Expedia To Acquire CarTrawler in Second B2B Deal of 2026
Expedia has announced its acquisition of CarTrawler, marking its second B2B deal of 2026. This acquisition aims to enhance Expedia's offerings in rental cars, ground transport, and insurtech products. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026, following discussions held at CarTrawler's Dublin headquarters.
- ▪Expedia is acquiring CarTrawler to strengthen its B2B travel business.
- ▪The acquisition is expected to enhance Expedia's rental car and ground transport services.
- ▪CarTrawler is based in Ireland and specializes in car rentals and trip protection.
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- ▪ Expedia to acquire Ireland’s CarTrawler for B2B expansion — Investing.com — News
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Online Travel Expedia To Acquire CarTrawler in Second B2B Deal of 2026 Dennis Schaal May 20th, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT Photo Credit: Hertz car rental at Tampa International Airport on Tuesday September 28, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. Hertz / Casey Brooke Lawson Skift Take Expedia CEO Ariane Gorin, who ran its B2B unit before becoming CEO two years ago, is giving Parades the freedom and resources to expand the business. Expedia now faces the complexity of integrating two new businesses: Tiqets and CarTrawler.
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