How many guests should I allow for Airbnb?

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. However, there is a limit of 16 people, to discourage large parties.



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Can Airbnb guests bring extra people? Airbnb guests cannot bring extra people if they have not paid the required extra guest fees, or have agreed to the house rules, if they state that no extra guests are allowed.

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As of 2023, Airbnb does not have an upper age limit preventing older guests from renting. In other words, no guest that is 25 years or older (who has a healthy account) faces any booking restrictions on Airbnb.

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Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed to create an Airbnb account or book a rental for themselves, but they can accompany other guests as part of a group (if they're a registered guest on that booking). To learn how to register guests on an Airbnb booking, click here.

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You will have no problems, the 2 is the maximum number of guests that you could book the room for, not how many the host puts in.

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If guests plan on having additional visitors during their stay, additional fees could be levied, or certain rules may apply to accommodate the extra guests.

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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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What we don't allow. Physical intrusions: Hosts, guests, and those affiliated with them or working on their behalf must not access or attempt to access any private spaces without prior permission. In shared stays, this refers to bathrooms when the guest is inside, bedrooms, or beds in shared rooms.

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That's up to your Host. Read your house rules, and communicate in advance with your Host! If the listing allows for you to book for 2 guests, just go ahead and do that so there is no question. It is entirely up to the host.

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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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Airbnb House Rules: The Dos and Don'ts
  • No loud noise after 11 pm.
  • No food or drinks in bedrooms.
  • No parties or events.
  • No smoking.
  • No pets / Pets allowed.


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Still, you can snatch how I price my rent with a formula I call the 10-20-30 Rule: If my rent or mortgage for a property is 3,000/month, my goal is to break even at ten nights, double the amount within 20 nights, and triple it within 30 nights. This means that I'm going to charge 300/night in rent.

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Airbnb doesn't allow for hidden cameras or any other types of concealed recording devices. It does allow hosts to install security cameras in or around the property – as long as they're not in private areas like bedrooms or bathrooms, and as long as they are properly disclosed.

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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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When repeated or severe violations of these ground rules are reported, guests may also be suspended or removed from our community. In addition to standard house rules covered in these ground rules, Hosts can also add a written set of additional rules to their listing page.

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We require listing Hosts, new Co-Hosts, and booking guests to be verified. 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.

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Depending on the nature of the violation, Airbnb may also take other actions, such as canceling an upcoming or active reservation, refunding a guest from a Host's payout, and/or requiring Hosts to provide proof that they have addressed issues before they can resume hosting.

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Inquiry or Booking Request
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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Yes, AirBnb is still profitable. The tourist market is HUGE and there's definitely room for you to make money in it too. Just pay attention to: Location.

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Hosts should charge between $20 and $25 for extra guests. To look at what hosts charge for extra guests in general, we can use a histogram. A histogram chart shows data grouped into ranges making it easier to visualize distribution. Doing that below we can see most Airbnb hosts charge $25 or less per extra guest.

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If you can accommodate the larger group, send your guest a trip change that includes the additional cost per night for the extra guests. If you're unable to accommodate the larger number of guests, let your guest know that your place isn't the right fit for their group, and ask them to cancel their reservation.

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Airbnbs are usually cheaper than hotels for longer stays and large groups, but they don't offer the same services. Sally French is a travel rewards expert who joined NerdWallet in 2020. She previously wrote about travel and credit cards for The New York Times and its sibling site, Wirecutter.

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