GLOBAL TRAVEL E-COMMERCE GROUP
ONLINE REPUBLIC
OUR JOURNEY TO SUCCESS IN THE WORLD OF ONLINE TRAVEL DIDN’T HAPPEN OVERNIGHT, BUT NO TRUE SUCCESS EVER DOES
Growing from a dream shared by two brothers, the company which would become Online Republic started off as a feisty startup venture, helping consumers find great deals on car rental around the world. As the years rolled on, the business expanded to connect people with even more kinds of travel opportunities.
2004
Incorporation as an online travel agency, offering car rental aggregation (known today as Airport Rentals)
2005
Motorhome rental aggregation site launched (known today as Motorhome Republic)
2013
Launch of Search Republic, a specialist SEO and PPC agency
2014
Launch of PredictHQ, Demand predicting intelligence software
2016
Online Republic Group is acquired by Australasia’s largest online travel agency: Webjet Limited
2020
Two powerful B2C brands competing on a global stage
Today the Online Republic Group has 150 staff working from offices in New Zealand and beyond, connecting travellers with amazing holidays in more than 160 different countries all around the world.


Lindsay Cowley explains how the culture and ethos behind Online Republic has driven the company to success.
Coming from humble beginnings, Online Republic has never relied on size or spending power to succeed. Instead, Online Republic’s success has relied on creative innovation, agile adaptation to changing markets and smart strategic choices.
Without being shackled by the inflexibility of bigger companies, we’re free to find outside-the-box solutions to the constantly changing challenges of the online travel industry.
For those we partner with, this means working with a company that stays on the bleeding edge, whether that’s to do with industry insights, consumer understanding or technical know-how. We spend a lot of time, money and brain power staying on top of our field, and our affiliates have the chance to leverage the in-depth market intel which comes out of all this. Together we have the power to make a real difference in the world of online travel booking.
Online Republic has come a long way since its days as a tiny startup venturing into the world of car rental aggregation, but our story is far from over. Come join us on our journey and find out what’s possible when we team up to take on the challenges of online travel.