Agoda, an Asian agency gone global

If you are planning a trip to Asia, Agoda is the go-to online travel agency for your booking needs.

But who is Agoda?

Founded in 2005 following a merger between PlanetHoliday.com and PrecisionReservations.com, Agoda is a brand under the Priceline Group, which also owns Booking.com and Kayak.com.

Initially focused on the Asia-Pacific market, Agoda has grown into a globally recognized travel site and is one of the fastest-growing online hotel platforms in the world. Based in Singapore, the company now operates in 28 countries and lists no fewer than 2.9 million hotels and accommodations across the globe.

A seamless booking experience

Its success is largely due to a core philosophy of providing a stress-free travel experience from start to finish. To achieve this, the platform offers intuitive search tools that allow customers to research, read reviews, book (including for last-minute stays), and pay for their hotel in a single transaction on either a desktop or mobile device.

Agoda has invested heavily in its mobile application for iOS and Android in recent years. This app mirrors all the functionality of the website, with the goal of making it easier for travelers to book hotels directly from their smartphones.

When it comes to inventory, Agoda leverages local expertise and regional contacts to secure the best lodging deals for both business travelers and tourists. The site is particularly well-known for its best price guarantee and its exclusive discounts.

More than just accommodation

Agoda also offers flights, airport transfers, and car rentals, all supported by an attractive loyalty program. Travelers can rely on 24/7 customer service for support. Since 2006, the company has focused on international expansion, and you can access its services in 38 different languages, including English, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, German, and many others.

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Reviews of Agoda

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Great prices!!!

I use Agoda, especially for their rates. After comparing with numerous platforms, I find that they often offer the best prices. It also lets you find, in certain countries, hotels that are not necessarily listed on other platforms.

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Reliable and efficient

I downloaded the app for a train tour of Europe with a friend, because he told me he had had issues with booking. I was very satisfied with the service, its efficiency, and how easy it was to use. So now I have adopted Agoda! For romantic weekend getaways, just like the trips I have taken since, I have always found decent accommodation within my budget, even at the last minute. I recommend it!

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Great for Asia, but not just for Asia

"There's definitely a scam going on," a friend told me when I showed him the rates offered by agoda.com for a stay at Disneyland Paris (hotel only). There was indeed a significant difference between agoda.com and the others, almost 15 percent more! And yet, upon our arrival at the hotel, there was no difference in treatment, no problems at all. Bolstered by a successful first experience, we tried our luck again for a property in Alsace; same result. We will definitely use agoda.com again for our future bookings.

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Great selection of accommodations for Thailand

After comparing tons of sites to book accommodations in Thailand, in the north of the country and on the coast, I can tell you that I found the most options and the best prices on Agoda. Once I got there, nothing to report, everything went as planned, and the rooms matched the descriptions.

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Perfect for Asia

I mostly used Agoda on the advice of other travelers in Asia, especially in Thailand. It is true that when the offers on Booking weren't great, Agoda often proposed alternatives at attractive prices or properties on sale. I didn't have any issues with my Agoda bookings. However, since I am used to Booking, I didn't change my habits too much.

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The Asian version of Booking

I use Agoda when I am in Asia. It works just like Booking, with discounts when you travel with them a lot. I have never had any issues with reservations on Agoda.

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