Cancellations

[Isabel3232]

Hi,

Can someone please tell me what Air B'nB cancellation policy is...regarding how many days before arrival can a guest cancel.

Many thanks 

Isabel 

[Nora1535]

Dear Isabel,

Regarding short stays there are 4 options with below restrictions and cancelation dates:

I am pretty sure you will be able to fit in one according you policy.

If anything else needed, be free to ask.

All luck, Nora

[Nora1535]

And last but not least 🙂 cancellation policy is connected to your rate plans, or only for specific dates, so you are able to combine different ones.
I hope I was clear.
Regards, 
N.

[Marco6041]

It depends on the host’s cancellation policy. Flexible, Moderate, Limited, and Firm all have different deadlines for cancellation.

[Alice1947]

Hi Isabel 😊

Airbnb actually has different cancellation policies, and the deadline depends on which one the host chooses for their listing. Here’s a clear breakdown:

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Flexible

• Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before check-in

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 Moderate

• Full refund if cancelled up to 5 days before check-in

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 Strict

• 50% refund if cancelled up to 7 days before check-in
• After that, the refund is very limited

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 Firm (less common but used more recently)

• Full refund if cancelled up to 30 days before check-in
• 50% refund up to 7 days before check-in

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 Important to know

• The host chooses the policy, so it varies from listing to listing
• Guests always see the exact cancellation terms before booking
• Once you book, you’re agreeing to that specific policy

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 Practical tip

If flexibility is important to you, always check:  the cancellation section on the listing before confirming

[Nandini11]

Hi @Isabel3232,

I can see some hosts have already shared really helpful suggestions here 😊

Just to add—Airbnb actually has different cancellation policies (Flexible, Moderate, Strict, etc.), and the number of days a guest can cancel depends on which policy you’ve selected for your listing.

You can check all the details here:
https://share.google/5EUPrSrxuX2AWtsOE

It explains each policy clearly so you can choose what suits your hosting style best.

Happy hosting🌻.

[Emilie]

Thank you @Nora1535, @Marco6041, @Alice1947 and @Nandini11 for your help!

@Isabel3232 I wonder if you've had a chance to review the answers from other hosts? It should clarify how cancellation policies work on the platform, however do let us know if you have more questions. 🙂