How to pay less for Airbnb: the best hacks!

1- Build a network and skip Airbnb
Did you like your stay? Is the connection going well with your host? In this case, why continue to use Airbnb and lose money?

For your next stay, you will be able to deal directly with your host . It will be faster, nicer and cheaper. In fact, Airbnb will no longer take its commission from the amount paid to the host, and for your part, you will save the various fees that are added at the time of payment. It’s a win-win. Especially for your host, you can then pay them in cash, even more advantageous for them.

I know some hosts are reluctant to do this, even after a good experience. Before discussing it, prepare your arguments to convince him.

If you often come back to the same city, over time, you will build up a real network outside of Airbnb. This is my experience in any case with Paris, a city to which I return regularly.

2 – Play with arrival dates
As with a plane ticket , try several combinations of dates. Perhaps some more interesting offers will appear then. If you are flexible with your travel dates, this is an advantage.

Of course, if you are looking for an Airbnb during school holiday periods, the ads will be more expensive…

3- Book a longer stay
Sometimes, on an advertisement, by taking an extra night, the total stay can be slightly cheaper, that’s interesting. It’s worth testing over time.

A reduction from the 7th night may apply. The reduction varies depending on the announcements, from 10 to 30% !

Same for a one-month stay, you will get a significant reduction.

4- Stay open about your rental dates
An important way to save money on Airbnb is to stay flexible. When you go to explore Bordeaux during the summer holidays, it is clear that the costs will be significant. When you have rigid travel dates, you almost always lose money.

When you can only go on vacation during a specific period, you will be exposed to the highest prices on that date. It will then be necessary to use a number of tips mentioned here in order to lower the price.

5- Observe all costs so as not to spend too much
All accommodation prices are set by Airbnb hosts. Cleaning fees are sometimes added to the nightly fees, not to mention Airbnb fees. During your research, all these costs are accessible and mentioned. Regarding cleaning costs, they will be more interesting for you during a long stay. Payable in one go, so you benefit from both a two-week stay and one night.

You may also be subject to additional charges per person. In this case, it is more interesting to look for places that do not charge you extra per person. By entering the specific dates, you will have a clear idea of ​​the rates that will be applied to you. So you won’t have to worry about hidden