HomeAway alternatives · 2026

The Best HomeAway Alternative for Holiday Let Hosts

Tired of paying HomeAway's Now part of Vrbo — 5–8% per booking? Triparoo is free to list with just 10% commission on bookings. Keep 90% of every booking.

Switch to Triparoo

Why hosts are leaving HomeAway

HomeAway charges Now part of Vrbo — 5–8% per booking and guests pay 6–12% service fee. Here's what you get when you switch to Triparoo.

Stop paying commission

Triparoo charges just 10% commission on bookings — no upfront fees, no annual subscriptions.

Own your guest relationships

Book direct. Know your guests. Build repeat bookings without a platform in the way.

Full control

Set your own prices, rules and availability. No algorithm deciding your visibility.

Transparent pricing

Guests see exactly what they pay. No hidden service fees inflating your prices.

The problems with HomeAway

Brand being phased out in favour of Vrbo

US-centric

High fees

Declining UK presence

How much could you save?

Annual rental incomeTriparoo costHomeAway cost (est.)You save
£5,000£500£750–£900£250–£400
£10,000£1,000£1,500–£1,800£500–£800
£20,000£2,000£3,000–£3,600£1,000–£1,600
£50,000£5,000£7,500–£9,000£2,500–£4,000

Estimates based on HomeAway's published commission rates. Actual savings may vary.

Fee information is based on each platform's publicly published rates as of August 2026 and is provided for general comparison purposes only. Actual fees may vary depending on property type, location, booking value, and individual account terms. Triparoo has no affiliation with any of the platforms listed. All third-party brand names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used here solely for the purpose of lawful comparative advertising.

Why hosts switch

HomeAway charges Now part of Vrbo — 5–8% per booking.

Triparoo charges 10% commission on bookings — free to list, no annual fees. You keep 90% of every booking, and guests pay no hidden fees on top.

How to switch from HomeAway to Triparoo

1

Sign up

Create your free Triparoo host account in minutes.

2

List your property

Complete the 5-step listing form with photos, pricing and availability.

3

Sync your calendar

Use iCal to sync with your existing platforms and avoid double bookings during transition.

4

Go live

List for free and go live after a quick admin review.

The best HomeAway alternative is here

Join Triparoo. Free to list. 10% commission only when you earn. Guests pay no hidden fees.

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