Does Vrbo require ID for all guests?

Vrbo doesn't systematically ask or require ID for guests, such as via photo documents. It does ask for verification of some data, such as your name and email address, and even your physical address.



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Vrbo's guest ID verification is lighter. Vrbo uses data such as a guest's email address, date of birth and physical address to perform basic background checks. To confirm that the account actually belongs to them, guests receive a unique link in their email which must be clicked to confirm their identity.

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When you book a stay or when you become a Host, we may need to verify your personal information, such as your legal name, address, phone number, and other contact details. We may also ask for a photo of your government ID and a selfie. Additionally, certain Experiences require you to verify your identity.

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House rules allow you to display what is and what isn't allowed at your property prior to a guest inquiring or booking. Communicating these rules upfront helps you avoid awkward conversations or unexpected surprises during the guest's stay.

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What rules should all vacation rental homes have?
  • Do not exceed the number of people allowed. ...
  • Do not make noise during sleeping hours and do not disturb the neighbours. ...
  • Leave the house at check-out time. ...
  • Notify the person responsible for any damage or incident to the property.


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Bookings. If you're a guest booking a place to stay, you'll need to complete identity verification. If you're a guest booking an Experience, you may need to complete identity verification if your Host requires it. This step occurs during checkout and usually takes under a minute to upload your details.

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Is Airbnb strict about the number of guests? Airbnb's policy on guests leaves it up to the host to specify and encourages hosts to be clear about their limits. Hosts can state the number of people, cost per person, and the number of beds in the property.

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Can people put cameras in Vrbo? Vrbo's rules are more straightforward. While security cameras are allowed on the outside of a property, they are never permitted inside: Surveillance devices, which use any form of capture device such as a camera or an audio recorder, can't be used inside of a property.

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Surveillance devices should only be used for security purposes. Location and coverage of devices must be disclosed on the property description page (see Edit your property listing for step-by-step instructions).

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Vrbo's Book with Confidence Guarantee™ protects 100% of your payment and security deposit, and most of our listings are eligible for this coverage when you book your stay through Vrbo's online checkout.

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After you submit a booking request, the host has 24 hours to accept or decline. If they don't respond, we'll automatically decline the request for you.

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You could lose money. Many hosts charge additional fees for extra guests. It may seem innocent for a family of five to say they're a family of three, or a group of friends to say they're four instead of eight, this costs you hundreds of dollars per person, which over time will add up to serious financial loss.

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If the guest has not instant booked and only sent an inquiry, you're in luck. Denying an inquiry is as simple as hitting the decline button and writing a message to your guest apologizing that you are unable to accommodate them.

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If you rent out your vacation home for more than 14 days during the year, you need to allocate property tax expenses between the rental and personal use. The personal portion can be deducted on Schedule A but counts toward the $10,000 state and local tax (SALT) limitation.

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Although both VRBO and Airbnb take precautions to guarantee the protection of their visitors, Airbnb poses more potential dangers for guests simply because it allows visitors to remain in shared spaces.

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