Travel guide

Travel with Bitcoin

Book flights, hotels, car rentals, and full travel packages with Bitcoin. Direct, Lightning, gift card, or processor — every option is on the table.

The four ways to book travel with Bitcoin

The travel industry is one of the most Bitcoin-friendly categories. There are direct-booking sites, Lightning-only specialists, processor routes for big brands, and gift card routes for the airlines that don't take BTC directly.

Airlines that take Bitcoin directly

    Travel booking sites (hotels + flights)

    Lightning-only travel

    Car rentals and processors

    Gift card route for major airlines and hotels

    Airlines like Delta and hotel chains don't take BTC directly, but you can buy a gift card with BTC on Bitrefill and use it to book on the airline's site. Same for hotel chains via Airbnb gift cards and Booking.com gift cards.

    UK tip: AirBaltic flies direct from London Gatwick to Riga, and they accept Bitcoin at checkout. The cleanest "book a flight with BTC" experience in Europe.

    Booking tips

    • Compare the BTC price across sites — markup varies. Travala and CheapAir tend to be close to spot.
    • Lightning bookings (e.g. BitPay Travel) confirm instantly.
    • On-chain bookings need 1–3 confirmations. Don't leave it to the last minute before your flight.
    • Check refund policy. Most processor routes offer fiat refunds, not BTC.

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