✦ Connecting the world since 2012

About PodSot

A worldwide free directory that connects travellers directly with hotels, hostels, guesthouses and car rental services — with zero commission, zero middleman, and zero complexity.

19,537+
Live Listings
34+
Countries
44+
Verified Vendors
2012
Founded

Our Mission

To eliminate the middleman from travel bookings. PodSot gives every hotel, hostel and car rental business — no matter how small — a professional online presence where travellers can contact them directly, negotiate, and book without any commission or platform fee.

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What is PodSot?

PodSot is a worldwide travel directory founded in 2012. We list hotels, hostels, guesthouses and car rental services from across the globe, giving each business a dedicated SEO-optimised page with their full contact details — phone number, WhatsApp, address, photos and more.

Unlike Booking.com, Agoda or Airbnb, PodSot does not process payments, take commissions or act as a middleman. When a traveller finds a listing on PodSot, they contact the business directly — by phone, WhatsApp or email. The business and the traveller deal with each other directly, with full freedom to negotiate prices, ask questions and arrange bookings on their own terms.

For small businesses without a website, a PodSot listing acts as their complete online presence — searchable on Google, shareable as a link, and usable as a website URL on Google My Business and social media profiles.

How PodSot is Different

Most travel platforms act as booking agents — they collect payment, take a commission of 15% to 30%, and control the relationship between the guest and the property. PodSot works completely differently.

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Zero Commission
PodSot never takes a cut. Every booking and enquiry goes directly to the business owner — 100% of the revenue stays with them.
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Direct Contact
Travellers call, WhatsApp or email the property directly. No booking forms, no payment processing, no platform in between.
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Free to Negotiate
Guests and hosts can negotiate prices, discuss requirements and arrange deals directly — something impossible on commission-based platforms.
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Your Online Presence
For businesses without a website, a PodSot listing serves as their professional web page — usable on Google My Business, social media and advertising.
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SEO Optimised
Every listing page is built for search engines. Businesses get found on Google without spending money on ads or web developers.
No Technical Skills Needed
Any business owner can create and manage their listing in minutes — no website, no coding, no technical knowledge required.

How It Works

Getting listed on PodSot takes minutes. Here is how it works for business owners and travellers:

1
Create Free Account
Register as a vendor in under 2 minutes. No credit card needed.
2
Add Your Listing
Add your hotel, hostel or car rental with photos, description and contact details.
3
Go Live on Google
Your listing gets its own SEO page, indexed by Google and ready to receive enquiries.
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Use as Your Website
Add your PodSot listing URL to Google My Business, WhatsApp, Instagram and anywhere you advertise.
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Receive Direct Leads
Travellers call or WhatsApp you directly. No middleman. No commission. You keep everything.

Listing Plans

PodSot listings are currently free for all businesses. In the near future, we will introduce optional paid plans that offer enhanced visibility, priority placement and advanced features. Basic listings will remain available at no cost.

Free
£0
Basic listing — always available
2 Years
Coming Soon
Priority placement
3 Years
Coming Soon
Top listing features
Lifetime
Coming Soon
One-time payment forever

PodSot by the Numbers

Our directory grows every day as new businesses join from around the world.

9,122+
Hotels & Guesthouses
3,061+
Hostels & Spaces
7,354+
Car Rentals
34+
Countries

Ready to List Your Business on PodSot?

Join thousands of hotels, hostels and car rental businesses worldwide. Get your free listing today — no commission, no middleman, direct contact with your customers.