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Haggling Airbnb for accommodation… (alien.top)
submitted 11 months ago by buzz8193@alien.top to c/digitalnomad@expats.zone
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I’m looking into setting off as a digital nomad next year but have been deterred by the saturated information on acquiring accommodation via the relevant parties in each country.

Has anyone had success negotiating for month long (or more) stays for Airbnb’s?

I prefer the simplicity (all bills included etc) as well as the low risk compared to getting caught up with deposits, contracts and potential scams.

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[–] knickvonbanas@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Yes, I don’t need to haggle, I just put in the dates and click book if it meets my criteria…

[–] buzz8193@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

So, no?

[–] Wamnation@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Some info about that here

https://digitalalbania.wordpress.com

[–] _baegopah_XD@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

If you don’t have any reviews on Airbnb you might get rejected. If your discount is too big they might reject your request as well.

[–] Suncourse@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Go for it

Be respectful, polite, complimentary

AirBnBs aim for 40% occupancy so your theory is bang on

[–] TheRealDynamitri@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Book a place for a few days, test it out, if it works out drop the host a message - not via the platform, mind, do it via WhatsApp or something, a lot of them give it to you when you arrive to facilitate comms - and ask to extend your stay and pay via cash/bank transfer/credit card directly with them.

I secured a decent enough place in Mexico City like that and even got some discount as host doesn't have to charge to make up for the loss via AirBnB's own cut.

[–] wvlc@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I booked a month once for around 900. Ended up staying a lot longer. He offered that I could just pay thru Venmo and ended up only charging 700 for the rest of my time there. He has multiple properties so I just txt him when I come home to visit. Once you build a little trust it’s easy to cut out the middle man.