BENEFIT PLANS	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Benefit Plan Disclosure [Abstract]
BENEFIT PLANS	BENEFIT PLANS Priceline.com has a defined contribution 401(k) savings plan (the "Plan") covering certain U.S. employees. With the acquisition of KAYAK in May 2013, the Company assumed a defined contribution plan covering KAYAK's U.S. employees. The Company also maintains certain other defined contribution plans outside of the United States for which it provides contributions for participating employees. The Company's matching contributions during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were approximately $5.8 million, $5.0 million and $2.8 million, respectively.

BENEFIT PLANS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Priceline.com has a defined contribution 401(k) savings plan (the "Plan") covering certain U.S. employees. With the acquisition of KAYAK in May 2013, the Company assumed a defined contribution plan covering KAYAK's U.S. employees. The Company also maintains certain other defined contribution plans outside of the United States for which it provides contributions for participating employees. The Company's matching contributions during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were approximately $5.8 million, $5.0 million and $2.8 million, respectively.