How long does it take before you get your first guests? (2024)

FAQs

How long until you get your first booking on Airbnb? ›

50% of New Listings Activated and Booked in Q3 2022 Receive Their First Booking Within 3 Days.

After you publish your listing it should be visible within 24 hours. But it may take up to 72 hours for some listings to show up in search results.

When you make a request to book and complete your payment, a reservation request is automatically sent to the host, who has 24 hours to accept or decline the request. The status for your reservation will be "Pending" until the host responds. During this time, you can also contact the host to approve your request.

Many travellers will book their Airbnb based on previous guest feedback. Positive reviews about the 'great location', 'attention to detail' and hosts who go 'above and beyond' are a big help when it comes to getting travellers to book your holiday rental.

Is there a best time to book? Finding the best price on an Airbnb is an art and a science. Many factors go into pricing (more on that below), but according to recent NerdWallet research, the sweet spot seems to be about four weeks in advance of your travel date.

You can book an Airbnb reservation up to 2 years in advance on desktop, mobile browser, or in the Airbnb app. Keep in mind: If you need a flexible cancellation policy, be sure to check the listing's cancellation policy before booking.

Your costs may be higher if you rent through Airbnb since you'll be expected to provide furnishings, keep the place clean, and pay utilities. It may take a while to start earning money from Airbnb because bookings come largely from your reputation as an owner.

How much does the average person make on Airbnb? ›

Airbnb Same Day Booking

Similar to hotels, a traveler can book accommodation on the same day, provided that the homeowner has Airbnb instant book enabled on their listing. Airbnb hosts can specify a time of day when the instant booking is no longer applicable. For example, a host can input a cut-off time of 5:00 pm.

Hosts have 24 hours to accept or decline your request, but the vast majority reply within 12 hours. Chances are, it'll be even quicker: More than half of all trip requests are accepted within one hour of the Host reading it.

If you booked instantly, you're good to go. If you sent a request, your Host will typically respond within 24 hours. In the meantime, we may ask you to verify your identity—as this helps us to ensure the safety of our community.

Instant Book listings allow you to book immediately without needing to send a request to the Host for approval, provided you've completed your account setup. There's no additional fee, and it's especially convenient for last-minute trips. Simply filter your search to show only Instant Book listings and book away!

Some hosts who have those policies choose not to reveal their address until that period has passed. In those cases the guest will get the address 48 hours after making the reservation.