How to Modify or Cancel Your Booking

Created by Vijai Subramanian, Modified on Fri, 17 Oct, 2025 at 4:17 PM by Vijai Subramanian

? Overview

Plans changed? No worries — you can modify or cancel most bookings easily from your Airbnb account or app.


? Steps to Modify Booking Dates

  1. Open the Airbnb app or website.

  2. Go to Trips → Select your reservation.

  3. Click “Change Reservation.”

  4. Adjust your check-in or check-out dates (subject to host approval).

  5. Review any price difference before confirming.


? Steps to Cancel Your Booking

  1. Go to your Trips section.

  2. Click “Cancel Reservation.”

  3. Select a reason for cancellation.

  4. Review the cancellation policy and potential refund amount.

  5. Confirm cancellation.


⚠️ Important Notes

  • Non-refundable bookings cannot be cancelled without a fee.

  • If your host cancels, you’ll get a full refund automatically.

  • For urgent cases (e.g., property unavailable or host unresponsive), contact Airbnb Support directly.


? Need More Help?

Raise a ticket with:

  • Category: Cancellation

  • Issue Type: Unable to cancel booking / Host cancelled

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