When does VRBO charge your card?

The anxiety that comes with booking a trip can often be overwhelming from finding a suitable location to comparing prices. VRBO makes that easier for you while taking the stress out of the process so that you can get back to what is essential in deciding where you would like to go! Let us see when does VRBO charge your card.

When does VRBO charge your card?

 The initial payment charge in VRBO will be made to your card at the time of booking and after the entire booking process. That is once you have selected the property you wish to book and your reservation has been approved ( in-depth booking process listed below). You will be redirected to a payment site. This payment in most cases, is known as the security deposit. This deposit is to confirm your reservation of the holiday property and is generally between 10% and 50%. 

Using VRBO leaves your booking experience in safe hands, but what is this site that requires all your trust? 

What exactly is VRBO?

VRBO stands for Vacation Rentals by Owner. It is an online rental marketplace that allows you to rent a variety of accommodations directly from owners across the United States. The website (www.vrbo.com) allows you to book holiday accommodation according to multiple criteria, namely, destination, when you would like to check-in, the number of guests visiting the property, and if pets are accommodated. 

How to make a booking on VRBO?

1. Find your way to www.vrbo.com.
2. On the homepage, select the vacation destination you wish to be visiting.
3. Thereafter, select your check-in and check-out dates. 
4. Select the drop box and select the number of adults and children you and pets that will be on vacation at the property.
5. Press the search button.
6. Select the book button by the best property that best suits your needs.
7. Review payment structure.
8. Enter your contact information and any notes for the property owner.
9. Review the terms and conditions and press continue.
10. Review the rental agreement and press continue.
11. Fill in all your payment information which includes your credit card information.
12. That will redirect you to confirm your booking, and everything is done quickly and easily!

How to cancel VRBO booking?

1. Log in to your VRBO account using your account details.
2. Choose your account name.
3. Navigate your way and go to the My trips option.
4. Select the booking you made that you wish to cancel.
5. Click on the Details tab.
6.  Select Change or cancel trip.
7. Choose the cancel booking option.
8. If this option is not available select request cancellation, this will notify the host that you wish to cancel your reservation.

Refunding policies

Refunds are at the discretion of the property’s cancellation policy. Different properties have different cancellation windows or refund criteria applicable. Refund policies of the various vendors can be one of the following:

• No refund policy: All bookings are non-refundable.
• Strict refund policy: You will receive a refund if you cancel within 60 days of the booking.
• Firm refund policy: You receive a full refund if you cancel at least 60 days before your check-in date, and you receive a 50% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before your vacation. If you choose to cancel less than 30 days before your reservation, you will receive no refund. 
• Moderate refund policy: You receive a full refund if you cancel within 30 days before the date selected for check-in. Two weeks(14 days) before check-in entitles you to a 50% refund.
• Relaxed refund policy: You receive a 100% if you cancel within at least two weeks (14 days) before check-in. Cancelations a week (7 days) before your booking entitles you to at least a 50% refund.
• Custom refund policy: Property owners are allowed to have a custom policy. That means they set up their refund policy guidelines. 

 If done correctly within the window, you may receive up to a 100% refund with the refund reflecting approximately within 5 days in your account. VRBO is simply a medium connecting renters to owners. It’s important to note the policy your holiday destination offers.

Some hosts choose to structure payments as multiple payments or as one initial payment. That is all at the discretion of the host. How the host opts to structure payments is at their discretion. Ultimately, once again, it is all up to the owner of the property to issue refunds, not VRBO.

Conclusion

It is important to read all terms of conditions and accommodation policies before confirming any booking on VRBO. Knowing what you are getting into and how much you may need to pay is important. Make sure your credit card has sufficient funds before any transaction, and double-check that the accommodation you selected is what you initially had in mind before making any booking. That will save you time and money in the case that it is not. Most importantly do not forget to pack your sunscreen!