Our Host + Guest Community in Washington

Airbnb in Washington

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two Hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to 4 million Hosts who have welcomed more than 1.5 billion guest arrivals across over 220 countries and regions. Travel on Airbnb helps keep more of the financial benefits of tourism with the people and local communities that make it happen. 

Home sharing is an important part of the fabric of Washington, enabling the state to welcome visitors whose spending supports local businesses and creates economic opportunities for local residents across the state.

Airbnb Host Community in Washington 

In Washington, Airbnb is an important economic tool for residents who share their homes to earn extra money. In 2022, the typical Host earned about $16,800. By welcoming guests who spend money at small businesses, local restaurants, and natural attractions, Hosts across Washington also help support their local economies.

A popular accommodation option for Washingtonians 

Travelers, including families and groups, choose to book short-term rentals on platforms like Airbnb for access to unique and affordable accommodations not found in traditional lodging. In 2022, approximately 69 percent of guests in Washington were families. Short-term rentals are also a popular accommodations option for Washingtonians who travel within the state.  About 50 percent of guests in Washington were Washingtonians traveling within the state in 2022.

A Source of Supplemental Income for Residents

For many Washingtonians, the income they earn by sharing their homes on Airbnb has allowed them to navigate the economic upheaval of the pandemic and keep up with the rising costs of living in the state. The supplemental income earned helps Hosts make ends meet – approximately 39 percent of Hosts say hosting on Airbnb has helped them stay in their home.