CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012
Net income	$ 166,724		$ 169,731		$ 122,371		$ 273,538
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Currency translation adjustments	25,874		14,910		12,843		3,535
Unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities, net of taxes	349	[1]	465	[1]	(1,224)	[1]	1,554	[1]
Other comprehensive income	26,223		15,375		11,619		5,089
Comprehensive income	192,947		185,106		133,990		278,627
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	3,715		548		13,310		(424)
Comprehensive income attributable to Expedia, Inc.	$ 196,662		$ 185,654		$ 147,300		$ 278,203

[1] Net gains (losses) recognized and reclassified during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 were immaterial.