Airbnb Rip Off

STAVROS

Last week I requested a 3 day booking on Airbnb but it was immediately rejected by the host. Airbnb took the full booking fee from my debit card on making the request. It is 7 days and I still haven't received the refund. The link " Track you Refund " doesn't work. It just goes to 404 Error. I have heard Airbnb can keep the funds for 15 business days. What a rip off when no legal transaction has taken place. This practice should be publicised more!

Mr.Generous

Air BnB not for me.

Murphybear

What’s the difference between Air BnB and “old fashioned” B & Bs?  I’ve looked at some of the Air BnB properties and they seemed quite expensive.  Once OH has his hip replacement we’re going to tour round a bit. 

heatherw_01

More info here on refunds and timescales:
https://www.airbnb.co.uk/help/article/1967#section-heading-1


I would personally never use AirBnB.
The extra costs, the fact the host can say you damaged or dirtied something and charge you for it, and you don't have much chance of fighting it, I find crazy.