How much does home exchange cost on Homeforswap?

Signing up and posting your listing are free. An annual membership then gives access to unlimited exchanges for 12 months — without ever paying for a night.

How can I stay protected and travel with confidence?

Profiles are verified, every exchange relies on community reviews and an exchange agreement, and support is there for you. You always choose who you exchange with.

Do you need to own your home to exchange?

No. Tenants and owners alike can exchange: an exchange transfers no rights, you simply lend your home for the length of a stay. Just check that your lease allows lending free of charge.

In how many countries can you exchange?

The community spans dozens of countries on every continent, from major capitals to country villages. You’ll find a city apartment just as easily as a house by the sea.

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Q: What is home exchange?

It’s a way of travelling between individuals: two households lend each other their home, at the same time or on different dates. You stay at the other’s for free, and you host them in turn. No rent, no commission between members.

Exchange your home with other individuals and travel all over the world without paying for a single night of accommodation. With confidence, among travel lovers.

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🗓️ An active community since 2007 🌍 Members all around the world 💶 €0 accommodation between members

Since 2007, Homeforswap has brought together people who chose a different way to travel: home exchange. Instead of paying for a hotel, they lend each other their homes and discover the world like locals — more often, for longer, and without blowing their budget.

Why choose Homeforswap

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100% free between members

No rent, no commission. The two households simply make their homes available. Accommodation — a trip’s biggest expense — becomes free.

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A community you can trust

Verified profiles, confirmed identity, public reviews and in-app messaging: everything is designed so you can exchange with peace of mind, with real, committed members.

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Live like a local

A real home, a real neighbourhood, your hosts’ favourite spots: an exchange offers an immersion that neither a hotel nor a standard rental can.

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All over the world

Thousands of homes in dozens of countries. A weekend in Europe, a month on the other side of the world: you travel more, further and more often.

Home exchange in 3 steps

Create your listing

Describe your home, add great photos and list the destinations you dream of. It takes about fifteen minutes, and it’s free.

Find the right exchange

Browse the listings, contact hosts via messaging and agree together on dates and details. Reciprocal or not, it’s up to you.

Travel and host

An exchange agreement formalises the deal, you prepare a welcome guide, and off you go. When you’re back, leave a review to keep the community alive.

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Travel with complete confidence

Home exchange is built on trust — and everything is designed to protect it:

✅ Verified profiles — confirmed identity and a visible exchange history.
✅ Genuine reviews — each member is rated by those who exchanged with them.

✅ Exchange agreement — a clear framework signed by both households before each stay.
✅ Support and guarantees — a team and protections so you can travel with a light heart.

What our members say

Thousands of families, couples and solo travellers have already lived the experience. Read their stories, in their own words.

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Frequently asked questions

Two households lend each other their home, at the same time or on different dates. You stay at the other’s for free and you host them in turn — no rent or commission between members.

Signing up and the listing are free. An annual membership gives access to unlimited exchanges for 12 months, with no per-night fees.

No: tenants and owners alike can exchange. An exchange transfers no rights, you lend your home for the length of a stay.

Verified profiles, public reviews, an exchange agreement and support. And you always have the final say on who you host.

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