1. Flight refunds made through Expedia typically take about 7 to 14 business days to appear in your account. This timeframe begins once the airline confirms that the ticket is eligible for a refund. Some airlines may take a few extra days to communicate that decision to Expedia, and until that happens, the refund process cannot begin. If you used a credit card to pay, you might receive the funds slightly quicker than if you used a debit card or another payment method.

2. Hotel refunds can be faster depending on the type of booking. If you prepaid for a refundable hotel room, and you cancel within the allowed timeframe, you can expect the refund to be processed in about 5 to 10 business days. If the hotel itself was responsible for charging your card (common in “pay at the hotel” bookings), then Expedia will forward the cancellation to the property, and the refund will be managed directly by the hotel’s payment processor. This can sometimes result in delays of 10 to 14 business days or longer.

3. Car rental refunds through Expedia generally take 5 to 10 business days, but this also depends on whether the rental company or Expedia handled the payment. If you paid upfront through Expedia, they will initiate the refund once the cancellation is verified. If the car rental company charged you directly, it may take longer, especially if you cancel close to the pickup time.

4. Vacation package refunds are usually the most complex. If you booked a combination of flights, hotels, or rental cars as part of a package, refunds can take up to 30 days or more. That’s because Expedia must coordinate with each provider separately, and delays from any one of them can affect the entire refund. In many cases, individual parts of the package are refunded separately and on different timelines.

5. The form of payment also affects how soon you get your money back. Credit card refunds are typically the fastest, taking 7 to 10 business days. Debit card refunds can take slightly longer, often 10 to 14 business days, depending on your bank. PayPal and other digital payment options generally return funds within 5 to 7 business days once the refund is processed.

If you don’t see the refund within the expected timeframe, contact Expedia at +1-855-838-4886. Have your itinerary number, email address, and payment details ready. The representative can confirm whether the refund has been issued and help escalate the request if needed. On average, refunds through Expedia are completed in 5 to 30 business days, and staying in touch helps avoid unnecessary delays.