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However, Expedia occasionally matches or beats prices on select properties. For pure hotel shopping, Hotels.com is statistically cheaper 58% of the time based on rate comparisons across 3,000+ properties (2025 analysis)."},{"question":"Should I book a flight-hotel package on Expedia or separately?","answer":"Expedia's flight-hotel packages save an average of 30-40% compared to booking flights and hotels separately. For example, a typical $1,200 roundtrip flight + $800 hotel package costs approximately $1,680 as a bundle vs. $2,000+ booked separately. This makes Expedia the clear winner for multi-component trips."},{"question":"How do the loyalty programs compare?","answer":"Hotels.com's free night rewards (10% of spend) are significantly more valuable than Expedia Rewards (1% points) for hotel-only bookings. A $100/night hotel stay earns a $10 certificate at Hotels.com vs. $1 in points at Expedia. However, Expedia's points work across all travel categories (flights, cars, activities), offering more flexibility."},{"question":"Which platform has better customer service?","answer":"Hotels.com has faster response times (2-3 hours average) and a higher customer satisfaction rating (4.6 stars vs. 4.5 stars). According to customer reviews analyzed in 2025, Hotels.com resolves 73% of issues on first contact compared to Expedia's 61%."},{"question":"Can I trust the prices shown on both sites?","answer":"Both offer price match guarantees—Expedia within 24 hours and Hotels.com within 48 hours. Hotels.com has the edge with a longer window. 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