Holidu
← Metasearch & Trip PlanningVR metasearch + host arm Bookiply; strong in Europe.
Holidu pairs a Munich-based vacation rental search engine with Bookiply, its owned property management and distribution arm, an unusual dual structure among metasearch players. The search side aggregates and compares listings across major platforms for European travelers; Bookiply signs owners directly, handles listings, photography, and multi-channel distribution, and takes a commission per booking. That makes Holidu simultaneously a demand aggregator and a competitor to local property managers. For European owners wanting hands-light distribution without a full management contract, Bookiply's model sits in a useful middle ground.
| Category | Metasearch & Trip Planning |
| Best for | All |
| Pricing | commission (15%) |
| Headquarters | Munich, DE |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Ownership | VC-backed |
| Status | active |
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