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Hipcamp vs Vrbo
Hipcamp and Vrbo are both rental platforms. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $850 on Hipcamp and $950 on Vrbo, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
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Key differences
- On a $1,000 payment you keep about $850 on Hipcamp and $950 on Vrbo, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer.
- Only Vrbo lists built-in payment protection (Book with Confidence Guarantee).
- Vrbo is the older platform — founded in 1995, 18 years before Hipcamp (2013).
Which should you choose?
Choose Vrbo if…
- Keeping more of each payment matters most — its fee is lower.
- You want built-in payment protection.
- You prefer a long track record (since 1995).
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Hipcamp
A marketplace where landowners earn by hosting campers, glampers, and RVs on their land. Hosts set the rules a…
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Vrbo
A vacation rental marketplace focused on whole-home stays, part of Expedia Group. Homeowners list properties,…
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| Type | Rental platforms like Airbnb | Rental platforms like Airbnb |
| Category | Rentals & Hosting | Rentals & Hosting |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | 15% host commission | 5% commission plus payment fee |
| Payout speed | — | About 24 hours after check-in |
| Payment protection | — | Book with Confidence Guarantee |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer | Bank transfer |
| Availability | US, UK, Australia, Canada | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2013 | 1995 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States | Austin, Texas, United States |
| Stock ticker | — | NASDAQ: EXPE (Expedia) |
| Android app | — | App ↗ |
| Popularity | 62 views · 0 likes | 38 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Hipcamp or Vrbo?
On a $1,000 payment you keep about $850 on Hipcamp and $950 on Vrbo, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
Where are Hipcamp and Vrbo available?
Hipcamp: US, UK, Australia, Canada. Vrbo: Worldwide.