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Kayak
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Kayak

Kayak

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KAYAK, a Booking Holdings company, is a fare aggregator and travel metasearch engine.

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Stamford, CT, US
Founded
2004
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KAYAK, founded on January 14, 2004, by Steve Hafner and Paul M. English, is a fare aggregator and travel metasearch engine headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. As a subsidiary of Booking Holdings, KAYAK's core mission is to simplify travel planning by providing users with comprehensive search tools for flights, hotels, car rentals, and vacation packages. The platform is available in 18 languages and serves a global market, catering to travelers seeking efficient and cost-effective solutions for their travel needs.

Notable figures associated with KAYAK include CEO Steve Hafner and President Giorgos Zacharia. The company has achieved significant milestones, including generating $292.7 million in revenue in 2012 and expanding its services through subsidiaries like SWOODOO and Checkfelix. KAYAK's innovative approach and extensive market reach have made it a pivotal player in the travel industry, significantly impacting how consumers plan and book their trips.

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Kayak - Quick Facts

Who are Kayak's competitors?

Companies similar to Kayak include Tripadvisor, Booking Holdings, Expedia Group and Priceline.

When was Kayak founded?

Kayak was founded in 2004.

Where is Kayak's headquarters located?

Kayak's headquarters is located in Stamford, CT, US.

When was Kayak's last funding round?

Kayak's most recent funding round was for $6M (USD) in August 2012.

How much has Kayak raised to-date?

As of Aug 17, 2012, Kayak has raised a total of $229M (USD).

How many employees does Kayak have?

Kayak has 1,325 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Kayak - Classification

Ownership
  • Public
Technology
  • AI
  • Analytics
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Marketplace
Revenue
  • Advertising
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Travel Search
Tags
  • SaaS
  • Travel
NAICS
  • 518000Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
  • 518200Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
  • 510000Information
  • 518210Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7372Prepackaged Software
Show 7 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 480000Transportation and Warehousing
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 4700Transportation Services
  • 4720Arrangement Of Passenger Transportation
  • 4729Arrangement Of Passenger Transportation, Not Elsewhere Classified