Does Airbnb accept credit card points?

Ok, let’s address the questions that we get asked all the time.

Does the Airbnb site offer reward points?

No. Airbnb doesn’t offer reward points. This means that you can’t earn reward points on Airbnb and you can’t use reward points to book. It also means you can’t transfer points from your credit card or airline companies to Airbnb — they simply don’t have a point to exchange into.

Is there any way to book Airbnb with reward points?

Yes! With the rising cost of vacation rentals, many travelers are looking for ways to use their credit card points to book their stays. While Airbnb doesn’t let you use any form of point, the good news is that many properties listed on Airbnb are also on the48dots, which does allow you to book with a 48 DOTS reward points.

How does booking Airbnb rentals with points work?

Just search for a place to book on our site! Any short term rental you book on the48dots will grant you points. Many of these properties are also on Airbnb, VRBO, and/or they have a direct booking website.

When you search on the48dots, you will also find short term rentals that the 48 DOTS point.

Why doesn’t Airbnb offer reward points?

There are likely several reasons why Airbnb doesn’t offering reward points, primarily because it will increase their cost of doing business. Airbnb is already under incredible pressure from the public market, which is constantly pushing the company to drive down costs and give value back to shareholders. The company would need to invest in the infrastructure and staff to manage the rewards program, which could add significant expenses to their operation. Additionally, the company may have to offer customers a lower rate on their stays in order to accommodate the redemption of reward points, which could eat into their profits.

We don’t have the same problems as Airbnb because the48dots is a private company.

Will the48dots allow vacation homes to be booked with credit card and airline points?

Yes! While the 48 DOTS is a point that hosts reward you with directly today, we're continuously forming partnerships with major rewards programs to make it easier for our guests to transfer their points and use them to book their stays. This means that, with the48dots, you'll have a one-stop-shop for finding the perfect vacation rental and using your credit card points to pay for it.