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How to Book a Short-Term Stay at the Last Minute
In a bind? Don't panic. You can find a place to stay in 10 minutes or less.
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Whether your meeting got bumped, your flight got canceled, or you’re looking for a getaway on short notice finding a place to stay at the last minute is never easy.
And while short-term rental sites such as Airbnb may offer impressive and luxurious accommodations for far less than a hotel would charge, the rigamarole associated with booking—guests typically need to scan listings, contact hosts, and wait for their stay to be approved—has created a perception that they are impractical for last-minute stays.