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Trip.com

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Trip.com is praised by many users for its comprehensive travel booking options and competitive pricing, especially for travel within China and Asia, but a significant number of recent reviews highlight severe issues with customer service, payment processing, and refund policies.

4.6★ lifetime (37,211) Free to download since 2013 by Trip.com Travel Singapore Pte. Ltd. updated 0.1 mo ago recent negative 65% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Customer Service Refunds & Cancellations Payment Issues App Interface & UX China/Asia Travel Pricing & Discounts Flight Information
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.6★ lifetime average

Trip.com is a travel booking app offering flights, hotels, tours, and more, with many users finding it convenient and well-priced, particularly for Asian destinations. However, recent user feedback frequently points to frustrating experiences with customer support, difficulties with refunds and cancellations, and payment processing errors.

What users like

  • Comprehensive travel services including flights, hotels, and tours, making it a 'one-stop shop' for travel planning.R5R19R31R104
  • Especially useful and highly rated for booking travel within China and Japan.R19R23R49R65
  • Offers competitive prices and discounts, with some users finding the best deals compared to other platforms.R5R55R121R137
  • Booking process is generally described as easy, smooth, and fast.R55R62R82R119
  • Customer support is sometimes effective and polite, resolving issues for some users.R24R78R96R127

What users complain about

  • Frequent and severe issues with customer service, including unresponsiveness, unhelpful staff, and unresolved problems.R2R3R15R20
  • Significant difficulties with refunds and cancellations, with many users reporting denied requests, delayed processing, or outright scams.R2R8R11R22
  • Problems with payment processing, including rejected cards, double charges, and hotels not receiving payments from Trip.com.R4R13R43R45
  • App interface is often described as confusing, cluttered with ads, and difficult to navigate, especially for finding bookings or specific features.R6R16R58R120
  • Inaccurate or misleading information, such as incorrect flight details, baggage allowances, or hotel booking statuses.R4R10R34R46
  • Issues with account management, including deactivated emails, inability to link app and website accounts, and accounts being inexplicably blocked.R9R63R276R605
  • Dynamic pricing or hidden fees, where prices increase after initial search or are higher for loyal customers.R16R770R945R51
  • Lack of essential features like Apple Pay, itemized receipts, or clear currency display.R12R239R583R673

Latest update · v8.53.0

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Enjoy cherry blossom season in Japan: Japan train tickets are now available. Choose seat preferences and change or refund tickets online. 24/7 multilingual customer support is available for all your travel needs. Ordering food abroad made easy: TripGenie has been upgraded. Snap a photo to get a digital menu—ordering overseas is easier than ever! Happy travels!

Recurring themes

Customer Service negative
Many users report extremely poor customer service, citing unhelpful agents, long wait times, unresolved issues, and a lack of accountability, especially for cancellations and refunds. Some even describe it as 'terrible' or 'garbage'.R2R3R15R20
Refunds & Cancellations negative
A recurring theme is the difficulty or impossibility of obtaining refunds or processing cancellations, even for legitimate reasons like medical emergencies or airline changes. Users feel scammed and report being forced to go on trips or losing money.R2R8R11R22
Payment Issues negative
Users frequently encounter problems with payments, including credit cards being rejected despite being valid, double charges, hotels not receiving payments from Trip.com, and issues with currency display and Apple Pay.R4R13R43R45
App Interface & UX negative
The app is often criticized for being confusing, cluttered with unnecessary features and ads, and having poor navigation. Specific complaints include difficulty finding bookings, unintuitive filters, and intrusive ad pop-ups.R6R16R58R120
China/Asia Travel positive
Many users specifically praise Trip.com as the best or most useful app for booking travel, hotels, and activities within China and Japan, highlighting its convenience and effectiveness for these regions.R19R23R49R65
Pricing & Discounts mixed
While some users find Trip.com offers the best prices and good discounts, others report issues with 'dynamic pricing' where prices increase after initial searches, or find official sites to be cheaper. Some also note non-transparent discounts.R5R7R16R55
Flight Information negative
Users report issues with flight information not updating, leading to missed flights due to gate changes or rescheduled times. There are also complaints about misleading baggage allowance information.R10R41R46R47

Who it's for

Trip.com is best for travelers frequently visiting China and Japan who need a comprehensive booking platform R19R23R49. It may also appeal to users seeking competitive prices for flights and hotels globally, provided they are prepared to navigate potential customer service or payment issues R5R55. Travelers who prioritize reliable customer support, straightforward refund policies, and a clean, ad-free user experience should likely skip this app R2R3R6R11.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew significantly negative (0.65 recent-negative), which contrasts with the high lifetime rating (4.61772). This suggests a recent decline in user satisfaction, particularly concerning customer service, refunds, and payment issues. The developer's notes mention Japan train tickets and TripGenie upgrades, but recent reviews do not significantly address these specific new features, nor do they alleviate the core complaints about service and refunds.

Frequently asked

Does Trip.com offer good prices for travel?
Trip.com is often praised for offering competitive prices and good deals for flights and hotels, with some users finding it cheaper than other platforms R5R55. However, some users report 'dynamic pricing' where prices increase after initial searches or find better deals directly with airlines or hotels R16R469R945.
Is customer service reliable for Trip.com?
Based on recent reviews, customer service for Trip.com is frequently described as unreliable, unhelpful, and difficult to reach, particularly for issues like cancellations, refunds, or booking errors R2R3R15. While some users report positive experiences R24R78, the overwhelming sentiment in recent feedback is negative.
Can I easily get a refund if I cancel a trip on Trip.com?
Many users report significant difficulties in obtaining refunds for canceled trips, even with 'worry-free cancellation' options or for legitimate reasons like medical emergencies or airline changes R2R11R22R56. Users describe denied requests, prolonged processing times, and feeling scammed out of money R56.
Is Trip.com good for booking travel to China?
Yes, many users highly recommend Trip.com as the best and most useful app for booking flights, hotels, train tickets, and attractions when traveling within China R19R23R49R65.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R5] 5/5 · US Excellent website and app: Great app for hotels, trips, plane, tours! Everything you need is in this website/ app. Prices are the best compared to other companies!
  2. [R19] 5/5 · US Very useful for a multi city trip to China and Japan: Trip.com was very useful for reserving hotels, train tickets, museum or attractions tickets, and providing good information about each of the 8 cities we visited over the course of a month. We had no problems at all and were very pleased with this helpful tool.
  3. [R31] 5/5 · US Easy and Engaging: Having used direct applications like Delta or United this app gives a massive upgrade to be a jack of all trades. Love it.
  4. [R104] 5/5 · US Everything I need for travel is here. Why didn't I know about this app sooner? I used to buy tickets on one Russian aggregator and book accommodation on Booking.com. I had to find a foreign card because Booking, like a true State Department stooge, blocked payments from Russian cards. It's also great that you can get an eSIM for any country cheaply and easily. In short, instead of 3 apps... · translated
  5. [R23] 5/5 · US Best app for China: Best app for travel in China. Great for other countries too.
  6. [R49] 5/5 · US Best trip planning for China: The go-to app for all travel needs in China
  7. [R65] 5/5 · US Must Use in China for Foreigner: Sooo helpful for foreigners going to China with bookings.
  8. [R55] 5/5 · US Best Travel App + Great Service: app is great and very easy to use The prices are very cheap and suitable and the booking process is smooth and fast
  9. [R121] 5/5 · US La mejor app: Esta app es súper buena ,con buenos precios y ofertas . 🩷🩷🩷
  10. [R137] 5/5 · US Top tier travel deals!: I got $10 off my first hotel and flight booking with their promo “𝙎𝙁𝙑𝟮𝙅𝙌”, maybe it still works. I’ve been using the Trip travel app for most of my trips and it’s been really convenient for flights, hotels and even data plans. As my membership grows I keep unlocking more discounts and perks like lounge access. When I combine it with my travel credit cards, the rewards add u
  11. [R62] 5/5 · US Easy peasy: Booked a flight for my daughter. It was seamless.
  12. [R82] 5/5 · US keren sii: saya pas ngajuin pembatalan prosesnua mudah dan cepet keren siii sumpah
  13. [R119] 5/5 · US My go-to travel app for the last two years: I been using Trip.com for over two years now, and it has become my primary choice for travel , i use it consistently for both flights tickets and hotel reservations, and i am very comfortable with this platform. The booking process is always straightforward.
  14. [R24] 5/5 · US Thank you: Excellent app. And tech support works! 👍 · translated
  15. [R78] 5/5 · US The customer service representative was very attentive and polite: The operator was very polite and attentive, feel free to use the app. · translated
  16. [R96] 5/5 · US Barbie: Thanks for helping me bring my son to se him and resolve the problem excellent company I will for shure fly again with you thank you
  17. [R127] 5/5 · US La mejor app de viajes: Sin duda son los mejores y tiene atención inmediata
  18. [R2] 1/5 · US Hotel cancellation refund: Due to flight cancellation because of bad weather, they wouldn't refund the hotel. They kept telling me to wait, saying they'd contact me all day. They offered 60,000 won in Trip coins, then later 70,000 won, and then just wanted to refund one night's stay and call it even. I was so furious. I called the hotel directly, and they said they hadn't received any money yet and told me to talk to Trip, saying it was no longer their concern. When I asked what happened, they said the hotel rejected it. These Trip scammers! It should be Trick.com, not Trip. I called my credit card company to file a chargeback and reported it to the consumer protection center. I don't know how long it will take, but they are scammers. I'm angry about not being able to travel and having to request cancellations and refunds for every part of my itinerary. Other places acknowledged the bad weather flight cancellation and offered refunds, but what's wrong with these scammers? Absolutely, absolutely do not use this service. Don't think 'it won't happen to me' or you'll collapse from high blood pressure. Use other services. Strongly, strongly not recommended. · translated
  19. [R3] 1/5 · US My disappointed experience with trip.com: version: ⭐ 1-Star Review, Copa Airlines & Trip.com I am extremely disappointed with the service I received from both Copa Airlines and Trip.com. My international flight was scheduled to depart at 7:48 AM, and I arrived at Orlando International Airport (Terminal C) at 5:32 AM, more than two hours before departure. I have an Uber receipt confirming my a
  20. [R15] 1/5 · US Not supportive at all: After using trip some much and became Diamond member I with my very host opinion for every this app is zero zero helpful, after they given issues with your ticket they will back up and ask you to contact the airline by urself let someone prove wrong I’m diamond for trip but is the us app I promise
  21. [R20] 1/5 · US After-sales service is garbage among garbage: Hotel information reviewers and after-sales staff need retraining. · translated
  22. [R8] 2/5 · US Just a nightmare trying to cancel a trip: I can’t cancel it it’s like they’re forcing me to go on a trip
  23. [R11] 1/5 · US Refunds are impossible: ^^
  24. [R22] 1/5 · US Poor customer service: I am extremely disappointed with my experience with Trip.com. I accidentally booked an AirAsia flight for the wrong year while trying to purchase an urgent flight for my father. I realized the mistake almost immediately and contacted Trip.com within about an hour of making the booking. I was not asking to cancel a trip that I no longer wanted. This was an honest booking er
  25. [R4] 1/5 · US “ I could have paid directly to the hotel and save myself $120 and the run around”: I booked a hotel for a few days through this company. The voucher they sent me after I had booked said I would only owe the hotel a few dollars ($17) for taxes/fees. Hotel never got the money from this company so they ended up charging me directly for the full price ($600+ for the room including parking). If I hadn
  26. [R13] 1/5 · US Terrible experience with Trip.com. The website claims to accept multiple payment methods, but none o: Terrible experience with Trip.com. The website claims to accept multiple payment methods, but none of them actually work. I tried six different valid U.S. cards, and all were rejected. PayPal is listed but not available. Customer service was unhelpful and never followed up as promised. After sever
  27. [R43] 1/5 · US My money didn't reach the booking hotel: They won't check me into the hotel, saying the money hasn't reached their account. They say I need to pay them. Return my money. · translated
  28. [R45] 1/5 · US Never use this app or site for booking: I booked thru trip.com. Paid the fee. Got a confirmation number. Didn’t matter. Got to the hotel six hours from our home and they had zero record of the booking or confirmation and said that they were not obligated to give me a room based on a third party booking site. I had to pay $400 for another room for the weekend. Have to figure out how to report
  29. [R6] 1/5 · US Terrible interface: It's absolutely not intuitively clear where anything is, where a 'round trip' ticket is, and where a 'one-way' ticket is. You select the filter for 'two people,' but it still calculates for one, and the final amount is written in tiny numbers against the backdrop of a huge price for one person. · translated
  30. [R16] 3/5 · US Put flight tracking on home page!: The app itself is fine to use, the addition of social media type features was unnecessary but all apps in China do it I guess…the ‘dynamic pricing’ for airline tickets is BS and should be banned! Also can you pleeease put the flight tracking button somewhere on home page? It’s a very useful feature and should be instantly accessible.
  31. [R58] 1/5 · US AI Button ruins it: The “ask our ai bot anything” button is in a awkward spot? Right on top of the “book now” button and the price. It’s clunky and poorly designed.
  32. [R120] 3/5 · US Great but lacking and sometimes confusing: It’s very hard locating events I’ve booked. Sometimes it shows in places I am visiting and other times I have to hunt for it.
  33. [R10] 1/5 · US Unacceptable: There was a gate change to my flight. The airport was also at fault for not announcing it over the intercom. But since the app didn’t update I was not made aware of the gate change or that my flight was moved up and showed up early. So my flight left without me and now I have to wait 3 hours for the next one. I have a 6 month old in toe. This is unacceptable
  34. [R34] 1/5 · US Mr Alex tyres Ltd: Avoid-Avoid-avoid I was deceived by trip. Com , the have amazing powers of deception, lost £1900 tickets because they made a mistake on my wife name and they not add my 7 months baby on the ticket,, unprofessional and not taking responsibility for the mistake they made,, not recommended at all
  35. [R46] 1/5 · US BUY DIRECTLY THROUGH THE AIRLINE INSTEAD: I bought round trip tickets for my girlfriend and I (4 tickets total) from trip.com that indicated 1x personal bag and 1x carry-on was allowed for each of us on the flights and that it was an “economy ticket”. My flight is today and they just gave me my boarding passes which showcase “economy light” on the ticket, which according to the airline policy onl
  36. [R9] 2/5 · US Can’t see all trips: When traveling to China, the receipts are hard to follow and my trip.com account doesn’t show as much detail as needed. Maybe you can improve that! And also, my app doesn’t match my computer account??
  37. [R63] 1/5 · US An app that's as bad as it gets: If you want your account to be inexplicably permanently banned, go ahead and use it! · translated
  38. [R276] 3/5 · GB Want to update email: Really concerning that the app shows an email for my account which was deactivated last year
  39. [R605] 3/5 · CA Comment lier le site et l’application ?: Acheter sur l’application est facile et rapide. Même chose pour le site. Toutefois, je n’arrive pas à lier les deux pour trouver toutes mes réservations d’un seul coup. À travailler pour rendre le tout plus pratique. Merci.
  40. [R770] 3/5 · AU Just started and not impressed: The app has a huge range of options and selections. I used the initial 12% transfer discount voucher and the price was 20% more than I can get via another booking platform so I am not confident this will be valuable.
  41. [R945] 3/5 · AU Prices: I am one of the loyal customers with trip. I really loved in the beginning but unfortunately the prices is so different. When I put a date give me cheap price when I just hit the search button it’s give me higher prices. I am not happy with it and disappointed. If I make any check and the app suddenly increases the prices. Really disappointing that because sometimes we check maybe we found
  42. [R51] 1/5 · US They deceive users: I ask the company to review the algorithms by which their pricing system works. Currently, I have a Diamond-level account, and tickets are more expensive for me than for lower-level accounts! This means the more you spend through this service and the more you use it, the algorithms read you as a loyal customer who will buy here anyway. This is user deception! · translated
  43. [R12] 1/5 · US Does not itemize receipts: Does not itemize receipts
  44. [R239] 3/5 · US no apple pay, why?: disappointed they removed the apple pay option.
  45. [R583] 3/5 · CA Devise: Je n’ai pas trouver pour changer la devise. Ça serait bien d’avoir l’option
  46. [R673] 3/5 · CA Invoicing: It’s not clear that bookings are made in US $. This has put me off.
  47. [R7] 1/5 · US Flight booking: The service fees are very expensive, exorbitant, and extremely bad. · translated
  48. [R41] 1/5 · US Criminal site and: They are not serious they change my flights twice time the last one 12h before the flight to tell me that The date has changed ! I cancel thr flight and I go to Go voyage I find tickets available of my flight that they have changed 🫣🤯🤯🤯 it’s criminal activity that you have done with me !
  49. [R47] 1/5 · US Unscientific flight push, avoid: For the same departure date, it made me have an extra layover and miss the opportunity to apply for a rest hotel. Avoid. · translated
  50. [R469] 3/5 · GB Price: Official sites are more cheaper actually
  51. [R56] 1/5 · US Scammers: Offered a full “worry free cancellation” refund for my round trip flight through Abu Dhabi (due to the recent war situation). Cancelled my cancellation request silently before departure. I repeatedly notified them the flight departure is approaching, please process the refund. It’s been over a month now. No refund processed. Scammed me for 1500 dollars.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store