Airbnb Cancellation Policy Vienna – Which Policy Maximizes Your Revenue?
The wrong cancellation policy can cost you €2,000+ per year – through lost bookings or last-minute cancellations.
3 Cancellation Policies Compared
| Policy | Free Cancel Until | After | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flexible | 24h before | 100% refund | Off-season, new listings |
| Moderate | 5 days before | 50% remaining nights | Standard setting Vienna |
| Strict | 14 days before | 50% remaining nights | Peak season, events |
Seasonal Cancellation Strategy
🌸 Off-Season (Jan–Mar)
- Choose Flexible for more bookings
- Low cancellation risk
- +15% more booking inquiries with "Flexible" badge
☀️ Peak Season (Jun–Sep, Dec)
- Choose Strict – demand is high
- Peak cancellations = lost €200+/night
- Vienna Festival, NYE, Christmas: Always strict
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Matthias Poczesniok
Founder & Managing Director
With extensive experience in real estate and hospitality, Matthias founded BoostyourHome to fill a gap in the Vienna market: professional, local management for vacation rentals.
As an active co-host in Vienna, Matthias manages vacation rentals across the city himself – from listing optimisation to guest care. He is also the owner of the marketing agency socialbunnymarketing.com, which is where the data-driven pricing and reach strategies behind BoostyourHome come from.
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