{"id":11084,"date":"2026-06-26T11:00:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T11:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/54.247.233.135\/?p=11084"},"modified":"2026-07-17T08:39:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T08:39:21","slug":"airbnb-competitors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/es\/blog\/airbnb-competitors\/","title":{"rendered":"Sites like Airbnb: main competitors and their differences (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From major OTAs like Booking.com to niche platforms like Plum Guide, as a property manager you have a world of options beyond Airbnb to expand your reach and maximize bookings.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although Airbnb remains one of the most influential platforms in the short-term rental market, boasting over 1.5 billion guest check-ins to date, relying <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/how-to-start-an-airbnb-business-and-succeed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">solely on Airbnb<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is no longer a sustainable strategy.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With growing competition and shifting traveler preferences, property managers need a multi-channel approach to stay ahead.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b><i>Diversify and conquer should be your mantra for 2026.&nbsp;<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"get-started-on-your-distribution-strategy-with-rentals-united\"><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/connect-with-our-experts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get started on your distribution strategy with Rentals United.<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b><i>Let\u2019s explore how!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-other-sites-are-like-airbnb\"><b>What other sites are like Airbnb?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re looking for broad exposure on major OTAs or targeting specific traveler demographics with specialist channels. At Rentals United, we\u2019ve rounded up the top-tier channels you should be listing on to maximize occupancy and revenue, besides Airbnb.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here we have gathered a list of your best options and why they can suit you for a growth-winning distribution strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/airbnb-competitors\/#Booking.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Booking.com<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/airbnb-competitors\/#Vrbo\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vrbo<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/airbnb-competitors\/#Expedia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expedia<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/airbnb-competitors\/#Marriott\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marriott\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/airbnb-competitors\/#Smoky%20Mountains\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoky Mountains\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/airbnb-competitors\/#HomeToGo\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HomeToGo<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/airbnb-competitors\/#Google\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/airbnb-competitors\/#PlumGuide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PlumGuide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/airbnb-competitors\/#Holidu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holidu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/airbnb-competitors\/#TravelStaytion\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TravelStaytion\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/airbnb-competitors\/#Whimstay\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whimstay<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/airbnb-competitors\/#Hopper\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopper<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/airbnb-competitors\/#The%20Quintess%20Collection\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Quintess Collection\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/airbnb-competitors\/#MakeMyTrip\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MakeMyTrip<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/airbnb-competitors\/#Top%20Villas\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top Villas<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/airbnb-competitors\/#Agoda\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agoda<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-booking-com\"><b>1. Booking.com<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/index.en-gb.html?label=gen173nr-1BCAEoggI46AdIM1gEaEaIAQGYAQm4AQfIAQzYAQHoAQGIAgGoAgO4Aq6v-P8FwAIB0gIkMmY5YjZiMzMtYjEzMi00NWI2LTk0ZmEtZDcxZTkzZDc5OTA02AIF4AIB;sid=c83fbf369b6d3fbfda436c3b0a55a129;keep_landing=1&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Booking.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a large OTA (online travel agency) for hotel accommodations as well as a growing inventory of vacation rentals. The company is similar to Airbnb and lists over 6 million private homes and apartments.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What differentiates Booking.com from Airbnb and Vrbo is that it\u2019s not exclusively for vacation rentals \u2013 in fact, it was originally a search engine for hotels.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means that vacation rental listings compete alongside hotel inventory, giving property managers the chance to level the playing field and reach guests who may not be specifically searching for vacation rentals.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Booking.com offers only private vacation rental properties instead of the shared accommodation options (with private rooms or shared rooms) popular on Airbnb.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help property managers optimize their listings for conversions, Booking.com offers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/bookingcom-rate-plans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">multi rates and new features<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that you can use through your Rentals United connection. We offer a seamless connection with<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;Booking.com, since <strong>we worked together to bring property managers a connection that exceeds standard channel management<\/strong> in the vacation rental industry<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"219\" src=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Frame-2608836-4-1024x219.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Frame-2608836-4-1024x219.png 1024w, https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Frame-2608836-4-300x64.png 300w, https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Frame-2608836-4-768x164.png 768w, https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Frame-2608836-4.png 1363w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-are-booking-com-commission-rates\"><b>How much are Booking.com commission rates?&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Booking.com usually charges a commission fee between 10% to 25%, depending on property type and location. So the upper end of it is slightly higher than Airbnb\u2019s, where the commission is shared between the host and the guest.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/vacation-rental-services\/bookingdotcom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get listed on Booking.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-vrbo\"><b>2. Vrbo<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founded in 1995, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vrbo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vrbo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 originally Vacation Rentals By Owners or VRBO \u2013 is a veteran of the vacation rental industry. The Airbnb competitor specializes in unique accommodations including beach houses, condos, cabins, villas and even boats and castles.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vrbo has a wide reach, attracting over 48 million active monthly users. Property managers who advertise on Vrbo can also reach the 730 million monthly unique visitors who visit Expedia Group\u2019s global family of sites.The most striking difference between Vrbo and Airbnb is the number of listings. While Airbnb boasts around 7 million listings, Vrbo \u201conly\u201d has around 2 million vacation rental properties. From the property manager\u2019s perspective, this isn\u2019t necessarily bad. In fact, it could mean that in your local market, there\u2019s less competition on Vrbo than there is on Airbnb.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s also a difference between the type of traveller that each listing site attracts. Vrbo has an abundance of large and high-end vacation homes, so it caters to families and groups of friends as well as older and more affluent travelers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On Vrbo, property managers can become Premier Hosts by maintaining low cancellation rates and high average ratings. This is similar to Airbnb Superhost status in that both are rewarded with a badge that travelers can see.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-are-vrbo-commission-rates\"><b>How much are Vrbo commission rates?&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for pricing, property managers who connect to Vrbo through a channel manager like Rentals United pay a service fee of 12-15% per booking. This is very close to the 14% commission that Airbnb is currently charging software-connected hosts.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/vacation-rental-services\/vrbo-channel-manager\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get listed on Vrbo<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-expedia\"><b>3. Expedia<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expedia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an established OTA where travellers can reserve not just accommodation, but flights, rental cars, cruises and various activities. The site is broad and covers all kinds of lodgings, attracting a wide audience. As Expedia\u2019s inventory of home rentals grows, the site is becoming more and more competitive in the vacation rental market.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expedia has a much broader audience than Airbnb. This means you\u2019ll have more exposure for your properties, but many of the site\u2019s visitors may be looking for other types of accommodation than vacation rentals.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-are-expedia-commission-rates\"><b>How much are Expedia commission rates?&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expedia\u2019s commission rates range between&nbsp; 10 to 30% depending on the location, the type of&nbsp; properties and the season.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/vacation-rental-services\/expedia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get listed on Expedia<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-marriott-homes-villas-by-marriott\"><b>4. Marriott (Homes &amp; Villas by Marriott)<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homes &amp; Villas by Marriott International was launched in May 2019 as a way for the respected hospitality brand to branch out into vacation rentals. The channel offers premium and luxury homes in around 250 destinations worldwide.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marriott\u2019s vacation rental platform aims to deliver the highest standards of quality, safety, design, and amenities, holding vacation rentals to the same standard as their hotel brand. Getting your properties on the site is a perfect opportunity to reach a global audience of high-quality travelers, including members of the luxurious Marriott Bonvoy\u2122 loyalty program.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compared to Airbnb, Marriott\u2019s platform has a far smaller selection of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/homes-villas-by-marriott-how-to-get-your-properties-listed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>properties and caters to a more premium audience<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is reflected in the standard of properties, as the channel only lists entire properties that meet their criteria<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-are-homes-villas-commission-rates\"><b>How much are Homes &amp; Villas commission rates?&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homes &amp; Villas charges a commission of 15% to 20% per booking, comparable to other online travel agencies, while offering access to a higher-value traveler demographic.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/vacation-rental-services\/homes-villas-by-marriott-international\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get listed on Homes &amp; Villas by Marriott International<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-smoky-mountains\"><b>5. Smoky Mountains<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/smokymountains.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smoky Mountains<\/a> is a location-specific channel that lists properties in the Smoky Mountains along the Tennessee\u2013North Carolina border. The channel specializes in cabins and lodges in and around the Smoky Mountains national park in popular tourist locations like Gatlinburg, Tennessee.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a highly specialized niche channel with only around 1,000 properties listed, however an incredible 20 million travellers have booked vacations through the site. The channel has been featured in popular news outlets like The New York Times and Forbes, and the team has been recognized for their local area expertise.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest difference here is the specificity and niche appeal of Smoky Mountains, which caters to just one holiday destination.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of the properties listed on Smoky Mountains are mountain cabins and lodges, catering to travellers with a love of the outdoors.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-hometogo\"><b>6. HometoGo<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hometogo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HometoGo<\/a> was founded in 2014 as an AI-powered metasearch marketplace where travellers can search and compare listings from over 15M+ offers, in over 200 countries. In fact the site has the world\u2019s largest selection of vacation rentals, and guests can browse offerings through a sleek and user-friendly interface.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HometoGo is a metasearch engine which aggregates listings from different channels, allowing guests to easily search and compare listings in over 200 countries.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-are-hometogo-commission-rates\"><b>How much are HometoGo commission rates?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HomeToGo charges 15% on commission on each booking, which is fairly similar to Airbnb. You can list directly on HomeToGo through a channel manager such as Rentals United.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-google\"><b>7. Google<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the last few years, Google has been actively increasing its influence in the accommodations market. Partnering with large OTAs and selected channel managers like Rentals United, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/vacation-rentals-google-travel-search-results\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google has started to include vacation rentals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Google Maps and travel planning tools like Google Travel and <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/hotelprices\/answer\/10062327?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Vacation Rentals<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Originally launched in 2019 to streamline hotel searches, Google Travel is a platform that aggregates information on flights, hotels, and vacation rentals, all in one place. Data is integrated from multiple sources, including OTAs and direct booking websites, and its intuitive interface means users can easily filter results by price, amenities, location, and guest reviews.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Travel drives direct bookings for property managers by leveraging Google\u2019s advanced search capabilities and vast user base to redirect users to their websites, often without additional commission fees.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you list your property on Google through one of its trusted technology partners, your vacation rentals can compete against hotels directly on search results pages. This gives you the chance to get in front of Google\u2019s millions of users, expanding your reach and boosting your brand\u2019s recognition immensely.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More and more travelers are using Google to find and book accommodation. When a traveller clicks on your listing in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/vacation-rentals-google-travel-search-results\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google vacation rentals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they are redirected to a direct booking page.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-are-google-commission-rates\"><b>How much are Google commission rates?&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, Google doesn\u2019t charge a commission fee on bookings, so the traffic and the bookings you get from Google are free.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And last but not least, Google is still a fairly underutilized channel. If you get listed now, you may have a competitive advantage over property managers who are not yet listed on the world\u2019s largest search engine.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/vacation-rental-services\/?search=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get listed on Google<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-plum-guide\"><b>8. Plum Guide<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plumguide.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plum Guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/luxury-vacation-rental-websites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">luxury vacation rental website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that\u2019s rapidly gaining popularity. Their inventory is carefully curated and they only accept 3% of the applications they receive, which means only the finest quality homes can get listed on Plum Guide.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By advertising on Plum Guide, property managers can access an exclusive customer base of discerning travellers. These travellers seek luxury experiences and don\u2019t shop on standard OTAs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-are-plum-guide-commission-rates\"><b>How much are Plum Guide commission rates?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plum Guide\u2019s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> commission for hosts is around 16.5%.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be listed on Plum Guide, properties must pass rigorous testing and home inspection. The platform only approves clean homes that are well-maintained with quality furniture and stylish interiors.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you think your luxury properties fit the bill, Rentals United can help fast-track your application.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/vacation-rental-services\/plum-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get listed on Plum Guide<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-holidu\"><b>9. Holidu&nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holidu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holidu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a vacation rental metasearch engine based in Munich. Like HomeToGo, it aggregates listings from hundreds of vacation rental websites.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The site gets over 11 million monthly visits, and travellers can browse and compare prices of over 15 million listings.Holidu is especially popular among European travellers and the German-speaking market. It attracts families with or without children, groups of friends, couples and solo travellers alike.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-are-holidu-commission-rates\"><b>How much are Holidu commission rates?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holidu\u2019s commission rates are 15%, so very similar to Airbnb.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/vacation-rental-services\/holidu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get listed on Holidu<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-travelstaytion\"><b>10. TravelStaytion<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">London-based <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstaytion.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TravelStaytion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/alternative-vacation-rental-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alternative vacation rental site<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that specializes in professionally managed short-term rentals.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With an emphasis on beautiful, quality properties, TravelStaytion is exclusively for properties managed by professional hosts and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/vacation-rental-property-managers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">property management companies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Its portfolio of properties attracts corporate travellers \u2013 young professionals and business people \u2013 who book longer stays as well as families, groups of friends and solo travellers looking to book urban getaways.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With over 85,000 properties in several hundred cities around the world, TravelStaytion\u2019s inventory is growing at a rapid rate. Properties listed on TravelStaytion are also distributed to the metasearch engine Trivago.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In contrast to Airbnb\u2019s approach of enabling all homeowners to rent out their rooms or properties, TravelStaytion operates on a B2B business model and only collaborates with professionals who want to provide an impeccable hospitality service.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-are-travelstaytion-commission-rates\"><b>How much are TravelStaytion commission rates?&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commission is 15%, which is fairly similar to Airbnb.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/vacation-rental-services\/travelstaytion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get listed on TravelStaytion<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-whimstay\"><b>11. Whimstay<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specializing in last-minute bookings, Whimstay offers budget-conscious guests a chance to book premium properties.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whimstay is a leading vacation rental marketplace offering great value bookings for properties in North America. Property managers benefit from an intuitive platform with top-notch support, which makes it easy to fill unsold nights and increase your occupancy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whimstay is a more specialist channel than Airbnb that only lists properties in North America for last-minute bookings made within 30 days of check-in. However, the channel is rapidly growing, and announced that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/whimstay-bookings-up-400-in-2023-defying-market-trends-302015005.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bookings were up 400%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2023 compared to the previous year, and its <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">number of property management partners grew by 2.5 times.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-are-whimstay-commission-rates\"><b>How much are Whimstay commission rates?&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whimstay\u2019s commission is just 3-5%, which is significantly lower than what you will pay on Airbnb, making it a great choice for your North American properties.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/vacation-rental-services\/whimstay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get listed on Whimstay<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-hopper-homes\"><b>12. Hopper Homes<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopper is a travel super-app boasting 200+ million booked trips and 120+ million app installs. The app partners with airlines, hotels, homes, and car rental providers across the globe to help travellers easily plan and book entire vacations through a single app.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopper Homes is the vacation rental segment which is exclusively available in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/hopper-homes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopper app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The app is famous among Gen Z travellers in North America. This means you may get more bookings from younger travellers and the app is likely to keep growing in the coming years.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-are-hopper-homes-commission-rates\"><b>How much are Hopper Homes commission rates?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopper Homes charges a commission of 14% to hosts. Listing on Hopper Homes will help you reach a different audience of travellers who may be looking to book other aspects of their trip with the Hopper app.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/vacation-rental-services\/hopper-homes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get listed on Hopper Homes<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-the-quintess-collection\"><b>13. The Quintess Collection<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Quintess collection is an exclusive sales channel providing high-end travellers with a carefully curated list of 1,700 luxury properties. With more than 18 years experience, the Quintess Collection offers guests a choice of stunning properties in desirable locations as diverse as the Caribbean, Bali, Tuscany, and many more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listing on the channel gives you the opportunity to reach discerning travellers looking for an exceptional stay in top quality properties.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-are-the-quintess-collection-commission-rates\"><b>How much are The Quintess Collection commission rates?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Quintess Collection charges 15% commission. What sets The Quintess Collection apart from Airbnb is its focus on luxury and dedication to selecting only the best properties in the luxury market. Luxury property managers will benefit from getting their listings seen by The Quintess Collection\u2019s target audience and members of its exclusive luxury vacation club. The channel also provides a personalized service to help guests plan every aspect of their trip and arrange premium services.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/vacation-rental-services\/quintess\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get listed on the The Quintess Collection<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-makemytrip\"><b>14. MakeMyTrip<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MakeMyTrip is an Indian online travel agency founded in 2000. The channel caters to the needs of Indian travellers, who can book buses, trains, flights, hotels, vacation homes, holiday packages and more through the app.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MakeMyTrip began serving the US-India travel market with great value products &amp; services, user friendly technology and attentive customer support.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vacation rental section of the app offers a range of properties in India and other locations across Asia.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An obvious difference between MakeMyTrip and Airbnb is that while Airbnb serves a generic worldwide market, MakeMyTrip is specifically tailored to the Indian market and travellers in Asia. Another key difference is that travellers can use MakeMyTrip to book several aspects of a trip, including transportation and hotels. This means by listing on the site you can reach a more diverse audience who aren\u2019t specifically looking for vacation rentals.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/vacation-rental-services\/make-my-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get listed on MakeMyTrip<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-top-villas\"><b>15. Top Villas<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top Villas has an outstanding selection of over 10,000 homes in over 150 stunning destinations worldwide. The channel is one of the finest rental agencies in the world, with a portfolio that has grown substantially since the founding of the company in 2010.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listing on the site gives you unlimited access to an extensive network of frequent, high-value travellers as well as a professional, personalized service. You can choose payment terms that suit you and will get assigned a personal account manager to answer your questions and queries.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your properties will also be visible to an extensive network of thousands of travel agents and affiliate partners.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-are-top-villas-commission-rates\"><b>How much are Top Villas commission rates?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commission on Top Villas is 15%, so only fractionally higher than on Airbnb. The 10,000 homes listed on Top Villas all fit the luxury profile, and guests choose the site because of the curated selection of properties and the 5-star, hotel-style concierge services and dedicated local support that\u2019s offered with every stay.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The channel lists properties in the Caribbean and Europe, however the majority of properties are in the US in destinations like Florida and California.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/vacation-rental-services\/top-villas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get listed on Top Villas<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-agoda\"><b>16. Agoda<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agoda is an online travel agency and one of Asia\u2019s leading travel-tech companies with millions of registered customers in 31 markets and 24\/7 customer service.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can list any type of property on the site and reach a global audience of 9 million Agoda users.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-are-agoda-commission-rates\"><b>How much are Agoda commission rates?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commission on Agoda is usually 15%. With its focus on Asian travellers, Agoda is a slightly more specialized site than Airbnb, but still has a broad reach of travelers looking for a wide variety of property types.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/vacation-rental-services\/agoda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get listed on Agoda<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you have considered alternatives to Airbnb, it is time to start diversifying your distribution strategy to start boosting revenue and occupancy rates.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Channel managers can help you get your properties listed on as many relevant sites as possible without the hassle of dealing with each one individually. You can also have faith in a reliable connection, which means you never have to worry about double bookings.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/LOGOS-WEB-3-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41367\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately you are not alone in this, our professionals can advise the best strategy that will get your properties listed on other sites like Airbnb that are especially relevant to your market.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you choose Rentals United as your channel manager, you\u2019ll have access to all the listings sites mentioned plus more, with a trustworthy connection which means you\u2019ll never have to worry about double bookings or missed sales.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/connect-with-our-experts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get started on your distribution strategy with Rentals United.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When exploring Airbnb competitors, it&#8217;s crucial to understand who are Airbnb competitors and how does Airbnb differentiate itself from its competitors. 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