Who owns Hotwire?
Hotwire is owned by Expedia Group (the United States, NASDAQ: EXPE), which has owned the brand since 5 November 2003.[1] Hotwire was founded in 2000 in the United States and was independent until 2003.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Expedia Group, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (2000–2003)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Seattle, Washington
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 2000
- Category
- Internet & digital › Online travel › Online travel agencies
- Parent ticker
- NASDAQ: EXPE
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Hotwire
Hotwire sells unsold hotel rooms and flights at a discount by hiding the supplier until after purchase, which lets brands cut prices without publicly devaluing themselves. Expedia acquired it in 2003, and the opaque model it pioneered is still used across the travel industry.
Ownership timeline of Hotwire
- 2003 – present Expedia Group [1] verified
Where Hotwire sits in Expedia Group
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Hotwire?
The parent company of Hotwire is Expedia Group, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Hotwire American?
Yes. Hotwire originated in the United States in 2000 and its owner, Expedia Group, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Expedia Group owned Hotwire?
Expedia Group has owned Hotwire since 5 November 2003.
Who owned Hotwire before Expedia Group?
Hotwire was an independent company from its founding in 2000 until Expedia Group acquired it in 2003.
Is Hotwire still owned by Expedia Group?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Hotwire is still owned by Expedia Group. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Expedia Group, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-13 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 13 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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