Changing the price of confirmed or pending reservations (2024)

FAQs

Are Airbnb hosts allowed to change the price? ›

As a Host, you're always in charge of your prices. You can change it at any time—you're in control.

As a Host, you can change the price of a confirmed reservation by sending your guest a trip change request. If the guest accepts the request, the reservation will be updated and the guest will be charged or refunded if necessary. If they decline or don't respond, then the reservation will stay as is.

If you decline, the proposed changes don't take effect, and the existing reservation details remain as is. There are no consequences for declining, but if you're a Host, there are a few issues to consider when responding to a trip change request from a guest.

Even if there's a listing in your budget, you might be able to score a better price on your next Airbnb by contacting the host and asking for a lower rate. That's right, you can negotiate with Airbnb.

Any changes to the number of guests may mean an increase or decrease in the price of the original reservation, depending on the extra guest fee settings at the time of booking. The original total and the new total will be shown to guests before they accept your trip change request.

If the cost of your trip changes, you'll be charged or refunded, if necessary. If the cost of your trip increases, in most cases, the additional cost will be charged to your original payment method as soon as the Host accepts your trip change request.

Don't worry: All pricing information is included when you book—but there are a few situations where you may owe more after paying: You change your reservation (ex: You add another guest) Your Host files an AirCover for Hosts request for damage that occurred during your Airbnb stay.

First, check the status of your request. If the Host has already accepted it, then it's subject to their cancellation policy. If it's still pending, you can cancel, and you won't be charged for the reservation or the service fees.

Can Airbnb cancel and raise prices? ›

Don't cancel. They will be penalized if they cancel your reservation (and Airbnb maybe able to get you another place, possibly a discounted rate). If you cancel not only can they raise the rates, they can block that time and offer it to someone else, possibly someone they have already have an arrangement with.

Make changes during your trip or after checkout

Already on your trip and looking to change your reservation dates? Submit a trip change request in Trips—if your Host accepts, your reservation will be updated and you'll be charged or refunded as necessary.

What is a good Airbnb booking rate? The average Airbnb occupancy rate varies for different regions. Several variable factors also come into play to decide the average booking rate. Based on hosts' responses on the Airbnb community and other forums, anywhere between 2% and 2.5% is a good booking rate for your property.

How much does Airbnb charge hosts? Airbnb charges hosts a service fee for each booking. What percentage Airbnb takes can vary, but it's typically around 3% for most hosts. However, Airbnb's commission can go up to 14% or more for hosts who have a Super Strict cancellation policy.

There is a many different reasons for an Airbnb price change per guest. The main reason is because hosts will charge additional rates for extra guests. Adding extra guests will also push up the service fee for your bookings. When using a short term stay platform for the first time, there is a lot you need to know.

Rates and availability on Airbnb are synced through your software provider. There are a few cases where changes made directly on Airbnb might override the rates or availability sent via your software. For example, the most common causes for price differences are promotions and discounts.