Airbnb First Booking Coupon – Save $50 On 2020 Bookings!

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Our Airbnb First Booking Coupon

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So, here it is. Simply click on our Airbnb referral code link and save yourself fifty big ones (or the equivalent in your local currency): https://www.airbnb.com.au/c/toml17001 – this is the standard airbnb first time coupon amount and is the biggest amount you will find. Airbnb don’t do any other first booking coupon amount so there’s no point searching around for hours trying to find bigger discounts (believe me, we tried!). For different currencies, it’s all based around $40 USD so the exact credit might change slightly from time to time as foreign exchange rates change but basically, everyone is entitled to $40 USD of airbnb credit when they first sign up using any airbnb referral code.
USD$40 – Airbnb Referral Discount Link (anyone in the USA)
GBP£25 – Airbnb Referral Discount Link (anyone in the UK)

This is the screen that you will see:

If you already have an Airbnb account, you’ll need to sign up with a new email address in order to use this Airbnb first booking coupon.

How the Airbnb First Booking Coupon Works

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The Airbnb discount coupon operates on a referral basis. If a friend refers you, you get a voucher for $50 off your first time of booking. All you need is the Airbnb referral code link via email, a Facebook post, or a simple message. When you click on this link to sign up, you will be credited up to $50 Australian dollars (AUD) as soon as you book your first stay of over $110 AUD.

It doesn’t matter if you use a different currency, it should show up in whichever one you select in your profile. At last check it was $40 USD and £25 GBP but these numbers can vary slightly over time.

Where do I enter my Airbnb referral code?

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You don’t actually need to enter anything on Airbnb. Simply by clicking on the above referral link, the Airbnb first time discount is automatically applied when you check out.

Backup Airbnb first booking discount code

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If the first link doesn’t work or just redirects you to the homepage, here is a backup Airbnb first booking discount of $50 that works as well: https://www.airbnb.com.au/c/bell274

Not your first time? Airbnb coupon code for existing users

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If you have already used Airbnb before, these links won’t work for your existing account. Airbnb only gives discounts to new accounts. So, the simple approach here is to create a new account. If your partner doesn’t have an account, open one for them using the link above. All you need is a new email address that has never been used on Airbnb. This means no-one can ever have added you as a second guest to a reservation or anything. If Airbnb has ever seen your email address before, the referral link will not work.

The other option is to create a joint account for you and your partner, again using a new email address never before associated with Airbnb.

The only downside of this approach is that you will not have any reviews on your account. Which means some hosts might not accept your booking. But, there is an increasingly large number of ‘instant book’ listings which don’t require you to have any reviews so it is not necessarily an issue. This is really your only option for an airbnb discount for existing users.

None of my friends are on Airbnb…

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If none of your friends are travelers and you’re looking for an Airbnb first booking coupon then we’re here to help. You can be our friends! As long as you click from this page, you’ll get the Airbnb first time coupon applied to your next booking.

Remember, you must book a stay of over $110 AUD in order to redeem the credit. The amount will automatically credit as long as you use the Airbnb referral link from this page. Don’t worry if it doesn’t show up straight away – just wait until you get to the checkout page and the credit will be there.

Share Airbnb referral code discount with your own friends

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Once you’ve signed up and claimed your Airbnb first booking coupon discount, you can share the love with your friends and get more credit yourself. Win, win! Here’s how in a few simple steps to share your Airbnb referral code:
1. Login to Airbnb
2. Click on your profile picture in the top right
3. Select ‘Invite Friends’

You can invite friends to enjoy the Airbnb discount via email, share on Facebook or in Messenger. Or, you can just copy the airbnb referral link and send the first time booking code directly to your friends.

Ways to save money other than the Airbnb first time coupon

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While a $50 discount on your first Airbnb booking is nothing to sneeze at, there are also many other ways to save money. The good news is that these other strategies can save you money on every booking, not just your first booking. We’ve written a whole blog post about the detail HERE, but we’ve also given the basics below:
1. Sign up using an Airbnb referral code – hopefully you’ve just done this above.
2. Send your Airbnb referral code to friends to get credit – by sharing your link with friends, they win and you win… more credit for everyone!
3. Book longer stays for a weekly or monthly discount – we’ve saved up to 40% for stays of 28 days or longer.
4. Early bird discounts – you can save around 5-10% for advanced bookings on listings looking to incentive early bookings.
5. Contact the host for a special offer Airbnb discount – this secret tip that not many people know about is very effective for longer stays and last minute bookings.

What if the Airbnb first time discount doesn’t automatically load?

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The discount will automatically load on your first Airbnb booking over the required minimum spend. If it doesn’t load there are a few reasons why and things to try:
> Sometimes it just needs a refresh and it will show up – trying going back out of your booking and try again to make sure it shows up. Don’t make the booking unless you see a line for the discount. Once you’ve made the booking, Airbnb won’t give you the discount after the fact.
> If you have ever had any interaction with Airbnb using the email you used to login, the coupon may not work. We’ve had this before, when we added a friend as a guest to our stay using their email, when we invited them to Airbnb later to create their own account the discount didn’t work as it said they were not new to Airbnb. It did show up initially, but then disappeared with a brief reference to not being a new account.
> If the Airbnb coupon refuses to show up in your account, the Airbnb customer service are unlikely to provide much assistance. We have had feedback from people that the customer service is really poor and not worth the wait. Given that you haven’t booked a stay yet and have no history, it is generally easier to delete this account and create another account with a separate email address using the same sign-up link to make sure you get the coupon this time.. painful, we know, but probably less painful than Airbnb customer support.
> Unfortunately we can’t help beyond providing you the Airbnb referral code link as we are not in any way connected to Airbnb – just a friend, trying to save you some money.

Tips for making your first Airbnb reservation

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If you’re new to Airbnb, it can be a little overwhelming and hard to know which are the best places to book. We’ve had lots of amazing stays and a few average ones as well. Here is what we have learnt over the years about finding great places, and avoiding the lemons:
1. Select a Superhost – if you’re a little wary about your first Airbnb stay, select the Superhost filter. Superhosts have achieved this status by having a high response rating, lots of positive reviews, never cancelling on guests and being an active user. Because superhosts get more bookings and can typically charge more for their status, they’ll do everything they can to maintain a good rating. This means a professional and quality service for you.
2. Check the rating and review score – each guest has the option (but not obligation) to review their stay on a 1-5 rating. We’re pretty picky so always look for places that have above a 4.5 rating and at least 10 reviews. This might sound high but people tend to be pretty generous with their reviews on Airbnb (or just not leave a review if they didn’t like it) so keep that in mind.
3. Read the reviews – these can be super helpful and informative. Letting you know about things you hadn’t consider to check or review. Is it above a pub that is really loud on a Friday night? Does the toilet have a really bad smell? Is the wifi terribly slow? Some of these things might matter to you and probably won’t be written in the listing.
4. Read the listing in detail – don’t just look at the pictures friends. Often hosts will include lots of detail about the property. This includes less desirable features so that they don’t attract visitors who will be disappointed and leave a bad review. Better to be upfront and set expectations. So make sure you read for yourself so that your first airbnb booking is a good one!
5. Check the map view – Airbnb won’t give you the exact address until you book. But the map view gives you a better idea of the general locale. Don’t just trust the search function of the city you typed in as Airbnb can be a little generous with it’s city limits. Also read the comments to hints about the exact location (i.e. 5 minute walk from this subway station and grocery store).
6. Contact the host – if you’re not sure about something then click the ‘contact host’ button and ask away. We often want to know the internet speeds at a place before we commit to a longer stay so find it easiest to simply ask for a screenshot before making an airbnb booking.

A few of our favourite Airbnb stays to use your discount coupon on!

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To inspire some healthy wanderlust and show you how much we love Airbnb, here are a few of our favourite recent stays from around the world. I’m pretty sure we left reviews for all of them so if you want more of our thoughts, check out the review section in each listing. Think of it as a little inspo for how you might spend your airbnb first time coupon discount.

San Francisco, USA

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We stayed in this amazing apartment in central San Francisco for a month over Summer and loved everything about it… It was a new-ish listing when we stayed but it is now an Airbnb Plus listing. Link: https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/plus/18079104.

Istanbul, Turkey

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We spent a month here exploring Istanbul but mostly just admiring the amazing view down over the city – probably the best view we’ve ever had in an Airbnb. Link: https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/958384.

Barcelona, Spain

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We called this apartment home for eight weeks and can’t wait to head back. Right in the heart of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter is definitely the place to be. Link: https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/1046887.

Provence, France

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While neither of the places we’ve stayed in Paris are still on Airbnb (including our first ever booking), this great apartment in Aix-en-Provence still is and was a great base for exploring the Provence region in the south of France.

Tokyo, Japan

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Right in the middle of the action close to Shibuya Crossing, we stayed in this Airbnb for a few days in the Spring of 2018. Despite it’s tight fit it had everything we needed, was really clean and professionally managed – definitely recommend for a short stay in Tokyo. It was also the first time we used the airbnb first time coupon to save on accomodation. Link: https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/2562708.

Budapest, Hungary

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We absolutely loved our stay in this Airbnb in Budapest. It was really spacious with an extra bedroom and bathroom on the top floor with an amazing view across to the Basilica. We stayed for a month but wish we had stayed longer. Link: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/19211680.

Prague Old Town, Czech Republic

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This bright and spacious renovated apartment is located in the heart of the historical part of Prague Old Town and only a short walk to the Old Town square and Charles Bridge. Link: https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/17675851

Where are you staying with your Airbnb first time coupon?

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Hopefully you’ve been able to make a nice little saving on your first Airbnb booking. We’d love to know where you’re heading after using the referral code so drop us a comment below or send us a message on Instagram. Happy holidays!

Affiliate disclaimer: When you make your first booking on Airbnb using our Airbnb first booking coupon, we’ll also get some credit. Win, win! So thanks for supporting our blog as we try and bring you as much helpful content from all over the world.