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Description

Global platform for short-term apartment and property rentals, connecting hosts with guests for vacation stays and temporary accommodations

Market positioning

Market leader in short-term rental platform space

Target audience

Travelers seeking short-term accommodations, property owners looking to rent out their spaces

Use cases

Global platform for short-term apartment and property rentals, connecting hosts with guests for vacation stays and temporary accommodations

Company information

Company size

Large Enterprise (10,000+ employees)

Revenue

$8+ billion annually

Scale

Global

Number of users

100+ million users globally

Features

Airbnb Luxe for high-end properties, Booking management tools, Booking system, Channel manager integration, Cross-currency booking support, Customer support, Global marketplace, Global reach and marketing, Host and guest profiles, Host-guest communication, Host-only fee model (14-16% host fee), Mobile app, Multiple cancellation policies, Payment processing, Property listing platform, Property listings, Reputation management, Review system, Search algorithm prioritization for host-only fee listings, Split-fee model (3% host fee + up to 14.2% guest fee)

Pricing

Pricing modelcommission
Starting price3% host fee (split-fee model) or 14-16% host fee (host-only model)
Billing periodPer booking transaction

Pros and cons

Based on: (AI summary)

Pros

  • Free to list properties
  • Established brand recognition
  • Multiple fee structure options
  • Global reach with over 150 million users
  • Integrated payment processing

Cons

  • Higher commission rates in host-only model
  • Complex fee structure
  • Higher fees for strict cancellation policies
  • Additional fees for cross-currency bookings
  • Limited control over customer relationship

Feature Comparison

Top features across 20 competitors (most common first)

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Hotel reservations
Mobile app
Trip planning
Airport departure timing alerts
Airport navigation
All TripIt free features
Alternate flight suggestions
Baggage claim information
Better seat finder
Check-in reminders
Connection gate guidance
Country-specific travel info
Document upload (25 per trip)
Fare refund monitoring
Passport renewal reminders
Real-time flight alerts
Reward program tracking
Terminal and gate reminders
Travel plan updates to contacts
Trip disruption alerts