# Expedia Car Rental MCP > Expedia Car Rental MCP lets your AI agent search, compare, and book vehicles across major global rental agencies instantly. You can find available cars at any location, check pricing for economy or SUV classes, and manage the entire reservation—from initial search to cancellation—without visiting multiple websites. ## Overview - **Category:** order-management - **Price:** Free - **Tags:** car-rental, vehicle-search, travel-booking, pricing-comparison, pickup-locations, fleet-rental ## Description Need a car? This connector handles the whole process. Connect it through Vinkius, and your AI agent becomes an instant travel assistant capable of finding vehicles across Expedia's global network. You tell it where you need to go and what dates you're traveling, and it searches every available option—from airport counters to city offices. It doesn't just list cars; it compares pricing for different vehicle classes, letting you see the full breakdown before committing. Once you pick a ride, your agent can book the reservation using all necessary details or cancel an existing trip if plans change. You manage complex travel logistics entirely through conversation. ## Tools ### book_car Completes the reservation by confirming the car, dates, and traveler details. ### cancel_itinerary Processes a cancellation request for an existing rental booking, noting any refund status or fees. ### get_car_details Provides full information about a specific car offer ID returned from the search results. ### get_car_images Fetches visual data, including exterior and interior shots, to confirm vehicle type. ### get_itinerary Retrieves the full details of a confirmed car rental reservation using its itinerary ID. ### get_pickup_locations Searches and returns detailed information about all available physical drop-off points near your destination. ### search_car_regions Finds valid region identifiers necessary to scope down the car rental search area. ### search_cars Searches for available vehicles by location, dates, and optional filters like class or price cap. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Find me an SUV rental at Miami International Airport from January 10 to January 15. ``` **Response:** ``` I found 14 SUV options at MIA for those dates. Best value: 'Ford Explorer' from Hertz at $62/day ($310 total), free cancellation. Premium option: 'Chevrolet Tahoe' from National at $89/day ($445 total), includes unlimited mileage. All prices include base insurance. Want me to compare the full pricing breakdown for these two? ``` **Prompt:** ``` What pickup locations are available near downtown Chicago? ``` **Response:** ``` I found 8 rental pickup points near downtown Chicago: O'Hare Airport Terminal 1 (ORD-T1), O'Hare Terminal 3 (ORD-T3), Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Loop — 203 N. LaSalle St, Chicago Magnificent Mile — 540 N. Michigan Ave, and 3 more. The Loop and Magnificent Mile locations offer walk-in service with extended hours. Which location works best for your trip? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Cancel my car rental reservation ITN-4829173. ``` **Response:** ``` I've processed the cancellation for itinerary ITN-4829173. The reservation for a Ford Explorer at MIA (Jan 10-15) has been cancelled successfully. Since the booking had a free cancellation policy, no charges will apply. You'll receive a confirmation email from the rental agency within 24 hours. ``` ## Capabilities ### Find available cars Search for vehicles at specific locations and date ranges while applying filters like class, price, or supplier. ### Locate pickup points Query a list of physical car rental drop-off spots near any destination. ### Manage bookings Create new reservations or cancel existing itineraries using the confirmation ID. ### View vehicle details Retrieve specific information, including images and policies, for a chosen car model. ## Use Cases ### Handling a Last-Minute Business Trip A manager asks: 'I need an SUV at JFK next week, picking up on Tuesday and dropping off Friday.' The agent runs `search_cars`, filters for SUVs, presents the top three options with prices, and then uses `book_car` to finalize the booking in two turns. ### Planning a Multi-City Road Trip The planner asks: 'Find me a compact car available near Chicago Loop on May 1st.' The agent first runs `get_pickup_locations` to confirm the closest office, then uses that location ID in `search_cars` to build the starting segment of the trip. ### Verifying an Old Reservation The user needs to know what was booked last month. They ask: 'What details are for my reservation ITN-4829173?' The agent runs `get_itinerary` and provides the full vehicle, dates, and supplier info. ## Benefits - Don't waste time clicking through multiple websites. You can search for available cars using `search_cars` and compare rates across every major agency in one conversation. - Need to adjust plans? Instead of calling the rental company, use your agent to manage bookings directly by running `cancel_itinerary`, which provides immediate confirmation and refund details. - Finding a place to pick up is easy. Running `get_pickup_locations` gives you addresses, operating hours, and specific counter details without leaving the chat window. - Before booking, verify everything. You can use `get_car_details` or `get_itinerary` to pull up all policies, amenities, and reservation statuses for a second check. - Building itineraries becomes simple. Your agent handles complex multi-step processes like first running `search_cars`, then using `get_car_images` to confirm the model. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get a single connection that allows your AI agent to talk directly to Expedia's massive car inventory. 1. Sign up at the Expedia Group Developer Hub to create your Rapid API project. 2. Generate your unique API Key and Shared Secret from the developer portal. 3. Provide these credentials within Vinkius, then invoke the tools through any MCP-compatible client. ## Frequently Asked Questions **How do I find car rental locations using search_car_regions?** You use `search_car_regions` when you only know a city name but need the specific code that the main tool requires. It returns region identifiers so you can accurately run `search_cars`. **Can I check car images with get_car_images?** Yes, after running a search, you can use `get_car_images` to pull visual data. It includes exterior and interior views so you can confirm the vehicle type before booking. **What is required for book_car?** To successfully run `book_car`, your agent needs a specific car offer ID from a prior search, plus the driver's name, email, and confirmation of all rental terms. **Does get_itinerary provide enough info to cancel?** No. `get_itinerary` retrieves details about what was booked. To cancel it, you must pass the necessary identifiers and use the dedicated `cancel_itinerary` tool. **When I need to know operating hours for a pick-up point, how do I use get_pickup_locations?** The tool returns detailed location information including addresses and full operating hours. This is useful because you can confirm if the specific supplier counter is open when your agent needs to book a car nearby. **If search_cars doesn't list enough details, how do I use get_car_details?** Pass the unique car ID from your initial search results into this tool. It provides deep information about that specific rental offer, including policies and amenities not listed in the general search summary. **What must I provide to search_cars to ensure a successful query?** The primary required parameters are the pickup location identifier, plus both the exact pickup date-time and dropoff date-time. Missing any of these core fields will cause the search to fail. **Does cancel_itinerary tell me what my refund amount is?** Yes, the confirmation response details any applicable cancellation charges or refunds. The calculation depends entirely on the original booking's policies and timing relative to the free cancellation window. **Can my AI agent find available rental cars at a specific airport for my travel dates?** Yes. Use the `search_cars` tool with the airport code, pickup and return dates, and any vehicle preferences. The agent will return available vehicles from all participating agencies at that location, including pricing per day and total cost breakdowns. **Can I see all pickup and drop-off locations near my destination before searching for cars?** Absolutely. The `get_pickup_locations` tool returns all available rental counters near a given location, including airport terminals, downtown offices, and hotel desks. This helps you choose the most convenient pickup point before running a vehicle search. **Does this integration support booking and cancellation, or is it search only?** Full lifecycle support. You can search and compare vehicles (read), then book a rental via the `book_car` tool and manage or cancel existing reservations with `get_itinerary` and `cancel_itinerary`. All transactions go through the official Rapid API with standard cancellation policies enforced by the rental agency.