How to Permanently Delete Your Airbnb Account
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Independent guide, not affiliated with Airbnb
Airbnb handles account deletion as a privacy request from your account settings. You can’t delete an account with upcoming reservations or pending payouts, so wrap those up first.
Airbnb also lets you deactivate your account temporarily if you might use it again.
At a glance
- Time required: About 5 minutes to submit
- Requirements: No upcoming trips, active listings or pending payouts
- What is lost: Profile, reviews, messages, trip history, travel credits
- Alternative: Deactivate your account
Airbnb Help Center (official site) ↗
Before you delete
- Complete or cancel reservations (as guest and host).
- Unlist your listings and receive outstanding payouts.
- Download your data from Privacy > Request your personal data.
- Use travel credits or gift cards first.
How to delete your Airbnb account
- Sign in to Airbnb and open Profile / Account.
- Go to Privacy (Privacy & sharing on the website).
- Select Request to delete your account.
- Choose a reason and follow the prompts to submit the request.
- Airbnb emails you to confirm the deletion.
Menus change often. If a button has moved, use the search box in the app's settings or the official help link above.
What Airbnb may keep
Reviews you wrote may remain visible without your name. Airbnb retains some records for legal, tax and safety reasons, as described in its privacy policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete Airbnb with an upcoming trip?
No. Complete or cancel the reservation first.
Can I undo the deletion?
Once processed, deletion can’t be reversed. Deactivate instead if unsure.
What happens to my reviews?
Reviews you received are removed with your profile; reviews you wrote may stay anonymised.
Do I lose travel credits?
Yes. Use them before deleting.