Top Vrbo Alternatives for Vacation Rental Owners
Summary
This article explores top Vrbo alternatives like Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia, Agoda, and Houfy, emphasizing the benefits of diversifying listing platforms. Hosts should consider these alternatives to reach broader audiences, optimize their strategies, and protect against account issues on any single platform.
Key Insights
- •Airbnb charges a 15.5% fee on every booking (16% in Brazil) for hosts.
- •Expedia's commission rates range from 15% to 25% per booking.
- •Houfy does not charge any commission.
Action Items
- ✓Consider diversifying listings across multiple platforms like Airbnb, Booking.com, and Expedia to increase reach and fill your calendar.Effort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓Assess different platforms based on their features, pricing structure, and target audience to find the best fit for your STR business.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Hostfully: Hostfully is mentioned as a property management system.
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