Welcome To Your New Favorite Airbnb Hack!
Welcome to the ultimate Airbnb hack that will revolutionize your travel experience and help you find cheap accommodations! Say goodbye to overpriced accommodations and hello to incredible savings of 5-20% on your next trip. Our ingenious technique combines a simple but mighty browser feature with the power of direct booking to help you unlock the best deals and enjoy unforgettable stays without breaking the bank. We have been using this for over a year and it has saved us thousands of dollars. We’ve also often found that there are cheaper accommodations on Booking.com, so it’s always good to check there as well. That being said, sometimes a property on Airbnb is the better fit, so make sure to do this hack! Get ready to elevate your wanderlust to new heights with this game-changing Airbnb hack!
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Our Best Airbnb Hack For Finding Cheap Accommodations
Let’s say I want to book this Airbnb for November 14th to November 21st:
You can see it appears to be $1,655 for the week (take note of the “Total before taxes)”:
But when you click on “Reserve” you can see the taxes add another $172.53, for a total of $1,827.01:
But we’re not going to pay all of this. Let’s go back to the listing. Right click (or use two fingers to tap on Macbooks) and select “Search image with Google”. Other browsers have this functionality as well, so just right click and select “Search image with _____”.
The Google Lens tool will pop up on the right side of the screen:
This shows all the websites that have the same image as the Airbnb posting. Scroll down to see these sites. In our case, the first site is the direct booking site.
You will have to enter your dates (and maybe other information) manually. Notice how the exact same house is now $215.77 cheaper which is 11.81%.
You can see the comparison again here:
Conclusion: The Best Airbnb Hack
That’s it! In less than 30 seconds, you’ve just gotten a 12% discount! As always, you should independently verify and confirm that the direct booking site is legitimate. Now, not every property listed on Airbnb will also be listed on a direct booking website. Check out our 23 Hacks To Get Cheap Airbnbs for those properties that do not have a direct booking website. P.S a lot of these work on hotels as well! Airbnb is a great tool for finding houses, but sometimes you need to dig deeper for these great deals! Let us know in the comments if you try this hack!
Our Favorite Travel Resources
Accommodations: We use Booking.com for hotels and HostelWorld for hostels. We also use VRBO or TrustedHousesitters for longer stays.
Flights: We recommend using Skyscanner to find the cheapest and best flights.
Ground Transport: We use 12Go and Omio for buses and private transfers, and rentalcars.com and Discover Cars for rental cars.
Activities: GetYourGuide and Viator are the best websites for booking organized tours.
International Medical Insurance: We highly recommend SafetyWing for Digital Nomads and HeyMondo for those not traveling full-time, or who frequently engage in higher-risk adventure activities.
eSIM: We recommend Airalo or Holafly for getting data internationally.
Check out our Travel Resources Page for more of our favorite travel-related products and services!
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FAQs
What is the best way to find cheap accommodations?
Doing the reverse image search explained in this article is a great way to find cheap accommodations.
How do I avoid paying extra Airbnb costs?
Taking note of the Airbnb service fee, the cleaning fee, taxes, foreign occupancy, and other hidden fees will increase the total price of your Airbnb. To see the total before taxes, toggle the “Display total before taxes” feature in the upper right corner if you’re on desktop, or on the explore tab of the Airbnb app. Do the hack mentioned in this article will get rid of the Airbnb service fee, but you’ll still be paying taxes, the cleaning fee, and any foreign occupancy fees.
What if I don’t use Google Chrome?
Other browsers have the same or similar functionalities. If you right click the image, you will see your browser’s version of “Search image with ___”.
