CarTrawler, the leading B2B technology provider of car rental, ground transport and Insurtech solutions to the global travel industry, has agreed to be acquired by the Expedia Group, the global travel marketplace, in a move that advances its strategy to build the most complete B2B travel platform. CarTrawler, founded and headquartered in Dublin, is powered by its Connect Platform, connecting 550+ car rental suppliers and 500+ mobility providers with more than 300 leading travel brands worldwide, including over 70 airlines.
The Company has significantly expanded its global footprint, driven by demand for high-margin ancillary solutions and the unrivalled performance of its proprietary technology, reflecting the strength and scalability of CarTrawler’s offering across the global travel ecosystem. This announcement represents a strategic milestone for both companies. Together, the businesses will unlock new opportunities for supply partners to access incremental demand, for B2B partners to integrate richer and more competitive travel ancillary solutions, and for travellers to benefit from greater choice and value.
Commenting on the announcement, the Chief Executive Officer, CarTrawler, Peter O’Donovan, said, “CarTrawler’s acquisition by Expedia Group is a testament to the strength of our technology, the drive of our people, our track record of innovation and our accelerating commercial momentum. This exciting combination allows us to advance our mission as part of travel’s best and most complete B2B engine, unlocking new opportunities for innovation and growth.”
Also commenting was the President B2B & Chief Commercial Officer at Expedia Group, Alfonso Paredes, who added, “The CarTrawler acquisition is another huge, exciting step towards our ambition of building the most complete B2B travel platform. Last year, Expedia Group B2B set out a bold vision to expand our APIs beyond lodging. Acquiring Tiqets helped us solve for activities at scale. Adding CarTrawler now extends that same strategy into car rentals, ground transport and Insurtech. CarTrawler’s focus and differentiated expertise in these areas complements our strengths in B2B scale and technology, enabling us to massively amplify our joint value proposition to partners, suppliers, and travellers.”
