Vrbo promo codes & deals

Vrbo, short for "vacation rental by owner," is an online platform that connects travelers with vacation rental properties, including houses, apartments, cabins and more, for short-term stays. Travelers can browse listings, view property details and communicate directly with hosts to secure bookings.

The platform provides a user-friendly interface, featuring photos, reviews and detailed descriptions to aid in decision making. Vrbo is part of the Expedia Group and continues to be a popular choice for those seeking alternative accommodations during their vacations.

Cancellation policies vary depending on the property you book. For details, read the listing's cancellation policy before you book.

To find a host's cancellation policy, select Policies on a property's listing page. And if you think you might need to cancel your Vrbo booking and get a refund, browse the site's "Homes with Free Cancellation" section.

Vrbo offers the option to buy trip insurance with your booking, which includes cancellation protection for incidents such as illness or weather.

Also, the company's VbroCare Gaurantee (formerly Book with Confidence Guarantee) includes a provision about finding users new accommodations if they can't get into the rental they booked.

Vrbo does not offer its own rewards program. However, travelers can earn loyalty points on Vrbo bookings through Expedia's loyalty program, One Key.

With the One Key rewards program, earn OneKeyCash for every dollar spent across Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo when booking your next trip.

This program also comes with the following benefits:

• Consolidate rewards and simplify booking by using one account across the family of brands.
• Redeem OneKeyCash for eligible hotels, vacation rentals, cars, activities, and flights.
• Enjoy member perks, including room upgrades, Price Drop Protection for flight bookings, and more as you progress through tiers.

OneKeyCash is a versatile rewards currency usable on Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo. Collect trip elements — such as hotel nights, vacation rentals, flights, car rentals, cruise cabin nights and activity tickets — to move up tiers and enhance your rewards.

VRBO offers buy now, pay later with Affirm. You can book eligible U.S. vacation rentals and pay over time through monthly installments—even after your trip. Affirm covers the full cost upfront, and you repay them in fixed payments over 3, 6, 12, or 18 months with interest rates between 10% and 30% APR, based on your credit profile.

You’ll need to provide your Social Security number, but checking your eligibility won’t affect your credit score. Affirm offers transparent, one-time loans with no hidden or late fees.

To use it, select Affirm on the property page or at checkout (for eligible listings). You’ll be redirected to a secure Affirm pop-up to apply. If approved, your booking is confirmed, and your first payment is due immediately via your bank account or debit card.

Check-in information for Vrbo rentals varies by host. Typically, three days before your stay, the host will contact you on the platform with details about how to enter the property, including any necessary key codes or security info.