Checked 12 Sep 2026
Vrbo 4.1Platinum 85 pts
A 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.
Good for Hosts and property managers
- Free to joinNo sign-up fee
- Open worldwideWorldwide
- Easy sign-upQuick profile or ID check
- Pays via Bank transferHow you get paid
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Public companyNASDAQ: EXPE (Expedia)
- Since
- 1995 31 yrs
Based in- Austin, Texas, United States
- Web rank
- #3,172 worldwide
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Vrbo is a vacation rental marketplace where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are 5% commission plus payment fee, earnings are typically paid out about 24 hours after check-in and you can withdraw via Bank transfer. Founded in 1995, Vrbo is based in Austin, Texas, United States and is publicly traded (NASDAQ: EXPE (Expedia)). It is available worldwide.
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What people actually earn on Vrbo
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Our rating
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Strong on track record and access.
- Fees4.5
- Getting paid3.0
- Access4.8
- Track record5.0
- Proof of earnings3.0
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Achievements
85 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.
Vrbo 2.4M listings (2025-12)
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.
Vrbo 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.
Vrbo free
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.
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.
Vrbo 5%
Every platform with this badge →Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn+10
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.
Vrbo 5%
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.
Vrbo Book with Confidence Guarantee
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.
Vrbo #3,172 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.
Vrbo Founded 1995
Every platform with this badge →20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago+5
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.
Vrbo Founded 1995
Every platform with this badge →Public companyListed on a stock exchange, with audited filings+5
Why it matters Listed companies publish audited accounts, so their finances and risks are public.
How we check The company has a stock ticker on a public exchange, with filings we can read.
Vrbo NASDAQ: EXPE (Expedia)
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 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.
How we check The platform's published minimum withdrawal is $10 or less, or it has no minimum.
Not earned yet: we have not verified this for Vrbo.
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.
Vrbo About 24 hours after check-in
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.
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Can I join Vrbo?
Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
Yes.
You need property or space to rent out. Your profile is reviewed before you start.
Enter your country and age in the quick check and we will tell you here whether Vrbo accepts you. Your answers stay on your device.
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- Property or space to rent out
- Sign upFree
- Quick profile or ID reviewBefore you can start
- Do your first workJobs, tasks or sales
Good to know: Free to list, you pay about 8% per booking (5% commission plus 3% payment processing) and must check local licensing laws.
Apps and support
Mobile apps, help channels, awards and press
How Vrbo compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- At 5%, Vrbo takes a smaller cut than 17 of the 19 rental platforms we track that charge a percentage fee (median 16.8%).
- Vrbo is one of 3 of the 25 rental platforms we track with built-in payment protection (Book with Confidence Guarantee).
- Founded in 1995, Vrbo has been running for about 31 years — longer than 24 of the 25 rental platforms we track with a known launch year.
Compared with the rental platforms in our directory. See them all →
Is Vrbo legit?
What we could verify about the company
Vrbo is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 1995 (31 years)
- Headquartered in Austin, Texas, United States
- Publicly traded (NASDAQ: EXPE (Expedia))
- Payment protection: Book with Confidence Guarantee
- Has a Wikipedia article
- Its domain vrbo.com was registered in 1996 (registry record)
- Among the world's top 10,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #3,172)
Listing last updated September 2026 · how we verify platforms · Missing or out of date? Tell us
Vrbo in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #3,172 worldwideAmong the top 10,000 sites (vrbo.com)
- Domain registered
- Jul 1996vrbo.com, 30 years ago
- Founders
- David Clouse
- Parent company
- Expedia Group
- Industry
- Tourism industry
Sources: Tranco · RDAP registry · Wikidata. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
Vrbo timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
Vrbo founded by David Clouse
Headquarters today: Austin, Texas, United States
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Milestone
2.4M listings
About 2.4 million online bookable alternative accommodations were listed on Vrbo at end of 2025, per Expedia Group's annual report (Form 10-K).
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From the platform's own reports and press coverage we checked, plus company records on Wikidata. Know a milestone we're missing? Tell us
Guides
Step-by-step help for this platform
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Vrbo
How much does Vrbo charge?
Vrbo fees: 5% commission plus payment fee. On a $100 payment that leaves you about $95, before withdrawal or conversion costs.
How do you get paid on Vrbo?
Vrbo pays out via Bank transfer. Timing: About 24 hours after check-in.
Which countries is Vrbo available in?
Worldwide.
How much do people earn on Vrbo?
About 2.4 million online bookable alternative accommodations were listed on Vrbo at end of 2025, per Expedia Group's annual report (Form 10-K). Individual earnings vary widely.
Is Vrbo legit?
Yes, Vrbo is a real, operating platform: operating since 1995 (31 years), headquartered in Austin, Texas, United States and publicly traded (NASDAQ: EXPE (Expedia)). As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best Vrbo alternatives?
Similar platforms include Airbnb, Booking.com, GetMyBoat and Turo. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
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