By sharing not only their homes, but also their local perspectives, hosts are able to connect people, cultures, and countries while earning extra income.
By sharing not only their homes, but also their local perspectives, hosts are able to connect people, cultures, and countries while earning extra income.
We have your back
Every booking on Airbnb is covered with $1M USD in property damage protection and another $1M USD in insurance against accidents.
Every booking on Airbnb is covered with $1M USD in property damage protection and another $1M USD in insurance against accidents.
Guests are verified
Before guests can book, hosts can require them to provide government identification and verify their phone number and email address.
Before guests can book, hosts can require them to provide government identification and verify their phone number and email address.
Meet the host community
No two hosts are alike and that’s what makes the community so special.
No two hosts are alike and that’s what makes the community so special.
Nancy
A pillar of the community sharing not only her home, but also her hometown and culture.
Hosting in 3 steps
List your space for free
Share any space without sign-up charges—from a shared living room to a second home and anything in-between.
Share any space without sign-up charges—from a shared living room to a second home and anything in-between.
Choose how you host
Set your own schedule, prices, and requirements for guests. Getting started is easy and we’re here to help.
Set your own schedule, prices, and requirements for guests. Getting started is easy and we’re here to help.
Welcome your first guest
Once your listing is live, verified guests can reach out. And you can message them with any questions before their stay.
Once your listing is live, verified guests can reach out. And you can message them with any questions before their stay.
We know trust is a priority any time someone stays in your home. Airbnb allows you to set strict requirements for who can book and to get to know guests before their stay.
If something does come up, we have your back with our Host Guarantee and Host Protection Insurance.
We ask everyone who uses Airbnb for a few pieces of information before they travel with us. Guests need to have this info completely filled out before they can make a reservation request. This info helps make sure you know who to expect, and how to contact the guest.
Airbnb’s requirements for guests include: • Full name • Email address • Confirmed phone number • Introductory message • Agreement to your House Rules • Payment information
Guests are expected, but not required, to have a profile picture. You may also require guests to provide ID before booking your space.
How much does it cost to list my space?
Signing up for Airbnb and listing your home is completely free.
Once you receive a reservation, we charge an Airbnb service fee for hosts, generally 3%, to help cover the cost of running of the business.
What protection do I have against property damage?
The Airbnb Host Guarantee provides protection for up to $1,000,000 to a host for damages to covered property in the rare event of guest damages above the security deposit or if no security deposit is in place.
The Host Guarantee program doesn't cover cash and securities, collectibles, rare artwork, jewelry, pets or personal liability. We recommend that hosts secure or remove valuables when renting their place. The program also doesn't cover loss or damage to property due to wear and tear.
Learn more about the Host Guarantee at http://airbnb.com/guarantee
How should I choose my listing price?
The price you charge for your listing is completely up to you. To help you decide, you can search for comparable listings in your city or neighborhood to get an idea of market prices.
Additional Fees • Cleaning fee: You can either incorporate a cleaning fee into your nightly price or you can add a cleaning fee in your pricing settings. • Other fees: To charge extra fees outside of your rates (like a late check-in or pet fee), you must first disclose these potential charges to guests prior to booking and then use our Resolution Center to securely request payment for additional fees.
How can Airbnb help me with setting prices?
Airbnb’s Smart Pricing tool lets you set your prices to automatically go up or down based on changes in demand for listings like yours.
You’re always responsible for your price, so Smart Pricing is controlled by other pricing settings you choose, and you can adjust nightly prices any time.
Smart Pricing is based on the type and location of your listing, the season, demand, and other factors (like events in your area).