Vrbo launches reserve now, pay later service
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On October 29, 2026, Skift Feed reported that Vrbo launched a "Reserve Now, Pay Later" feature, allowing travelers to book without paying any fees upfront. The report said the approach is more landlord-friendly than Airbnb's practice, but travelers have a smaller window for free cancellation. The report also noted that Airbnb previously drove significant growth with zero upfront payment, and whether Vrbo's version can replicate the same growth momentum remains to be seen. The report did not disclose the specific effective date of the feature, the applicable market scope, or details of the cancellation window.
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- Skift FeedVrbo launches "Reserve Now, Pay Later": how it differs from Airbnb's approach
Vrbo has rolled out its Reserve Now, Pay Later feature, allowing travelers to book without paying any fees upfront. Compared with Airbnb's approach, this scheme is more favorable to hosts, but travelers have a smaller window for free cancellation. Airbnb previously significantly boosted growth with zero upfront payment; whether Vrbo's version can replicate the same growth momentum remains to be seen.
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