About 
Get your vacation rentals properties visible on Google Travel where millions of travelers search, compare and book their trips and accommodation.
Appear in Google Travel Search and Google Travel Maps and compete at the highest level alongside hotels while being in control of your pricing and availability. Google Travel for vacation rentals is a great opportunity to increase your visibility, drive bookings and boost your revenue.
Integration model
| Sync type | PULL |
| Static data sync |
The static content is synchronised to the channel upon first-time connection. If the content is updated, the changes are retrieved by the channel typically once a day, but may be less frequently. |
| Availability, Rates & Inventory sync |
The ARI data is synchronised to the channel upon first-time connection. If the availability or prices are updated in Rentals United, the channel will be notified about it typically within a minute, but delays (up to 30 minutes) may occur. |
| Instant bookings | - |
| Booking requests | - |
| Quote requests | - |
| Reservation sync | Google Travel redirects potential guests to the Book Direct website or the client's website to insert a reservation, read more about the reservation process here. Learn more about how to advertise your own brand on Google Travel. |
| Reservation modifications |
Sales Channel to Rentals United Not possible on Google Travel. Modifications made through another service (not Rentals United Book Direct) are not synchronised. Rentals United to Sales Channel Modifications should be made in Rentals United and communicated to the guest. |
| Reservation cancellations |
Sales Channel to Rentals United Not possible on Google Travel. Cancellations made through another service (not Rentals United Book Direct) are not synchronised. Rentals United to Sales Channel Cancellations should be made in Rentals United and communicated to the guest. |
| Cancellation penalties | - |
Additional info
| Accepted locations | Worldwide |
| Target guests |
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| Origin of the guests | - |
| Long stays (more than 30 days) | - |
| Channel website | |
| Affiliate channels |
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Inventory type
| Pick & Choose | The channel takes all inventory. Once a property is connected to Google Travel, the channel picks and chooses which properties to publish. |
| Multi-units |
Multi-units are not supported in the integration with Google Travel. If multi-units are used in Rentals United, availability is synchronised as if it was a regular property. In other words, the availability for multi-units connected to Google Travel is flattened to 1 unit. |
| Luxury inventory | Accepted |
Channel performance
| Top location | - |
| Top inventory type | - |
| Top performance season | - |
| Key amenities |
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| Best practices |
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Charges & Payments
| Merchant of Record (MOR) | - |
| Charging party | Property manager is responsible for charging the guest, hence the payment method is not enforced. |
| Credit card details | CC details are available in Rentals United. |
Commission
| Commission |
No commission |
| Commission charging |
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| Commission application | - |
| Negotiable commission | - |
Contract & Onboarding
| Average onboarding time | 2 - 7 days after connecting to Google Travel and having all the inventory complete |
| Onboarding instructions |
Connect to the channel and follow the instructions - see here. The channel does not require a contract to be signed. |
Contact & Support
| Support email for property managers |
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| Response time | - |
Categorization
Google Travel provides a meta-search solution that allows you to compete with other sales channels within the frame of a single dashboard. Thanks to a targeted search, your potential clients are more likely to find your property and book. Once a property is connected to Google Travel, the channel picks and chooses which properties to publish.
