Firefly review
Updated September 30, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
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Our verdict
Firefly is a broad travel booking site, with hotels at the center of its catalog and flights, car rental, transfers and tours around them. It suits travelers putting a whole trip together under a single roof, with listings typically costing €6.50 a day.
Key facts
- Best for
- Booking flights, hotels and car rental together rather than piece by piece.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Hotels lead the catalog at 57.4%, with car rental close behind at 17.9%.
- Most listings run a phone app, 78%, so bookings and changes happen on the move.
- Email support reaches 78.4% of listings and a help centre 80.9%.
- Flights appear on 20.3% of listings and tours on 28.7%, so most itineraries can be built in the same place.
Cons
- Live chat covers only 48.5% of listings, leaving email as the surer route.
- Phone support reaches 73.5% of listings, so questions raised outside local hours wait longer.
- Rail appears on 6.7% of listings, thin for train-led itineraries.
Ready to try Firefly?
Scored 8.0 / 10 by NomadCue.
Who it suits
- Travelers booking flights and hotels together, since hotels lead the catalog at 57.4%.
- People who want to manage trips from a phone, with an app on 78% of listings.
- Groups pairing a flight with a rental car or airport transfer, both common at 17.9% and 16.8%.
Who should look elsewhere
- Rail-first itineraries, where rail listings are thin at 6.7%.
- Travelers who want live chat on every booking, since chat covers 48.5% of listings.
- Shoppers for airport parking or ski trips, with parking on 8.8% and ski on 5.3%.
How Firefly compares
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Frequently asked questions
What can I book on Firefly?+
Hotels are the core of the catalog at 57.4%, joined by car rental at 17.9%, tours at 28.7%, flights at 20.3% and transfers at 16.8%. Cruise, bus and ferry listings also appear, so both land trips and sea routes are covered.
How much do bookings cost?+
Prices vary widely by route and product. The median starting price across listings is €4.18, and the highest starting price reaches €45.95. On a daily basis, listings typically cost €6.50, with the priciest at €43.84.
Is there an app for booking on the move?+
Yes. 78% of listings have a phone app, so flights, rooms and rental cars can be booked and adjusted without a laptop. That matters most for travelers whose plans shift between airports, stations and hotels.
How do I reach support if something goes wrong?+
Email is the most common channel, reaching 78.4% of listings, and a help centre covers 80.9%. Phone support is offered on 73.5% of listings, while live chat is the narrowest option at 48.5%.
Which destinations does Firefly cover?+
Coverage leans global, with global listings at 69.4% and regional ones at 61.2%. The median listing reaches 100 countries, though the spread runs from 1 to 259.
Is Firefly aimed at short trips or long ones?+
Short trips dominate, appearing on 98.9% of listings, and long trips are still well represented at 71.1%. A brief city break and a multi-country route both find relevant inventory here.
Can I add parking, a lounge or a ski package to a flight?+
The add-ons exist, though depth is mixed. Parking appears on 8.8% of listings, lounges on 5.1% and ski on 5.3%. Check each add-on against the specific departure, since coverage is far from uniform.
How crowded is the field Firefly competes in?+
Broadly tracked rather than narrow. 1,014 brands sit in the wider travel picture, and the get-there shortlist holds 336. Prices for the same trip differ a lot across listings, so comparing before booking is worthwhile.
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