Where to find your receipt in the Airbnb app or website

Your Airbnb receipt is in your account under Trips and then Receipts. Open the Airbnb app or go to airbnb.com, sign in, and tap the profile icon in the top right corner. Select Trips, then find the reservation you need a receipt for and tap it. Look for a link or button labeled Receipt or Invoice — it is usually near the top of the reservation details or under a menu marked with three dots.

The receipt shows your booking confirmation number, the dates you stayed, the nightly rate, any service fees Airbnb charged, taxes, and the total amount paid. It also lists the host's name and the property address. This is the document you need for tax records, business expense reports, or reimbursement from a travel budget.

Key Takeaways

  • Your receipt lives in the Trips section of your Airbnb account under the Receipts tab, not in a separate email folder.
  • You can read the receipt as a PDF directly from Airbnb and save it to your computer or phone for your records.
  • Airbnb also emails a receipt to the account holder's email address within a few hours of checkout, which you can print from your email.
  • If you need a receipt for a past trip, you can retrieve it from Trips at any time — Airbnb keeps your booking history indefinitely.
  • The receipt includes the confirmation number, dates, nightly rate, fees, taxes, and total — everything you need for expense tracking or reimbursement.

How to read your receipt as a PDF

Once you open your reservation details and locate the Receipt button, tap or click it. A PDF version of your receipt will appear on your screen. On a phone, look for a read icon (usually a downward arrow) or a share button. Tap the read icon to save the PDF to your phone's default read folder, or tap share to send it to email, cloud storage, or a notes app.

On a computer, the PDF usually opens in your browser. Right-click anywhere on the PDF and select Save as to choose where on your computer to store it. Name the file something you will recognize later, like "Airbnb_HostName_Dates" so you can find it quickly when you need it for taxes or reimbursement.

Retrieving a receipt from your email

Airbnb sends a receipt email to the address associated with your account shortly after your checkout date. Search your email inbox for messages from Airbnb with the subject line containing "receipt" or "invoice." If you cannot find it, check your spam or promotions folder — sometimes email filters send Airbnb messages there by mistake.

The email receipt contains the same information as the one in your account: confirmation number, dates, nightly rate, service fees, taxes, and total. You can print this email directly from your inbox or read it as a PDF using your email provider's read or print-to-PDF option. If you never received the email, go back to your Trips section and read the PDF from there instead.

What information appears on your Airbnb receipt

Your receipt breaks down the total cost into separate line items so you can see exactly what you paid for. The nightly rate is listed first, followed by the number of nights. Below that are the Airbnb service fee (a percentage of the nightly rate), the cleaning fee if the host charged one, and any taxes your location requires. The receipt also shows your confirmation number at the top, which you need if you contact Airbnb support about the booking.

The property address and host name appear on the receipt so you have a record of where you stayed and who hosted you. If you are tracking business travel expenses or submitting receipts for reimbursement, this information helps you document the trip. The dates of your stay are also clearly marked, making it straightforward to match the receipt to your calendar or expense report.

Receipts for cancelled or modified bookings

If you cancelled your reservation, Airbnb still keeps a record of it in your Trips section. The receipt will show the original booking details and may include a note about the cancellation and any refund amount. If you modified your booking — for example, extending your stay or changing dates — the receipt reflects the final charges after the modification.

If you received a partial refund due to a cancellation, the receipt shows the original total and the refund separately. For tax or reimbursement purposes, keep both the original receipt and any refund documentation together so the full picture of the transaction is clear.

Using your receipt for taxes and expense reports

If you stayed at an Airbnb for business purposes, the receipt is your proof of the expense. Keep it with your other business travel documents. The receipt shows the dates, location, and total cost — the information your accountant or employer needs to verify the deduction or reimbursement.

For personal travel, you may not need the receipt for taxes, but it is still worth saving in case you need to dispute a charge or provide proof of booking to your travel insurance company. Store receipts in a folder on your computer or in a cloud storage service like Google Drive or Dropbox so you can find them later if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a receipt if I booked through a third-party website?

If you booked through a site other than airbnb.com or the Airbnb app — such as a travel agency or booking aggregator — you may not have access to your receipt through Airbnb's system. Contact the third-party site where you made the booking for your receipt. If you also have an Airbnb account linked to that booking, you may still see it in your Trips section.

What if I cannot find my receipt in the Trips section?

Check your email for the receipt Airbnb sent after checkout, including spam and promotions folders. If the email is not there, sign into your Airbnb account and look under Trips again — sometimes receipts take a few hours to appear. If you still cannot locate it, contact Airbnb support through the Help Center and provide your confirmation number.

Do I need a receipt if I paid with a credit card?

Your credit card statement shows that you paid Airbnb, but it does not show the breakdown of charges or the property details. For expense tracking, taxes, or reimbursement, the Airbnb receipt is more useful because it itemizes the nightly rate, fees, and taxes separately. Keep both the receipt and your card statement together for a complete record.

Can I get a receipt for someone else's Airbnb booking?

Only the account holder who made the booking can read the receipt from Airbnb. If you need a receipt for a booking made by someone else, ask them to read it and send it to you. Alternatively, if you were a guest on the reservation, contact the host directly and ask them to provide a receipt.