Indian Alternative of Booking.com

EaseMyTrip is India's second-largest OTA, founded in 2008 by Nishant and Rikant Pitti and listed on NSE/BSE since 2021. Books flights, hotels, buses, trains, holidays, cabs, and travel insurance for 2.6 crore+ customers. Its hallmark zero convenience fee policy on flights saves up to ₹400 per passenger per sector. Lean marketing spend (1.1% of bookings) keeps prices low. Best for budget-conscious Indian travellers prioritizing price over UI polish.

ixigo is India's second-largest OTA by FY23 revenue, founded 2007 in Gurugram by IIT Kanpur alumni Aloke Bajpai and Rajnish Kumar. Parent Le Travenues Technology has been NSE/BSE-listed since June 2024. Group apps cover flights, trains (via ConfirmTkt), buses (via AbhiBus) and hotels — 21 crore+ registered users, 54 crore+ downloads, ~51% rail booking market share. AI-led trip planner, free to use, revenue from commissions. Best for tier-2/3 travellers booking rail and bus.

MakeMyTrip, founded 2000 by Deep Kalra in Gurugram, is India's largest OTA with ~50% market share and $1B+ revenue. Listed on NASDAQ, incorporated in Cayman Islands; Trip.com (China) holds 17% post-2025 buyback. Covers flights, hotels, holidays, buses (via Redbus), trains, cabs. Owns GoIbibo for two-brand premium and value coverage. AI assistant Myra handles 55K+ daily queries in multiple Indian languages. Best for one-stop booking with widest hotel inventory.

OYO Rooms — the Indian Airbnb and Booking.com alternative built by Gurugram-based Oravel Stays Limited. India's largest budget hotel app with 174,000+ properties in 35+ countries, 10 crore+ downloads and a 4.5-star Play Store rating. Hotel bookings from Rs 800, hourly stays, Wizard membership, OYO Money wallet, free cancellation, and pay-at-hotel. Best for budget travellers and business trips in tier-2/3 Indian cities.