Hopper

What It Is

Hopper is a consumer travel app that combines AI-powered price prediction with direct booking for flights, hotels, car rentals, and short-term rentals. The app analyses pricing trends to advise users on the best time to book, and offers features such as Price Freeze — allowing guests to lock in a rate for a deposit — and flexible booking options backed by fintech products.

Who It Serves and How Properties Connect

Hopper serves primarily Millennial and Gen Z travelers who prefer mobile-first booking experiences. Hotels do not list directly on Hopper; instead, Hopper sources its hotel inventory from OTA partners and channel managers such as SiteMinder, meaning properties typically appear on Hopper through their existing OTA connections rather than a separate direct integration. Property managers can check with their channel manager provider to confirm Hopper inventory sourcing.

Specialty and Reach

Hopper has grown to more than 120 million registered users. Its key differentiators are its predictive pricing engine, fintech-style products (price freeze, cancel-for-any-reason coverage), and its appeal to younger, deal-focused travelers. It operates as an aggregator and booking platform rather than a traditional OTA, making it a passive but valuable distribution touchpoint for hotels already active on mainstream OTAs.