How Do I Extend My Stay at AirBnB?

Introduction

AirBnB is popular among travelers who want a comfortable stay in a temporary living space other than the typical hotel suite. The brand provides one of the largest platforms that customers can access to find a suitable property to lounge and get some much-needed rest while on vacation. On the other hand, not everyone is ready to leave when their reservation ends, and instead decides to extend their stay. This last-minute choice can be convenient, but also confusing because some individuals have no idea how to change their calendar dates. Also, late checkouts can definitely lead to major corporate issues.

What You'll Need

One ideal way to extend your AirBnB stay is by completing the process on the company website. This method ensures that transactions remain secure and the communication between you and your host is documented for future reference. Read further for a list of steps intended to help you change your reservation dates easily in just a few clicks.

Failing to extend your stay, but you remain on the property past checkout time or refuse to leave the living space, you would be committing a serious violation, especially according to AirBnB’s Terms of Service. The brand upholds its policies and reserves the right to charge your debit or credit card if you refuse to pay for one or multiple nights. The charges include a double nightly accommodation rate, which could increase your bill. If your payment is declined, or you don’t have the funds for an extension, you will be escorted off the premises. The host can ban you from renting any additional properties.

Visit the AirBnB website and sign in to your account.

Navigate to the menu in the top-right corner and expand the drop-down list. Click the ‘Help Center’ link above the ‘Become a Host’ link.

Type ‘How to Extend My Stay’ in the text box and click the magnifying glass or the related topic in the drop-down list. [Since auto-complete is enabled, you should see a related topic before typing in the entire term.]

Click the ‘Extend Your Stay’ link under the ‘Search Results’ title.

Scroll down to the ‘Changing your reservation dates’ section and follow the instructions according to your device.

Ensure that you double-check your request to confirm you have followed each step carefully.

The AirBnB host will receive a message informing them that you have requested an extension after you submit a ‘Trip Change Request’. However, they can either approve or decline the extension. You will be charged if you are granted permission to change your reservation dates, and the update will take effect immediately. If you don’t see the new checkout date, that would mean the host denied your request to extend your stay.

Conclusion

If you receive an error while attempting to extend your stay or a technical issue prevents you from paying the host, you must contact AirBnB Support to communicate with a representative during business hours. Fortunately, Airbnb offers its customers a few online support options. The company’s most popular contact method is its toll-free phone number, which connects callers to the call center. An alternative method is the Help Desk if you prefer communication via a ticket submission or a list of FAQs. You can also submit a tweet or direct message via AirBnB’s X (formerly Twitter) page or live chat.