Can I redeem a Hotelgiftcard on Expedia?

Published: 1 October 2026

Hotelgiftcard cannot be used to pay for a booking made directly through Expedia. If you would like to use your gift card towards a stay, the reservation needs to be made on Hotelgiftcard.com.

Once you have chosen your accommodation, you can redeem your Hotelgiftcard as part of the online payment process. Your remaining balance is then applied to the cost of the reservation.

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Does Expedia accept Hotelgiftcard?
How do I make a hotel booking using my gift card?
Why do Expedia and Hotelgiftcard feature some of the same hotels?
What hotels can I stay at with Hotelgiftcard?
Where should I redeem my Hotelgiftcard?

Does Expedia accept Hotelgiftcard?

No. Hotelgiftcard is not one of the payment methods available when booking directly on Expedia.

The gift card is designed to be redeemed through Hotelgiftcard.com. This means you need to find and book your accommodation there if you would like your Hotelgiftcard balance to go towards your stay.

How do I make a hotel booking using my gift card?

Using your Hotelgiftcard for a stay is straightforward:

Go to Hotelgiftcard.com and select book a hotel
Search for your destination and preferred dates
Choose from the available rooms and properties
Redeem your Hotelgiftcard when you reach the payment page

The amount available on your gift card will be deducted from the cost of the booking.

Why do Expedia and Hotelgiftcard feature some of the same hotels?

Hotelgiftcard offers access to a broad international accommodation network. This includes a large number of properties across Europe and destinations further afield.

It is therefore quite common to see hotels on Hotelgiftcard that are also listed on Expedia. The important difference is where you complete the reservation: to redeem a Hotelgiftcard, you must make the booking through Hotelgiftcard.com.

What hotels can I stay at with Hotelgiftcard?

You can choose from a wide range of accommodation, from international and regional hotel groups to independent hotels, apartments, resorts and holiday parks.

Depending on your dates and destination, you may find brands such as:

Van der Valk
Fletcher Hotels
Inntel Hotels
Center Parcs
Bastion Hotels

A Hotelgiftcard can be used towards trips such as:

Where should I redeem my Hotelgiftcard?

Hotelgiftcard.com is the place to redeem your card. Search the accommodation available for your preferred dates and apply your gift card during checkout.

For inspiration and more information about participating accommodation, take a look at Where to redeem. If you already know where you want to travel, head straight to book a hotel and start your search.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use a Hotelgiftcard on Expedia?
No. A Hotelgiftcard cannot be redeemed directly through Expedia. To use your card towards a hotel stay, make the reservation on Hotelgiftcard.com.
Are hotels listed on Expedia also available through Hotelgiftcard?
Some are. Hotels often appear on several booking platforms, so you may find the same property on both Expedia and Hotelgiftcard. Availability and rates can vary by platform and date.
How do I redeem my Hotelgiftcard?
When completing your booking on Hotelgiftcard.com, enter your gift card details at the payment stage. Your remaining balance will then be applied towards the reservation.

More about Hotelgiftcard

Hotelgiftcard is a flexible travel gift that lets the recipient decide what their perfect break looks like. With more than 700,000 accommodation options worldwide, they can choose from hotels, welcoming bed & breakfasts and holiday parks in destinations near and far.

Rather than giving one fixed stay, you give them the freedom to choose the destination and type of accommodation themselves. Whether they fancy a city break, a relaxing weekend away or a longer holiday, the choice is theirs.