Our Mission
When travelers are searching for a hotel,
we want the obvious choice to be trivago.
Our Story
In 2005, three university friends crammed into a garage in Düsseldorf, Germany and started building trivago. They were united by a passion for travel, an insatiable appetite for building better tech, and a determination to challenge the status quo. Today, those same forces unite hundreds of talents from 75+ different countries, serving over millions of daily users around the globe.
Who we are
We’re a team of creative and growth-minded entrepreneurs from all over the world united in Düsseldorf to build a search engine that is fast, intuitive and unbiased. Some of us write code, others write blogs, but we all have the same purpose – to empower millions of users and partners to get more out of their lives!
What drives us
trivago is built on entrepreneurial values that foster collaboration and individual development. It’s a place for people who want to grow and have a global impact – all with the support of an international community and working culture that empowers you to be your best.
How trivago works
Our metasearch engine helps you find your ideal accommodation in just a few simple clicks! You start your search with your destination, dates, number of travelers and accommodation type, narrow it down with our nifty filters, compare the best deals, and then find and book the one that suits you best on one of our partner websites. Find out more about how trivago works here.
2005
The trivago idea is born
2005
2006
trivago is founded and goes live in Germany
2006
First financing round
Price comparison is born
2007
trivago goes live in Italy, Spain, and France
2007
2008
trivago reaches profitability
2008
2009
First TV campaign in Germany and Spain
2009
2010
trivago.com platform is launched
2010
2011
Launched new European platforms
2011
2012
First steps in the US
2012
2013
trivago goes live in Asia
2013
Expedia acquires 62% stake in trivago through secondary purchase
2016
54 localized platforms
2016
Nasdaq IPO
2018
Move to the new campus
2018
2019
5 million+ hotels and alternative accommodations, 190 countries
2019
2021
Acquisition of weekend.com
2021
Chelsea FC Partnership Kickoff
Launch of hybrid work model
2023
Launch first-of-its-kind AI driven ad campaign as part of innovative brand refresh
2023