Airbnb has partnered with Instacart to deliver groceries directly to rental properties, addressing the lack of stocked fridges and pantries on arrival. The grocery service launched May 20, 2026, and is available in more than 25 U.S. cities. After check-in, guests can place Instacart orders through Airbnb and select a delivery time. Some rentals let hosts receive and stock orders before guests arrive, with no additional cost to the guest. Airbnb also provides a promotion of $10 off orders of $50 or more. Airbnb has not clarified whether pricing differs from ordering directly through Instacart, and Airbnb gift cards cannot be used for these transactions. Guests can check eligibility under Trips in the Airbnb app or website, and they do not need an Instacart account because Airbnb creates a temporary linked account.
"Airbnb introduced the grocery service on May 20, 2026, and the feature is currently available in over 25 U.S. cities. After check-in, guests can place Instacart orders directly through Airbnb and choose when they would like their groceries dropped off. Some rental locations even allow hosts to take guests' orders and stock kitchens before the guests check in for their stay. Choosing to have the kitchen stocked in advance will come at no additional cost to the guest - in fact, Airbnb customers get $10 off orders of $50 or more."
"Though this innovation sounds nifty, high upcharges are a glaring reason people turn away from grocery delivery. As of this writing, Airbnb has yet to specify if the price of ordering through its new service will differ from the cost of placing orders through Instacart directly - the company has only stated that Airbnb gift cards can't be used for these Instacart transactions. However, Airbnb has released detailed instructions on how guests and hosts can use this new service."
"If you're a guest and want to determine whether your Airbnb reservation is eligible for grocery delivery, the company's website instructs you to look for the option under "Trips" on its website or app after you book. To use the service, you don't need to create or log into an Instacart account, as Airbnb will automatically create a temporary account and link it to your reservation."
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