OTA news · 28 Oct 2026

Vrbo launches Reserve Now, Pay Later with no upfront payment at booking

Vrbo launched a feature on Wednesday that lets travelers reserve eligible vacation rentals without paying anything at booking. The option is live on Vrbo's website and will roll out to the app over the coming weeks.

The details

• Vrbo launched Reserve Now, Pay Later on Wednesday, allowing travelers to book eligible rentals with no money due at booking
• The feature is currently live on Vrbo's website and will roll out to the Vrbo app over the coming weeks
• Airbnb launched a similar feature for U.S. domestic stays in August 2025, expanded it globally in February, and credits it with lifting business
• On Airbnb, the option is available on listings with flexible, moderate, limited or firm cancellation policies; guests are charged seven days before free cancellation ends

What it means for you

If you list on Vrbo, watch for this payment option to become available on your listings. The feature may increase bookings, as Airbnb has reported growth from its similar option.

Source: Skift Vacation Rentals

Written by Aha AI from the source article, with each detail checked against it, then reviewed by the Revamp team.