AirBnB.com is a super easy to use online marketplace that connects people who have extra space in their homes with travelers looking for a more affordable alternative to hotels. AirBnB allows you to quickly find rooms, couches, futons and even air beds in most major cities in the US as well as internationally.
If you have some extra space in your pad, you can create your own Bed & Breakfast in minutes on the site, allowing you to make extra money from renting out your space to other travelers. You set your price, and AirBnB takes a 3% fee upon booking.
After browsing through the site for a bit, it appears that you can get a really killer room for much less than you’d pay at a hotel, especially in markets such as San Francisco, NYC and Paris, to name a few. An added advantage is that you’ll be staying with a local, who can offer to show you around a new city. It’s free to post rooms and to search. AirBnB takes a small transaction fee from travelers when booking through the site.
If you have any experiences using AirBnB, would love to hear your comments.
