Can I shorten an Airbnb stay?

If your trip has already started and you want to change the length of your reservation, you can submit a change request to your Host. However, there are a few things to bear in mind before you do: You can change the number of guests after check-in, if agreed upon with the Host.



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Airbnb's Booking Change Policy Keep in mind, Airbnb hosts are not required to approve a booking change request after a reservation is already made/confirmed. If you shorten your stay, you'll be refunded any difference in the nightly rate and service fee.

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Guest wants to shorten reservation
  1. Go to Your Trips on airbnb.com.
  2. Next to the reservation you want to change, click Change Reservation.
  3. Choose Change Reservation.
  4. Change the dates of your stay or the number of guests.
  5. Click Submit Alteration.


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  1. Go to Calendar and select the listing calendar you want.
  2. Go to Settings.
  3. Tap Availability.
  4. Next to Trip length, update your minimum and maximum nights.


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To edit your listing:
  1. Tap Profile and then tap Switch to hosting.
  2. Go to Menu, tap Listings and tap the listing you want.
  3. Under Listing, go to the section you want to change, then tap Edit.


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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.

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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.

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If you change or cancel a monthly stay: Your first payment might be nonrefundable, depending on the listing and how far in advance the reservation is made. If you cancel after the trip has started, the following month of the reservation is nonrefundable. Your Host can choose to offer an additional refund.

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Canceling within 24 hours of check-in, or after a trip has started, is a special situation, however—you'll need to contact us for help with that. In either case, message your guest to let them know what's going on. Canceling a reservation mid-trip is a big deal.

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The amount depends on when you accepted the reservation and how soon before check-in you canceled it: More than 7 days before check-in, $50 will be deducted from your next payout. Less than 7 days before check-in, $100 will be deducted from your next payout.

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Before you book, a Host will only be shown your first name and identity verification status. Your full name and profile photo will be shared with the Host after your booking is confirmed.

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Once you're signed in to your Airbnb account, you'll be able to find both reviews written about you and by you on your public profile. If you're a guest, another way to find your reviews is to go to your Profile > Account > Go to profile.

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Want to make any changes before you arrive? Luckily, you'll be able to take care of most of that in Trips—just find your reservation, make your adjustments (like dates or number of guests), and submit a change request to your Host.

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Past reservations can't be changed, but to edit a confirmed or active one, send your guest a trip change request proposing your new dates, price, or number of guests. You can even suggest they stay in a different place, if you have more than one.

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Otherwise known as the 80-20 rule, it's a principle that states roughly 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. For example, 80% of my income comes from 20% of my clients, 80% of my biggest pains come from 20% of my headaches and 80% of the stress come from 20% of Airbnb guests.

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There is no one hard and fast rule on minimum stay policies that can be applied to all Airbnb vacation rentals. Some hosts opt for a 1-night minimum stay. Others insist on week- or even month-long stays to attract only long term guests. Many may set a 2- or 3-night policy and forget about it.

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The truth is that the Airbnb 90 day rule is a legal requirement, so if you want to let your Airbnb property for more than the ninety day limit then you will need to apply for planning permission to do so from your local council.

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What Airbnb Hosts Can Do to Improve Their Occupancy Rates
  1. Pick the Right Location for Your Short-Term Rental. ...
  2. Set Your Prices Accordingly. ...
  3. Aim to Be a Superhost. ...
  4. Know Your Target Market. ...
  5. Set Your Sights on Getting Positive Reviews. ...
  6. Be Involved. ...
  7. Reconnect With Former Guests. ...
  8. Use Professional-Quality Photographs.


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Superhosts have a 4.8 or higher average overall rating based on reviews from their Airbnb guests in the past year. Guests know they can expect outstanding hospitality from these hosts.

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If a guest chooses to provide a profile photo, that profile photo won't be displayed to the host as part of the booking process until after the booking is confirmed.

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