Airbnb Question

[cassa333]

Hi,

Does anyone know if you have to pay in advance for Airbnb?

I might have a job near Westonbirt arboretum and would need to stay fo a few days but we often get laid off so don’t want to have to pay if I have to cancel.

Thanks

[Captain2]

From our experiences over the last 5 years, yes you have to pay upfront.

[cassa333]

Has Airbnb been going that long?

What happens if you need to cancel?

[Captain2]

Founded in US approx 10 years ago.

I presume you lose your money if you have to cancel - never had to do it fortunately.

[jakep]

Many allow late cancellation with no penalty.
Clearly stated on the property details.

[NickorWan]

Airbnb has a few different cancellation policies and the host chooses which one to use. As jakep says, it should be stated on the property details.

[NickorWan]

The different policies the host can choose from are shown on the link below.

https://www.airbnb.co.uk/home/cancellation_policies?guest_fee_policy=grace_period_at_most_48#flexible