Cancellation fees If the reservation is canceled 48 hours or less before check-in, or after check-in, the fee is 50% of the reservation amount for the nights not stayed. If the reservation is canceled anytime between 48 hours and 30 days before check-in, the fee is 25% of the reservation amount.

If you cancel an Airbnb booking in 2026, the outcome is determined by the specific cancellation policy set by the host (Flexible, Moderate, Firm, or Strict) and the timing of your cancellation. As part of a 2026 policy update, most bookings now include a 24-hour grace period after the reservation is made (if done at least 7 days before check-in) during which you can receive a full refund, regardless of the host's policy. Outside of this window, if you cancel a "Flexible" booking up to 24 hours before check-in, you get a full refund. For "Firm" or "Strict" policies, you might only receive a 50% refund—or no refund at all—if you cancel within a week of your stay. Additionally, Airbnb's service fee is usually only refundable if you cancel within the free refund period. If you have a valid "Extenuating Circumstance" (like a major natural disaster or government-mandated travel restriction), Airbnb may override the host's policy to provide a full refund, though personal illness or standard weather issues are typically not covered.