Airbnb Adds Currency Conversion Fee Amid International Push (2)

Airbnb Inc. is planning to increase the guest service fee for cross-currency bookings as the vacation-rental company pushes into more international markets to boost growth.

Starting April 1, an additional fee of as much as 2% will be charged to guests if they pay in a different currency from the listing, Airbnb said on its website. That would bring the guest service fee to as much as 16.5% of the subtotal, which excludes taxes. Hosts can also choose to tack on a cleaning fee, which has prompted complaints from some guests as being excessive.

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