Where to find your Airbnb receipt after a stay

Your Airbnb receipt appears in your account within a few hours of checkout, not at booking. You can view and read it from the Receipts section of your account on the Airbnb website or app. The receipt shows what you paid, the dates of your stay, the property address, and a breakdown of fees — cleaning fees, service fees, taxes, and any discounts applied.

Airbnb sends a receipt email automatically, but that email contains only a link to your account. The actual PDF receipt lives in one place: your Airbnb account under Trips and then Receipts. If you cannot find it there, the stay may not have completed yet, or the host may still be processing the booking.

You will need this receipt for tax purposes if you rented out a property, for expense reports if your employer reimbursed you, or for your own records. Airbnb keeps receipts in your account indefinitely, so you can read them months or years later.

Key Takeaways

  • Your receipt appears in your Airbnb account under Trips and Receipts within a few hours of checkout, not when ready after booking.
  • The receipt PDF includes the property address, stay dates, nightly rate, cleaning fees, service fees, taxes, and any discounts you received.
  • You can read the receipt as a PDF from your account on both the website and the mobile app.
  • Airbnb sends a receipt email, but the email is only a link — the actual file is stored in your account and remains there permanently.

How to read a receipt on the Airbnb website

Log into your Airbnb account and click your profile icon in the top right corner. Select "Trips" from the menu. Find the stay you need a receipt for and click on it. On the trip details page, look for a "Receipt" link or button — it is usually near the top or bottom of the page. Click it to open the receipt, then use your browser's print or read function to save it as a PDF.

If you do not see a Receipt button, scroll down the trip details page. Sometimes it appears under a "More" or "Details" section. If the stay is very recent, the receipt may not have generated yet — wait a few hours and check again. Once it appears, it stays in your account permanently.

How to read a receipt on the Airbnb mobile app

Open the Airbnb app and tap the profile icon at the bottom right. Tap "Trips." Find the stay you need and tap on it. Look for "Receipt" on the trip details screen — it is usually a button or link. Tap it to view the receipt. On iPhone, tap the share icon and select "Save to Files" or "Print" to create a PDF. On Android, tap the three-dot menu and select "read" or "Save."

If you have trouble downloading on your phone, you can also log into Airbnb.com from your phone's browser and follow the website steps above. The PDF will read to your phone's default read folder.

What information appears on your Airbnb receipt

Your receipt shows the property name and address, your check-in and check-out dates, the number of nights, and the nightly rate you paid. It also lists the cleaning fee (if any), Airbnb's service fee, local taxes, and any discounts or credits applied. At the bottom is the total amount charged and the payment method used.

The receipt also includes a confirmation number for the booking and the host's name. Some receipts show a breakdown of taxes by type — for example, city tax and state tax listed separately. This detail is useful if you need to report the stay to your employer or for tax records.

Receipts for multiple stays and bulk downloads

If you took several trips and need receipts for all of them, you must read each one individually from your Trips page. Airbnb does not offer a bulk read option. However, you can open each trip, read the receipt, and save them all to one folder on your computer for straightforward access.

If you are looking for a receipt from years ago, go to your Trips page and scroll down — Airbnb stores all past trips indefinitely. You can search by date or property name to find the one you need. Once you find it, the read process is the same as for recent stays.

What to do if your receipt is missing or incorrect

If you completed a stay but do not see a receipt in your account after 24 hours, the booking may not have fully processed. Check that the stay shows in your Trips list. If it does not appear there, contact Airbnb support through the Help Center in your account.

If the receipt shows an incorrect amount or is missing information, take a screenshot of what you see and contact Airbnb support. Provide your confirmation number and the dates of your stay. Support can investigate whether the receipt was generated correctly or if there was a billing error. Do not assume the receipt is wrong — verify the amount against your credit card or bank statement first.

Using your receipt for taxes and reimbursement

If your employer reimbursed you for an Airbnb stay, your receipt is the document they will ask for. It shows exactly what you paid and when. Keep the PDF in a folder with other travel receipts so you can submit them all at once.

If you rented out a property on Airbnb and need to report income, you will want receipts for any stays you paid for out of pocket — for example, if you stayed at another Airbnb while your property was being cleaned. The receipt proves the date and amount. For your own rental income, Airbnb sends you a separate annual summary, not a per-stay receipt.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does my receipt appear after I check out?

Your receipt usually appears within a few hours of checkout, but it can take up to 24 hours. It does not appear at the time of booking — only after your stay ends. If you do not see it after a full day, contact Airbnb support with your confirmation number.

Can I get a receipt if I paid with a gift card or credit?

Yes. Your receipt shows what you paid and how, whether it was a credit card, gift card, Airbnb credit, or a combination. The receipt will reflect any discounts or credits applied to that booking.

What if I need a receipt for a cancelled booking?

Cancelled bookings do not generate receipts because no stay occurred. If you were refunded, your bank or credit card statement is your record of the cancellation. If you need documentation of the refund, contact Airbnb support and ask them to send a cancellation confirmation.

Can I change the name or email on my receipt?

No. The receipt is tied to the account that made the booking and shows the payment method used. If the information is wrong, contact Airbnb support — they can investigate whether there was a billing error, but they cannot reissue a receipt with different details.

How long does Airbnb keep receipts in my account?

Airbnb stores receipts permanently in your account. You can read a receipt from a stay that happened years ago by going to your Trips page and scrolling to find it. There is no expiration date on when you can access or read your receipts.