Airbnb hosts may not:Impose any different terms or conditions or decline a reservation based on the guest's age or familial status, where prohibited by law.
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There are a variety of reasons why a host may decline a booking on Airbnb. For example, if the dates requested by the guest do not align with their availability or if they have already accepted another booking for those same dates.
Only people 18 or over can make reservations, but a child's legal guardian is able to book additional spots for guests who meet your minimum age requirement.
The Host may ask for ID upon check-in, if done in person and if the requirement is in the Host's house rules at the time of booking or is required under applicable laws. Some regions have laws that require guests to register with local authorities.
When you host or help with hosting on Airbnb, you may be asked to provide information such as your legal name, date of birth, or government ID for verification. These details are required by law as part of a process called Know Your Customer (KYC).
Depending on the hotel's policy, they may require that someone over 21 is present with you during check-in. If this is the case, make sure to bring along a friend or family member who meets the age requirement. Otherwise, just be prepared to show your ID and enjoy your stay!
Vrbo identifies the age of the renter by asking for your birth date. In its terms of service, Vrbo has a minimum age requirement. It states you must be at least 18 years of age and able to enter into legally binding contracts to use its booking site and book a stay.
As long as you're a verified member of the Airbnb community, you can create reservations on behalf of others. When you book a stay for someone else, you handle the reservation request, introductions, and payment—then transfer responsibility for the trip to the guest.
If your reservation request is declined by the host or expires (hosts have 24 hours to respond), no charge is made for the reservation and you're free to book another place to stay. Find out more about checking the status of your reservation.
Guests between the ages of 18 and 24 can create their own personal Airbnb account. In a few countries (Canada, US, UK, France, Spain), guests under the age of 25 are restricted from booking an “entire home” listing if they live locally and don't have at least 3 positive reviews with 0 negative reviews.
Vrbo, another vacation rental platform, has even stricter rules: no cameras or other surveillance devices anywhere inside a property. They are permitted in outdoor areas, if disclosed.
Most hotels have strict policies in place that require guests to be at least 21 years old and present valid identification upon check-in. If you are caught attempting to book a hotel room under the age of 21, you may face legal consequences such as fines or even jail time depending on your location.
While most hotels you can book at 18, so-called “party destinations” like Las Vegas or Miami Beach will ask you to be 21 to check in. This isn't a legal requirement, but it protects the hotel more widely from any responsibility while guests go out and drink or party in the city.
Booking a hotel versus checking inIn fact, most often, all you need is a valid credit card in your name and you will not be asked for your age. This makes it easy to ignore how old you need to be to get a hotel room. However, most hotels will mention their minimum age for checking in somewhere on their website.
Verifying the identity of guests and Hosts helps us to: Scan for fraudulent behavior. Do background checks where permitted under applicable laws. Understand if a malicious actor has taken control of an account.