How to Use the Expedia MCP in Claude

Q: How do I search for hotels using Expedia on Claude Desktop?

Run a region lookup first. Your agent uses searchregions to find the exact destination ID, then passes it to searchproperties to display available hotels.

Q: Can I book a flight directly from Expedia inside Claude Desktop?

Yes, you can complete bookings directly. The agent uses getflightquotes to verify pricing and then executes bookflight to secure your ticket.

Q: How do I cancel a lodging reservation with Expedia on Claude Desktop?

Just give the booking ID to your agent. It'll call cancelbooking to instantly void the reservation and check refund terms.

Q: How does the agent handle flight pricing updates?

The agent calls getflightquotes to fetch real-time fare data. This ensures you see the exact current price before booking.

Use Claude Desktop to build, quote, and book complete travel itineraries directly from your chat interface.

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Run region and hotel searches inside Claude Desktop

`search_regions` resolves your destination query to a specific geographic ID before `search_properties` pulls matching hotels. Your agent takes your natural language request, finds the correct location coordinates, and fetches live lodging options. You don't need to open a browser tab to see real-time availability. Once you select a hotel, `get_property_detail` pulls deep room specifications and amenities. Claude Desktop then triggers `get_room_quotes` to grab exact rates for your dates. This lets you compare lodging packages directly in your chat sidebar.

Flight and car rental matching via MCP Server

`search_flights` scans airline schedules while `search_cars` checks airport rental branches for your travel dates. This MCP Server connects your agent directly to real-time inventory databases. You avoid the manual filtering process entirely. The agent uses `get_flight_quotes` and `get_car_quotes` to extract exact pricing for your selected routes and vehicle classes. You get raw, unmanipulated numbers directly in your desktop app. This makes planning multi-leg travel straightforward.

End-to-end booking execution

`create_booking` reserves your hotel room, while `book_flight` and `book_car` secure your transportation. Your agent handles the entire transaction sequence once you confirm the details. You receive active booking IDs directly in your chat history. If plans change, `cancel_booking` and `cancel_flight` manage your cancellations and check refund eligibility. You never have to wait on hold or navigate complex cancellation menus. The agent processes the requests instantly through the secure Vinkius MCP gateway.

Setup guide

Set up Expedia MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Expedia MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Expedia MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under expedia-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "expedia-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Expedia MCP in Claude Desktop

Run a region lookup first. Your agent uses `search_regions` to find the exact destination ID, then passes it to `search_properties` to display available hotels.

Yes, you can complete bookings directly. The agent uses `get_flight_quotes` to verify pricing and then executes `book_flight` to secure your ticket.

Just give the booking ID to your agent. It'll call `cancel_booking` to instantly void the reservation and check refund terms.

The agent calls `get_flight_quotes` to fetch real-time fare data. This ensures you see the exact current price before booking.

Your driver name, email address, and booking IDs are processed transiently through Vinkius's secure, zero-trust sandbox. No personal details are stored on external servers after the API call completes.

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