Corporate Housing and Airbnb, also known as private accommodation, is the perfect alternative for business travelers, students, and holidaymakers alike. It is an affordable way to travel for short stays in areas of your choosing. Your Corporate Housing or Airbnb can come with all the standard hotel perks: bed, hot shower, and a comfy bed – no more packing and lugging a heavy suitcase over the cobblestones in Europe!
So, whatever your budget, the most important things to consider regarding accommodation will include pricing, location, and service offering.
Pricing
Airbnb pricing depends upon the location of your rental and the size of the accommodation. A range of additional fees is typically included in each rate, for example, cleaning fees, service fees, and other bills. The exact fee structure varies depending on the length and type of stay you choose.
Corporate Housing is an alternative accommodation solution designed to keep corporate travelers or expatriate assignees comfortable, living with central services and in an environment conducive to their needs. It usually comes with a longer-term stay option at competitive prices and involves fewer hidden or add-on charges.
Corporate Housing nearly always guarantees a fitted kitchen to allow savings on eating out. In contrast, some Airbnb properties will include sharing the space with the property owner or renting just one bedroom or part of the property.
Location
Both Airbnb and Corporate Housing provide information on local restaurants, as well as entertainment and things to do. However, Corporate Housing providers offer the ultimate convenience for guests, with the on-site staff for check-in, calls to make reservations on behalf of guests, and personal recommendations from the service desk.
Service Offerings
Corporate Housing aims to offer visitors a home away from home (which can be very desirable for the extended-stay business traveler craving a break from the transient hotel lifestyle). Corporate Housing typically provides a lot more space than a standard hotel room. It is fully equipped with furniture, kitchen equipment, and home comforts allowing the expatriate assignee to cook and host guests.
Airbnb offers a variety of accommodation types, including; villas, castles, bed and breakfasts, single rooms, and entire home rentals. Our wide range offers something for everyone – from big cities to rural farmhouses. To create a unique travel experience, Airbnb takes our hosts’ personalities into account. Stay with a local in their own home when you can make great memories through the best Airbnb listings.
Airbnb and Corporate Housing organizations have different pros and cons for the client. This article looks at the differences in location data, price, quality of accommodation, and extras before concluding with the bottom line on which option is best when traveling internationally.
Which is the best?
Ultimately, both Corporate Housing and Airbnb offer a truly unique experience for the independent traveler, tailor-made to provide all the necessary comforts. Which is right for you? That depends on your requirements (e.g., Airbnb’s backpacking rate might be more appealing if you’re traveling on a shoestring budget). Ultimately, it’s up to you to decide which type of accommodation is best suited to your next travel experience.
