Airbnb Competitors: Overview and Differences

Who are the Airbnb competitors? Airbnb's remarkable growth in the vacation rental market, with revenue increasing to $900 million in 2015 from $250 million in 2013, underscores its expansion. However, Airbnb is not the only player. At BetterStays.co.uk, we understand the importance of knowing about alternatives to home rentals.

Expedia's HomeAway Network, purchased for $3.9 billion in 2015, primarily offers professionally managed properties in resort areas, but is now shifting into urban areas as well. HomeAway differs from Airbnb in its annual subscription fee of $349 for online bookings and a guest booking fee of 4-9%. Unlike Airbnb, which does not charge subscription fees to hosts, but does charge a service fee per reservation (usually 3%).

TripAdvisor's Flipkey and Holidaylettings, known for their trustworthy reviews, offer a multitude of rental options. Flipkey, prominent in the U.S., competes with Airbnb by lowering its costs and charges guests a 5% to 15% booking fee.

Priceline's Booking.com and Villas.com offer a wide range of vacation rentals, with a commission of about 15%. Villas.com is distinguished by quick bookings and confirmations, making the process easier for both guests and homeowners.

The question of who will win in this competitive market remains open. For homeowners, this means more exposure and potentially more bookings. BetterStays.com helps you take advantage of these opportunities by placing your short-term rentals on all major platforms, with attractive photos and descriptions. This way you maximize your income and enjoy a worry-free experience, while we communicate with guests, offer advice and do price management like big hotels do.

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