How to Cancel Airhost

To cancel a reservation on Airbnb, follow these steps:

For Guests

• Navigate to the "Trips" section on your Airbnb account.
• Select the reservation you want to cancel.
• Under "Reservation details," click or tap "Cancel reservation."
• Choose a reason for canceling.
• Click or tap "Cancel reservation" to confirm.

Before canceling, it is advisable to check the host’s cancellation policy to see if you will receive a refund. Here are the main types of cancellation policies:

Flexible

• Guests can cancel up to 24 hours before check-in for a full refund.

Moderate

• Guests must cancel at least five days before check-in to receive a full refund.

Firm

• Full refund if canceled 30 days before check-in; partial refund for shorter notice.

Strict

• Full refund only within 48 hours of booking (14+ days before check-in).

Flexible Long-term

• For stays of 28+ nights, guests need to cancel 30 days ahead for a full refund.

If you are canceling due to an issue during your stay, you can ask your host to fix it, request a partial refund, or request to cancel your reservation for a full refund.

For Hosts

• If you need to cancel a reservation, it is your responsibility to do so in a timely manner to allow guests to adjust their plans.
• To cancel, go to the "Trips" or "Reservations" section of your account, select the reservation, and follow the prompts to cancel.
• Be aware that canceling a reservation may result in fees and other consequences, especially if the cancellation is due to gross inaccuracies in the listing or other host responsibilities.

Refund and Cancellation Policies

The amount of any refund depends on the host’s cancellation policy and the time and date of the cancellation. Here is a brief overview:

• Flexible: Full refund up to 24 hours before check-in.
• Moderate: Full refund if canceled at least five days before check-in.
• Firm: Full refund if canceled 30 days before check-in; 50% refund for cancellations between seven and 30 days before check-in.
• Strict: Full refund within 48 hours of booking (14+ days before check-in); 50% refund for cancellations after this period.
• Flexible Long-term: Full refund if canceled 30 days before check-in for stays of 28+ nights.

If a host cancels due to gross inaccuracies or other significant issues, the guest may be entitled to a full refund.