What It Is
Lastminute.com.au was an Australian online travel agency focused on discounted, last-minute travel deals for flights, hotels, and holiday packages. Founded over 25 years ago as a joint venture, it was eventually acquired by Wotif Group in 2008 and then by Expedia Group in 2014 for approximately USD 703 million. The site operated as part of the Expedia Group portfolio targeting Australian consumers.
Who It Serves and How Properties Connect
Lastminute.com.au served Australian leisure travellers seeking short-notice deals on accommodation, flights, and packages. Hotels connected through the Expedia Group's property management tools and extranet, with inventory flowing into the lastminute.com.au storefront alongside other Expedia Group platforms. Existing bookings through the channel remained active through the transition period.
Specialty and Reach
Note: As of June 2026, Expedia Group has shut down Lastminute.com.au, redirecting activity to Expedia.com.au. The channel is no longer accepting new bookings, and the property listings and traffic are being consolidated into the main Expedia platform. Property managers who previously distributed via this channel should confirm their inventory is correctly reflected on Expedia.com.au going forward.