Hotwire operates hotwire.com, which is a leading discount travel site with consistently lower prices on airline tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, cruises and vacation packages. Launched in 2000, Hotwire negotiates discounts from its travel suppliers to help consumers book unsold airline seats, hotel rooms and rental cars. The company teamed with NLG, one of the world’s largest cruise agencies, to offer customers lower prices on cruises to destinations worldwide. It also partners with nationally recognized car rental companies to offer big savings at airport locations in North America, the Caribbean and Europe. Up to 11 different car types are available, so that customers can choose a rental that best suits their needs. Additionally, all Hotwire car rentals include unlimited mileage. Hotwire is a wholly owned business of Expedia. The company is located in San Francisco.