{"id":5245,"date":"2025-07-30T23:21:38","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T21:21:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.wubook.net\/blog\/?p=5245"},"modified":"2025-07-30T23:21:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T21:21:39","slug":"sites-for-renting-vacation-homes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.wubook.net\/blog\/sites-for-renting-vacation-homes","title":{"rendered":"The best websites for renting vacation homes internationally"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dear WuBookers, managing one or more properties for short-term rentals also means taking care of their online visibility<\/strong>. Advertising apartments and vacation homes is essential for attracting guests and generating income, but it can be quite stressful given the wide range of options and the varying conditions of each portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So here is our list of the best websites for renting vacation homes<\/strong> internationally and a series of useful tips to help you get it right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OTAs for vacation homes: websites to know<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

OTAs (Online Travel Agencies) are portals dedicated to the sale of accommodation and related services. There are platforms that specialize in only one type of property (such as B&Bs and campsites, for example) and others that offer a wide range, from hotels to vacation rentals. Vertical solutions are not necessarily better than others\u2014and vice versa\u2014because much depends on the positioning and sales strategy of the properties and the characteristics of each OTA. Let’s take a closer look at some of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Booking.com<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It’s impossible not to know it: Booking.com is one of the giants in the industry<\/strong>. Founded in the Netherlands, it now has more than 28 million listings, including 6.6 million homes and apartments (according to the OTA’s own estimates), and is available in 43 languages<\/strong>. It has a widespread presence and, thanks to the reliability of its system, the discounts offered, and 24-hour customer service, it enjoys a good reputation<\/strong> among end users. So much so that, despite the platform being created to promote hotels, in 2024, 1 in 3 nights booked were in vacation rentals, according to the official website. An excellent showcase, therefore, but one that is not exempt from ranking mechanisms and, of course, is not free. Commission costs – i.e., the percentage retained by Booking.com on each booking received – vary from country to country, with an average of 15% per stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airbnb<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another major market leader, Airbnb has established itself as a platform for private accommodation rentals but has quickly become an essential business tool worldwide. Easy to use for both guests and hosts, it has several positive aspects<\/strong>, such as the ability to know the identity of customers in advance (and choose whether or not to accept them) and a booking control<\/strong> system to limit possible damage. Here too, there are <\/a>commission fees that depend on the formula selected by the owner (costs shared with guests or simplified prices) or the integrated technology (those who use a channel manager have fixed commission fees, which are entirely at their expense).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vrbo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Part of the Expedia Group along with other brands (such as Abritel.fr<\/a>, FeWo-direkt.de<\/a>, Bookabach.co.nz<\/a>, Stayz.com.au<\/a>), Vrbo offers vacation rentals worldwide and mainly attracts a family target audience<\/strong>. Registration on the platform is free, and commission fees on reservations vary between 5% and 15%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reliable and secure, it is definitely a platform to consider when promoting your accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Agoda<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Originally from Asia, Agoda has also spread to Europe and now reaches around 9 million travelers worldwide<\/strong>. It does not specialize in vacation rentals but offers a variety of accommodation options, including vacation rentals. The costs, always calculated as a percentage of the reservation, vary depending on the city and country of each property. Support in 38 languages available 7 days a week and an intuitive app make this OTA particularly attractive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Other platforms to promote your vacation rental<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to those mentioned above, there are many other platforms with international or local coverage, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n