Checked 30 Oct 2026 · 1 change this month
Airbnb 4.5Platinum 80 pts
A marketplace where anyone can list a spare room, home, or unique stay for short-term rental, and increasingly experiences and services too. Hosts set prices and availability, and guests book and pay through the platform.
- Free to joinNo sign-up fee
- Open worldwideWorldwide
- Easy sign-upQuick profile or ID check
- Pays via PayPal+3 more ways to get paid
- Low $1 minimumCash out small balances
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Since
- 2008 18 yrs
- Web rank
- #776 worldwide
- App rating
- 4.8 iOS
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Airbnb is a vacation rental marketplace where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are Host-only fee of about 15.5% for most hosts, the minimum payout is $1 USD default for most methods, over $60 via Western Union, earnings are typically paid out about 24 hours after guest check-in and you can withdraw via Bank transfer, PayPal, Payoneer and Western Union. Founded in 2008, Airbnb is based in San Francisco, California, United States and is publicly traded (NASDAQ: ABNB). It is available worldwide.
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Getting paid
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What people actually earn on Airbnb
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Figures published by Airbnb or by independent studies and surveys, as dated. Individual earnings vary widely.
What changed
Every update we made to this listing, with the page we checked
3 updates · latest Nov 1, 2026
What changed
Every update we made to this listing, with the page we checked
- Minimum payout added: $1 USD default for most methods, over $60 via Western Union source ↗
- Payment protection added: AirCover for Hosts: up to $3M damage protection and $1M liability insurance source ↗
- Fees:
Host fee of about 3%→ Host-only fee of about 15.5% for most hosts source ↗
Every change we make to this listing, with the official page we checked. Recent updates across all platforms →
How complete is this profile?
We have 15 of the 17 things we track for every platform. Fees, payouts, join rules, countries and real earnings count most.
- What kind of platform it is
- Year founded
- Headquarters
- Fees
- Minimum payout
- How fast you get paid
- Withdrawal methods
- Payment protection
- Join requirements
- Countries it accepts
- Real earnings figures
- Wikipedia or reference page
- Support channels
- Mobile apps
- Social accounts
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Our rating
Worked out from the facts on this page, the same way for every platform
Strong on track record and proof of earnings.
- Fees3.5
- Getting paid4.3
- Access4.8
- Track record5.0
- Proof of earnings5.0
Not a review of service quality: a score from verified fees, payouts, access, track record and earnings data. How the rating works
Achievements
80 of 100 points from 11 of 14 achievements, Platinum tier. Earned from verified facts, never paid for
Verified earningsA sourced figure for what people earn or are paid there+10
Why it matters You can judge the pay from a real number instead of the platform's own promises.
How we check We need a figure for what earners are paid, earn typically, or how many people earn, with a link to the filing, pay page or study it came from.
Airbnb $380B+ all-time (2026-05)
Every platform with this badge →Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country+10
Why it matters Most earning platforms only take people from a handful of countries. This one lets almost anyone join.
How we check The platform's own terms or sign-up pages say it accepts people worldwide, with no more than eight countries left out.
Airbnb Worldwide
Every platform with this badge →Free to joinNo fee to sign up+5
Why it matters Paying to join is a red flag on many work sites. This one costs nothing to start.
How we check The platform's sign-up and pricing pages show no fee to register as an earner.
Airbnb free
Every platform with this badge →Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage+5
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How we check The platform publishes its cut as a percentage on its pricing or help pages, which we record as a range when it is tiered.
Airbnb 15.5%
Every platform with this badge →Low payout barLets you cash out $10 or less+5
Why it matters Small earnings are not left stuck in your account waiting for a high threshold.
How we check The platform's published minimum withdrawal is $10 or less, or it has no minimum.
Airbnb $1 USD default for most methods, over $60 via Western Union
Every platform with this badge →Payment protectionHolds or guarantees payment before you work+10
Why it matters Something stops you working for nothing, such as client money held before the work starts.
How we check The platform publishes how it protects earners' payments: escrow, guaranteed pay or a dispute process.
Airbnb AirCover for Hosts: up to $3M damage protection and $1M liability insurance
Every platform with this badge →Loved appA mobile app rated 4.5 or higher+5
Why it matters A well-rated app usually means smooth day-to-day work and fewer payout problems.
How we check The platform's app is rated 4.5 or higher on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Airbnb iPhone 4.8
Every platform with this badge →Top 10K websiteAmong the world's 10,000 most visited sites (Tranco)+5
Why it matters Big platforms have more clients and buyers, and a lot to lose from treating earners badly.
How we check The site ranks in the world's 10,000 most visited on the Tranco list, a research-grade ranking.
Airbnb #776 worldwide
Every platform with this badge →10 years runningFounded at least 10 years ago+5
Why it matters Platforms that have lasted a decade are less likely to vanish with your balance.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 10 years ago.
Airbnb Founded 2008
Every platform with this badge →Public companyListed on a stock exchange, with audited filings+5
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How we check The company has a stock ticker on a public exchange, with filings we can read.
Airbnb NASDAQ: ABNB
Every platform with this badge →Fully documentedFees, payouts, countries and company details all verified+15
Why it matters Everything you need to decide is verified here, not left as guesswork.
How we check Fees, payouts, minimum payout, who can join and the company details are all recorded from official pages.
Every platform with this badge →Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn10
Why it matters More of every payment reaches you. Many marketplaces take 20% or more.
How we check The highest percentage the platform names in its published fees is 10% or less.
Airbnb 15.5%
Every platform with this badge →Fast payoutsPays out instantly, daily or on demand5
Why it matters Money arrives when you need it, not weeks later.
How we check The platform says payouts are instant, same-day, daily or on demand.
Airbnb About 24 hours after guest check-in
Every platform with this badge →20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago5
Why it matters Two decades of paying people is a strong track record.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 20 years ago.
Airbnb Founded 2008
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Can I join Airbnb?
Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
Yes, if you are 18 or older.
You need property or space to rent out and reliable internet. Your profile and ID are reviewed before you start. The first payout comes within days.
Enter your country and age in the quick check and we will tell you here whether Airbnb accepts you. Your answers stay on your device.
Check with my countryAge 18 or older
We have not verified which countries Airbnb accepts yet.
- Property or space to rent out
- Reliable internet
- A government ID
- Sign upFree
- Quick profile or ID reviewIncluding an ID check
- Do your first workJobs, tasks or sales
- First payoutDays
Good to know: You must verify your identity before your first listing goes live, and new host payouts can be held up to 45 days for review.
Airbnb's official requirements ↗Every platform you can join →
Apps and support
Mobile apps, help channels, awards and press
How Airbnb compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- At 15.5%, Airbnb sits near the middle — the median fee across the 19 rental platforms we track that charge a percentage is 16.8%.
- Airbnb is the only one of the 24 rental platforms we track that pays out via Payoneer.
- Airbnb is one of 3 of the 25 rental platforms we track with built-in payment protection (AirCover for Hosts: up to $3M damage protection and $1M liability insurance).
- Founded in 2008, Airbnb has been running for about 18 years — longer than 19 of the 25 rental platforms we track with a known launch year.
Compared with the rental platforms in our directory. See them all →
Is Airbnb legit?
What we could verify about the company
Airbnb is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2008 (18 years)
- Headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States
- Publicly traded (NASDAQ: ABNB)
- Payment protection: AirCover for Hosts: up to $3M damage protection and $1M liability insurance
- Has a Wikipedia article
- Its domain airbnb.com was registered in 2008 (registry record)
- Among the world's top 1,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #776)
Listing last updated October 2026 · how we verify platforms · Missing or out of date? Tell us
Airbnb in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #776 worldwideAmong the top 1,000 sites (airbnb.com)
- Domain registered
- Aug 2008airbnb.com, 18 years ago
- CEO
- Brian Chesky
- Founders
- Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia and Nathan Blecharczyk
- Industry
- Tourism industry
- App Store
- 4.8 ★703,397 ratings, updated Oct 2026
Revenue grew 262% from 2020 to 2025. Fiscal years as reported; revenue is the company's, not what people earned on the platform.
Sources: Tranco · RDAP registry · Wikidata · App Store · SEC EDGAR. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
Airbnb timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
Airbnb founded by Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia and Nathan Blecharczyk
Headquarters today: San Francisco, California, United States
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Milestone
$15.6K typical US host
The typical US Airbnb host earned $15,600 in 2025, per Airbnb's newsroom fact page.
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Milestone
$380B+ all-time
Airbnb hosts have earned more than $380 billion all-time, per Airbnb's newsroom fact page (updated May 2026).
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Step-by-step help for this platform
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Airbnb
How much does Airbnb charge?
Airbnb fees: Host-only fee of about 15.5% for most hosts. On a $100 payment that leaves you about $84.50, before withdrawal or conversion costs.
How do you get paid on Airbnb?
Airbnb pays out via Bank transfer, PayPal, Payoneer and Western Union. Minimum payout: $1 USD default for most methods, over $60 via Western Union. Timing: About 24 hours after guest check-in.
Which countries is Airbnb available in?
Worldwide.
How much do people earn on Airbnb?
The typical US Airbnb host earned $15,600 in 2025, per Airbnb's newsroom fact page. Airbnb hosts have earned more than $380 billion all-time, per Airbnb's newsroom fact page (updated May 2026). Individual earnings vary widely.
Is Airbnb legit?
Yes, Airbnb is a real, operating platform: operating since 2008 (18 years), headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States and publicly traded (NASDAQ: ABNB). As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best Airbnb alternatives?
Similar platforms include Vrbo, Booking.com, GetMyBoat and Turo. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
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Airbnb alternatives
More rental platforms like Airbnb
VrboA vacation rental marketplace focused on whole-home stays, part of Expedia Group. Homeowners list properties, set their prices, and are paid about a day after guests check in.
Fees 12% pay-per-booking commission with Vrbo processing included, up to 15% on some Professional Plansvrbo.com
Booking.comThe world largest accommodation platform, where private hosts can list homes and apartments alongside hotels. Part of Booking Holdings.
Fees Commission about 15% per bookingbooking.com
GetMyBoatThe largest boat rental marketplace - owners and captains list boats and charters, working like an Airbnb for the water.
Fees 11.5% owner fee (14.5% international)getmyboat.com
TuroA peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace where anyone can list their car for rent. Hosts choose a protection plan and earn a share of each trip.
Fees Standard US host shares are 70%, 80% or 90% of trip price by earnings planturo.com
Trade Me PropertyNew Zealand leading property and rental listings marketplace where owners and agents list.
Fees Upfront listing fees - no commissiontrademe.co.nz
CamplifyA marketplace where RV and caravan owners earn renting their vehicles to travelers.
Fees 7-16% commission by plancamplify.com