Can you haggle on Airbnb? Of course you can!
When it comes to getting a discount on Airbnb there's no special formula or secret handshake. All you have to do is just ask!
You might feel a little cheeky asking for a discount or free hotel upgrade but I'm a firm believer in ''Ask and you shall receive''. Well, maybe not always, but it's worth trying!
I've put together a little Airbnb haggle template below for you to use when you're booking your next stay. Give it a try and let me know if it works!
Hi.
My name is ____. I hope you’re well.
I came across your beautiful accommodation on Airbnb and would love to make a booking.
My partner and I will be celebrating a special anniversary - it’s our first trip away in awhile so we’re both really excited for it.
We were hoping to stay one week at your accommodation but it’s slightly above our budget. Would it be possible to offer a discount?
I can assure you, we’re really great guests and will treat your home like our own.
Let me know if there is anything you can do.
Thanks in advance. :)
_____
Extra things to consider
- Be friendly and polite. Add a little humour into your email. It makes it personable and you'll stand out! One time in Spain, my Airbnb host brought some local food and sangria for us to try all because of how friendly we were AND he gave us a discount on our stay.
- Give them a great review afterwards.
- If you can, leave it closer to the time of your travel date to book. That way they might be more open to negotiate if they have no upcoming bookings on the dates you need. Keep in mind though, this can be risky leaving it last minute, especially if you really want to stay at that particular accommodation. It may result in someone else snapping it up but if you're not too fussed then go for it, you have nothing to lose!
- Book off season. Not only will accommodation be cheaper, it'll have more availability meaning more chance to negotiate.
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