Travalsta is a global holiday rental marketplace where guests can book villas, cottages, apartments and houses worldwide. Hosts pay only 10% commission, compared to 15–18% on Airbnb, meaning lower prices for guests and more earnings for owners. Payments are secured by Stripe with no hidden fees.

How does Travalsta compare to Airbnb on fees?

Travalsta charges hosts 10% commission compared to Airbnb's 15–18%. This means hosts keep more of their earnings and can offer guests more competitive prices. There are no hidden booking fees — the price shown is the price you pay.

Is Travalsta safe for guests and hosts?

Yes. All payments are processed securely via Stripe with 256-bit SSL encryption. The platform is GDPR compliant and has AI-powered ID verification for hosts and guests. Only guests with confirmed bookings can leave reviews.

What countries does Travalsta cover?

Travalsta accepts property listings and bookings globally. The platform supports listings in GBP, USD, EUR, CAD and AUD and is available in 10 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and Russian.

How do I list my property on Travalsta?

Listing is free at travalsta.com/Properties. Create an account, add your property details, photos and pricing — your listing can go live in minutes. Travalsta charges only 10% commission on completed bookings with no listing fee or monthly subscription.

What cancellation policies does Travalsta offer?

Travalsta supports three cancellation policies: Flexible (full refund if cancelled 24+ hours before check-in), Moderate (full refund 5+ days before), and Strict (50% refund 7+ days before). Each property listing clearly shows its policy before booking.

Does Travalsta support instant booking?

Yes. Properties with Instant Book enabled confirm immediately without waiting for host approval. Properties without Instant Book use a request-to-book flow where the host has 24 hours to respond.

What payment methods does Travalsta accept?

Travalsta accepts all major credit and debit cards including Visa, Mastercard and American Express, processed securely through Stripe. Payments are held in escrow and released to hosts after guest check-in.

What is Travalsta.com?

Travalsta.com manages 5 data types including experiences. Helps you organize, track, and share your work in 1 place for teams and solo users.

Global Holiday Rentals Marketplace — Villas, Cottages & Apartments

Travalsta (travalsta.com) is a global holiday rental marketplace. Hosts pay only 10% commission compared to Airbnb's 15–18%, meaning more earnings for owners and more competitive prices for guests. All payments are secured via Stripe with no hidden fees.

Why Choose Travalsta?

Lower host fees: 10% commission vs Airbnb's 15–18%
No hidden fees for guests: Transparent all-inclusive pricing
Instant booking: Instant Book properties confirm immediately
AI-verified hosts: Government ID and facial recognition checks
Secure payments: Stripe with 256-bit SSL encryption
10 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian
GDPR compliant: EU data protection standards

Travalsta vs Airbnb — Key Differences

Feature	Travalsta	Airbnb
Host Commission	10%	15–18%
Annual Subscription	None	None
Guest Hidden Fees	None	Yes (service fee)
Instant Booking	Available	Available (some)
AI Host Verification	Yes	Basic
Languages	10	Limited
Free to List	Yes	Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Travalsta?

Travalsta is a global holiday rental marketplace where guests can book villas, cottages, apartments and houses. Hosts pay only 10% commission with no listing fee. Payments are secured via Stripe.

How do fees compare to Airbnb?

Travalsta charges hosts 10% commission vs Airbnb's 15–18%, so hosts keep more of their earnings. There are no surprise service fees added at checkout — the price shown is the final price.

Is Travalsta safe to use?

Yes. All payments are via Stripe (256-bit SSL). The platform is GDPR compliant. AI-powered ID verification is used for hosts and guests. Only confirmed booking guests can leave reviews.

How do I list my property?

Visit travalsta.com/Properties . Listing is free. You pay only 10% commission on completed bookings with no monthly fee.

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About Travalsta

Travalsta Ltd is a UK-founded (2025) global vacation rental marketplace based in London. Contact: support@travalsta.com

Last updated: June 2026

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