The fastest way: use Airbnb's built-in calendar export

Airbnb lets you export your reservation directly to Google Calendar in about two minutes. Open your Airbnb confirmation email or log into your account, find the reservation, and look for a button or link that says "Add to calendar" or "Export to calendar." Click it, choose Google Calendar from the list of options, and you'll be taken to Google Calendar to confirm the import. The reservation—with check-in date, check-out date, and property address—will appear on your calendar automatically.

This method works whether you're a guest adding a stay you booked or a host adding a reservation you received. The calendar event includes the confirmation number, which is helpful if you need to reference your booking while traveling or managing your property.

Key Takeaways

  • Airbnb's "Add to calendar" button is the simplest route and takes about two minutes from your confirmation email or account page.
  • Google Calendar will import the check-in date, check-out date, property address, and confirmation number automatically.
  • If the button doesn't appear in your email, log into your Airbnb account, go to your reservations, and look for the export option there.
  • You can also manually create a calendar event in Google Calendar and type in the details yourself if the export button is unavailable.

Finding the export button in your Airbnb account

Log into Airbnb on a computer or phone and navigate to your reservations. On a computer, click "Trips" in the top menu, then find the reservation you want to add. On a phone, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines), then "Trips." Look for a button or three-dot menu next to the reservation.

Once you've found the reservation, look for text that says "Add to calendar," "Export," or a calendar icon. The exact wording and location varies slightly depending on whether you're using the website or the mobile app, but the button is usually near the top of the reservation details or in a dropdown menu. Click it and select Google Calendar as your destination.

What happens when you import the reservation

When you click "Add to Google Calendar," a new window or tab opens showing Google Calendar. You'll see a preview of the event with the check-in date as the start date and the check-out date as the end date. The event title will include the property name, and the description will contain your confirmation number and a link back to your Airbnb reservation.

Review the details to make sure they're correct, then click "Save" or "Create event." The reservation now appears on your Google Calendar. If you use Google Calendar on your phone, the event will sync automatically to your mobile device within a few minutes.

If the export button isn't visible in your email

Airbnb sends a confirmation email when you book or receive a reservation. This email usually contains an "Add to calendar" button near the top or bottom. However, some email clients don't display buttons properly, or older confirmation emails may not include this feature.

If you don't see the button in your email, go directly to your Airbnb account instead. Log in, find the reservation under "Trips," and use the export option there. This method works on both desktop and mobile and is often more reliable than relying on the email button.

Adding the reservation manually if export isn't available

If Airbnb's export feature isn't working or you prefer to create the event yourself, you can add it to Google Calendar manually. Open Google Calendar, click the "Create" button (usually a plus sign), and select "Event." Enter the property name or "Airbnb: [Property Name]" as the title.

Set the start date to your check-in date and the end date to your check-out date. In the description field, paste your confirmation number and any other details you want to remember—the property address, host name, or check-in instructions. You can also add the property address in the "Location" field so Google Maps can show you directions. Click "Save" when you're done.

Syncing across devices

Once your Airbnb reservation is on Google Calendar, it syncs automatically to all devices where you're signed into your Google account. If you use Google Calendar on your phone, tablet, and computer, the event will appear on all of them within a few minutes.

You can also share the calendar event with travel companions or family members. Open the event, click "Edit," then scroll down and click "Add guests." Type their email addresses and click "Send." They'll receive an invitation and can add the event to their own calendars.

Removing or updating the calendar event

If your Airbnb reservation changes—the dates shift or you cancel—you'll need to update the calendar event separately. Google Calendar doesn't automatically sync changes from Airbnb, so if your reservation dates change, edit the calendar event by hand or delete it and re-export the updated reservation from Airbnb.

To delete the event, open Google Calendar, click on the event, and click the trash icon. To edit it, click on the event and click "Edit event," then change the dates or details as needed. Save your changes when you're done.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the calendar event update automatically if my Airbnb reservation changes?

No. Google Calendar and Airbnb don't stay linked after the initial import. If your check-in or check-out date changes, you'll need to manually edit the calendar event or delete it and re-export the updated reservation from Airbnb.

Can I add multiple Airbnb reservations to Google Calendar at once?

You'll need to add them one at a time using the export button for each reservation. There's no bulk export feature in Airbnb, but the process only takes a minute or two per reservation, so adding several is still quick.

What if I don't have a Google account?

Airbnb's export feature works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, and other calendar apps. When you click "Add to calendar," you'll see a list of options. Choose the calendar service you use, and the event will export there instead.

Will my host see the event on my Google Calendar?

No. The event is only on your calendar unless you specifically share it with someone. Your host won't see it unless you send them the calendar invitation or share your calendar with them directly.

Can I add a calendar reminder for my check-in date?

Yes. Once the event is on Google Calendar, click on it and select "Edit event." Scroll down to the "Notifications" section and click "Add notification." Choose how far in advance you want to be reminded—one day before, one hour before, or any other time—and click "Save."