Vacation rental marketplace
Airbnb
airbnb.com
Connects travelers with unique accommodations, vacation rentals, and local experiences offered by property owners worldwide.
Who it's for
Property owners seeking to monetize spaces, and travelers wanting alternative homestays, holiday rentals, or local activities.
How it makes money
Marketplace feeFree to list. Airbnb charges a host-only service fee of 15.5% per booking (16% in Brazil and Mexico), phasing out legacy split fees of 3% host and 14.1%–16.5% guest.
Up against
- Vrbo
- Booking.com
- Expedia
- Tripadvisor
What it does best
Massive global two-sided network effects with unmatched brand recognition and over 9 million unique listings worldwide.
Where it is weak
Unpredictable stay consistency, arbitrary host chores, and increasing municipal regulatory crackdowns that restrict short-term rentals.
- Founded
- 2008
- HQ
- San Francisco, California, U.S.
- Users
- 5.5M+ hosts, 2.5B+ guest arrivals all-time