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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value - Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) (Details)

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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value - Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2020
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments, net $ 172 $ (2) $ 107  
Fair Value, option, credit Risk, gains (losses) on assets 4   8  
TripCo Exchangeable Senior Debentures due 2051        
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Fair Value, option, credit Risk, gains (losses) on assets 4   8  
Debt issuance costs     5  
TripCo Exchangeable Senior Debentures due 2051        
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments, net 36   26  
Financial instrument liabilities        
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments, net $ 136 $ (2) $ 81 $ (1)
Tripadvisor Foreign Currency Forward Contracts        
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments, net       $ 1