CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 261,285	$ 722,748	$ 372,950
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Currency translation adjustments and other, net of taxes	(10,217)	(147,815)	(164,666)
Net reclassification of foreign currency translation adjustments into total other income (expenses), net	0	(43,183)	0
Unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities, net of taxes	154	(67)	(60)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(10,063)	(191,065)	(164,726)
Comprehensive income	251,222	531,683	208,224
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests	(29,075)	(86,662)	(32,902)
Comprehensive income attributable to Expedia, Inc.	$ 280,297	$ 618,345	$ 241,126