Expedia Car Rental MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDK 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
The OpenAI Agents SDK enables production-grade agent workflows in Python. Connect Expedia Car Rental through Vinkius and your agents gain typed, auto-discovered tools with built-in guardrails. no manual schema definitions required.
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Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
import asyncio
from agents import Agent, Runner
from agents.mcp import MCPServerStreamableHttp
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
async with MCPServerStreamableHttp(
url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
) as mcp_server:
agent = Agent(
name="Expedia Car Rental Assistant",
instructions=(
"You help users interact with Expedia Car Rental. "
"You have access to 8 tools."
),
mcp_servers=[mcp_server],
)
result = await Runner.run(
agent, "List all available tools from Expedia Car Rental"
)
print(result.final_output)
asyncio.run(main())
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About Expedia Car Rental MCP Server
Connect Expedia Car Rental to any AI agent via MCP.
How to Connect Expedia Car Rental to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Expedia Car Rental MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK.
Install the SDK
Run pip install openai-agents in your Python environment
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token from cloud.vinkius.com
Run the script
Save the code above and run it: python agent.py
Explore tools
The agent will automatically discover 8 tools from Expedia Car Rental
Why Use OpenAI Agents SDK with the Expedia Car Rental MCP Server
OpenAI Agents SDK provides unique advantages when paired with Expedia Car Rental through the Model Context Protocol.
Native MCP integration via `MCPServerSse`, pass the URL and the SDK auto-discovers all tools with full type safety
Built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns let you build production-grade agents without reinventing safety infrastructure
Lightweight and composable: chain multiple agents and MCP servers in a single pipeline with minimal boilerplate
First-party OpenAI support ensures optimal compatibility with GPT models for tool calling and structured output
Expedia Car Rental + OpenAI Agents SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where OpenAI Agents SDK combined with the Expedia Car Rental MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build agents that query Expedia Car Rental, process the data, and trigger follow-up actions autonomously
Multi-agent orchestration: create specialist agents. one queries Expedia Car Rental, another analyzes results, a third generates reports
Data enrichment pipelines: stream data through Expedia Car Rental tools and transform it with OpenAI models in a single async loop
Customer support bots: agents query Expedia Car Rental to resolve tickets, look up records, and update statuses without human intervention
Expedia Car Rental MCP Tools for OpenAI Agents SDK (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Expedia Car Rental to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP:
book_car
Requires the car offer ID from a previous search, driver details (first name, last name, email), and confirmation of rental terms. Returns the booking confirmation with itinerary ID, which is needed for future retrieval or cancellation of the reservation. Ensure all date/times match the original search parameters. Book a rental car for the specified dates and location
cancel_itinerary
Returns cancellation confirmation and any applicable refund details based on the rental supplier cancellation policy. Some bookings may incur cancellation fees if cancelled outside the free cancellation window. Always verify the itinerary details before cancelling. Cancel an existing car rental reservation
get_car_details
Use the car ID returned from the search_cars tool. Get detailed information for a specific rental car offer
get_car_images
Includes exterior shots, interior views, and representative images of the vehicle class. Helps users visually confirm the type of vehicle they are considering renting. Use the car ID from search results or car details. Get images for a specific rental car vehicle
get_itinerary
Use the itinerary ID returned when the booking was created. Retrieve details of a confirmed car rental reservation
get_pickup_locations
Returns detailed location information including address, operating hours, supplier counters available at each location, and special instructions. Useful for helping users find convenient rental locations near their travel destination. Search for available car rental pickup locations
search_car_regions
Returns region identifiers that can be used as pickup_location parameters in the search_cars tool. Useful for exploring rental options when the user knows a city or region name but not the specific location code. Supports partial text matching. Search for car rental regions and destinations
search_cars
Required parameters include pickup location identifier, pickup date-time, and dropoff date-time. Optional filters include vehicle class, supplier, max price, and currency preference. Returns a list of available vehicles with pricing, supplier details, vehicle class, and included amenities. Search for available rental cars by location, dates, and optional filters
Troubleshooting Expedia Car Rental MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK
Common issues when connecting Expedia Car Rental to OpenAI Agents SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCPServerStreamableHttp not found
pip install --upgrade openai-agentsAgent not calling tools
Expedia Car Rental + OpenAI Agents SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Expedia Car Rental MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK.
How does the OpenAI Agents SDK connect to MCP?
MCPServerSse(url=...) to create a server connection. The SDK auto-discovers all tools and makes them available to your agent with full type information.Can I use multiple MCP servers in one agent?
MCPServerSse instances to the agent constructor. The agent can use tools from all connected servers within a single run.Does the SDK support streaming responses?
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Connect Expedia Car Rental to OpenAI Agents SDK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.