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The short-term rental marketplace operating in nearly every country, credited with disrupting the hotel industry and notorious for reducing housing supply and driving up rents in cities around the world.

Last updated May 7, 2026

Reasons to avoid

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  1. Driving up housing costs and reducing long-term rental availability in cities.mcgill.ca2025-11-22
  2. Enabling illegal hotels that violate zoning and safety regulations.uclawreview.org2025-11-22
  3. Tax avoidance while profiting from local infrastructure.8newsnow.com2025-11-22
  4. Discrimination against guests based on race and other protected characteristics.theguardian.com2025-11-22
  5. Displacing local residents and destroying neighborhood character.news.ycombinator.com2025-11-22
  6. Inadequate safety standards and accountability for dangerous properties.samandashlaw.com2025-11-22
  7. Contributing to overtourism in popular destinations.independent.co.uk2025-11-22
  8. Directly benefiting from Israel's illegal military occupation by continuing to operate in Palestinian territory.ethicalunicorn.com2025-12-18

Ethical alternatives

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Local Hotels & B&Bs
Stay at locally-owned hotels and bed & breakfasts that follow regulations and pay taxes.
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Hostels
Affordable, social accommodations that don't displace residents.
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Vacation Rental Co-ops
Ethical vacation rental platform that shares profits with local communities.
✊ Worker Owned📍 Local Business
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Home Exchange
Swap homes with travelers - no money changes hands, no displacement.
♻️ Sustainable👥 Community Driven
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