Deleting your Airbnb account removes all your booking history, saved addresses, and payment methods from Airbnb's servers
When you delete your Airbnb account, the company removes your profile, messages, reviews, and saved information. You cannot undo this action — once deleted, you cannot recover your account or its data. If you have an active reservation, you must cancel it first before the deletion will go through. Airbnb will not let you delete an account with a pending or current booking.
The deletion process takes a few minutes to complete through your account settings. After you request deletion, Airbnb may take up to 30 days to fully remove your data from their systems, though your account becomes inaccessible when ready.
Key Takeaways
- You must cancel any active or upcoming reservations before you can delete your account.
- Deletion is permanent — you cannot recover your account, messages, or booking history once it is gone.
- The deletion request happens in your account settings under Privacy or Account, depending on whether you use the website or app.
- Your account becomes inaccessible right away, though Airbnb takes up to 30 days to remove your data from their servers.
- If you have an outstanding balance or a host dispute, Airbnb may delay or prevent deletion until the issue is resolved.
Cancel any active bookings before you start
Airbnb will not let you delete an account while you have a reservation that has not yet ended. This includes bookings that are currently happening and bookings scheduled for the future. You must cancel these reservations first, which may trigger cancellation fees depending on the host's cancellation policy and how close the booking date is.
Log into your Airbnb account and go to your Trips or Reservations section. Find each upcoming or active booking, open it, and select the option to cancel. Complete the cancellation for each one. Once all reservations are cancelled, you can proceed with deleting your account.
How to delete your account on the website
Open Airbnb.com and log in with your email and password. Click your profile icon in the top right corner of the page. From the dropdown menu, select Account Settings or Settings (the exact wording varies by region).
Scroll down to find the Privacy or Account section. Look for a link or button labeled Delete Account, Deactivate Account, or Close Account. Click it. Airbnb will ask you to confirm that you want to delete your account and will warn you that this action cannot be undone. Read the confirmation message, then click the final Delete or Confirm button.
You may be asked to provide a reason for leaving. This is optional — you can skip it or choose from a list of reasons. After you confirm, your account will be deleted when ready and you will be logged out.
How to delete your account on the mobile app
Open the Airbnb app and tap your profile icon at the bottom right of the screen. Tap Account or Settings. Scroll down to find Privacy, Security, or Account Settings.
Look for Delete Account, Deactivate Account, or Close Account. Tap it and confirm that you want to proceed. The app will show a warning that deletion is permanent. Tap the final confirmation button to complete the deletion. You will be logged out when ready.
What happens to your information after deletion
Once you request deletion, your Airbnb profile, messages, and booking history become invisible to other users right away. Your reviews and any listings you posted will no longer appear on the platform. However, Airbnb retains some information for legal and financial reasons — they keep records of transactions, disputes, and safety reports for a set period.
Your payment methods and saved addresses are removed from your account when ready. If you had a host account (meaning you listed a property), that listing will be taken down and any active reservations will be cancelled. Guests with bookings at your property will be notified and offered a refund.
If you cannot delete your account
Airbnb may prevent you from deleting your account if you have an outstanding balance, an active dispute with a host or guest, or a pending payout. If you see an error message when you try to delete, check your account for any unresolved issues.
Go to your Resolution Center to see if there are any open cases or disputes. If there is a balance owed, you may need to pay it before deletion is allowed. If there is a dispute, wait for it to be resolved or contact Airbnb Support through the Help Center to ask whether you can delete while the case is pending. In some cases, Airbnb will not allow deletion until the matter is closed.
Alternatives to full deletion
If you want to stop using Airbnb but are not ready to delete everything, you can deactivate your account instead. Deactivation hides your profile and makes you invisible to other users, but your data remains on Airbnb's servers and you can reactivate later. This is useful if you think you might return to the platform in the future.
To deactivate instead of delete, look for a Deactivate Account option in your settings (this is separate from Delete Account). Deactivation is reversible — you can log back in at any time to reactivate. However, if you truly want your information removed, deletion is the only permanent option.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete my account if I have a pending payout?
No. Airbnb will not let you delete your account while you have money waiting to be paid out. You must wait for the payout to complete or contact Airbnb Support to resolve the pending payment first. Once the payout has been processed, you can delete your account.
Will deleting my account affect my credit card or bank account?
Deleting your Airbnb account removes the payment method from Airbnb's system, but it does not close your credit card or bank account. Your financial accounts remain open and unaffected. Airbnb will stop charging you for future bookings because you no longer have an active account.
What if I deleted my account by mistake?
Once deleted, your account cannot be recovered. You cannot restore your booking history, messages, or reviews. If you want to use Airbnb again, you will need to create a new account with a new email address. Your old account and all its data are permanently gone.
How long does it take for Airbnb to fully delete my data?
Your account becomes inaccessible when ready after you request deletion. Airbnb takes up to 30 days to remove your information from their servers. During this time, your data is no longer visible to you or other users, but it still exists in Airbnb's system for legal and record-keeping purposes.
Can I delete my account if I am a host with active listings?
Yes, but any active reservations at your property will be cancelled and guests will receive refunds. Your listing will be removed from the platform when ready. If you have a pending payout from guest payments, you must wait for that to process first before deletion is allowed.