Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: March 3, 2026

📢 Short version: Some links on TrueTripCost.com are affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase or application, we may earn a commission — at no extra cost to you. This is how we keep the calculator free.

FTC Disclosure

In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising (16 CFR Part 255), TrueTripCost.com discloses that this website participates in affiliate marketing programs and receives compensation from third parties when users take qualifying actions through links on this Site.

What This Means

TrueTripCost.com earns revenue through two primary mechanisms:

Affiliate commissions: When you click an affiliate link and complete a qualifying action (booking a hotel, renting a car, applying for a credit card, purchasing travel insurance), we may receive a commission from the partner company.
Display advertising: We display ads through Google AdSense and potentially other ad networks, which pay us based on impressions and clicks.

This compensation helps us maintain the Site and keep the trip cost calculator free to use.

Our Affiliate Partners

We currently participate in affiliate programs with the following types of partners:

Category	Example Partners	What We Earn
Flights	KAYAK, Google Flights, Skyscanner	Commission per click or booking referral
Hotels	Booking.com, Hotels.com, Expedia	Commission per completed booking
Car Rental	RentalCars.com, KAYAK	Commission per completed booking
Travel Insurance	World Nomads, InsureMyTrip	Commission per policy purchased
Travel Credit Cards	Chase, Capital One, American Express (via affiliate networks)	Flat fee per approved application

Our Editorial Standards

Affiliate relationships do not influence which products or services we feature or how we describe them. We aim to feature products we genuinely believe provide value to travelers. We do not accept payment to feature specific products in our content, and we do not write sponsored posts disguised as editorial content.

Credit card information on this site is provided for general comparison. We are not financial advisors and nothing on this Site constitutes financial advice. Always verify offer terms directly with the card issuer.

Your Cost is Not Affected

When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, you pay the same price you would pay by going directly to the merchant's website. Affiliate commissions are paid by the merchant, not added to your purchase price.

How to Identify Affiliate Links

Affiliate links on TrueTripCost.com are typically labeled with a "Sponsored" indicator or include the rel="sponsored" attribute in the HTML. Booking buttons and credit card "Apply Now" buttons are affiliate links.

Questions

If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or this disclosure, please contact us at disclosure@truetripcost.com.