00:00If you're looking to travel and save money, for years people have turned to Airbnb.
00:04But if you have used it recently, you probably noticed something.
00:06Its popularity has driven up their prices dramatically as well.
00:09Which is why the site is sharing a hack they say could help you save money while using their site
00:14when next you book.
00:15The trick? Search for new listings.
00:17With Airbnb explaining in a statement,
00:19A great way to find affordable listings on the platform and save money on your travels this spring
00:23is to check the new category that was launched last November
00:26and includes homes added to Airbnb within the past 10 weeks.
00:29The company adds that in the initial months when the listing first goes up,
00:33listers will often set a more attractive price for their homes.
00:36As Airbnb has a system which relies on the ratings of those who stay there.
00:39An important metric for anyone savvy with the site.
00:42While these tips are no doubt useful, there are some other ways to get discounts on Airbnbs as well.
00:46Travel experts at Million Mile Secrets say,
00:48You can often message hosts on the site and offer to make a transaction without Airbnb.
00:53This allows them to circumvent the platform's fees, meaning a possible discount for you.
00:57They also recommend buying Airbnb gift cards on third-party websites.
01:01Those cards can often be purchased with a 2-4% discount,
01:04meaning instant savings on any and all stays on Airbnb.
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