Travelpayouts

Travelpayouts is a leading travel affiliate network that allows affiliates to earn commissions by promoting a wide range of travel services, including flights, hotels, car rentals, and tours. The platform offers competitive commission rates, easy-to-use tools like banners, links, and APIs, as well as real-time tracking to optimize performance. Affiliates can also benefit from the sub-affiliate program, earning commissions from the affiliates they refer to the network.

Category
Travel and Hospitality
Rating
9.2 / 10
Commission
Varies based on Partner
Commission Model
RS
CPA
E-Mail
support@travelpayouts.com
Software
Proprietary affiliate software

Review

Travelpayouts is a popular affiliate platform for those looking to promote travel-related services, offering a broad range of products including flights, hotels, car rentals, and activities. The platform provides affiliates with various promotional tools, such as banners, links, and widgets, along with real-time tracking to monitor performance and optimize earnings. Commission rates are competitive, though they can vary depending on the specific partner or product being promoted. While Travelpayouts is generally well-regarded for its simplicity and wide network, some users have noted that customer support can be slow at times, and payment thresholds may feel high for those just starting out.

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Target Market

Primary Target Market

  • North America (USA & Canada): The travel market in North America is highly mature, with a strong demand for flight, hotel, and travel-related services. Travelpayouts offers a wide range of services tailored to this market, and affiliates from these countries often see strong conversion rates due to high traffic and established travel habits.
  • Europe (UK, Germany, France, etc.): Europe has a well-developed online travel market, with frequent cross-border travel and a high level of internet penetration. The platform caters to European travelers looking for both local and international travel deals.
  • India: As a growing travel market with increasing online travel bookings, India represents a key region for Travelpayouts, particularly with the rise of middle-class consumers traveling both domestically and internationally.

Secondary Target Market

  • Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, etc.): Latin American countries are experiencing rapid growth in the online travel industry, with increasing numbers of consumers booking flights, hotels, and other services via online platforms. Travelpayouts targets affiliates in these regions to capitalize on the growing demand for travel services.
  • Southeast Asia (Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, etc.): Southeast Asia's travel industry is booming, with a mix of both inbound and outbound travel. Travelpayouts is well-suited for affiliates in this region who want to promote travel deals to both local and international customers.

Other Target Markets

  • Australia & New Zealand: These countries have a well-established online market, with travel being a significant sector for both domestic and international bookings.
  • Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, etc.): The Middle East, particularly the UAE and Saudi Arabia, has a strong demand for travel, especially luxury and international flights, making it a promising target market.
  • Africa (South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, etc.): While not as mature as other markets, the travel industry in Africa is expanding, and Travelpayouts is tapping into this emerging market through localized affiliate partnerships.

In summary, Travelpayouts targets a broad global market, with a primary focus on developed regions like North America and Europe, while also expanding its reach to rapidly growing markets in Asia, Latin America, and beyond.

Commission Structure

Commission from Affiliate Programs on Travelpayouts

  • Variable rates, depending on each program. Travelpayouts operates as a partnership platform, meaning commission rates differ per partner (like Booking.com, WayAway, Omio, KiwiTaxi, etc.).
  • For example:
    • Omio (train): 6% commission; 30-day cookie lifetime.
    • Rail Europe: Up to 1.8% commission; 30-day cookie.
    • Trainline: Up to 3% commission; 30-day cookie in one listing, but up to 1–27% in another.
    • KiwiTaxi (airport transfer): 50% commission; 30-day cookie.
    • Holiday Taxis: 10% commission; 30-day cookie-
    • GetTransfer: 7% commission; 30-day cookie.
  • Commission calculations: Your earnings are based on Travelpayouts’ share of revenue from each booking or transaction—not the full sale price—and may vary depending on tools used (like Booking Booster or Link Switcher). They can reduce your commission—sometimes by up to half—but not below 30% of the base rate.
  • Precise rates for each program are accessible in your Travelpayouts dashboard under the Programs catalog → Performance tab once you join a program.

Referral (Partner Recruitment) Commission

Beyond your direct earnings as an affiliate, you can earn additional passive income by referring new affiliates to Travelpayouts:

  • You receive 7% of the earnings made by your referrals (i.e., partners who sign up via your referral link) from all affiliate programs.
  • This reward lasts for 2 years from their initial registration.
  • Importantly, this commission is paid from Travelpayouts’ share—it does not reduce anything your referrals earn.