How to Delete Your Airbnb Account
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. Once you confirm, your account and all associated data are removed permanently. The process takes a few minutes and requires no phone call or support ticket.
Before you delete, understand that this action cannot be undone. Any active bookings, messages, or reviews tied to your account will be affected. If you have upcoming reservations, you should cancel them first through the normal cancellation process so hosts receive proper notice.
Key Takeaways
- Account deletion happens in your account settings under "Delete account" and takes effect when ready once confirmed.
- You cannot recover a deleted account, so read any information you need — booking history, receipts, messages — before you proceed.
- Active reservations should be cancelled separately before deletion so hosts are not left without notice.
- If you have an outstanding balance or unresolved disputes, Airbnb may prevent deletion until those are settled.
- Deactivating your account temporarily is an option if you want to pause without losing your history and reviews.
What Happens to Your Data When You Delete
When you delete your account, Airbnb removes your profile, booking history, saved listings, and messages from the platform. Your reviews and ratings remain visible on listings where you stayed, but they are no longer connected to your name or profile. Hosts can still see that a guest left a review, but they cannot click through to your account.
Any payment information stored in your account is deleted. Receipts for past bookings are no longer visible in your account, so save PDFs or screenshots of any you need for taxes or records before deletion. Airbnb keeps some data for legal and financial reasons — transaction records for tax compliance, for example — but this is separate from your account and not accessible to you.
Steps to Delete Your Account
Open Airbnb on a web browser or the mobile app and sign in. Go to your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account". Scroll all the way to the bottom of the page. You will see a section labeled "Danger Zone" or similar, with a red "Delete account" button.
Click the button. Airbnb will show a confirmation screen asking why you're leaving — the options include "I don't feel safe", "Poor experience", "I'm not using it", or "Other". You do not have to select a reason, but Airbnb uses this feedback to improve the platform. Enter your password to confirm your identity, then click "Delete account" again. Your account is now permanently deleted.
Deactivating Instead of Deleting
If you are not sure whether you want to leave permanently, Airbnb offers account deactivation as an alternative. Deactivating hides your profile and stops new bookings from coming in, but your account and history remain intact. You can reactivate at any time by signing back in.
Deactivation is useful if you want to take a break from hosting or travelling without losing your reviews, saved listings, or booking records. Your reviews stay on the platform and continue to help other users. If you reactivate later, everything is exactly as you left it. Deletion, by contrast, is permanent and cannot be reversed.
What to Do Before You Delete
read or screenshot any information you want to keep. This includes booking confirmations, receipts for tax purposes, messages from hosts or guests, and your review history. Airbnb does not send you an archive of your data automatically, so you must save what matters before deletion.
Cancel any active reservations through the normal cancellation process. If you delete your account while a booking is active, the host will see the cancellation come from a deleted account, which can cause confusion and may affect your cancellation refund. Cancelling first ensures the host receives proper notice and you follow the cancellation policy for that reservation.
Check for any outstanding balances or unresolved disputes. If you owe Airbnb money from a cancelled booking or a host claim, or if there is an open dispute with a host, Airbnb may block deletion until it is resolved. Contact Airbnb support to settle any outstanding issues first.
If You Cannot Delete Your Account
Airbnb may prevent deletion if you have an active reservation, an outstanding payment, or an unresolved dispute with a host. In these cases, you must address the issue before deletion is possible. Cancel the reservation, pay any balance, or wait for the dispute to close.
If you believe your account is locked for deletion and you have no active issues, contact Airbnb support through the Help Center. Explain that you want to delete your account and ask why deletion is blocked. Support can sometimes override restrictions or guide you through what needs to happen first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I recover my account after I delete it?
No. Deletion is permanent and cannot be reversed. Once you confirm deletion, your account, profile, and all associated data are gone. If you think you might return to Airbnb later, deactivate instead of delete.
Will my reviews disappear when I delete my account?
Your reviews stay on the listings where you stayed, but they are no longer linked to your name or profile. Hosts can still see the review text and rating, but they cannot click to your account or see your other reviews.
What if I have a booking coming up?
Cancel the booking first through the normal cancellation process. Then delete your account. If you delete while a booking is active, the cancellation will come from a deleted account, which may complicate your refund or the host's response.
Do I need to contact support to delete my account?
No. You can delete your account yourself in settings without calling or emailing support. The option is in your account settings under "Delete account" at the bottom of the page.
Can I delete my account if I'm a host?
Yes, but you must cancel all active listings and reservations first. Once your calendar is clear and no guests are booked, you can delete your account through settings the same way a guest would.