Skyscanner review
Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Skyscanner suits travelers who want flights, hotels, car rental and online travel agency bookings compared in a single search before paying anything, rather than pieced together across sites. Booking fees: No booking fees, and the operator behind the site trades as Skyscanner Limited from GB since 2003.
Key facts
- Best for
- Comparing flights, hotels, car rental and online travel agency options in a single search.
- Products
- Flights, Hotels, Car-rental, OTA↗
- Booking fees
- No booking fees↗
- Cancellation terms
- Per travel provider terms↗
- Mobile app
- Yes↗
- Legal entity
- Skyscanner Limited↗
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom↗
- Founded
- 2003↗
- Support channels
- Email, Help-centre↗
- Official website
- skyscanner.net
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 5 sources
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- App StoreGoogle Play
Pros and cons
Pros
- Covers flights, hotels and car rental in a single comparison site
- Booking fees: No booking fees
- A mobile app for searching and booking on the move
- Run by Skyscanner Limited, based in the United Kingdom since 2003
Cons
- Support runs on email and help centre only, with no phone line listed
- Cancellation: Per travel provider terms, so refund windows and penalties differ by travel provider
- Car rental and online travel agency options sit under flights, hotels and car rental, so the supplier choice is narrower than at a dedicated specialist
Who it suits
- Travelers booking flights who also want hotels or car rental in the same search
- Travelers who want the searched price to be the price paid, with booking fees: No booking fees
- Anyone who checks the travel provider's own terms before paying, given cancellation: Per travel provider terms
Who should look elsewhere
- FlixBus, whose bus is the only product on offer
- Hertz Bahamas WiFi, which lists car rental and transfers rather than flights and hotels
- Latam Travellers, which states 0 hidden fees, no contracts in its own terms
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Frequently asked questions
Does Skyscanner charge booking fees?+
Booking fees: No booking fees. The price a provider shows is the price carried through to the payment page, so the site adds no separate charge of its own. Fares can still move between the search and checkout.
What can I book on Skyscanner?+
The flights, hotels and car rental list covers flights, hotels, car rental and online travel agency bookings. That mix suits a trip where the flight, the stay and the vehicle are booked separately rather than as one package.
Is there a mobile app?+
Yes. Skyscanner has a mobile app, and the same No booking fees applies when you book from it. Comparing options on a phone suits anyone still deciding while already on the move abroad.
How does cancellation work?+
Cancellation: Per travel provider terms. Skyscanner is a comparison service, so the refund window and any penalties belong to the travel provider whose offer was booked. Read the provider terms on the listing before you pay.
Who operates Skyscanner?+
The company is based in the United Kingdom and trades as Skyscanner Limited. It has been running since 2003, which matters for travelers who want an established operator behind the search results.
How do I reach support?+
Support runs on email and help centre. The help centre covers common booking questions and email handles the rest. There is no phone line listed, so time sensitive changes are worth raising by email early.
Is Skyscanner a booking site or a travel agency?+
Both roles appear in flights, hotels and car rental, which lists an online travel agency option alongside flights, hotels and car rental. Search shows what providers offer, and some options can be booked directly on the site.
Why do prices differ between searches?+
Skyscanner compares live offers, so fares reflect what each travel provider is selling at that moment. Cancellation terms vary for the same reason: Per travel provider terms. Book once a price looks right, since nothing is held for you.
Sources
- apps.apple.com/us/app/skyscanner-flights-travel/id415458524 checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Mobile app
“trackName=Skyscanner Flights & Travel; sellerName=Skyscanner Limited”
- play.google.com/store/apps/details checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Booking fees, Products
“we don't charge any booking fees on flights, hotels or cars. Never. None at all.”
- skyscanner.net/about-us checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded
“When we started in 2003, we set out to do things differently”
- skyscanner.net/company-details checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Cancellation terms, Headquarters
“we don't handle bookings ourselves ... your booking (including payment) is made directly with the travel company you choose”
- skyscanner.net/terms-of-service checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Legal entity, Support channels
“Skyscanner Limited, a private limited company incorporated and registered in England & Wales with company number 04217916”
Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
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