How to Join Airbnb in Kenya and Earn Extra Income

Would you like to earn extra money renting out your house online? This article will walk you through the process of doing so by becoming an Airbnb host in Kenya.

Airbnb is a global marketplace where people rent out their homes to visitors from all over the world. It was founded in 2008 with the aim of providing a cheaper accommodation alternative for travellers.

Since its inception, Airbnb has grown to become a household name in the travel and tourism industries. The platform now hosts millions of guests annually through other people’s properties. 

You can also join Airbnb in Kenya as a host and earn extra income by providing accommodation services. Whether you have an extra room or an entire house that you are willing to rent out, you are good to go. You must also understand that you will be renting it out to strangers from within and outside the country. 

Steps to Follow When Joining Airbnb in Kenya

1. To join Airbnb in Kenya, you must first decide on a house or a room that you want to list on Airbnb. This is the property that your potential guests will see on the platform.
2. Next, you will have to register for an account on Airbnb website.
3. Register for one or more online payment processors supported by Airbnb such as Paypal, Google Pay Payoneer, Apple Pay, etc. It would be wise to have various payment processors for convenience.
4. Next, you will have to set your price. Airbnb hosts have the freedom to decide on the price you want your guests to pay for accommodation. However, you must be careful not to set it too high, but according to your property’s condition.
5. Take detailed interior and exterior pictures of your property and upload them on Airbnb for potential guests to see.
6. Finally, advertise your property by providing all its relevant information.
7. That’s it. People will now be able to see your property and request to be your guest if they like it.

When you join Airbnb, your earnings will depend on many factors including the status of your property, the demand for Airbnb services in the area, your prices, and many more. Airbnb will deduct a 3% commission on your earnings.