Expedia Group is benefitting as Americans board planes and book hotels to make up for travel they missed during the worst of the pandemic.

There are many reasons to choose a vacation rental when visiting a new destination. A vacation rental is different from a hotel or inn because it's typically a regular house or apartment. Many vacation rental hosts are happy to share tips with their guests about local attractions. If your vacation rental has a kitchen, for example, you can save money by cooking your own food. For home-style accommodations, local insights, family activities and economical reasons, a vacation rental can be a great alternative to a hotel.