Checked 29 Oct 2026
Airbnb Experiences 3.4Bronze 25 pts
Airbnb marketplace for hosted activities - locals run tours, classes, and adventures, with Airbnb taking about 20%.
- Open worldwideWorldwide
- Pays via PayPal+2 more ways to get paid
- Local, in personWork happens near you
- Since
- 2016 10 yrs
Based in- San Francisco, United States
- Web rank
- #776 worldwide
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Airbnb Experiences is an experiences marketplace where anyone can register to start earning. Fees are About 20% commission and you can withdraw via Bank transfer, PayPal and Payoneer. Founded in 2016, Airbnb Experiences is based in San Francisco, United States. It is available worldwide.
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What people actually earn on Airbnb Experiences
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Our rating
Worked out from the facts on this page, the same way for every platform
Strong on access and track record. Weaker on proof of earnings.
- Fees3.5
- Getting paid2.8
- Access4.0
- Track record4.0
- Proof of earnings2.5
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Achievements
25 of 100 points from 4 of 14 achievements, Bronze tier. Earned from verified facts, never paid for
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 Experiences Worldwide
Every platform with this badge →Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage+5
Why it matters You can work out what you keep before you start.
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Airbnb Experiences about 20%
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 Experiences #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 Experiences Founded 2016
Every platform with this badge →Verified earningsA sourced figure for what people earn or are paid there10
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Every platform with this badge →Free to joinNo fee to sign up5
Why it matters Paying to join is a red flag on many work sites. This one costs nothing to start.
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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 Experiences about 20%
Every platform with this badge →Low payout barLets you cash out $10 or less5
Why it matters Small earnings are not left stuck in your account waiting for a high threshold.
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Every platform with this badge →Fast payoutsPays out instantly, daily or on demand5
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Every platform with this badge →Payment protectionHolds or guarantees payment before you work10
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Every platform with this badge →Loved appA mobile app rated 4.5 or higher5
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.
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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 Experiences Founded 2016
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Every platform with this badge →Fully documentedFees, payouts, countries and company details all verified15
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Can I join Airbnb Experiences?
Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
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How Airbnb Experiences compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- At 20%, Airbnb Experiences takes a smaller cut than 7 of the 9 tour platforms we track that charge a percentage fee (median 25%).
- Airbnb Experiences is the only one of the 10 tour platforms we track that pays out via Payoneer.
- Launched in 2016, Airbnb Experiences is newer than most tour platforms — 9 of the 10 we track were founded earlier.
Compared with the tour platforms in our directory. See them all →
Is Airbnb Experiences legit?
What we could verify about the company
Airbnb Experiences is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2016 (10 years)
- Headquartered in San Francisco, United States
- Its domain airbnb.com was registered in 2008 (registry record)
- Among the world's top 1,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #776)
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Airbnb Experiences 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
Sources: Tranco · RDAP registry. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
Airbnb Experiences timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
Airbnb Experiences founded
Headquarters today: San Francisco, United States
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Milestone
20% service fee
Airbnb says it automatically deducts a 20% service fee from the host payout of every experience booked, per its experience hosting page.
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Guides
Step-by-step help for this platform
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Airbnb Experiences
How much does Airbnb Experiences charge?
Airbnb Experiences fees: About 20% commission. On a $100 payment that leaves you about $80, before withdrawal or conversion costs.
How do you get paid on Airbnb Experiences?
Airbnb Experiences pays out via Bank transfer, PayPal and Payoneer.
Which countries is Airbnb Experiences available in?
Worldwide.
Is Airbnb Experiences legit?
Yes, Airbnb Experiences is a real, operating platform: operating since 2016 (10 years), headquartered in San Francisco, United States and its domain airbnb.com was registered in 2008 (registry record). As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best Airbnb Experiences alternatives?
Similar platforms include Tiqets, GetYourGuide, Viator and Klook. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
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Airbnb Experiences alternatives
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Fees Negotiated commission per tickettiqets.com
GetYourGuideA leading experiences marketplace where tour operators and activity providers list through the supplier program.
Fees 20-30% booking commissiongetyourguide.com
ViatorThe TripAdvisor experiences marketplace - suppliers list tours and activities, with commission around 20%-30% per booking.
Fees Commission 20%-30% per bookingviator.com
KlookAsia leading travel activities platform - operators and experience hosts join through the Klook merchant program.
Fees 15-35% negotiated commissionklook.com
HeadoutA marketplace where attractions and experience operators sell tickets and tours.
Fees 25-30% commissionheadout.com
WithlocalsA marketplace for personal tours and home dinners hosted by locals, who set their own schedule - the platform deducts a 32% service fee.
Fees 32% service feewithlocals.com