You're Wasting Money And You Don't Know It....

You’re wasting money and you don’t know it …

I learned about this from a friend who was booking a week-long trip to Spain. She found a few Airbnbs she liked, but the prices felt high - especially with so many similar places still available.

As she usually does, she messaged a couple of hosts to ask if they’d consider a small discount if they booked right away. Within an hour, every single one replied with a lower rate. One dropped the price by 20% on the spot. That one message saved them hundreds of dollars.

And that’s why you should  never book an Airbnb without messaging the host first. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Airbnb prices look fixed, but they’re not. Hosts hate empty nights, and if your trip is coming up or you’re staying longer, they’ll often lower the price just to fill their calendar.

There is also another tip I came across. When you see an Airbnb you like, save a photo of the property and search the internet for that photo. You may come up with the owners private web site for their property and be able to book through there at a lower price as the owner would not have to pay any Airbnb fee's.