An online travel agency for African business and leisure travelers to compare airlines and book flights, plus hotels, car rentals, and vacation packages online.

Travelstart Product Overview

Is Travelstart Right for You?

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Best For

  • Business travelers
  • Leisure travelers

What It Does Well

  • Compare airline fares
  • Book flights online

Things to Check

  • Airline options list
  • Payment methods

About Travelstart

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Travelstart is an online travel platform for business and leisure travelers who want to search, compare, and book flights and other travel services online.

Key capabilities include:

  • Flight search and comparison across airlines, helping travelers find cheaper fares before booking
  • Online booking for hotels, car rentals, and vacation packages alongside flight tickets
  • Secure online payments that support multiple payment methods during checkout
  • Real-time access to flight inventory via global distribution systems (including Amadeus)

Available on Web, Android, and iOS.

It targets B2C travelers, including individuals, families, and frequent business travelers looking to manage trip planning and booking in one place.

Notable in the African travel market, the company is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, operates across multiple countries in Africa and the Middle East, and expanded its footprint through the acquisition of Jumia Travel (2019).

Travelstart Facts

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What it does
African alternative to

As of Sep 28, 2026, Travelstart is rated 4.5 on the App Store from 310 reviews and 4.4 on Google Play from 13.8K reviews with 1M+ installs.

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Travelstart Funding History

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Travelstart has raised $40M across 3 recorded funding events. The latest was Venture (Round not Specified) in May 2019.

Total Raised:
$40M
Latest Round:
Venture (Round not Specified)

Travelstart Investors & Funding Rounds

Venture (Round not Specified)UndisclosedMay 2019
Venture (Round not Specified)$40MFeb 2016

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Travelstart Founders & Leadership Team

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Celeste Van Harten

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Jobs at Travelstart

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Travel Consultant – TravelBarAug 30, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions About Travelstart

Travelstart is Africa's leading online travel platform that lets you search, compare, and book flights, hotels, buses, car hire, holiday packages, and activities. You visit the website or app, enter your travel details, compare options from suppliers, and book with secure online payments.

Travelstart is free to use for searching and booking; you only pay for the travel services you book. They offer Travelstart+, a premium subscription at R195 per month that provides benefits like travel credits, discounts, and concierge service.

Travelstart operates in 8 countries, with offices in core markets including South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Dubai, Cape Town, Lagos, Cairo, and Istanbul.

No account is required to search and book on Travelstart. For Travelstart+ benefits, download the app and subscribe annually through your mobile device.

Yes, Travelstart has a mobile app available for download, exclusively offering Travelstart+ subscription and premium features.

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