Airbnb: will I be charged extra $1,500 if I check out just one day earlier?

I found a place on Airbnb that goes for $90 a day or $1,000 a month. Since I need it for a month, it is going to cost me $1,000.

However, there is a possibility that I might have to leave little bit earlier. According to cancellation policies, host now has two options:

(1) accept the changes and enforce the cancellation policy or (2) accept the changes and only charge for the actual nights stayed

Am I understanding correctly that if my host chooses option 2 (and why wouldn't he?), my total is going to increase from $1,000 to 27 * $90 = $2,430. Reservation price calculator seems to confirm it: just one extra day makes the total go down by almost $1,500.

Can I really be asked to pay more if I stay less?

Best Answer

You are required to pay for the nights that you book, not the nights that you sleep at the reservation. Think of the reverse scenario, if you don't know if you will actually sleep at a hotel, is it fair that you ask them to reserve it for 3 nights, and only charge you for the nights you stay there? Of course not. In the same manner, they can't enforce how much you choose use the room, just how long you can use it for.

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Can you check out of Airbnb early?

Airbnb doesn't have an early check out refund policy for guests checking out multiple days early. For long-term stays (28 days or longer), you can shorten your stay after you've checked in - as long as the request is made early enough into your stay. To learn how to change an Airbnb booking, click here.

What to do if you need to leave an Airbnb early?

Start a request within 24 hours. If you still need to cancel your reservation during your stay, we can help you start a request to resolve the issue with your Host. When you do this, you can choose to ask your Host to fix the problem, request a partial refund, or request to cancel your reservation for a full refund.

Why did Airbnb charge me extra?

Don't worry: All pricing information is included when you book\u2014but 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.

Can Airbnb charge you extra?

You can add a fee for each guest you're willing to put up beyond your normal limit. So, if the number of guests you've set under Listing basics is 4, you can charge extra for the 5th and 6th guests and so on up to your comfort level.

Optimal Strategy For Late Airbnb Checkout Requests

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