What happens after you request to book on Airbnb?

What happens next? If you booked instantly, you're good to go. If you sent a request, your Host will typically respond within 24 hours.



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Payment. You'll be charged once a Host accepts your reservation request, or immediately if you use Instant Book. You may be able to split the total cost of your reservation across multiple payments if your reservation meets specific criteria, or you can pay the full amount in one go.

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When you make a request to book and complete your payment, a reservation request is automatically sent to the host, who has 24 hours to accept or decline the request. The status for your reservation will be Pending until the host responds. During this time, you can also contact the host to approve your request.

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You will receive a reservation confirmation email to let you know about the upcoming reservation, which will include a link to view the full itinerary on Airbnb: You can also get this information by logging into Airbnb and going to Reservations.

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When it's a good idea to reach out. Before sending a trip request: You could send a pre-emptive hello or double-check that their place is available. If you have a question: You should be clear about what to expect. Just check the listing description to make sure the answer isn't already there.

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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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Every transaction involves two parties: the guest and the host. While Airbnb charges both parties, Booking.com doesn't charge guests any fee to book. On the other hand, it charges hosts with a percentage of the total booking price, which you need to pay back at the end of every month.

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The Payment Plan Feature allows Guests to pay a portion of a booking's Total Fees at the time of booking and pay the remainder of the Total Fees at a later time prior to check-in. The Payment Plan Feature is available to Guests for eligible bookings when they pay with certain Payment Methods.

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So, what happens next? Your payment method will be charged as soon as your reservation is confirmed (excluding security deposits). This applies for Instant Book, too. No matter how far in advance you book, the Host doesn't receive payment until 24 hours after your scheduled check-in.

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You have 24 hours to accept or decline a trip request before it expires. Respond within 24 hours. Guests who send an inquiry are usually searching for more information before sending a reservation request. Find details on the various statuses your reservation may go through.

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If your reservation request is declined and the listing for the stay shows that it's still available, the host's calendar may not be up-to-date or they may want reservations of a different length or time.

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Not a problem—here's how to handle it. Decline the request before it expires within 24 hours—your response rate will thank you! It's one of the factors that helps you become a Superhost. Decide whether to keep the dates blocked or open them up for someone else to book.

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These situations include:
  1. Valid reasons beyond the Host's control, such as emergency repairs (like a gas leak or a burst pipe) or serious personal illness that prevents hosting.
  2. Proof that a guest intends to break house rules, have an unauthorized party, or otherwise violate our Party and Events Policy.


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Flexible Policy
If the guest cancels a reservation less than 24 hours before check-in, they will still need to pay for the first night's stay, plus the Airbnb service fee. If the guest decides to cancel his/her stay after arriving, he/she is eligible for a full refund for any remaining nights of the reservation.

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