Reserve Now, Pay Later is now available worldwide

Last summer, we introduced Reserve Now, Pay Later in the U.S. as a new way for guests to choose eligible domestic stays and pay nothing at booking. Since the launch, we’ve seen an overwhelmingly positive response from the community. In Q4, we saw over 70 percent adoption¹ for eligible bookings, and it helped drive the acceleration of nights and seats booked in Q4 2025 from Q3 2025². 

Now, we’re extending the program to all guests³ booking eligible listings with a moderate or flexible cancellation policy anywhere in the world. With Reserve Now, Pay Later, guests can secure their booking without an immediate payment, making it easier than ever to plan trips with friends and family. 

In a survey⁴ of US travelers conducted by Airbnb and Focaldata:

• 60% of respondents said having flexible payment options is important when it comes to booking a holiday.
• 55% said they use a flexible payment option with one in ten saying they always use that option when available.
• 42% said they have delayed and missed out on their preferred accommodation option because of time spent coordinating how to pay for their trip with co-travellers.

Our recent 2026 travel predictions revealed international city getaways, major global events like Coachella and FIFA World Cup, and replacing “scrolling screens” with “touching grass” are driving wanderlust, and with this new way to pay, guests can now lock in an eligible stay and pay later – helping them book rare finds early and plan way ahead. 

Reserve Now, Pay Later continues to be available for listings with a flexible or moderate cancellation policy and complements Airbnb’s suite of flexible payments options including Pay Part Now, Part Later – where guests can pay a portion at booking and the remainder closer to check-in – as well as Pay Over Time with Klarna.