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 explain why you're leaving. After you confirm, your account and all associated data will be removed within 30 days. You cannot undo this action once it's complete.
The process is the same whether you use the mobile app or the website. On the app, tap your profile icon, go to Settings, scroll down, and tap "Delete account." On the website, click your profile picture in the top right, select "Account," then scroll to the bottom and click "Delete account." Either way takes less than two minutes.
Before you delete, Airbnb requires that you have no active bookings, no pending payouts if you're a host, and no outstanding issues with other users. If you have an active reservation coming up, you'll need to cancel it first. If you're a host with money waiting to be paid out, that payment must be processed before deletion is allowed.
Key Takeaways
- Your account deletion takes effect when ready, but Airbnb removes all your data within 30 days.
- You cannot delete your account if you have active bookings, pending payouts as a host, or unresolved disputes with other users.
- Deletion is permanent — you cannot recover your account, messages, or booking history once it's gone.
- If you want to keep your account but stop using it, you can deactivate it instead, which lets you reactivate later.
- read your booking history or any documents you need before deleting, because you won't be able to access them afterward.
What happens to your data after deletion
Once your account is deleted, Airbnb removes your profile, messages, reviews, and booking history from the platform. You will no longer appear in search results, and hosts or guests who knew you will not be able to find your profile. Your payment information is also deleted, though Airbnb keeps some records for legal and tax reasons for a set period.
If you were a host, your listings disappear when ready. Any reviews you left as a guest or host remain on the platform but are no longer linked to your name — they appear as "A guest" or "A host" instead. This means your words stay visible, but your identity is removed from them.
Airbnb keeps records of transactions for accounting and legal purposes, as required by law. This means they retain information about money that changed hands, but not your personal details or communication history. If you need documentation of a past booking for tax or legal reasons, read it before you delete your account.
Deactivate instead of delete if you might return
If you're unsure about leaving Airbnb permanently, deactivation is a better choice than deletion. When you deactivate your account, your profile and listings go offline, but your account and data remain in Airbnb's system. You can reactivate at any time by logging back in with your original email and password.
Deactivation takes your listings off the market without losing your history, reviews, or settings. Guests and hosts cannot contact you or see your profile while deactivated. If you decide to use Airbnb again in six months or a year, you straightforward log in and reactivate — no need to start over.
To deactivate instead of delete, go to your account settings and look for "Deactivate account" rather than "Delete account." The option appears in the same location. Deactivation is reversible; deletion is not.
Cancel active bookings before you can delete
Airbnb will not let you delete your account if you have a reservation in progress or coming up. You must cancel any upcoming bookings first. If you're a guest with a reservation, go to "Trips," select the booking, and choose "Cancel reservation." If you're a host with upcoming reservations, you must cancel them through your listings.
Canceling a booking may trigger cancellation fees depending on the host's or guest's cancellation policy. A guest canceling close to the check-in date may lose their payment. A host canceling a guest's reservation may owe a refund. Read the cancellation policy before you proceed, because the fee structure depends on how close you are to the reservation date.
After you cancel all active bookings, wait a few hours for the system to update. Then return to your account settings and try to delete again. If you still see a message saying you cannot delete, contact Airbnb support to confirm that all bookings have been cleared.
Resolve disputes and pending payments before deletion
If you have an unresolved dispute with another user — a guest complaint, a host claim, or a damaged property case — Airbnb will not allow deletion until the issue is closed. Similarly, if you're a host with money waiting to be paid out, that payout must be processed first. These restrictions exist because Airbnb needs to be able to contact you if a problem arises after deletion.
Check your account for any open cases or claims. Go to your account settings and look for "Resolution Center" or "Help" to see if any disputes are pending. If there are, work with the other party or Airbnb support to resolve them. This can take days or weeks depending on the nature of the dispute.
For pending payouts, check your payment method and payout history. Payouts usually arrive within 5 to 7 business days after a guest checks out. If a payout is delayed, contact Airbnb support before attempting to delete. Once your payout arrives and clears, you can proceed with deletion.
read your information before deleting
Airbnb does not send you a copy of your data automatically when you delete. If you need records of past bookings, invoices, or messages, read them before you delete your account. You can take screenshots of your booking history, or contact Airbnb support to request a data export, though this can take several days.
For tax purposes, keep records of any income you earned as a host. read your payout history and any invoices Airbnb issued. If you need these documents for your tax return, get them now — you cannot access them after deletion.
Messages between you and other users are not automatically saved. If there are conversations you need to keep, copy them or take screenshots. Once your account is deleted, these messages are gone.
Contact Airbnb support if deletion is blocked
If you try to delete your account and see an error message or a message saying you cannot delete, contact Airbnb support. Common reasons for being blocked include an active booking you missed, a pending payout, an open dispute, or a payment issue. Support can tell you exactly what's preventing deletion and help you resolve it.
Go to the Airbnb Help Center, select "Account and login," then "Delete my account." Scroll down and click "Contact us." Explain that you're trying to delete but the system is blocking you. Provide any error messages you see. Support usually responds within 24 hours.
If you're having trouble accessing your account — for example, if you forgot your password — reset it first. Go to the Airbnb login page, click "Forgot password," and follow the email instructions. Once you can log in, you can proceed with deletion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete my Airbnb account if I have a reservation starting tomorrow?
No. You must cancel the reservation first, which may result in a cancellation fee depending on the host's policy and how close you are to check-in. After you cancel, wait a few hours for the system to update, then try deleting again.
Will my reviews disappear when I delete my account?
Your reviews stay on the platform, but they will no longer show your name. They appear as written by "A guest" or "A host" instead. Other users can still see the review text and rating, just not who wrote it.
Can I reactivate my account after I delete it?
No. Deletion is permanent. If you think you might use Airbnb again, deactivate your account instead. Deactivation hides your profile and listings but keeps your data, so you can reactivate whenever you want by logging back in.
How long does it take for Airbnb to completely remove my data?
Your account is deleted when ready after you confirm, but Airbnb takes up to 30 days to remove all associated data from their servers. During this time, your profile is no longer visible to other users, but the company is still processing the deletion in the background.
What if I deleted my account by mistake?
If you deleted your account very recently, contact Airbnb support right away and explain what happened. They may be able to restore it if you reach out within a short window. After that window closes, restoration is not possible, so act quickly if this happens to you.