental is calculated based on 24-hour units, for example, a 25-hour rental will cost as much as a 48-hour rental. 6.Removed
1267If after pick-up you decide you want to keep the car longer, contact the Service Provider.Removed
1268They'll tell you how much this would cost, and you'll enter a new contract with them directly.Removed
1269If you drop the car off late without agreeing this in advance, they may charge an additional fee as well.Removed
1270Extras 7.Removed
1271In some cases, you'll pay for any optional extras (e.g. child seats, GPS, winter tires, etc.) when you book your car, in which case you're guaranteed to get them at pick-up. 8.Removed
1272In other cases, you'll simply request any extras when you book your car, in which case: you'll pay for them at Pick-up, and the Service Provider doesn't guarantee they'll be available for you.Removed
1273D6.Removed
1274Amendments, cancellations, and refunds 1.Removed
1275We go above and beyond our legal obligations.Removed
1276Even though local laws don’t require us to offer specific cancellation rights, we guarantee that we will honor our refunds policy if you cancel your Booking. 2.Removed
1277The following “Cancellation and Amendments” terms apply to all Bookings apart from: Bookings with Dollar or Thrifty that were booked before January 26, 2021 (check your rental terms) Bookings that are labeled “non-refundable” (you cannot amend a non-refundable Booking, and won’t receive a refund if you cancel it).Removed
1278Cancellations 3.Removed
1279If you cancel: MORE THAN 48 hours before your rental is due to start, you’ll receive a full refund.Removed
1280LESS THAN 48 hours before or while you’re at the rental counter, we’ll refund what you paid minus the cost of 3 days of your rental.Removed
1281There won’t be any refund if your car was booked for 3 days or less.Removed
1282AFTER your rental is due to start (or if you no-show), you’ll receive no refund. 4.Removed
1283The counter staff may refuse you the car if (for example): You don’t arrive on time You are not eligible to rent the car You don’t have the documentation you need The main driver doesn’t have a credit card in their own name, with enough available funds for the car’s security deposit.Removed
1284If that happens, call us from the rental counter to cancel your Booking, and you’ll receive a refund, minus the cost of 3 days of your rental.Removed
1285Otherwise you won’t be entitled to a refund.Removed
1286Amendments (changes to your Booking) 5.Removed
1287You can make changes to your Booking anytime before you’re due to pick the car up. 6.Removed
1288In most cases, the easiest way to do this is via our app or our website (under “Manage Booking”). 7.Removed
1289There is no administration fee for changing your Booking, but any changes you make may affect the rental price.Removed
1290Sometimes the only way we can change a Booking is to cancel it and make another one, in which case we may charge you a cancellation fee on the rental company’s behalf. 8.Removed
1291If changing your Booking would change the price or incur a cancellation fee, we will tell you in advance.Removed
1292Changes made by us 9.Removed
1293If we/the Service Provider need to change your Booking (e.g. if the Service Provider can’t provide the car), we’ll tell you as soon as we can.Removed
1294If you don't accept that change, you’ll be entitled to cancel and claim a full refund (no matter how close the start of your Rental is) but we won’t have any additional liability for any direct or indirect costs you may incur (e.g. hotel room, taxis).Removed
1295D7.Removed
1296What else do you need to know?Removed
1297General 1.Removed
1298In all cases, drivers must be at least a minimum age to rent or drive a car.Removed
1299In some cases, they must also be below a maximum age.Removed
1300The limit(s) can vary by Service Provider, location, and type of car. 2.Removed
1301Only eligible drivers whose names appear on the Rental Agreement may drive the car. 3.Removed
1302You must not take the car to a different country/state/island and/or drop it off at a different location without arranging this in advance.Removed
1303Late pick-up and early drop-off 4.Removed
1304If you pick your car up later (see D4.4 above) or drop it off earlier than agreed in your Booking Confirmation, the Service Provider will not refund you for the “unused” time.Removed
1305How we work 5.Removed
1306For info on reviews, ranking, how we make money (and more), check out How We Work .Removed
1307E.Removed
1308Flights E1.Removed
1309Scope of this section E2.Removed
1310Contractual relationship E3.Removed
1311What we will do E4.Removed
1312What you need to do E5.Removed
1313Price and payment E6.Removed
1314Amendments, cancellations, and refunds E7.Removed
1315What else do you need to know?Removed
1316E1.Removed
1317Scope of this section 1.Removed
1318This section contains the specific terms for Flights products and services.Removed
1319E2.Removed
1320Contractual relationship 1.Removed
1321Most Flights on our Platform are provided via a Third-Party Aggregator, which acts as an intermediary to the airline(s). 2.Removed
1322When you make a Booking, it’s directly with the airline.Removed
1323We’re not a “contractual party” to your Booking.Removed
1324When booking, you enter into (i) an Intermediation Contract with the Third-Party Aggregator (for the ticket) and (ii) a Contract of Carriage with the airline (for the Flight itself). 3.Removed
1325If you book any extras (e.g. additional baggage, insurance, etc.), you’ll enter into a direct contract with the Third-Party Aggregator or another company.Removed
1326We will not be involved in this contract. 4.Removed
1327We act solely as the Platform and are not involved in the Third-Party Terms.Removed
1328We are not responsible for your ticket or any extras you may buy and (to the fullest extent permitted by law) have no liability to you in relation to your Booking.Removed
1329E3.Removed
1330What we will do 1.Removed
1331We provide the Platform on which Service Providers can promote and sell their Travel Experiences, and you can search for, compare, and book them. 2.Removed
1332Once you’ve booked your Flight, your Booking details (e.g. the names of the traveler(s)) will be provided to the Service Provider. 3.Removed
1333Depending on the Contract of Carriage, we may be able to help you change or cancel your Booking if you want to do so.Removed
1334E4.Removed
1335What you need to do 1.Removed
1336You must fill in all your contact details correctly, so we and/or the Service Provider can provide you with information about your Booking and, if necessary, contact you. 2.Removed
1337You must read and agree to comply with our Terms and the Third-Party Terms (which will be displayed at check-out) and acknowledge that breaching them may lead to additional charges and/or the cancellation of your Booking.Removed
1338E5.Removed
1339Price and payment 1.Removed
1340When you book a Flight, your payment will be organized by us, by the Third-Party Aggregator (or a party specified by them), or by a third party such as an airline.Removed
1341For details of how we organize payments (including the related rights and obligations), see “Payment” (A7) above.Removed
1342E6.Removed
1343Amendments, cancellations, and refunds 1.Removed
1344You’ll find the cancellation policy in the Contract of Carriage, which is available while you’re booking your Flight. 2.Removed
1345There may be a fee for changing or canceling your Flight. 3.Removed
1346Airlines reserve the right to reschedule or cancel flights at their discretion. 4.Removed
1347Different tickets from the same airline may have different restrictions or include different services. 5.Removed
1348If you have any questions about changes, cancellations, or refunds, contact our Customer Service team .Removed
1349E7.Removed
1350What else do you need to know?Removed
1351Code share 1.Removed
1352Some airlines have “code share” agreements with other airlines.Removed
1353So you may buy your ticket from one airline (your “ticketing carrier”) but fly in a plane that’s owned by another airline (your “operating carrier”).Removed
1354In most cases like this, you’ll check in with your operating carrier, but confirm this with your ticketing carrier ahead of time. 2.Removed
1355While you’re booking your Flight, you’ll be informed if it’s a “code share” Flight.Removed
1356Airline prohibited practices 3.Removed
1357Most airlines don’t allow people to buy tickets that include flights they don’t intend to use, for example, a round-trip ticket if the person doesn’t intend to use the return flight.Removed
1358For more examples, just enter “point-beyond ticketing,” “hidden-city ticketing,” or “back-to-back ticketing” into a search engine. 4.Removed
1359When you purchase a Flight, you agree not to do this, and to indemnify us against airline claims for any difference between the cost of your actual journey and the cost of the full journey specified on your ticket(s).Removed
1360U.S. NOTICE - OVERBOOKING OF FLIGHTS: Airline flights may be overbooked, and there is a slight chance that a seat will not be available on a flight for which a person has a confirmed reservation.Removed
1361If the flight is overbooked, no one will be denied a seat until airline personnel first ask for volunteers willing to give up their reservation in exchange for compensation of the airline's choosing.Removed
1362If there are not enough volunteers, the airline will deny boarding to other persons in accordance with its particular boarding priority.Removed
1363With few exceptions, including failure to comply with the carrier's check-in deadline, persons denied boarding involuntarily are entitled to compensation.Removed
1364The complete rules for the payment of compensation and each airline's boarding priorities are available at all airport ticket counters and boarding locations.Removed
1365Some airlines do not apply these consumer protections to travel from some foreign countries, although other consumer protections may be available.Removed
1366Check with your airline or your travel agent.Removed
1367Use of flight segments 5.Removed
1368Most airlines require customers to use their flights in order.Removed
1369If you don’t take your first Flight, your airline may automatically cancel the rest of your itinerary. 6.Removed
1370If your airline does allow you to “skip” any Flights in your itinerary, make sure you cancel the Flight(s) you don’t want, in line with the cancellation policy.Removed
1371You may not be entitled to a full refund (or any refund) for these unused Flights.Removed
1372One-way tickets 7.Removed
1373If you buy two one-way tickets rather than a single round-trip ticket: you’ll be making two separate Bookings, each with its own rules and policies any changes to one Flight will not affect the other, for example, if your initial Flight is canceled, you won’t be guaranteed a refund for your second Flight. 8.Removed
1374If you’re traveling abroad, you may need to prove to the check-in and/or immigration staff that you have a return Flight (see “International travel” below for more on passports, visas, etc.).Removed
1375Charges, taxes, and fees 9.Removed
1376Your fare will include any taxes and fees charged by an airline or government (except entry/exit fees – see “Entry/Exit fees” below).Removed
1377You may be responsible for dealing with any retroactive change in the tax rate.Removed
1378Service fees 10.Removed
1379Depending on which Flight you choose, you may be charged a service fee by us and/or the Third-Party Aggregator.Removed
1380Our service fee (if any) is a fee for using our Platform so you can buy a ticket from a Third-Party Aggregator.Removed
1381This fee includes any applicable VAT, GST, or similar taxes.Removed
1382The Third-Party Aggregator’s service fee (if any) is a fee for using them as an intermediary to the airline(s).Removed
1383This fee may include any applicable VAT, GST, or similar taxes. 11.Removed
1384The price of your ticket will include any service fee(s).Removed
1385Fees for baggage and other extras 12.Removed
1386Your airline may charge for checked baggage, excess/overweight baggage, priority boarding, allocated seating, onboard entertainment, food and drink, and/or airport check-in. 13.Removed
1387If they do, the charge(s) will be on top of the price of your ticket (unless it’s expressly stated that your Flight includes the extra(s)).Removed
1388SPECIAL BAGGAGE LIABILITY LIMITATIONS FOR U.S. TRAVEL: For domestic travel completely within the U.S., federal rules require any limit on a carrier’s baggage liability to be at least US $3,800 per passenger, or the amount currently mandated by 14 CFR 254.5. Boarding Requirements You must comply with all applicable airline boarding requirements, which include check-in times and gate arrival times.Removed
1389You must arrive at the airport with enough time to complete all boarding requirements.Removed
1390Failure to comply with boarding requirements may result in the airline canceling your itinerary.Removed
1391International travel 14.Removed
1392It’s your responsibility to: carry a valid passport and/or visa if required comply with any entry requirements find out if you need a visa to pass through a country that isn’t your final destination check with the relevant embassy in advance to see if there’s been any change in passport, visa, or entry requirements review any warnings or advice from your country of residence/origin before you go to/through a country or region. 15.Removed
1393By arranging travel to or from any location, we are not guaranteeing that it is without risk and, to the fullest extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for any resulting damages or losses. 16.Removed
1394It’s not a common practice, but international law allows “disinfection” of aircrafts to kill insects.Removed
1395To do this, personnel might spray the aircraft’s cabin with an aerosol insecticide while passengers are on board, or treat its interior surfaces with a residual insecticide while they’re not on board.Removed
1396Before you travel, we advise you to find out about disinfection, including where it might happen.Removed
1397Advice to International Passengers on Limitations of Liability: Passengers traveling to a final destination or a stop in a country other than the country of departure are advised that the provisions of an international treaty (the Warsaw Convention, the 1999 Montreal Convention, or other treaty), as well as a carrier's own contract of carriage or tariff provisions, may be applicable to their entire journey, including any portion entirely within the countries of departure and destination.Removed
1398The applicable treaty governs, and may limit, the liability of carriers to passengers for death or personal injury, destruction or loss of, or damage to, baggage, and for delay of passengers and baggage.Removed
1399Additional protection can usually be obtained by purchasing insurance from a private company.Removed
1400Such insurance is not affected by any limitation of the carrier's liability under an international treaty.Removed
1401For further information, consult your airline or insurance company representative.Removed
1402Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Materials U.S. Federal law forbids transporting hazardous materials aboard aircraft, whether in your luggage or on your person.Removed
1403A violation can result in five years' imprisonment and penalties of $250,000 or more (49 U.S.C. 5124).Removed
1404Hazardous materials include explosives, compressed gases, flammable liquids and solids, oxidizers, poisons, corrosives, and radioactive materials.Removed
1405Examples: Paints, lighter fluid, fireworks, tear gases, bottled oxygen, and radio-pharmaceuticals.Removed
1406Lithium batteries are not allowed in checked luggage.Removed
1407There are special exceptions for small quantities (up to 70 ounces total) of medicines and toiletries carried in your luggage, and for certain smoking materials carried on your person.Removed
1408For further information contact your airline or see https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/ .Removed
1409Entry/Exit fees 17.Removed
1410Fees charged by countries or airports to persons entering/leaving the country are not covered by your fare.Removed
1411Before you travel, we advise you to find out if you’ll have to pay this kind of fee.Removed
1412UK: Your financial protection 18.Removed
1413ATOL Holder: Booking.com B.V. 19.Removed
1414ATOL License Number: 11967 20.Removed
1415Within the UK, we provide full financial protection for our ATOL-protected-flight-only sales by way of our Air Travel Organizer's License number 11967, issued by the Civil Aviation Authority, Aviation House, Beehive Ringroad, West Sussex, RH6 0YR, UK, telephone +44 (0)333 103 6350, email claims@caa.co.uk. 21.Removed
1416When you buy an ATOL-protected flight from us, you will receive an ATOL Certificate.Removed
1417This lists what is financially protected, where you can get information on what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong. 22.Removed
1418We, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL Certificate, will provide you with the services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative).Removed
1419In some cases, where neither we nor the supplier are able to do so for reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide you with the services you have bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you).Removed
1420You agree to accept that in those circumstances, the alternative ATOL holder will perform those obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding to be paid by you under your contract to that alternative ATOL holder.Removed
1421However, you also agree that in some cases, it will not be possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme (or your credit card issuer where applicable). 23.Removed
1422If we, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL certificate, are unable to provide the services listed (or a suitable alternative, through an alternative ATOL holder or otherwise) for reasons of insolvency, the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make a payment to (or confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme.Removed
1423You agree that in return for such a payment or benefit, you assign absolutely to those Trustees any claims which you have or may have arising out of or relating to the non-provision of the services, including any claim against us, the travel agent (or your credit card issuer where applicable).Removed
1424You also agree that any such claims may be reassigned to another body, if that other body has paid sums you have claimed under the ATOL scheme.Removed
1425EU: Passengers' rights under EU Regulation 261/2004 24.Removed
1426If your flight is delayed or canceled or you’re denied boarding, you may be entitled to compensation/assistance under EU Regulation 261/2004 if: You’re flying into the European Union (EU) You’re flying out of the EU Your Flight is provided by an EU airline EU: Airline carrier liability under EU Regulation 889/2002 25.Removed
1427If there’s an accident that happens within the EU, EU Regulation 889/2002 might apply to you.Removed
1428EU: Rights of disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility when traveling by air under EU Regulation 1107/2006 26.Removed
1429EU Regulation 1107/2006 provides for certain rights for people who are disabled or have reduced mobility.Removed
1430How we work 27.Removed
1431For info on reviews, ranking, how we make money (and more), check out How We Work .Removed
1432F.Removed
1433Private and public transportation F1.Removed
1434Scope of this section F2.Removed
1435Contractual relationship F3.Removed
1436What we will do F4.Removed
1437What you need to do F5.Removed
1438Price and payment F6.Removed
1439Amendments, cancellations, and refunds F7.Removed
1440What else do you need to know?Removed
1441F1.Removed
1442Scope of this section 1.Removed
1443This section contains the specific terms for Private and Public Transportation products and services.Removed
1444F2.Removed
1445Contractual relationship 1.Removed
1446When you pre-book Private or Public Transportation, your Booking will be directly with the Service Provider.Removed
1447When you book an On-Demand Private Transportation, your Booking will be with the Third-Party Aggregator.Removed
1448In all cases, our Terms will govern the booking process. 2.Removed
1449Pre-Booked Private Transportation.Removed
1450You and the Service Provider both agree to comply with these Terms. 3.Removed
1451Public Transportation and On-Demand Private Transportation.Removed
1452You’ll be provided with the Service Provider’s terms during the booking process.Removed
1453If there is any discrepancy between their terms and our Terms, their terms will apply. 4.Removed
1454On-Demand Private Transportation.Removed
1455By making a Booking, you are confirming that you: have read and accept the Service Provider's terms agree to contact the Service Provider directly about anything that goes wrong understand that the Service Provider is responsible for arranging and providing your Private Transportation, choosing routes, setting prices, and providing all relevant information accept that we just provide a booking platform (i.e. an API service), and will not be liable for any loss you suffer because of anything the driver/Service Provider does or does not do.Removed
1456Not all Service Providers have their own terms, but you’re welcome to check out all the terms that we’ve been provided with .Removed
1457F3.Removed
1458What we will do 1.Removed
1459We provide the Platform on which Service Providers can promote and sell their Travel Experiences, and you can search for, compare, and book them. 2.Removed
1460Once you’ve made your Booking, we’ll give the Service Provider your details (e.g. your name, phone number, and pick-up location). 3.Removed
1461All Private Transportation.Removed
1462We’ll give you the Service Provider's contact details. 4.Removed
1463Pre-Booked Private Transportation.Removed
1464We’ll make sure the Service Provider knows what size vehicle you’ve requested. 5.Removed
1465Public Transportation.Removed
1466We’ll give you (or tell you how to collect) your ticket(s).Removed
1467F4.Removed
1468What you need to do 1.Removed
1469You must check the details of your Booking carefully, and provide all the information we need to arrange your Booking (your requirements, contact details, etc.). 2.Removed
1470You must make sure everyone in your group complies with our Terms and (where applicable) the Service Provider’s terms, which you saw and accepted during the booking process.Removed
1471You acknowledge that if you breach them: you might have to pay additional charges your Booking might be canceled your driver may refuse to transport you. 3.Removed
1472Bear in mind that estimated journey times don’t take traffic conditions into account. 4.Removed
1473All Private Transportation.Removed
1474You must make sure all passengers are at the pick-up location on time. 5.Removed
1475All Private Transportation.Removed
1476At and around your pick-up time, you must have the phone (whose number you entered when booking) turned on and able to receive calls/texts, in case the driver needs to contact you.Removed
1477We can't guarantee they’ll be able to reach you through messaging applications such as WhatsApp or Viber. 6.Removed
1478Pre-Booked Private Transportation.Removed
1479For any airport pick-up, you must give us your flight details at least 24 hours before your pick-up time, so your Service Provider can adjust it if your flight is delayed.Removed
1480If they can’t provide Private Transportation following a flight delay or cancellation, contact our Customer Service team. 7.Removed
1481Public Transportation.Removed
1482You must make sure all passengers arrive on time, leaving enough time to collect tickets if necessary. 8.Removed
1483You must be 18 or older to make a Booking, and any passenger under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. 9.Removed
1484You must make sure no passenger behaves inappropriately (e.g. being abusive or doing anything that might endanger someone). 10.Removed
1485You must make sure you choose Public/Private Transportation that’s suitable (in terms of party size, amount of luggage, accessibility requirements, etc.).Removed
1486F5.Removed
1487Price and payment 1.Removed
1488Booking.com Transport Limited is the merchant of record for your Booking.Removed
1489For details of our payment process, see “Payment” (A7) above. 2.Removed
1490Pre-Booked Private Transportation.Removed
1491Price includes any tolls, traffic charges, taxes, and peak surcharges.Removed
1492Payment is taken at the time of booking. 3.Removed
1493On-Demand Private Transportation.Removed
1494Price will be confirmed (and payment taken) when your driver drops you off.Removed
1495The price might be different from the price estimated when you booked.Removed
1496You are responsible for any tolls, traffic charges, taxes, peak surcharges, and tips. 4.Removed
1497Public Transportation.Removed
1498Payment is taken when your Booking is confirmed.Removed
1499Before departure, the Service Provider may need to see your ticket(s)/e-ticket(s).Removed
1500Keep it/them with you at all times, or you might have to pay again. 5.Removed
1501The Service Provider/driver doesn’t have to agree to any changes to the Journey that you request in person.Removed
1502If they do, they may charge extra.Removed
1503F6.Removed
1504Amendments, cancellations, and refunds Cancellation 1.Removed
1505In most cases...Removed
1506Pre-Booked Private Transportation.Removed
1507You can cancel for free up to 24 hours before your pick-up time (2 hours in some cases – see your confirmation).Removed
1508If you don't cancel on time, you won't be entitled to a refund.Removed
1509On-Demand Private Transportation.Removed
1510You can cancel anytime before your pick-up time, but the Service Provider may charge you a cancellation fee.Removed
1511Public Transportation.Removed
1512You probably won’t be entitled to a refund once your Booking is confirmed.Removed
1513If your plans change, contact our Customer Service team to discuss any options that might be available. 2.Removed
1514If your Service Provider has a different cancellation policy (which you’ll see while booking), their policy will apply instead. 3.Removed
1515We and/or the Service Provider may cancel the Booking with little or no notice, but this would only happen in very specific situations.Removed
1516For example, if: the Service Provider becomes insolvent or is genuinely unable to honor your Booking, in which case we'll do our best to arrange alternative transport (and we'll refund you in full if we can't) you breach these Terms and/or the Service Provider's terms, in which case you won't be entitled to any refund.Removed
1517Amendments (changes) before your Journey begins 4.Removed
1518Pre-Booked Private Transportation.Removed
1519Your confirmation email will tell you how much notice you need to give (ahead of your pick-up time) to request any changes to your Booking (such as location or time). 5.Removed
1520On-Demand Private Transportation.Removed
1521To change your Booking, you may need to cancel it (which might incur a cancellation fee) and make a new one. 6.Removed
1522Public Transportation.Removed
1523You can’t change your Booking once it's confirmed. 7.Removed
1524If we/the Service Provider need to change your Booking (e.g. a strike that interferes with your journey), we’ll tell you as soon as we can.Removed
1525If you then decide to cancel: Any Transport.Removed
1526Unless you cancel for one of the reasons in the next bullet, you’ll be entitled to a full refund (no matter how close your journey is).Removed
1527Any Private Transportation.Removed
1528If the change is simply a new driver, a new Service Provider, or a new (similar) vehicle, you won’t be entitled to a refund (unless you’re canceling with enough notice).Removed
1529Either way, neither we nor the Service Provider will be liable for any costs you may incur (e.g. alternative transport, hotel rooms).Removed
1530Refunds 8.Removed
1531If you want to apply for a refund, you must do so in writing no more than 14 days after your pick-up time. 9.Removed
1532Any refund may take up to 5 business days to arrive in your account. 10.Removed
1533All Private Transportation.Removed
1534If your driver isn’t at the pick-up location on time, you can apply for a refund, and we’ll investigate this for you. 11.Removed
1535All Private Transportation.Removed
1536You won't be entitled to a refund if your ride doesn't go ahead as planned because: the driver/Service Provider can't contact you one or more passengers isn't at the pick-up location on time, and you haven't requested a new pick-up time you request unreasonable changes to the pick-up time or Journey you don’t tell us/the Service Provider/the driver about a change you want to make you’d provided incorrect details when booking your Private Transportation (e.g. pick-up location, contact details, number of people, amount of luggage, etc.) of something that one or more passengers did/didn’t do.Removed
1537F7.Removed
1538What else do you need to know?Removed
1539Pre-Booked Private Transportation 1.Removed
1540Check your confirmation email to see how long the driver will wait at the pick-up location.Removed
1541On-Demand Private Transportation 2.Removed
1542The driver may not wait beyond the pick-up time, If they do, they may charge you for the time spent waiting.Removed
1543If you aren’t at the pick-up location on time, you may be charged a cancellation fee.Removed
1544Repair or cleaning charges 3.Removed
1545If anything needs to be repaired or cleaned because someone in your group has done something unreasonable or is in breach of these terms, you’ll be responsible for the cost of repairs/cleaning.Removed
1546How we work 4.Removed
1547For info on reviews, ranking, how we make money (and more), check out How We Work .Removed
1548G.Removed
1549Cruises We do not (re)sell, offer, or provide any cruises on our own behalf.Removed
1550Booking.com Cruises are offered and sold by World Travel Holdings, Inc.Removed
1551(“WTH”).Removed
1552When you call Booking.com Cruises or visit https://cruises.booking.com, you’re interacting directly with WTH.Removed
1553When you book a cruise, you’re entering into a contract with WTH and are subject to WTH’s Terms and Conditions.Removed
1554Booking.com is not responsible for your cruise and (to the fullest extent permitted by law) has no liability to you in relation to your booking.Removed
1555Booking.com dictionary “Account” means an account (with Booking.com or a Group Company), through which you can book Travel Experiences on our Platform. “Accommodation” means the provision of an accommodation service by a Service Provider (throughout Section B, “Service Provider” means the provider of the accommodation service). “Attraction” means the provision of an Attraction service by a Service Provider (throughout Section C, “Service Provider” means the provider of the Attraction service). “Attraction service(s)” includes, but is not limited to, tours, museums, attractions, activities, and experiences. “Booking” means the booking of a Travel Experience on our Platform, whether you pay for it now or later. “Booking.com,” “us,” “we,” or “our” means Booking.com B.V. (for accommodation, flights, or attractions) or Booking.com Transport Limited (for any ground transport service).Removed
1556Corporate contact “Booking Confirmation” (in the “Car rentals” section) means the confirmation email and coupon we send you, explaining the details of your Booking. “Cash Credits” means a benefit with a monetary value that you can “cash out” to the Payment Method that we have on file for you, or put toward the cost of a future Travel Experience. “Contract of Carriage” means the contract between you and the Service Provider, which deals with your Flight. “Credits” means a benefit with a monetary value.Removed
1557There are “Cash Credits” and “Travel Credits.” “Credit Card Cashback” means a benefit with a monetary value that can be cashed out to the credit card that we have on file for you, but can’t be put toward the cost of a future Travel Experience. “Currency Conversion Rate” means the rate that we use to convert currency; this is currently the WM/Refinitiv Closing Spot Rate, but this may change. “Eligible Booking” means a Booking that meets the criteria to qualify for a Reward. “Flight” means the provision of a flight by a Service Provider (throughout Section E, “Service Provider” means the airline). “Group Company” means an affiliate of Booking.com – either a direct shareholding of Booking.com or part of the Booking Holdings Inc. group. “Individual Reward Criteria” means rules that apply to certain Rewards in addition to the general “Rewards, Credits, & Wallet” terms (A13) above. “Intermediation Contract” (in the “Flights” section) means the contract between you and the Third-Party Aggregator, which deals with the way they arrange your Flight ticket (and, in some cases, any extras) with the airline or another company. “Main Driver” means the driver whose details were entered during the booking process, the only person who can change or cancel that Booking, or discuss it with us (unless they tell us they nominate someone else to do this). “On-Demand Private Transportation” means a private vehicle that you request when you arrive at the pick-up location (or just before). “Our Services” (in the “Car rentals” section) means our online car rental reservation system, through which Service Providers can offer their products and services, and you can book them. “Pay In Your Own Currency” means the payment option that we sometimes offer when a Service Provider doesn’t use your currency.Removed
1558This option lets you pay in your currency instead. “Payment Method” means the method (e.g. credit card, debit card, bank account, PayPal, ApplePay, etc.) used to make a payment or transfer money. “Pick-up” (in the “Car rentals” section) means the process at the start of your Rental, when you provide the required ID and other documentation, pay for any fees and additional extras, enter into the Rental Agreement, and collect your car. “Pick-up Time” (in the “Car rentals” section) means the (local) date and time you’re due to pick up your car, as stated in your Booking Confirmation. “Pick-up Time” (in the “Private and Public Transportation” section) means the (local) time when a Pre-Booked Private Transportation is due to reach the pick-up location, or when an On-Demand Private Transportation actually reaches the pick-up location. “Platform” means the website/app on which you can book Travel Experiences, whether owned or managed by Booking.com or by a third-party affiliate. “Pre-Booked Private Transportation” means a private vehicle that you request at least 2 hours before you arrive at the pick-up location. “Private Transportation Journey” means the private transportation journey as set out in the Booking (including any changes after the Booking was made). “Public Transportation” means trains, buses, trams, and other types of public transportation. “Public Transportation Journey” means the public transportation journey as set out in the Booking (including any changes after the Booking was made). “Rental” (or “Car Rental”) means the provision of a car by a Service Provider (throughout Section D, “Service Provider” means the rental company that provides the car). “Rental Agreement” means the contract between you and the Service Provider, which you sign at pick-up.Removed
1559You’ll be provided with a summary of the key terms during the booking process. “Rewards” means a benefit that you are promised.Removed
1560In most cases, Rewards will be Travel Credits, Cash Credits, a Credit Card Cashback, or a coupon for an item of some kind. “Service Provider” means the provider of a travel-related product or service on the Platform, including but not limited to the owner of a hotel or other property (for an “accommodation” Booking), a museum or park (for an “attraction” Booking), or a car rental company or airline (for a “transport” Booking). “Services” (in the “Private and Public Transportation” section) means the provision of a Public Transportation Journey or Private Transportation Journey. “Terms” means these terms of service. “Third-Party Aggregator” means a company that acts as either (a) an intermediary between you and the Service Provider or (b) a reseller of the Travel Experience. “Third-Party Terms” (in the “Flights” section) means both the Intermediation Contract and the Contract of Carriage. “Travel Credits” means a benefit with a monetary value that you can put toward the cost of a future Travel Experience, but can’t “cash out.” “Travel Experience” means one of the travel-related products or services on the Platform. “Upfront Payment” means a payment that you make when you book a product or service, rather than when you actually use it. “Wallet” means a dashboard in your Account that shows your Rewards, Credits, and other incentives.Removed
1561DATE: November 17, 2023 List your property Mobile version Your account Make changes online to your booking Customer Service Help Become an affiliate Booking.com for Business Countries Regions Cities Districts Airports Hotels Places of interest Homes Apartments Resorts Villas Hostels B&Bs Guest Houses Unique places to stay Reviews Discover monthly stays Travel articles Seasonal and holiday deals Traveller Review Awards Car rental Flight finder Restaurant reservations Booking.com for Travel Agents About Booking.com Customer Service Help Partner help Careers Sustainability Press Center Safety Resource Center Investor relations Terms of Service Partner dispute How We Work Privacy Notice Don't sell or share my personal information Modern Slavery Statement Human Rights Statement Corporate contact Content guidelines and reporting Extranet Log-in Copyright © 1996–2026 Booking.com™.Removed
1562All rights reserved.Removed
1563Booking.com is part of Booking Holdings Inc., the world leader in online travel and related services.Removed
1564Start of dialog content Verified reviews from real guests.Removed
1565We have more than 70 million property reviews, all from real, verified guests .Removed
1566How does it work? 1 It starts with a booking It starts with a booking The only way to leave a review is to first make a booking.Removed
1567That's how we know our reviews come from real guests who have stayed at the property. 2 Followed by a trip Followed by a trip When guests stay at the property, they check out how quiet the room is, how friendly the staff is, and more. 3 And finally, a review And finally, a review After their trip, guests tell us about their stay.Removed
1568We check for naughty words and verify the authenticity of all guest reviews before adding them to our site.Removed
1569If you booked through us and want to leave a review, please sign in first.Removed
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