Airbnb.com Monthly Rentals (2024)

FAQs

Is Airbnb cheaper by the month? ›

Weekly discounts apply to reservations of 7 or more nights. Monthly discounts apply to reservations of 28 or more nights. The discounted price will be highlighted in the price breakdown on your listing and next to the original in search results if it exceeds 10%.

Payments for stays longer than 28 nights or longer work in a different way. Airbnb automatically collects from guests 1 month upfront and at the beginning of each 30 day period. Learn more about payouts for monthly stays. Stays longer than 28 nights and longer are subject to your chosen long-term cancellation policy.

Airbnb is a valuable resource for many types of travelers, but it can be especially valuable for those looking for long-term stays. Booking a monthly rental on Airbnb can save significant amounts of money over shorter-term bookings, but it may still cost more than using a local resource.

Depending on the type of Airbnb apartment and the hotel, Airbnb can be cheaper than hotels but can also be more expensive. In general, Airbnb is cheaper than hotels because Airbnb does not have to pay for the overhead costs of a hotel or the general management of such a large operation.

Monthly stays

For reservations of 28 nights or more, you'll be charged for the first month upon confirmation. After that, you'll be charged the remainder in monthly instalments. You can review the dates of your monthly payments during checkout. Get more details on paying for monthly stays.

Select the settings icon at the top right. In the Pricing tab, scroll to Discounts and choose Weekly or Monthly. You'll find a suggested discount based on your listing and demand for similar listings in your area.

Airbnb will accept a 90 day booking but it falls under their long term cancellation policy. The renter would be charged the first month rent and then Airbnb would take the payments out monthly.

You'll find a payment plan option at checkout if your reservation meets the following criteria: You're paying with a credit card, debit card, bank account (conditions apply), PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Airbnb credits.

Airbnb doesn't allow properties to be rented out for more than 90 nights per year. If your limit for bookings is reached, Airbnb will automatically close your property until the end of the calendar year. In addition to 90 consecutive days, the 90-day limit also applies to 90 days spread throughout the year.

How much do Airbnb owners make? ›

As of May 14, 2024, the average hourly pay for an Airbnb Owner in the United States is $41.44 an hour.

Across the US, Airbnb bookings have grown 8.9% over the last year (January 2023- January 2024). However, each market and property is unique. Some markets boom while others bust.

Vrbo concentrates on whole-home rentals. Airbnb has more listings. Vrbo tends to have lower fees.

Hotels Are Actually Cheaper Than Vacation Rentals on Airbnb and Vrbo, According to a New Report. A new study says hotels are the more affordable option over Airbnbs and Vrbos — across 50 global markets.

The name “Airbnb” stands for “Air Bed and Breakfast,” reflecting the company's humble beginnings when the founders rented out air mattresses in their San Francisco apartment to attendees of a local conference.

Do Airbnb prices get cheaper closer to my trip? It is possible to score last-minute deals on Airbnb listings, as both dynamically priced and statically priced homes may drop prices a few days ahead of time to prevent a property from sitting empty. However, this tactic is best employed by flexible travelers.

The short answer is yes, you can negotiate your Airbnb stay. To do so, simply contact a host to ask for a discount or propose a lower price. Then the host has an opportunity to provide a special offer that's only available to your account.

Shoulder seasons – generally April to May and September to November – can be nearly as profitable as more budget-conscious travelers look to enjoy a vacation with fewer crowds and without having to fork out peak prices.

Generally, high season is the summer or winter months, depending on the type of destination. For example, ski markets will experience their peak season during winter while beach destinations will experience it during summer.