When receiving mail and shipments as a guest in someone else’s’ home, either when staying at a family or friends house, or as an Airbnb or Couchsurfing guest, there are a few things to consider before booking a delivery. Find out what you should know about shipping to Airbnb addresses, as well as receiving mail and package deliveries as an Airbnb guest to avoid issues with delivery and most importantly, upsetting your host when shipping parcels and luggage to their home.
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It may come as a surprise but most problems related to package delivery to Airbnb guests arise when an incorrect or incomplete address is provided. Here is what to include to avoid any issues:
When sending or receiving mail to an Airbnb address as a guest, remember to include the following:
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Shipping parcels to hosts’ homes requires a little planning beforehand. Here is what you should do to prepare your Airbnb guest shipment:
You want your package delivered to the Airbnb in one piece, so it is essential to pack it appropriately. Follow our packing guidelines for a range of different items.
Always be sure the items you send are not prohibited or restricted to send by courier services and customs, or you may risk a failed delivery and legal issues.
When shipping to a hosts’ home by courier with Eurosender, your shipment will be automatically insured with basic insurance included in the price. Additional insurance is also available at low prices.
Permission: Not all owners allow delivery to Airbnb guests or to receive mail when renting their property, for whatever reason. You should always ask permission from the owner first to avoid refusal or confusion about delivery.
Last-minute changes: When staying in temporary accommodation, plans can change, so you should always update the courier as soon as possible with any additional information. Why not opt for our flexible changes option, or for urgent deliveries to Airbnb guests, select our express option.
Delivery times: Delays do happen from time to time as a result of traffic or weather conditions, so keep this in mind when deciding to receive mail to Airbnb addresses or ship luggage to hosts’ homes, as you will only be there temporarily. Keep track of your delivery with our tracking tool.
If the courier is unable to deliver the parcel to the provided address because the recipient is not home, they might leave the parcel with a neighbour to ensure you receive it as soon as possible. This happens mostly when using a standard shipping service. Any new delivery attempt adds extra costs for the courier company. This is why some courier companies have a limited number of delivery attempts and may charge additionally if new deliveries are required. Other courier companies will request an authorization form in order to leave the parcel to your neighbour’s.
Whether the driver will leave your parcel with your neighbour depends on the policy of the courier company. In most cases, they will attempt a second delivery and send it back if both of them fail.
If you need urgent parcel delivery to an Airbnb address, the fastest way to ship is through our express service.
You can get a price for worldwide express delivery in 24-72 hours, on our booking tool.