You want to rent a house on Airbnb for your next vacation ? Check out all the tips and questions to ask before you book to avoid unpleasant surprises.

Summary Connection Commission Cancellation Avoiding the pitfalls

[updated July 10, 2020 at 14h13] Became a staple of the seasonal hiring since its creation there are more than 10 years, the site Airbnb has experienced a significant decrease in reservations since the beginning of the crisis of coronavirus. With the déconfinement and then the reopening of the borders in Europe, the rentals leave on the rise in France and abroad. Offering its users to rent or reserve an apartment in over 34 000 cities around the world at prices often more attractive than a hotel room or guest house, the service has been used by 8.5 million French last summer. If the reasons of crack for a cozy apartment or a loft design in the heart of a capital, its numerous, however, we must be vigilant in order to avoid disappointment, and scams. Check out all of the tips that will help you to book an accommodation Airbnb with confidence.

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How to connect to his account Airbnb ?

to log on To Airbnb to book an accommodation or manage your booking, click on the "Connection" tab at the top right on the home page of the site. You can then sign in using your account Facebook, your Google account or by entering your email address and your chosen password at the time of your registration on the site.

What is the commission for Airbnb ?

By booking a property on Airbnb, you will have to pay a service fee equal to the processing of credit cards and services such as user assistance 24h/24 in case of a problem. This commission is usually less than 13 % of the subtotal of the reservation (the rate is per night + cleaning fee and the additional costs). As the host, be aware that you are subject to these service charges. They are to the tune of 3% each time a reservation is made on the website.

Can I cancel my booking Airbnb at no cost ?

bookings of accommodation Airbnb made on or before 14 march 2020, with an arrival date between march 14, 2020 and August 15, 2020, shall be covered by the policy in case of force majeure and coronavirus, and can be cancelled prior to the arrival date. Airbnb will refund or issue a credit trip including all the service fee for cancellations covered. To be able to cancel under this policy, you will need to attest to facts or provide documents to prove that your application is eligible to a case of force majeure If the trip has already begun (the arrival date is exceeded), the corresponding booking is not eligible for a cancellation request to the event of force majeure.

The tricks to avoid the traps on Airbnb Date Of Update: 10 July 2020, 08:57