Delete your Airbnb account through the app or website settings

To delete your Airbnb account, go to your account settings, scroll to the bottom, and select "Delete account." Airbnb will ask you to confirm your decision and may require you to resolve any active bookings or outstanding payments first. The deletion is permanent — you cannot undo it once confirmed.

You can delete your account from either the Airbnb website or mobile app. The steps are the same on both. If you have an active reservation as a guest or a listing as a host, Airbnb will not let you delete until those are resolved. This protects both you and other users from abandoned bookings.

Key Takeaways

  • Active bookings or unpaid charges will block account deletion, so you must cancel reservations or settle payments first.
  • Deletion is permanent and cannot be reversed, so read any confirmation emails or receipts you need before proceeding.
  • If you are a host, you must remove all listings and resolve any guest issues before the account can be deleted.
  • After deletion, your profile, reviews, and booking history will no longer appear on Airbnb, though the company retains records for legal and tax purposes.

What happens to your data after deletion

When you delete your account, your profile and all public information disappear from Airbnb when ready. Your reviews, photos, and listing descriptions are removed. However, Airbnb keeps records of your transactions, messages, and account activity in their systems for legal, tax, and fraud-prevention reasons. This is standard practice for any platform that handles payments.

If you were a host, your listing history remains in Airbnb's records even after deletion. Guests who stayed with you can still see their past reservations and leave reviews, but your name and profile will not be attached. If you were a guest, your booking history is retained but your profile becomes inaccessible to other users.

Resolve active bookings before you delete

If you have a reservation coming up as a guest, you must cancel it before deleting your account. Go to "Trips," find the reservation, and select "Cancel reservation." Depending on the host's cancellation policy and how far away the date is, you may receive a refund. Once the reservation is cancelled, you can proceed with account deletion.

If you are a host with upcoming reservations, you cannot delete your account until those check-out dates have passed. Airbnb does not allow hosts to abandon active guests. If you need to stop hosting when ready, you must cancel the reservations (which may result in penalties) and wait for any current guests to leave before deletion becomes an option.

Remove all listings if you are a host

Hosts must deactivate or delete every listing before the account itself can be deleted. Go to "Listings," select each one, and choose "Deactivate listing" or "Delete listing." Deactivation pauses the listing temporarily; deletion removes it permanently. Either option works for account deletion purposes.

After all listings are removed and any active reservations have ended, return to account settings and select "Delete account." Airbnb will confirm that your hosting account is clear before allowing the deletion to proceed.

Handle outstanding payments or disputes

If you owe Airbnb money — from a cancelled reservation fee, damage claim, or unpaid service charge — you must settle the balance before deletion. Check your account for any outstanding charges under "Payments" or "Billing." Pay any amount due through your original payment method or contact Airbnb support if you dispute the charge.

If a guest has filed a damage claim against you or you have an unresolved dispute, that must be settled first. Airbnb will not delete an account with active claims. Work with Airbnb support to resolve the issue, then proceed with deletion once everything is cleared.

read your information before deleting

Before you delete, save any information you may need later. read confirmation emails for past stays, take screenshots of reviews you want to keep, and save any messages with hosts or guests that matter to you. Once the account is gone, you cannot retrieve this information from Airbnb.

If you need tax records or proof of stays for insurance or other purposes, contact Airbnb support and ask for a copy of your transaction history. They can provide this even after deletion, but it is easier to save it yourself while you still have access.

What to do if deletion is blocked

If you try to delete your account and Airbnb shows an error or blocks the action, there is usually a reason. Check for active reservations, unpaid charges, or unresolved disputes. Read the error message carefully — it will tell you what needs to be fixed.

If the reason is unclear, contact Airbnb support through the Help Center. Explain that you want to delete your account and ask what is preventing it. Support can sometimes override blocks or help you resolve the underlying issue faster than you could on your own.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I reactivate my account after deleting it?

No. Deletion is permanent and irreversible. You cannot recover a deleted account or the information in it. If you think you might want to use Airbnb again, consider deactivating your account instead, which temporarily hides your profile without erasing your data.

Will deleting my account remove my reviews?

Your reviews will be removed from your profile, but reviews you left for hosts or guests may remain on their listings or profiles. Airbnb does this to preserve the integrity of host and guest ratings. Your name will not be attached to those reviews after deletion.

How long does it take for my account to be fully deleted?

Deletion is when ready once you confirm it. Your profile disappears right away. However, Airbnb's internal systems may take a few days to fully process the deletion across all their servers, so you may see cached information briefly on search engines or third-party sites.

Do I need to contact support to delete my account?

No. You can delete your account yourself through settings without contacting anyone. Contact support only if deletion is blocked and you cannot figure out why, or if you need help resolving an active booking or payment issue first.

What if I want to delete my account but keep my listing active?

You cannot do this. Account deletion removes everything associated with that account, including all listings. If you want to stop hosting but keep your guest account, deactivate your listings instead of deleting your account.