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Your Complete Guide to Airbnb Coupon Codes

Airbnb has changed the way that people travel.

Instead of having to stay in a boring, expensive hotel, you can now stay in an interesting, affordable home with locals.

Even better, Airbnb is available all over the world, meaning you can easily find a place to stay whether you’re in Los Angeles, New York, London, or Tokyo.

The only thing better than staying in a great Airbnb is staying in a great Airbnb for less money.

Lucky for you, Airbnb has a variety of discount codes and referral programs available that can help you save money on your next booking.

In this guide, we’re going to take a look at all the different Airbnb coupons and other discount programs that are currently available.

We’ll cover what the programs are, how they work, and how you can start using them to spend less on your next Airbnb stay.

What Are Airbnb Coupon Codes?

Airbnb wants to do everything they can to get new customers.

In order to help accomplish this goal, they’ve created referral programs that allow both existing hosts and guests to refer people to the platform.

When someone signs up using a unique Airbnb promo code from an existing customer, both they and the person who referred them will get Airbnb credit that they can spend on future trips.

In this sense, there are no Airbnb “coupon codes” as you might imagine.

Instead, there are a series of discount programs that you can take advantage of.

These fall into three categories:

  • Discounts for first-time users
  • Referrals for guests
  • Referrals for hosts

Below, we take a closer look at each of these discount options.

Airbnb Discounts for First-Time Users

We’ll start with the easiest discount to get.

If you’ve never used Airbnb before, then you can earn travel credit to use for your first stay.

All you have to do is sign up with a promo code or referral link.

You’ll then have credit to use when you make your first booking and complete your first trip.

So how do you get one of these referral codes?

If you have a friend or family member who already uses Airbnb, you can simply ask them to send you their referral link.

Otherwise, you can always perform a Google search to find someone else who’s willing to share the link they have.

There are lots of these codes floating around the internet.

Airbnb Referrals for Guests

Okay, so you’ve used an Airbnb discount code from someone else to save money on your first Airbnb booking.

But what about your next booking?

Is there any other way for you to earn money to use for your future Airbnb stays?

In fact, there is a way.

When you invite friends to sign up for Airbnb, you’ll get additional travel credit to use on your next stay (and the friend you invited will get credit, too).

Pretty cool, right?

But how exactly does this program work?

Here’s how to refer a friend to Airbnb in just a few steps:

First, visit Airbnb.com/invite.

You should see a page that looks like the one below:
Airbnb Coupon Codes: Send invite code screenshot
From this screen, you have a few options for referring friends.

You can enter their email address in the field provided and click “Send Invites.”

Or, if you prefer to invite your friend using another method, you can send your unique link to them via Messenger, WhatsApp, Facebook, or SMS.

You can even copy the link if you have another method you’d prefer to use.

To see a full list of options for sharing your link, click on the three dots next to the Messenger and WhatsApp icons:
Airbnb Coupon Codes: Arrow pointing to circle with three dots on invite code page
You can then choose the method you want to use:
Airbnb Coupon Codes: Options to share your code
When you send the invite, your friend should get an email or message that looks similar to the following:
Email containing Airbnb coupon codes
Once your friend signs up and completes their first qualifying booking, you’ll get the referral credit deposited in your account.

Note that they need to actually complete the booking before you’ll receive any credit.

This is to prevent people from gaming the system through having a friend sign up and then immediately cancel a reservation.

Airbnb Referrals for Hosts

You should now understand how to refer other guests to Airbnb, which can help you earn some serious travel credit.

But what about referrals for the other segment of Airbnb users?

Can Airbnb hosts earn through referring other hosts to the platform?

They most certainly can.

After all, Airbnb only works if there are enough hosts available to accommodate guests, so Airbnb also puts a lot of effort towards getting new hosts to sign up for the platform.

Luckily, it’s easy to refer new hosts to the platform.

In fact, you don’t even have to be an Airbnb host.

All you need is an Airbnb account (either as a host or guest).

Here’s how the process works:

First, visit the Airbnb host referral page.

It should look something like the following:
Airbnb Coupon Codes: Host referral page
From here, the procedure for sharing your referral link is much the same as when referring a guest.

You can copy the link and share it using any means that you wish.

Or, for a faster way, click on the “Share” button to see a list of preset sharing options:
Airbnb Coupon Codes: Arrow pointing to "share" button
You can choose to enter your friend’s email address, share your link on Messenger or Facebook, or just copy the link for sharing through other means:
Airbnb Coupon Codes: Enter host referral email
Note that in order for you to earn the $100 in credit, the host you refer will need to create a listing and receive a booking for at least $100 (or the equivalent in your local currency).

They have 150 days from the date you invite them to complete this process.

Otherwise, you won’t receive any credit for referring them.

Consult the official referral program Terms and Conditions to learn more.

If you’re trying to convince your friend to host on Airbnb, explain to them that signing up with your link is a win-win.

You get travel credit, and they get a chance to earn extra money while meeting new people.

You can also point them to our Airbnb hosting guide for further information.

Airbnb Coupon Code FAQ

To conclude this guide, here are answers to some common questions about Airbnb coupons and referrals.

1. Do Airbnb referral codes expire?

Yes, they do.

In order for you to receive a referral bonus, the person you referred must either complete a booking or host their first guest within 150 days of you sending them the invitation.

Be sure to mention this to your friend when you refer them — you’re sending them a special offer that will eventually expire.

This way, they’ll be sure to sign up and get both of you some sweet Airbnb credit.

2. Are there any restrictions on how I can promote my Airbnb referral code?

Yes, there are, although most of the restrictions are common sense.

To start, don’t do anything illegal or unethical to promote your code.

Airbnb also prohibits you from spamming your referral link to people you don’t know (this includes posting it on Reddit and coupon sites).

Finally, you’re not allowed to use paid advertising to promote your code.

For a full explanation of the program rules, consult the official referral program Terms and Conditions.

3. Does Airbnb offer gift cards?

Yes, they do.

You can purchase gift cards in amounts ranging from $25 to $500.

These gift cards are available at a variety of physical and online retailers.

To learn more about Airbnb gift cards, visit the official Airbnb gift cards page.

Use an Airbnb Coupon to Save on Your Next Trip

We hope this guide has shown you just how much you can save when you use the right Airbnb discount code or referral link.

If you haven’t stayed with Airbnb before, be sure to use a referral code when you sign up.

And if you’re interested in hosting, sign up here to get started with the process.

Enjoy your trip!

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