Questions, answered
Everything you need to know about booking directly with hosts through DirectTrip.
How does DirectTrip work?
Found a villa you love on Airbnb, Google or any travel site? Send us the link on WhatsApp with your dates and guest count. Our team works directly with the host to confirm your stay, so you book direct and skip the platform fees.
How do I get started?
Search for the property by name on this site, or paste the link you found anywhere. If it is one of our listings you go straight to its page. If not, one tap sends it to us on WhatsApp and we take it from there.
Is there any cost to me?
No. There is no fee to enquire and no charge for connecting you with a host. You pay the host's own price for your stay, with no service fees or travel agent markups on top.
How much can I save?
Booking directly with the host means no platform service fees, which can be as high as 15%, and no agent markups. Many guests save over 30% compared with booking on the big platforms.
Which sites can I send links from?
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Agoda, MakeMyTrip and more. If you found a stay somewhere and know the price, send us the link and we will try to arrange it directly with the host.
Is DirectTrip only for Goa?
Our largest collection is in Goa, but we help travellers book directly with hosts across many destinations. Send us any stay you have found and we will see what we can do.
Can I trust the hosts?
Yes. We work with hosts we know and verify listings before they go live, so you get a safe and reliable direct booking experience.
How quickly will I hear back?
We usually reply on WhatsApp within minutes during working hours. Our team then coordinates with the host to confirm availability and the best direct price.
I am a host. How do I join?
Head to the hosts page and fill in the short form. It opens WhatsApp with your details ready to send and our team replies the same day.
Still have a question?
Message our friendly team and we will get straight back to you.
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