| Cover Page | Oct. 21, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 31, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Travelzoo |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 000-50171 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 36-4415727 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 590 Madison Avenue |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | 35th Floor |
| Entity Address, City or Town | New York |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10022 |
| City Area Code | 212 |
| Local Phone Number | 484-4900 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | TZOO |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001133311 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
