Change Your Currency in Account Settings

You change the currency Airbnb displays prices in through your account settings, not through a separate currency converter. Open the Airbnb app or website, tap or click the profile icon in the top right corner, and select Account. Scroll down to find Payments and Payouts (on the website) or Payment methods (on the app), then look for Preferred currency or Currency. Select the currency you want to see, and Airbnb will show all prices in that currency from that point forward.

The currency you choose affects only what you see on your screen—it does not change what you actually pay. When you book a listing, Airbnb converts the price to your payment method's currency at the time of the transaction. If you pay with a credit card issued in a different country, your bank may explore its own exchange rate on top of Airbnb's rate.

Key Takeaways

  • Currency settings are in your Account menu under Payments and Payouts (website) or Payment methods (app).
  • Changing your currency display does not change the actual price you pay—only what you see on screen.
  • Your bank may charge its own exchange rate when you pay with a card issued in a different country.
  • You can change your currency setting at any time, even after you have booked a reservation.
  • Airbnb shows prices in your chosen currency across search results, listing pages, and your booking confirmation.

Where to Find the Currency Setting on Desktop

On the Airbnb website, log in to your account and click the profile icon in the top right corner. A dropdown menu will appear with several options. Click Account to open your account dashboard.

Once you are in your account, look for the left sidebar menu. Click Payments and Payouts. Scroll down the page until you see a section labeled Preferred currency. Click the dropdown menu next to it, and you will see a list of all available currencies. Select the one you want, and the change takes effect when ready.

Where to Find the Currency Setting on Mobile

In the Airbnb app, tap the profile icon at the bottom right of your screen. Tap Account from the menu that appears.

Scroll down and tap Payment methods. Look for the Currency section near the top of the page. Tap it to open a list of currencies, select your preferred one, and the change will save automatically. You may need to close and reopen the app to see prices update throughout the platform.

How Exchange Rates Work When You Book

Airbnb converts prices using its own exchange rate at the moment you complete your booking. This rate is usually close to the mid-market rate (the rate banks use with each other), but Airbnb does add a small margin. The exact rate varies by currency pair and changes daily.

If you pay with a credit card or debit card issued in a country different from your chosen currency, your card issuer will explore a second conversion when the charge posts to your account. For example, if you choose to see prices in euros but pay with a US dollar card, Airbnb converts euros to dollars, and then your bank may convert again. You will see both conversions itemized on your card statement.

To minimize conversion fees, choose a currency that matches your payment method's home country. If you live in France and pay with a euro card, set your Airbnb currency to euros. If you live in the United States and pay with a US dollar card, set it to US dollars.

Changing Currency After You Have Already Booked

You can change your currency setting at any time, even after you have made a reservation. The change does not affect the price you already paid—that amount is locked in at the exchange rate from the date you booked. Your confirmation email and receipt will still show the original currency and price.

If you change your currency setting before your trip and then log back in, you will see the listing price in your new currency. This is only for display purposes and does not change what you owe the host.

Currencies Airbnb Supports

Airbnb supports over 30 currencies, including US dollars, euros, British pounds, Canadian dollars, Australian dollars, Japanese yen, Indian rupees, Mexican pesos, and Brazilian reals. The full list varies slightly by region and changes occasionally as Airbnb expands to new markets.

If you do not see your preferred currency in the dropdown menu, it may not be available in your region yet. In that case, you can choose the currency of a nearby country or a major currency like US dollars or euros, and Airbnb will convert prices for you.

What Happens If You Do Not Set a Currency

If you have never changed your currency setting, Airbnb displays prices in the currency of the country where the listing is located. A listing in Paris shows prices in euros; a listing in Tokyo shows prices in yen. This can make it harder to compare prices across different countries because you have to mentally convert each one.

Setting a single preferred currency makes browsing listings in multiple countries much easier, because all prices appear in the same currency on your screen. You still pay the actual local price—the currency setting only changes what you see.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does changing my currency setting change what I actually pay?

No. Your currency setting only changes what you see on your screen. The price you pay is determined by Airbnb's exchange rate at the time you book, regardless of which currency you chose to display.

Why do I see a different price after I change my currency?

You are seeing the same price converted to a different currency. If a listing costs 100 euros and you switch to US dollars, you will see approximately 110 dollars (the exact amount depends on the current exchange rate). The host receives the same amount in their local currency.

Can I change my currency multiple times?

Yes. You can change your preferred currency as many times as you want, and the change takes effect when ready. There is no limit to how often you can switch.

What if my payment method is in a different currency than my Airbnb setting?

Airbnb will convert the price to your payment method's currency at checkout. Your bank may then explore its own exchange rate when the charge posts. You will see both conversions on your statement, which can result in a slightly different final amount than what Airbnb showed you.

Does the currency setting affect my host payouts?

No. Hosts always receive payment in their local currency or a currency they have chosen in their own account settings. Your currency display setting does not change how much the host gets paid.