{"id":438120,"date":"2022-04-27T12:01:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-27T09:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/nerdwallet-6-vacation-rental-alternatives-to-airbnb\/"},"modified":"2022-04-27T12:01:00","modified_gmt":"2022-04-27T09:01:00","slug":"nerdwallet-6-vacation-rental-alternatives-to-airbnb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nerdwallet-6-vacation-rental-alternatives-to-airbnb\/","title":{"rendered":"#NerdWallet: 6 vacation rental alternatives to Airbnb"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3dfb888302c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3dfb888302c\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nerdwallet-6-vacation-rental-alternatives-to-airbnb\/#%E2%80%9CNerdWallet_6_vacation_rental_alternatives_to_Airbnb%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;NerdWallet: 6 vacation rental alternatives to Airbnb&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nerdwallet-6-vacation-rental-alternatives-to-airbnb\/#These_competitors_offer_meaningful_alternatives_to_Airbnb_especially_for_travelers_with_specific_needs\" >These competitors offer meaningful alternatives to Airbnb, especially for travelers with specific needs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nerdwallet-6-vacation-rental-alternatives-to-airbnb\/#The_best_sites_like_Airbnb\" >The best sites like Airbnb<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nerdwallet-6-vacation-rental-alternatives-to-airbnb\/#1_Vrbo\" >1. Vrbo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nerdwallet-6-vacation-rental-alternatives-to-airbnb\/#2_Booking\" >2. Booking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nerdwallet-6-vacation-rental-alternatives-to-airbnb\/#3_Hipcamp\" >3. Hipcamp<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nerdwallet-6-vacation-rental-alternatives-to-airbnb\/#For_the_crunchier_among_us_Hipcamp_may_be_the_right_choice\" >For the crunchier among us, Hipcamp may be the right choice.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nerdwallet-6-vacation-rental-alternatives-to-airbnb\/#4_Marriott_Homes_and_Villas\" >4. Marriott Homes and Villas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nerdwallet-6-vacation-rental-alternatives-to-airbnb\/#5_Hopper\" >5. Hopper<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nerdwallet-6-vacation-rental-alternatives-to-airbnb\/#6_Local_vacation_rental_management_companies\" >6. Local vacation rental management companies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nerdwallet-6-vacation-rental-alternatives-to-airbnb\/#Local_rental_companies_tend_to_be_on_the_up_and_up_with_the_community_in_ways_Airbnb_might_not_be\" >Local rental companies tend to be on the up and up with the community in ways Airbnb might not be.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nerdwallet-6-vacation-rental-alternatives-to-airbnb\/#The_bottom_line\" >The bottom line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nerdwallet-6-vacation-rental-alternatives-to-airbnb\/#Sam_Kemmis\" >Sam Kemmis<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CNerdWallet_6_vacation_rental_alternatives_to_Airbnb%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;NerdWallet: 6 vacation rental alternatives to Airbnb&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2 class=\"article__subhead\" itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"These_competitors_offer_meaningful_alternatives_to_Airbnb_especially_for_travelers_with_specific_needs\"><\/span>\n  These competitors offer meaningful alternatives to Airbnb, especially for travelers with specific needs<br \/>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"column column--full article__content\">\n<div class=\"article__side\">\n<div class=\"container--sticky not-active\">\n<div id=\"cx-next\" data-nosnippet>\n              <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"js-article__body\" class=\"article__body article-wrap at16-col16 barrons-article-wrap\" itemprop=\"articleBody\" data-sbid=\"WP-MKTW-0000802886\" role=\"document\">\n<div class=\"barrons-article-ad-wrapper\">\n<div data-track=\"barrons-article-ad-wrap\" class=\"barrons-article-ad sticky_item\">\n<div class=\"barrons-main-article-ad-target sticky_target body_ad\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-layout=\"\n                inline\" data-layout-mobile=\"\" class=\"\n          media-object\n          type-InsetArticleReader\n              \n              inline\n  article__inset\n          article__inset--type-InsetArticleReader\n              article__inset--inline\n  \"><\/p>\n<div class=\"media-object-article-reader\">\n<div class=\"audioplayer\" data-sbid=\"WP-MKTW-0000802886\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Listen to Article\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"articlereader\" data-show-title=\"false\" data-theme=\"wsj-article-reader\" data-show-header=\"false\" data-show-subscribe=\"false\" data-ads-enabled=\"true\" data-save-publication=\"false\">\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>       <em>This <\/em><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/article\/travel\/alternatives-to-airbnb?utm_campaign=ct_prod&amp;utm_source=syndication&amp;utm_medium=wire&amp;utm_term=anne-stanleymarketwatch-com&amp;utm_content=1167218\" class=\"icon none\"><em>article<\/em><\/a><em> is reprinted by permission from <\/em><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/blog\/?utm_campaign=ct_prod&amp;utm_source=syndication&amp;utm_medium=wire&amp;utm_term=anne-stanleymarketwatch-com\" class=\"icon none\"><em>NerdWallet<\/em><\/a><em>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p> Maybe you have experienced your own horror story at an Airbnb<br \/>\n        ABNB,<br \/>\n        <bg-quote field=\"percentchange\" format=\"0,000.00%\" channel=\"\/zigman2\/quotes\/222990650\/composite\" class=\"negative\">-3.38%<\/bg-quote><br \/>\n       rental. Maybe you are sick of the high cleaning fees and poor cancellation policies. Maybe you\u2019re comparison shopping for an upcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever the reason, it\u2019s worth considering other vacation rental platforms beyond the biggest one in the industry.<\/p>\n<div class=\"paywall\">\n       Airbnb is truly a behemoth. Data from Second Measure, a company that tracks transaction trends, estimates that Airbnb accounted for 19% of the entire accommodation market in 2018, including hotels and vacation rental competitors. And the pandemic likely expanded Airbnb\u2019s slice of the pie: Longer-term stays among untethered workers boosted the platform\u2019s revenue in 2021, according to a 2021 shareholder letter.<\/p>\n<p>In other words,\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/article\/travel\/airbnb-terrible?utm_campaign=ct_prod&amp;utm_content=1167218&amp;utm_medium=wire&amp;utm_source=syndication&amp;utm_term=anne-stanleymarketwatch-com\" class=\"icon none\">Airbnb holds a monopolistic grip<\/a>\u00a0on the vacation rental industry, making it hard for travelers to find good competitors. Unlike the hotel industry, which enjoys healthy competition, the vacation rental world is populated by Airbnb \u2014 and everybody else.<\/p>\n<p>Yet some of these competitors offer meaningful Airbnb alternatives to travelers with specific needs. Those looking for glamping options might consider Hipcamp, while those looking for high-quality urban rentals should consider a site like Booking. Each has its own limitations and drawbacks. Here\u2019s a closer look at the best alternatives to Airbnb.<\/p>\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_best_sites_like_Airbnb\"><\/span><strong>The best sites like Airbnb<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Vrbo\"><\/span><strong>1. Vrbo<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Good:<\/strong>\u00a0Powerful search tools. Many listings aren\u2019t not available on Airbnb.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bad:<\/strong>\u00a0Confusing cancellation policies. Only standalone houses (no shared spaces).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use it when:<\/strong>\u00a0You want to comparison shop.<\/p>\n<p>Vrbo, in many ways, is the Lyft<br \/>\n        LYFT,<br \/>\n        <bg-quote field=\"percentchange\" format=\"0,000.00%\" channel=\"\/zigman2\/quotes\/208999293\/composite\" class=\"negative\">-4.31%<\/bg-quote><br \/>\n       to Airbnb\u2019s Uber. It doesn\u2019t share the same ubiquitous name recognition, but it is indistinguishable from its competitor in many ways.<\/p>\n<div id=\"cx-membership-tile\"><\/div>\n<p>Vrbo <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/article\/travel\/airbnb-vs-vrbo-which-is-better-for-travelers?utm_campaign=ct_prod&amp;utm_content=1167218&amp;utm_medium=wire&amp;utm_source=syndication&amp;utm_term=anne-stanleymarketwatch-com\" class=\"icon none\">plays second fiddle <\/a>for a reason. It offers far less selection in most markets and has more confusing, user-unfriendly cancellation policies and customer support.<\/p>\n<p>But it\u2019s always a good idea to check Vrbo and comparison shop when searching for a rental home. Some listings are available on both platforms and are sometimes cheaper on Vrbo. Plus, Vrbo\u2019s search function includes a \u201ctotal price\u201d option that lets you compare the real cost of a rental, including cleaning and other fees.<\/p>\n<p>In most cases, it makes sense to check Vrbo as an Airbnb alternative, especially during peak travel dates when Airbnb listings might be scarce.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also see: <\/strong>Spirit Airlines cuts some spring, summer flights to head off weather disruptions<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Booking\"><\/span><strong>2. Booking<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Good:<\/strong>\u00a0More professionally managed properties. Loads of international properties.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bad:<\/strong>\u00a0Limited portfolio. Little charm or personality.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use it when:<\/strong>\u00a0You\u2019re looking for hassle-free accommodation when traveling internationally.<\/p>\n<p>Booking.com is known internationally as a major flight and hotel search tool. It also offers vacation rentals.<\/p>\n<p>Many of the properties, especially in major international cities, are for apartments in professionally-managed buildings. This means the accommodations often lack the charm and character of some of Airbnb\u2019s more colorful listings. It also means that booking and checking into these apartments is less of a hassle.<\/p>\n<p>While Booking may not be as well-known stateside as other rental platforms, it\u2019s a good option to keep in mind, especially when traveling abroad.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Hipcamp\"><\/span><strong>3. Hipcamp<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Good:<\/strong>\u00a0Cheap, quirky.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bad:<\/strong>\u00a0Rustic. Quality control might be an issue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use it when:<\/strong>\u00a0You\u2019re looking for a cheap and interesting crash pad on the road.<\/p>\n<p>Hipcamp is, as the name implies, a camping reservation platform. It also includes \u201cglamping\u201d options like Airstream trailers and yurt rentals that make it a solid cheaper alternative to Airbnb for travelers seeking a rustic experience.<\/p>\n<div data-layout=\"inline\n                \" data-layout-mobile=\"\" class=\"\n          media-object\n          type-InsetMediaIllustration\n            inline\n  article__inset\n          article__inset--type-InsetMediaIllustration\n            article__inset--inline\n  \"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"\n        media-object-image\n        enlarge-image\n        img-inline\n        article__inset__image\n      \" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:53%;\" data-subtype=\"photo\" class=\"image-container  responsive-media article__inset__image__image\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-529267?width=540&amp;size=1.887905604719764 540w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-529267?width=620&amp;size=1.887905604719764 620w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-529267?width=639&amp;size=1.887905604719764 639w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-529267?width=700&amp;size=1.887905604719764 700w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-529267?width=700&amp;size=1.887905604719764&amp;pixel_ratio=1.5 1050w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-529267?width=700&amp;size=1.887905604719764&amp;pixel_ratio=2 1400w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-529267?width=700&amp;size=1.887905604719764&amp;pixel_ratio=3 2100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 100vw, (max-width: 979px) 620px, (max-width: 1299px) 540px, 700px\" src=\"https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-529267?width=700&amp;height=371\" alt=\"\" title=\"\">\n      <\/div><figcaption class=\"wsj-article-caption article__inset__image__caption\" itemprop=\"caption\">\n<h4 class=\"wsj-article-caption-content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_the_crunchier_among_us_Hipcamp_may_be_the_right_choice\"><\/span>For the crunchier among us, Hipcamp may be the right choice.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>      <span class=\"wsj-article-credit article__inset__image__caption__credit\" itemprop=\"creator\"><br \/>\n            Hipcamp<br \/>\n          <\/span><br \/>\n  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>       It can be a great option for budget travelers looking for a bare-bones place to rest their heads or adventurous travelers looking for something especially offbeat. And, of course, it\u2019s good for camping.<\/p>\n<p>Also see: Inside Airbnb\u2019s high-profile, if sometimes frustrating, effort to house Ukrainian refugees<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Marriott_Homes_and_Villas\"><\/span><strong>4. Marriott Homes and Villas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Good:<\/strong>\u00a0Earn and redeem Marriott<br \/>\n        MAR,<br \/>\n        <bg-quote field=\"percentchange\" format=\"0,000.00%\" channel=\"\/zigman2\/quotes\/200170042\/composite\" class=\"negative\">-2.87%<\/bg-quote><br \/>\n       Bonvoy points, high quality standards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bad:<\/strong>\u00a0Very limited portfolio, low point value for redemptions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use it when:<\/strong>\u00a0You want to use points.<\/p>\n<p>The hotel mega-brand Marriott launched a home rental business in 2019 that has quietly gained popularity among frequent travelers. The biggest draw is the ability to earn and redeem Marriott Bonvoy points for vacation rentals, which opens a world of possibilities for travel rewards enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<p>Airbnb and most of its competitors lack rewards programs, making it difficult (or impossible) to\u00a0book a vacation rental for \u201cfree\u201d using points. Marriott Bonvoy points, on the other hand, are relatively easy to earn through credit cards and transfer partnerships.<\/p>\n<p>That said, the redemption value for using Bonvoy points to book through the Homes and Villas program isn\u2019t always the best.\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/article\/travel\/how-much-are-my-marriott-bonvoy-points-worth?utm_campaign=ct_prod&amp;utm_content=1167218&amp;utm_medium=wire&amp;utm_source=syndication&amp;utm_term=anne-stanleymarketwatch-com\" class=\"icon none\">Compare the cash and point costs<\/a>\u00a0of booking a rental to make sure it\u2019s a good value.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Hopper\"><\/span><strong>5. Hopper<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Good:<\/strong>\u00a0Simple and easy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bad:<\/strong>\u00a0Mobile only.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use it for:<\/strong>\u00a0Finding accommodation on the go.<\/p>\n<p>Known as a user-friendly travel booking platform, the mobile <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a> Hopper launched a vacation rental program in 2022. Remarkably, it already boasts 2 million bookable homes across the globe.<\/p>\n<p>Hopper\u2019s big selling point is its simplicity and user-friendliness. The app is fast, easy to use and less cluttered than most vacation rental platforms.<\/p>\n<p>But simplicity cuts both ways. Its mobile-only limitation makes it hard to comparison shop by switching between browser tabs or to share information with travel buds who don\u2019t have the app.<\/p>\n<p>Hopper\u2019s product is new and might require some ironing out to become a serious competitor to Airbnb. But it\u2019s worth checking out.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read<\/strong>: How to rent an RV for your next great road trip<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Local_vacation_rental_management_companies\"><\/span><strong>6. Local vacation rental management companies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Good:<\/strong>\u00a0Supports local businesses and hosts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bad:<\/strong>\u00a0It\u2019s a crapshoot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use it when:<\/strong>\u00a0Local laws regulate vacation rentals.<\/p>\n<p>Have you ever checked into an Airbnb and been asked by a host to avoid talking to neighbors? That\u2019s likely because the vacation rental is forbidden by local law or the property\u2019s homeowners association.<\/p>\n<p>Popular vacation towns often sport their own local rental management companies. For example, the town of Seabrook, Washington, is composed primarily of vacation rentals that are rented and operated by the town itself.<\/p>\n<div data-layout=\"inline\n                \" data-layout-mobile=\"\" class=\"\n          media-object\n          type-InsetMediaIllustration\n            inline\n  article__inset\n          article__inset--type-InsetMediaIllustration\n            article__inset--inline\n  \"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"\n        media-object-image\n        enlarge-image\n        img-inline\n        article__inset__image\n      \" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:52.57142857142857%;\" data-subtype=\"photo\" class=\"image-container  responsive-media article__inset__image__image\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-529266?width=540&amp;size=1.9047619047619047 540w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-529266?width=620&amp;size=1.9047619047619047 620w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-529266?width=639&amp;size=1.9047619047619047 639w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-529266?width=700&amp;size=1.9047619047619047 700w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-529266?width=700&amp;size=1.9047619047619047&amp;pixel_ratio=1.5 1050w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-529266?width=700&amp;size=1.9047619047619047&amp;pixel_ratio=2 1400w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-529266?width=700&amp;size=1.9047619047619047&amp;pixel_ratio=3 2100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 100vw, (max-width: 979px) 620px, (max-width: 1299px) 540px, 700px\" src=\"https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-529266?width=700&amp;height=368\" alt=\"\" title=\"\">\n      <\/div><figcaption class=\"wsj-article-caption article__inset__image__caption\" itemprop=\"caption\">\n<h4 class=\"wsj-article-caption-content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Local_rental_companies_tend_to_be_on_the_up_and_up_with_the_community_in_ways_Airbnb_might_not_be\"><\/span>Local rental companies tend to be on the up and up with the community in ways Airbnb might not be.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>       If you\u2019re having trouble finding vacation rentals through the platforms listed above, it\u2019s worth doing a quick internet search to see if any local operations exist.<\/p>\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_bottom_line\"><\/span><strong>The bottom line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<p>Airbnb maintains a firm hold on the vacation rental space. Indeed, \u201cgetting an Airbnb\u201d is often shorthand for booking a vacation rental.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re dissatisfied with the cost, functionality or safety of the behemoth, good alternatives to Airbnb do exist. None can match the big fish in terms of pure size, but each satisfies a particular travel niche.<\/p>\n<p>Always consider the final cost, including taxes and fees, when comparison shopping among sites like Airbnb (e.g., Booking versus Vrbo) as the extra fees can add up in a hurry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More From NerdWallet<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"articleList\">\n<li>\n      <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/article\/travel\/air-travel-booking-logic-has-changed?utm_campaign=ct_prod&amp;utm_source=syndication&amp;utm_medium=wire&amp;utm_term=anne-stanleymarketwatch-com&amp;utm_content=1167218\" class=\"icon none\">The Logic of Booking Air Travel Has Changed<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n      <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/article\/travel\/cheapest-car-rental-company?utm_campaign=ct_prod&amp;utm_source=syndication&amp;utm_medium=wire&amp;utm_term=anne-stanleymarketwatch-com&amp;utm_content=1167218\" class=\"icon none\">Which Rental Car Company Usually Has the Lowest Prices?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n      <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/article\/travel\/best-time-to-rent-car?utm_campaign=ct_prod&amp;utm_source=syndication&amp;utm_medium=wire&amp;utm_term=anne-stanleymarketwatch-com&amp;utm_content=1167218\" class=\"icon none\">Which Is Cheaper: Booking Rental Cars in Advance or Last Minute?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Sam Kemmis writes for NerdWallet. 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