Airbnb has no rewards program of its own (yet). You earn through an airline partner (Delta 1 mile per $1, British Airways and Vueling 2 Avios per £/€/$, TAP 2 miles per €1, Qantas 1 point per A$1) plus the card you pay with, and you can stack the two. Paying an Airbnb with points is worth about 1 cent a point at best, so usually pay cash and earn.
Earn miles on Airbnb today
Through an airline partner. Airbnb: only one airline partner can earn rewards at a time.
| Program | Rate and how | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 1 mile per $1 on stays; 3 miles per $1 on Experiences and Services (since 5 May 2026)Link accounts at deltaairbnb.com, then book on Airbnb within the 10-day window (renewable). Base price plus Airbnb fees earn; taxes do not. Miles post 6–8 weeks after the stay. | Official |
| British Airways Club (Avios) | 2 Avios per £1, €1 or $1 on stays and ExperiencesBook via the BA eStore Airbnb page. Launched at 3 Avios in 2019, cut to 2 in July 2020; BA says the award is based on the USD value. | Reported |
| Vueling Club (Avios) | 2 Avios per €1 on stays and ExperiencesBook via Vueling's Airbnb page. | Reported |
| TAP Miles&Go | 2 miles per €1 on stays (since August 2026)Book via TAP's Airbnb page. TAP's press release said per dollar, its German page says per euro. | Official |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1 point per A$1 on staysBook via the Qantas Airbnb page. | Reported |
| ANA Mileage Club | about 1 mile per ¥200, stays in Japan onlyVia the ANA Airbnb page; could not confirm it is still active. | Unverified |
No Airbnb partnership with Miles & More, Flying Blue, Emirates Skywards, Virgin Australia Velocity.
Then stack your card
The airline link and the card earn separately on the same booking.
| Card | On Airbnb | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Chase Sapphire Preferred | 3x on vacation homes booked direct (Airbnb, Vrbo and others); 5x on vacation homes via Chase Travel (Airbnb itself isn't bookable there)Since 15 June 2026 (new cardmembers), 1 October 2026 (existing) | Official |
| American Express via Amex Travel (US) | Airbnb homes bookable in Amex Travel since 22 October 2026: 5x Membership Rewards on prepaid stays with Platinum, 3x Green, 2x other cards; Platinum's lodging credit covers Airbnb Luxe (2+ nights) | Reported |
| Capital One Venture / Venture X | 2x on Airbnb; the 5x on vacation rentals applies to Capital One Travel's own inventory, not Airbnb | Reported |
| Other 3x travel cards (Ink Business Preferred, Amex Green, Wells Fargo Autograph Journey) | 3x where Airbnb codes as travel | Reported |
Paying with points: about 1 cent at best
Usually worth less than transferring the same points to an airline. Pay the Airbnb in cash and earn.
| Capital One: erase the Airbnb charge | 1 cent per pointWithin 90 days; the charge must code as travel. |
|---|---|
| Chase: statement credit | 1 cent per pointThe 2021–22 Pay Yourself Back bonus for Airbnb has ended. |
| Bank points for Airbnb gift cards (Amex, Chase, Citi) | about 0.7–1 cents per pointUsually poor value next to transfers. |
Rentals you can book with points
When you want a house and hold hotel points.
| Hyatt Homes & Hideaways | about 1.2 cents per pointUS only |
|---|---|
| Wyndham Homes & Havens | 15,000, 30,000 or 45,000 points per bedroom per night; points cover the base rate onlyAbout 800 homes in the US, Caribbean, Mexico and Europe; book by phone 60+ days ahead (launched 29 October 2026) |
| Accor onefinestay | 7,200 points for a €100 voucher (about 1.4 euro cents per point)Europe and worldwide |
| Marriott Homes & Villas | about 0.6 cents per point: usually better to pay cash and earn 5 points per $1US and Europe |
Airbnb's own loyalty program: what we know
Facts, what management has said, and what Airbnb has tested. No launch date yet.
- Fact
Airbnb shelves its planned 'Superguest' program: it 'wasn't differentiated enough' (Greg Greeley, then head of Homes). skift.com
- Said
Brian Chesky: 'it definitely won't be a points program. I don't like those.' He floats a paid, Amazon Prime-like membership. skift.com
- Said
Chesky on the Q3 2025 call: Airbnb is the 'largest travel brand in the world that doesn't have a loyalty program'; 'expect more on this next year.' s26.q4cdn.com
- Said
Chesky on the Q4 2025 call: loyalty 'could be a massive accelerant'; Airbnb is 'testing a lot of different tracks' and will 'eventually package them and release a loyalty program.' s26.q4cdn.com
- Test
Test: hosts can offer 10–20% off to guests rated 4.8+ with 3+ reviews, in return for better search ranking (host-funded). thehostreport.com
- Said
Chesky on the Q1 2026 call: a loyalty program is 'absolutely on the table', with 'nothing to announce'; it should be 'truly differentiated.' s26.q4cdn.com
- Fact
Summer Release: up to 15% back as credit toward a future Airbnb home on hotel bookings (until 31 December 2026, capped at $2,000). news.airbnb.com
- Fact
Airbnb homes bookable through Amex Travel in the US, earning Membership Rewards; Skift calls it Airbnb's deepest loyalty tie-up yet. skift.com
What a launch could look like
Our reading, not Airbnb's: credits and perks for the best guests, partly funded by hosts, bundling stays, Experiences and Services, rather than a transferable points currency. No co-branded credit card has been reported. We'll update this page after the Airbnb Q3 2026 earnings call, 5 November 2026.
Questions
Does Airbnb have a rewards program?
No. Airbnb has no points or loyalty program of its own and no co-branded credit card. Its CEO has said one is coming and that it will not be a points program, without a date.
How do I earn miles on Airbnb?
Through an airline partner: link your Delta SkyMiles account (1 mile per $1 on stays) or book through the British Airways, Vueling, TAP or Qantas Airbnb page. Only one airline partner can earn at a time. Then pay with a card that earns on travel.
Can I pay for an Airbnb with points?
Yes, but at about 1 cent a point at best: Capital One lets you erase the charge, Chase gives a statement credit, and bank points buy Airbnb gift cards at about 0.7–1 cent. Transferring points to airlines is usually worth more; pay the Airbnb in cash and earn.
Are there vacation rentals I can book with points?
Yes: Hyatt Homes & Hideaways (US, about 1.2 cents per point), Wyndham Homes & Havens (about 800 homes including Europe, from 15,000 points per bedroom a night), Accor onefinestay vouchers and Marriott Homes & Villas (about 0.6 cents per point).
When will Airbnb launch a loyalty program?
There is no date. In February 2026 the CEO said Airbnb is "testing a lot of different tracks" and will "eventually package them". We'll update this page after the Airbnb Q3 2026 earnings call, 5 November 2026.
Checked 4 November 2026. "Official" means the airline's, bank's or Airbnb's own page; "Reported" means points blogs and press. Sources: airbnb.com, news.delta.com, news.airbnb.com, shopping.ba.com, awardwallet.com, upgradedpoints.com, meilenoptimieren.com, flytap.com, runwaygirlnetwork.com, ana.co.jp, media.chase.com, skift.com, bankrate.com, thepointsguy.com, nerdwallet.com, chase.com, awardwallet.com, milesopedia.com, all.accor.com, frequentmiler.com. Rates change: check the partner page before you book.
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