Want to save money when booking a place on VRBO or Airbnb? Bypass the fees when booking your next place. Over time I have learned ways to avoid VRBO service fees and Airbnb service fees. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when reserving your next place:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look At Who Hosts the Property<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Once you find a place on VRBO or Airbnb you’re interested in renting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Look at who hosts the property. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
2. If the host name looks like a rental company or resort, Google search them. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
3. Search for the rental company or resort website online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
4. Find the same property you are interested in on their website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
5. Book direct and save money! I have saved $75-$100 or more booking this way. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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   Why Do You Save Money Booking Direct?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

   By booking direct, you avoid paying the service fee that is charged by VRBO and Airbnb. While I like having the option of booking rental homes on Airbnb and VRBO, I don’t like the fees. Fees (like everything else) have increased over time. The nightly rate, cleaning fee, service fee and taxes add up. Booking direct cuts out the middle man – and the service fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

   How I Discovered This Money Saving Tip<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

   Sometimes when reading descriptions of rentals on VRBO or Airbnb that are hosted by rental companies or resorts, it will suggest to book direct on their website. Now, I book this way with all rentals (that are hosted by a company) even if it doesn\u2019t suggest it in the description of the property. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

   So next time you are ready to book accommodations, try this tip to avoid VRBO & Airbnb service fees by using the tips provided above. It will help you save money too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

   Interested in more money saving tips? Check out my recent blog post on How To Save Money on Rental Cars.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

   Want to save money when booking a place on VRBO or Airbnb? Bypass the fees when booking your next place. Over time I have learned ways to avoid VRBO service fees and Airbnb service fees. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when reserving your next place: Look At Who Hosts the Property Once […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1499,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","WB4WB4WP_MODE":"","WB4WP_PAGE_SCRIPTS":"","WB4WP_PAGE_STYLES":"","WB4WP_PAGE_FONTS":"","WB4WP_PAGE_HEADER":"","WB4WP_PAGE_FOOTER":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[149,156,147,151,148,150],"class_list":["post-1513","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-tips","tag-airbnb","tag-money-saving-tips","tag-rent-a-vacation-home","tag-rental-homes","tag-vacation-home","tag-vrbo"],"yoast_head":"\n