KAYAK

KAYAK Canada (ca.kayak.com) is the Canadian domain of KAYAK, a travel metasearch engine founded in 2004 and operated by Kayak Software Corporation, headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, under Booking Holdings Inc..

Core Features

• Compares flights, hotels, rental cars, vacation packages, and “things to do” across hundreds of travel sites.
• CAD pricing & bilingual UI tailored for Canadian users.
• Smart filters & alerts: price alerts, route insights, fare freeze option.
• Redirect booking: users are redirected to OTA providers (e.g. Expedia, Booking.com) to complete transactions.

Advantages

• Comprehensive search in one place—transparent comparison with real-time data.
• Global coverage, including all Canada cities and international destinations.
• Well-funded engine, part of Booking Holdings with deep industry connections.
• App convenience: available on iOS and Android.

Considerations

• No direct booking or payments; any booking issues must be resolved with external providers.
• Search rankings may be influenced by advertiser bids (CPC model).
• Dependency on partner availability and pricing; occasional price mismatches may occur.

Summary for Canadians

KAYAK Canada is an effective tool for comparing travel options with Canadian pricing. Ideal for planning multi-component trips, though booking completion depends on third-party providers.