The concept of home exchanging started back in the 1950s, and was primarily used by teachers and academics as a way to avoid the high cost of hotels or rented accommodations during sabbaticals or summer travel. They found it was a great way to experience more authentic travels and learn about different cultures.
HomeExchange was the first company to bring the home swap experience to the world wide web and create a community of global travelers. On the HomeExchange platform, teachers and travelers from all kinds of backgrounds can meet and organize home swaps, saving money on their vacation expenses. HomeExchange is now the #1 home exchange platform in the world, with more than 180,000 active members in over 140 countries.
A community built on trust
SAVE money on accommodation costs, allowing you to travel more and spend on the fun stuff.
BELONG to a community who shares common values, and explore the world authentically.
LIVE in the comfort of the home of a local, and get a real feel for the area you are visiting.
EXCHANGE without worry with our 24/7 Member Support and damage protection up to $1M.
Stories from our members
Amy and Doug
"As teachers, we have a limited budget and HomeExchange helps minimize accommodation costs so we can spend our money on having fun when we get to our destination. We were hesitant about having someone else stay in our home at first. But HomeExchange feels more like having a house sitter and a house guest than a situation where there is money involved. We view exchanging our home as a kindness. We are so grateful when someone shares their home with us and appreciate when others feel the same."
Jessica and Tómas
"We have enjoyed many magical trips each in our own way through a variety of home exchanges in Paris, Spain, and Denmark. Each trip has their own special vibe and has provided a great family experience, especially as the children grew older. Every destination offered a different set of activities, cultural insights, and historical contexts for the kids to explore and enjoy. You can never experience something new a second time, but you can enjoy something again through the eyes of your children."
Susan
"My husband and I are both teachers so we benefit from long holidays but sadly the salary doesn't quite stretch to exotic holidays. Well, not any more! Over the past 9 years we have had the opportunity to tick off so many places on our bucket list and experience living like a local in some totally unique properties. We’ve saved a massive amount of money - it must be tens of thousands of pounds. We've travelled to America twice, Thailand and Bali, plus many trips to Europe and closer to home in Scotland."
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