Stanford Travel booking channels automatically register itineraries and any booking updates to the Travel Registry, streamline the reimbursement process, and offer discounts, benefits, and perks to travelers. In addition, the Stanford Travel team can provide specialized assistance as needed to travelers who book through Stanford Travel. It is highly encouraged that Stanford travelers use Stanford Travel booking channels when booking flights, hotels, and rental cars for university-sponsored travel.
For travel that cannot be booked through Stanford Travel, such as regional air travel offered by local carriers, visit the Airfare and Lodging pages for more information. For information on the booking processes for various types of travelers, see Topic Overview: Planning and Booking Travel.
For more information about business and travel policies see the Topic Overview: Business and Travel Expense Policies.
For important updates about infectious diseases, travel warnings, and other public health issues, please visit Travel Health Alerts before booking travel.
Book Through Stanford Travel
Stanford Travel consists of booking channels that, within them, feature over 50 travel partners, who provide airline, lodging and ground transportation booking services under negotiated rates and terms. Stanford travelers are free to choose any channel to book university-sponsored travel based on each channel's unique offerings described below.
Click the booking channel button below to book travel. Note that an initial profile setup is required for United Corporate Direct.
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Note that the Anthony Travel booking channel, not listed here, is used exclusively by Athletics.
Benefits of Stanford Travel
The following benefits are available for travel booked through the Stanford Travel booking channels:
- Automatically send reservations to the travel registry to enable the university to provide assistance to travelers in the event of an emergency
- Access to priority boarding, name changes, and other advantages negotiated with Stanford's travel suppliers and partners
- Stanford-negotiated discounts with all major airlines and Enterprise/National and Hertz car rental companies, and low rates at thousands of hotels around the world
- Convenience of booking the majority of university travel in one place
- Simplified expense reimbursement process
- Eligibility for applicable supplier loyalty points and benefits
- Pay with the Stanford Travel Card or a personal card
- Booking channel support provided by industry experts to assist at every step of the journey
See the table below to make a reservation through a Stanford Travel booking channel or to get help with a reservation. Service fees may apply.
| Booking Channel | Links to Channel | Phone Support | Email Support |
| Egencia powers a robust online booking tool for airline, lodging and ground transportation that is used primarily to book domestic and standard international trips. Book online or with an experienced travel agent. | Access your profile and book online Learn more |
24 hours a day: For support with a reservation made via the meeting tool: 1-212-329-7243 |
Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST For support with a reservation made via the meeting tool: @email |
| Key Travel specializes in the humanitarian, faith and academic sector. Key Travel is the only booking channel that offers exclusive academic fares, an online booking tool with the Fly America Act incorporated in the booking path and the ability to book multiple travelers on the same reservation. | Access your profile and book online Learn more |
24 hours a day: Phone: 1-646-289-6816 |
@email Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PST |
| StudentUniverse offers unique features and benefits designed especially for students, and specializes in faculty-led student groups. Book online or with an agent. | Book online now Learn more |
Contact the travel services team: 1-866-761-0068 Emergency assistance: |
@email Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST |
| United Corporate Direct: United MileagePlus members can book on united.com or the united app after program enrollment (book airfare only; car rental, hotel and packages do not qualify). Stanford-negotiated rates will display. | Enroll now Learn more |
UCD travel cannot be booked by phone. Book through united.com or the United Airlines app. To contact United while traveling, call 800-864-8331. |
@email (For assistance accessing UCD rates. Response to emails will be sent within 24 hours Monday through Friday.) |
Travelers also have a choice of the optional travel services listed below. For guidance on booking home shares (such as Airbnb or Vrbo), visit the Lodging Policy page.
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Uber for BusinessStanford travelers are permitted (but not required) to use Uber for Business (U4B) for ground transportation. Department administrators who want to manage rides for Stanford travelers or visitors can set up U4B accounts. |
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Lyft BusinessStanford travelers are permitted (but not required) to use Lyft for ground transportation. Department administrators who want to manage rides for Stanford travelers or visitors can set up Lyft business accounts. |
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Stanford Guest HouseStanford Guest House is the only hotel owned and operated by Stanford. All individuals and groups affiliated with or visiting Stanford University, SLAC, or Stanford Medicine are welcome. |
Through Stanford Travel, Stanford travelers and travel arrangers can book university-sponsored travel for travelers employed by Stanford, for domestic and international Stanford visitors, and for groups and multiple travelers. Stanford travelers and travel arrangers may also use a Stanford Travel booking channel to add a personal travel component to a university-sponsored trip, as long as they reimburse Stanford for the personal component, as needed.
All university-sponsored travel booked through Stanford Travel may be paid with a Travel Card or paid with a personal card and reimbursed by Stanford. Visit the Planning and Booking Travel page for guidance on planning, booking and reimbursing travel for Stanford employees or visitors, travel for groups and multiple travelers, and personal travel.
