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Segment Information (Detail) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2011
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| Revenue | $ 1,199,020 | $ 1,020,450 | $ 3,055,488 | $ 2,661,876 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 293,576 | 277,677 | 618,295 | 548,700 |
| Depreciation | (43,874) | (36,791) | (116,854) | (97,627) |
| Amortization of intangible assets | (9,474) | (5,564) | (21,527) | (17,312) |
| Stock-based compensation | (15,338) | (13,023) | (48,910) | (39,334) |
| Legal reserves, occupancy tax and other | (2,310) | (14,015) | (5,384) | (18,904) |
| Realized (gain) loss on revenue hedges | 4,510 | 815 | 4,594 | 12,441 |
| Operating income | 227,090 | 209,099 | 430,214 | 387,964 |
| Other expense, net | (22,752) | (6,660) | (64,185) | (55,471) |
| Income from continuing operations before income taxes | 204,338 | 202,439 | 366,029 | 332,493 |
| Provision for income taxes | (36,150) | (30,599) | (70,145) | (66,617) |
| Income from continuing operations | 168,188 | 171,840 | 295,884 | 265,876 |
| Discontinued operations, net of taxes | 1,543 | 38,566 | (22,346) | 137,629 |
| Net income | 169,731 | 210,406 | 273,538 | 403,505 |
| Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 1,746 | (872) | (101) | (1,539) |
| Net income attributable to Expedia, Inc. | 171,477 | 209,534 | 273,437 | 401,966 |
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Leisure
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Revenue | 1,121,267 | 976,148 | 2,849,332 | 2,527,964 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 357,032 | 344,417 | 811,307 | 748,270 |
| Depreciation | (20,323) | (15,649) | (53,580) | (41,915) |
| Realized (gain) loss on revenue hedges | 4,510 | 815 | 4,594 | 12,441 |
| Operating income | 341,219 | 329,583 | 762,321 | 718,796 |
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Egencia
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Revenue | 77,753 | 44,302 | 206,156 | 133,912 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 12,446 | 5,117 | 40,168 | 22,410 |
| Depreciation | (3,051) | (2,187) | (7,796) | (6,355) |
| Operating income | 9,395 | 2,930 | 32,372 | 16,055 |
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Corporate
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| Adjusted EBITDA | (75,902) | (71,857) | (233,180) | (221,980) |
| Depreciation | (20,500) | (18,955) | (55,478) | (49,357) |
| Amortization of intangible assets | (9,474) | (5,564) | (21,527) | (17,312) |
| Stock-based compensation | (15,338) | (13,023) | (48,910) | (39,334) |
| Legal reserves, occupancy tax and other | (2,310) | (14,015) | (5,384) | (18,904) |
| Operating income | $ (123,524) | $ (123,414) | $ (364,479) | $ (346,887) |
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Adjusted earnings before income tax depreciation amortization No definition available.
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Legal Reserves Occupancy Tax And Other No definition available.
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Realized (gain) loss on revenue hedges. No definition available.
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The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the economic entity which may also be defined as revenue less expenses and taxes from ongoing operations before extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of income (loss) from a disposal group, net of income tax before extraordinary items allocable to noncontrolling interests. Includes, net of tax, income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, provision (or any reversals of earlier provisions) for loss on disposal, and adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of Net Income (Loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of income or expense from ancillary business-related activities (that is to say, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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