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Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Line Items]        
Income from continuing operations attributable to Expedia, Inc. $ 169,934 $ 170,947 $ 295,783 $ 264,455
Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Expedia, Inc. available to common stockholders:        
Basic $ 1.25 $ 1.26 $ 2.21 $ 1.94
Diluted $ 1.20 $ 1.22 $ 2.12 $ 1.90
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, Basic 135,968 136,176 133,919 136,632
Options to purchase common stock 4,890 2,081 4,107 1,764
Other dilutive securities 565 1,427 1,624 875
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, Diluted 141,423 139,684 139,650 139,271