Accounting Policies [Abstract] Accounting Policies [Abstract] Accounting treatment and transfer of post spin off net assets. Accounting Treatment And Transfer Of Post Spin Off Net Assets Table [Text Block] Accounting Treatment and Transfer of Post-Spin-Off Net Assets Accounts Payable Current Accounts payable Accounts Receivable Net Current Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $3,300 and $2,818 at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively (note 2) Accounts Receivable Related Parties Current Net related party receivable with Expedia and its subsidiaries Accretion Amortization Of Discounts And Premiums Investments Amortization of discounts and premiums on marketable securities, net Accrued charitable foundation payments. Accrued Charitable Foundation Payments Accrued charitable foundation payments Accrued expenses and other current liabilities. Accrued Expenses And Other Current Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block] Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities Accrued Income Taxes Current Taxes payable (note 9) Accrued Liabilities Current Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (note 10) Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities Accrued Marketing Costs Current Accrued marketing costs Accumulated Depreciation Depletion And Amortization Property Plant And Equipment Less: accumulated depreciation Accumulated Depreciation Depletion And Amortization Property Plant And Equipment Period Increase Decrease Accumulated depreciation, dispositions Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Available For Sale Securities Adjustment Net Of Tax Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities, net of tax Tax benefits recorded on unrealized loss on available for sale securities. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Available For Sale Securities Adjustment Tax Unrealized tax benefits Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Net Of Tax Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive loss Total accumulated other comprehensive income (losses) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Member] Acquired customer advances. Acquired Customer Advances Payable balance acquired with business acquisition Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets Weighted Average Useful Life Weighted average life of acquired intangible assets Acquisition of common control subsidiary from Expedia. Acquisition Of Common Control Subsidiary Acquisition of common control subsidiary from Expedia Additional paid in capital at spin off. Additional Paid In Capital At Spin Off Beginning Additional-Paid-In-Capital Additional Paid In Capital Common Stock Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid In Capital [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Adjustments Related To Tax Withholding For Share Based Compensation Minimum withholding taxes on net share settlements of equity awards Adjustments to additional paid in capital related to the issuance of common stock as a result of the exercise of options and vesting of restricted stock units shares. Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Issuance Of Common Stock Related To Exercise Of Options And Vesting Of Restricted Stock Units Shares Issuance of common stock related to exercise of options and vesting of RSU's, shares Adjustments to additional paid In capital related to issuance of common stock as a result of the exercise of options and vesting of restricted stock units value. Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Issuance Of Common Stock Related To Exercise Of Options And Vesting Of Restricted Stock Units Value Issuance of common stock related to exercise of options and vesting of RSUs Adjustments to additional paid in capital issuance of common stock related to exercise of options and warrants and vesting of restricted stock units shares. Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Issuance Of Common Stock Related To Exercise Of Options And Warrants And Vesting Of Restricted Stock Units Shares Issuance of common stock related to exercise of options and warrants and vesting of RSU's, shares Adjustments to additional paid In capital issuance of common stock related to exercise of options and warrants and vesting of restricted stock units value. Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Issuance Of Common Stock Related To Exercise Of Options And Warrants And Vesting Of Restricted Stock Units Value Issuance of common stock related to exercise of options and warrants and vesting of RSUs Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Sharebased Compensation Requisite Service Period Recognition Value Stock-based compensation expense Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustment To Additional Paid In Capital Income Tax Effect From Share Based Compensation Net Tax benefits on equity awards Adjustment to distribution from entity prior to spin off. Adjustment To Distribution From Entity Prior To Spin Off Adjustment to distribution from Expedia Adjustment to the fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interest. Adjustment To Fair Value Of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Adjustment to the fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interest Advertising Costs Policy [Text Block] Advertising Expense Advertising Expense Advertising expense Aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised. Aggregate Intrinsic Value Of Stock Options Exercised Total intrinsic value Allocated Share Based Compensation Expense General and administrative Total stock-based compensation Allocated Share Based Compensation Expense Net Of Tax Total stock-based compensation, net of tax effect All other countries. All Other Countries [Member] All Other Countries [Member] Allowance For Credit Losses On Financing Receivables Table [Text Block] Summary of Changes in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Allowance For Doubtful Accounts [Member] Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member] Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Current Net of allowance for receivable Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Amortization Of Financing Costs Amortization expense Amortization of deferred financing costs Amortization Of Intangible Assets Amortization expense Amortization of intangible assets Amortization of intangible assets Amortized cost and fair value debt securities. Amortized Cost And Fair Value Debt Securities [Abstract] Amortized Cost and Fair Value Debt Securities [Abstract] Amount distributed to Expedia in connection with Spin-Off. Amount Paid To Parent In Connection With Spin Off Distribution to related party prior to spinoff Amount received from related party in connection with Spin-Off. Amount Received From Related Party Amount received from related party Amount of cash to be retained after Spin-Off. Amount To Be Retained In Cash After Spin Off Amount remitted to Expedia Cash on hand retained following the Spin-Off RSUs (including those issuable pursuant to contingent stock agreements) that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) or earnings per unit (EPU) in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS or EPU because to do so would increase EPS or EPU amounts or decrease loss per share or unit amounts for the period presented. Antidilutive Restricted Stock Units Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Amount RSUs Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Amount Total Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Stock options (including those issuable pursuant to contingent stock agreements) that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) or earnings per unit (EPU) in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS or EPU because to do so would increase EPS or EPU amounts or decrease loss per share or unit amounts for the period presented. Antidilutive Stock Options Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Amount Stock options Stock warrants (including those issuable pursuant to contingent stock agreements) that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) or earnings per unit (EPU) in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS or EPU because to do so would increase EPS or EPU amounts or decrease loss per share or unit amounts for the period presented. 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Borrowings On Same Day Notice [Member] Borrowings on Same Day-notice [Member] Build to suit lease obligation. Build To Suit Lease Obligation [Member] Build to Suit Lease Obligation [Member] The approximate square footage of the new corporate headquarters building. Build Up Square Footage Leased Area Business Acquisition Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business acquisition contingent consideration at fair value one. Business Acquisition Contingent Consideration At Fair Value One Contingent payments outstanding Business acquisition contingent consideration earnout payment of financing activities. Business Acquisition Contingent Consideration Earnout Payment Of Financing Activities Earn-out payment recorded to financing activities Business acquisition contingent consideration earnout payment of operating activities. Business Acquisition Contingent Consideration Earnout Payment Of Operating Activities Earn-out payment recorded to operating activities Business acquired from related party including purchase price allocation of assets acquired, net of cash acquired. Business Acquisition From Related Party Purchase Price Allocation Assets Acquired Net Of Cash Acquired Subsidiary purchased net of acquired cash Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business acquisition purchase price allocation goodwill and other intangible assets. Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets Goodwill or other intangibles recorded Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Goodwill Expected Tax Deductible Amount Goodwill expected to be deductible for tax purposes The maximum time period in which a purchase price allocation adjustment is allowed. Business Acquisition Purchase Price Maximum Allocation Adjustment Period Purchase price allocation period Business Combination Acquisition Related Costs Acquisition costs incurred Business Combination Consideration Transferred 1 Total purchase price consideration Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Acquisitions The amount of potential holdback payments related to acquired businesses. Business Combination Holdback Payment Obligations indemnification obligations Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Current Liabilities Other Additional short term borrowings Business combination recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed deferred tax assets. Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Deferred Tax Assets Deferred tax assets Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill Intangible assets Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Intangibles Identifiable definite-lived intangible assets Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Liabilities Net liabilities recorded at a carrying value Net (liabilities)/assets Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired Goodwill And Liabilities Assumed Net Total Business Combinations [Abstract] Business Combinations [Abstract] The entire disclosure for the business description. Business description describes the nature and type of organization, including where and how we earn our revenue. Business Description Policy Policy [Text Block] Description of Business Capitalization of company as a result of Spin-Off from Expedia including issuance of Common and Class B shares. Capitalization Of Company As Result Of Spin Off From Parent Including Issuance Of Common And Class B Shares Shares Capitalization of TripAdvisor as a result of Spin-Off from Expedia, including issuance of Common and Class B shares, shares Capitalization of company as result of spin off from parent including issuance of common and class B shares value. Capitalization Of Company As Result Of Spin Off From Parent Including Issuance Of Common And Class B Shares Value Capitalization of TripAdvisor as a result of Spin-Off from Expedia, including issuance of Common and Class B shares The carrying amount of outstanding short term borrowings under our Chinese credit facilities. Carrying Amount Of Short Term Borrowings Credit Facility Short term borrowings outstanding This amount represents the carrying cost associated with PP&E disposals. Carrying Cost Of Property Plant And Equipment Disposals Property and equipment, dispositions Cash Amortized Cost, Cash Fair Value, Cash Cash Acquired From Acquisition Cash acquired Cash And Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at end of year Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents Cash And Cash Equivalents [Axis] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis] Cash and cash equivalents cash at carrying value. Cash And Cash Equivalents Cash At Carrying Value Cash and Cash Equivalents, Cash Cash and cash equivalents maximum maturity period. Cash And Cash Equivalents Maximum Maturity Period Financial instruments including money market funds maturities period Cash And Cash Equivalents Period Increase Decrease Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents Accounting policy for cash on hand, cash equivalents and short and long term marketable securities. Cash Equivalents And Marketable Securities Policy [Text Block] Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities Cash Flow Noncash Investing And Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities: Cashless warrants exercised. Cashless Warrants Exercised Cashless warrants exercised Cash [Member] Cash [Member] Cash retained post spin off. Cash Retained Post Spin Off Cash on hand retained after Spin-Off Cash unrealized gain. Cash Unrealized Gain Unrealized Gains, Cash Cash unrealized loss. Cash Unrealized Loss Unrealized Losses, Cash Certificates Of Deposit [Member] Certificates of Deposit [Member] Chinese credit facility boa. Chinese Credit Facility Boa [Member] Chinese Credit Facility-BOA [Member] Chinese credit facility JPM. Chinese Credit Facility Jpm [Member] Chinese Credit Facility-JPM [Member] Chinese credit facility. Chinese Credit Facility [Member] Chinese Credit Facility [Member] Par value of Class B common shares. Class B Common Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share Common Stock Class B par value per share The maximum number of Class B common shares permitted to be issued. Class B Common Stock Shares Authorized Authorized Class B common stock shares Class B common stock shares held by related party. Classb Common Stock Shares Held By Related Party Beneficially ownership of shares of Common Stock Class B Class Of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Class Of Warrant Or Right Outstanding Outstanding warrants to purchase common stock Class of warrant outstanding. Class Of Warrant Outstanding Warrants convertible to common shares Click based advertising. Click Based Advertising [Member] Click-based advertising [Member] Collection period for account receivable. Collection Period For Account Receivable Accounts receivable due period Commercial Paper [Member] Commercial Paper [Member] Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items] Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items] Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items] Commitment And Contingencies [Table] Commitment And Contingencies [Table] Commitment And Contingencies [Table] Commitments And Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies (note 12) Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Commitments [Line Items] Commitments [Line Items] Commitments [Line Items] Commitments [Table] Commitments [Table] Commitments [Table] Common Class B [Member] Class B Common Stock [Member] Common Class B shares issued at Spin-off. Common Class B Shares Issued At Spin Off Class B shares issued Common Equity [Line Items] Common Equity [Line Items] Common Equity [Line Items] Common Equity [Table] Common Equity [Table] Common Equity [Table] Common shares issued at Spin-off. Common Shares Issued At Spin Off Common shares issued Common shares purchased by Liberty Interactive Corporation in December 2012. Common Shares Purchased By Related Party Common stock purchased by Liberty Common Stock Capital Shares Reserved For Future Issuance Common stock available for issuance to non-employee directors Common stock closing stock price. Common Stock Closing Price Closing stock price Common Stock Dividends Per Share Declared Dividend declared on common stock Common stock for exchange. Common Stock For Exchange TripAdvisor common stock for exchange, shares Common stock issued on conversion of convertible securities. Common Stock Issued On Conversion Of Convertible Securities Common stock share exercisable for each warrant Common Stock [Member] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, par value Common stock reclassified. Common Stock Reclassified Expedia common stock reclassified, shares Common Stock Shares Authorized Common stock, shares authorized Common stock shares held by related party. Common Stock Shares Held By Related Party Beneficially ownership of shares of common stock Common Stock Shares Issued Common stock issued Common stock, shares issued Common Stock Shares Outstanding Common stock, shares outstanding Common Stock Value Common stock Common Stock Voting Rights Right to voting Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] Compensation Related Costs [Abstract] Compensation Related Costs [Abstract] Components Of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract] Deferred tax assets: Components Of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract] Deferred tax liabilities: Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Comprehensive income attributable to TripAdvisor, Inc. Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income Comprehensive Income Policy Policy [Text Block] Comprehensive Income (Loss) Computer Equipment [Member] Computer Equipment [Member] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Concentration Risk By Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Credit Risk Credit Risk and Concentrations Concentration Risk Percentage 1 Customer concentration risk Construction In Progress Expenditures Incurred But Not Yet Paid Capitalization of construction in-process related to build to suit lease obligation Construction In Progress Gross Construction in progress This amount represents construction in progress costs related to our build to suit lease. Construction In Progress Liabilities For Build To Suit Lease Construction liabilities Contingent Liability Reserve Estimate Policy Contingent Liabilities Contingent purchase consideration paid during period. Contingent Purchase Consideration Paid During Period Contingent purchase consideration paid Contractual long term obligations due after five years. Contractual Long Term Obligations Due After Five Years Build to suit lease obligation, More than 5 years Contractual long term obligations due between one to three years. Contractual Long Term Obligations Due Between One To Three Years Build to suit lease obligation, 1 to 3 years Contractual long term obligations due between three to five years. Contractual Long Term Obligations Due Between Three To Five Years Build to suit lease obligation, 3 to 5 years Contractual long term obligations due within one year. Contractual Long Term Obligations Due Within One Year Build to suit lease obligation, Less than 1 year Contractual Obligation Build to suit lease obligation, Total Conversion Of Stock By Unique Description [Axis] Stock Conversion Description [Axis] Conversion Of Stock Name [Domain] Conversion of Stock, Name [Domain] The number of common shares received for each share of Class B common share upon conversion. Conversion Ratio Classb To Common Conversion of Class B common stock Corporate Debt Securities [Member] Corporate Debt Securities [Member] Cost Of Sales Policy [Text Block] Cost of Revenue Cost Of Services Excluding Depreciation Depletion And Amortization Cost of revenue (exclusive of amortization) Costs incurred related to Spin-Off from parent. Cost Of Spin Off Spin-off costs Spin-Off costs Costs And Expenses Total costs and expenses Costs And Expenses [Abstract] Costs and expenses: Summary of outstanding borrowings and potential borrowings under revolving credit facility. Credit Agreement Outstanding Borrowings And Maximum Borrowing Capacity Maximum borrowing limits Term of outstanding term loan and revolving credit facility. Credit Agreement Term Of Term Loan Period of Term Loan Facility Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] Damages expressed as a percentage of total current assets in determining requirement for disclosure. Criteria Percentage Of Damages Claims Criteria percentage of damages claims Current Federal Tax Expense Benefit Federal Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Foreign Tax Expense Benefit Foreign Current Income Tax Expense Benefit Current income tax expense Current Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations [Abstract] Current income tax expense: Current State And Local Tax Expense Benefit State Customer Relationships [Member] Customer Relationships [Member]