You can't split a payment on Airbnb directly — here's what you can do instead
You can't split a payment on Airbnb between multiple guests, but there are a few workarounds you can try.
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- You can't split a payment on Airbnb between multiple guests directly through the service.
- You'll need to use a different method to divvy up payments.
- If you choose Airbnb's payment plan or are booking a long-term rental, you can use a different credit card for each payment.
Up until 2018, Airbnb offered a feature that was a favorite among users: split rental fees.
With a few extra clicks of your mouse or taps on your phone, you could invite everyone staying at a rental to pay their share of the fee and avoid those awkward conversations about who owed who how much cash or who already sent money through Venmo.
However, you can no longer split payments on Airbnb. So, if you want to split the cost of an Airbnb rental, you have to do it the old-fashioned way — with a few exceptions.
How to split an Airbnb payment
The simplest way to split the cost of an Airbnb is for one person to handle the entire payment via the Airbnb site or app and then have everyone else pay their fair share through Venmo, PayPal, CashApp, Apple Pay, or any other preferred payment app.
Most rentals will also allow you to pay a down payment when booking and then pay the rest in installments, giving you time to collect payments from everyone else staying at the Airbnb. Lauren Savoie/Business Insider
If you choose to pay in installments, you can use a different credit card for each payment, which may be a good option if there are just two of you splitting the bill. If you're renting a long-term Airbnb, you also have the option of using a different payment method for each recurring monthly charge.
If you're the one to lay down your credit card, you can also collect a large number of points, especially if you use a travel credit card.
The bottom line
Unfortunately, Airbnb doesn't make it easy to split payments for a reservation if you're traveling with a group. Your best option is for one person to pay and then use an electronic payment service like Venmo, PayPal, CashApp, or Apple Pay to collect reimbursements from the other travelers.
