Canadian Travel Hacking

Tag: airbnb

  • 7 major U.S. cities where booking an Airbnb over a hotel

    Travel booking site Busbud analyzed nearly 220,000 Airbnb listings worldwide and compared their rates to the average rates listed in the Hotels.com price index.

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    They found that, on average, the U.S. cities of Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, New York City, and Washington D.C. all had Airbnb rates that were better than hotel rates. And in some cities the price difference was enormous. In New York City, for example, Airbnbs were cheaper on average than comparable hotel rooms by $81.80 per night.

    I love staying at hotels but I can see how AirBnb can be cheaper in some cities.

    We are planning a trip to Tofino this summer and a VRBO or AirBnb provides a great value.

    What is your thoughts?

  • Calgary couple returns to find AirBnB Renters Ravaged Home

    Now that I have a house, I would love to rent our house on AirBnb for a weekend getaway or for our longer trips.

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    Here is a scary story from Calgary, where a Calgary couple with two children were left stunned after a group of Airbnb renters ravaged their home over the course of a weekend.

    Here is a link to the story on CTV Canada.

    AirBnb does provide up to $1 million for repairs but it is not an insurance company and you have to wonder how this plays out.

    I couldn’t believe anyone would behave like this as a guest in someone’s home.

    Have you ever rented your home out?

  • Airbnb Coupon Code – 30% off $100+ First Booking

    If you have not tried AirBNB what are you waiting for?

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    Founded in August of 2008 and based in San Francisco, California, Airbnb is a community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique accommodations around the world.

    Whether you are looking for an apartment for a night, a castle for a week, or a villa for a month, Airbnb connects you to unique travel experiences, at any price point, in more than 33,000 cities and 192 countries.

    We use this to rent out our flat when we travel so we make money when we holiday!

    Here is a trick to get even more savings:

    1. Use our referral link to register to get an additional $29 of credit.

    2. Use this 30% off coupon code, TRAVELZOO14, to get the 30% off discount on your first $100+ first booking.

    This expires January 14, 2015.

    Good luck!

     

  • Free Hotel and Rental Credit (Uber, TravelPony, AirBnb)

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    New accounts can add an additional $20 credit. Sign-in, go to the promotions page and enter code HIPMUNK to add $25 credit.

    The additional credit will show under “additional promotions” and be available when you book your first ride.

    Credit to Dansdeals.com and their forum as the first place I saw this. 

     

    AirBnb

    I love this website when I want to stay in an expensive city but cannot afford a hotel. This lets you find houses, apartments and even treehouses with great prices. I even have my condo listed (to make extra travel money to get away). (Use our referral and get $25 credit with your first booking)!

    TravelPony

    You earn $35 in Travel credit when you create an account. Also, $25 off bookings of $250 or more, Code 25OFF. Not bad!

  • Airbnb – $25 off First $75+ Booking

    Needing accommodations while on vacation and want something a little more homey than a hotel? Check out Airbnb to rent a bed, a room, a private place, or an entire house while on vacation. Click here and get $25 off your first $75+ booking.

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