Traveler's Top 5 Vacation Rental Platforms That Are Not Airbnb
By Hillary Louise Johnson
VACATIONS
VRBO
VRBO is older than Airbnb and has 2 million listings, all of them whole homes, which is good for groups. VRBO shares a cashback loyalty program with Expedia and Hotels.com.
One Redditor who has traveled for 25 years claims that VRBO experiences are better than Airbnb, while others say that VRBO feels more corporate and is run by real estate agents.
Booking.com
Users on Reddit's r/digitalnomad forum love Booking.com. They like its transparent pricing, searchability, and that it includes hostels, hotels, and private properties.
Redditors in r/Europetravel also like that the map feature on Booking.com shows exact locations, and the app is one of Rick Steves' favorites.
Fairbnb
The primo choice for ethical tourists who want to have a positive impact on the communities they visit, Fairbnb’s motto is "community powered tourism."
Fairbnb donates 50% of booking fees to local projects. This is a great alternative to Airbnb in European cities that have taken steps to curb the short term rental market.