GuideThe complete guide to paying for travel with crypto in 2026
From choosing a wallet to confirming your booking on-chain — everything you need to pay for hotels, flights and cars with digital assets.
Feb 12, 2026 · 9 min read
Crypto payments
Pay for travel with crypto — save up to 40%
Book hotels, flights and car rental straight from your wallet. No exchange hassle, instant on-chain confirmation, and crypto-only rates you won’t get paying by card.
- No exchange needed
- Self-custody friendly
- Instant e-voucher
Airnest checkout
SecureGrand Hotel Barcelona
3 nights · 2 guests
Pay with
BTC
BTCCard price$540
Crypto price0.0081 BTC
≈ $432 · you save $108
Confirms on-chain in ~2 minutes
100+
Cryptocurrencies
190+
Countries
~2 min
Settlement
0%
Hidden fees
Accepted at checkout
BTC
ETH
USDT
USDC
BNB
SOL
ADA
DOGE
LTC
DAI+90 moreCrypto Payments
Guide
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How it works
Crypto checkout in three steps
1
Pick your coin
Choose from 100+ assets at checkout — BTC, ETH, USDT and more.
2
Scan or connect
Pay from any wallet or exchange via QR code or WalletConnect.
3
Instant confirmation
Your booking confirms on-chain in minutes. Voucher lands in your inbox.
Ready to book with crypto?
Search hotels, flights and cars, pick your coin at checkout, and confirm in minutes.