Vrbo and Airbnb serve different niches. Vrbo focuses on whole-home rentals and attracts families and groups looking for self-contained properties, which typically means fewer but longer bookings. Airbnb covers a wider range of property types, including shared spaces and rooms, and attracts solo travellers and couples as well as families. For hosts with whole-home properties in leisure destinations, Vrbo is a strong complement to Airbnb. For city-centre properties or rooms, Airbnb usually generates more bookings.