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How-to • Guest

Request an early check-in time

Need to arrive a little earlier to a listing? Your host may be able to accommodate you.

Default check-in and checkout times

If a listing doesn't specify check-in and checkout times, the defaults are 3:00 PM check-in and 11:00 AM checkout (local time), unless the host notes otherwise.

If you’ve already booked your reservation

Wondering about an earlier check-in? Message your host before arrival to ask if they can accommodate a time earlier than the listed one, and let them know your exact planned arrival time. Your host will let you know if they’re able to welcome you any earlier.

If you haven’t booked a trip

If you need an earlier check-in but haven't booked yet, go to the listing and click or tap Contact host to to ask if it's possible before reserving.

Hosts may charge extra for early check-in

Hosts may be able to accommodate an earlier check-in or later checkout, but there might be extra charges, like if they need to hire additional cleaners to make sure their place is ready early.

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