{"id":9987,"date":"2026-03-05T13:38:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T13:38:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/newsroom\/vrbos-guide-to-spring-break-and-group-travel\/"},"modified":"2026-03-05T13:38:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T13:38:27","slug":"vrbos-guide-to-spring-break-and-group-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/newsroom\/vrbos-guide-to-spring-break-and-group-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Group travel made easy: Vrbo\u2019s\u00a0guide to a\u00a0smooth, stress-free Spring Break\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>The new rules of group travel: Split costs smarter, prioritize beds, cap bathroom crowds<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As&nbsp;spring break&nbsp;approaches, families and&nbsp;friend&nbsp;groups&nbsp;will&nbsp;travel together.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A\u00a0new study from\u00a0Vrbo,\u00a0the go-to\u00a0accommodations\u00a0choice for group travel,\u00a0revealed\u00a0how to avoid the most common\u00a0hiccups\u00a0when traveling with others.\u00a0\u00a0Over one-third (37%) of Canadian travellers have gotten into a fight on a group vacation\u00a0and the number is even\u00a0higher among Gen Z\u00a0travellers\u00a0\u00a0(57%). To\u00a0help navigate misunderstandings and awkward situations, Vrbo identified easy solutions to ensure\u00a0this year\u2019s\u00a0spring break\u00a0vacays stay\u00a0drama-free.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSplitting the cost of a big, beautiful vacation rental is&nbsp;smart&nbsp;but everyone may not have the same definition of \u2018splitting\u2019,\u201d said Melanie Fish,&nbsp;Vrbo\u2019s&nbsp;travel expert. \u201cVrbo did a survey to figure out what causes group travel friction and how to head it off \u2013 you may think paying the same for a king size bed and the upper bunk is fair but you need to know before you go if the rest of the group agrees.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Money Talks:&nbsp;Be transparent about budget and trip costs<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensuring\u00a0everyone is on the same page about splitting costs is key. Not having clear ground rules can lead to awkward\u00a0conversations, disagreements, and in the worst-case scenario \u2013 someone spending more than they\u00a0planned.\u00a0Canadian\u00a0travellers\u00a0overwhelmingly agree that the\u00a0most important piece of travel etiquette\u00a0when choosing a vacation rental is splitting\u00a0expenses evenly \u2013 from the cost of the rental to shared expenses like groceries.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;study&nbsp;also&nbsp;revealed&nbsp;travellers&nbsp;varying&nbsp;preferences about&nbsp;how to divide costs fairly:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The data revealed that \u201csplitting things equally\u201d means different things to different people.\u00a0Nearly half\u00a0(48%) of\u00a0Canadian travellers\u00a0say that if you arrive a day late or leave earlier than the rest of the group, you should pay a smaller\u00a0portion.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some\u00a0travellers\u00a0(43%)\u00a0think you should pay less if you must share a room if others\u00a0don&#8217;t.\u00a0For young Canadians, particularly Gen Z (25%) and Millennials (18%),\u00a0there&#8217;s\u00a0a notable belief that those traveling farther should pay less of the shared trip costs, compared to the\u00a0rest.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vrbo\u2019s\u00a0Tips for\u00a0Cost-Sharing (and Savings):<\/strong>\u00a0Agree on a budget per person before booking accommodations and collectively decide if\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0comfortable splitting per person, per bedroom, or per night. Vrbo always displays the full price,\u00a0including fees, so there are no surprises about the total cost of the vacation rental.\u00a0Travellers\u00a0can also find discounts for early bookings made at least\u00a060 days\u00a0in advance, and last-minute bookings made within\u00a030 days\u00a0of check-in\u00a0to get\u00a0additional\u00a0savings.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Choosing accommodations: Enough room to gather, enough space to breathe<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The beauty of booking a vacation rental for a group trip is that everyone can stay under one roof, cook meals together in the kitchen, and spend quality time around the pool, firepit, or in shared living spaces. But everyone\u00a0should have\u00a0a bit of personal space, especially for a good night\u2019s sleep and to prevent crabby moods.\u00a0Here\u2019s\u00a0what Gen Z thinks:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beds\u00a0more\u00a0important than bedrooms:\u00a0<\/strong>Nearly 80%\u00a0of Gen Z say they are okay with sharing a bedroom,\u00a0as long as\u00a0they get their own bed. In fact, when choosing a vacation rental, Gen Z travellers\u00a0say the most important thing to look for is the number of beds.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bathroom capacity:\u00a0<\/strong>Only about 35% of Gen Z travellers believe you should share a bathroom with four or more people, a noticeably smaller percentage compared to older generations like Millennials, Gen Xers,\u00a0and\u00a0Boomers, who are more open to it.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vrbo\u2019s\u00a0Tips for Solving\u00a0Sleeping\u00a0Arrangements:\u00a0<\/strong>When searching for vacation rentals, use the &#8220;minimum beds\u201d filter to search for places that have enough beds for everyone.\u00a0Travellers\u00a0can also search\u00a0by\u00a0\u201cbed type\u201d if adults are unwilling to sleep in twin beds or bunk beds. Additionally,\u00a0every\u00a0Vrbo\u00a0listing displays how many beds and what types of beds are in each bedroom to help guests plan their sleeping arrangements and room assignments.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vrbo\u2019s&nbsp;Essential&nbsp;Advice for Drama-Free Group Travel: Avoid surprises by planning together and booking trusted properties<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These tools within the&nbsp;Vrbo&nbsp;app will help ensure the vacation rental meets the expectations of everyone on the trip. Use these features to&nbsp;plan efficiently and&nbsp;book your stay with confidence:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Involve everyone in planning<\/strong>: Communication and involving everyone\u00a0in planning\u00a0is the secret to managing everyone\u2019s expectations\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Nearly\u00a040%\u00a0of\u00a0Canadian\u00a0respondents say creating a group text chat is important to avoid drama on vacation.\u00a0Vrbo\u2019s\u00a0Trip Planner allows guests to save their favorite vacation rentals, invite other guests to like,\u00a0comment\u00a0or add more options.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Look for the \u201cLoved by Guests\u201d\u00a0badge:\u00a0<\/strong>No one wants to arrive at a vacation rental and discover that the place\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0look\u00a0like the photos or is\u00a0located\u00a0further away from the beach than they had hoped. Use the \u201cLoved by Guests\u201d filter to find\u00a0Vrbo\u2019s\u00a0top-rated properties. Properties earn the \u201cLoved by Guest\u201d badge for having near-perfect ratings for cleanliness, location, listing accuracy, and ease of check-in.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Choose properties with reliable hosts:\u00a0<\/strong>Use the \u201cPremier Host\u201d filter to find properties managed by\u00a0Vrbo\u2019s\u00a0most dedicated, experienced hosts who have a proven\u00a0track record\u00a0of delighting guests. To earn Premier Host status, properties must have a 9.4+ rating and a 0% host cancellation rate.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Read reviews:\u00a0<\/strong>Reading verified reviews from former guests helps\u00a0travellers\u00a0understand what to expect from their stay.\u00a0Vrbo\u00a0allows guests to upload photos alongside their written reviews, which also appear in the photo gallery of the listing page.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Group Travel Golden Rules to Remember before Your stay<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the&nbsp;research, there are some group travel pet&nbsp;peeves&nbsp;no booking platform can solve.&nbsp;Travellers&nbsp;weighed in to help&nbsp;Vrbo&nbsp;establish the following&nbsp;golden rules to remember when traveling with others:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t\u00a0be late<\/strong>: Respondents say the number 1 pet peeve when staying at a vacation rental with other people is when someone is late, takes too long to get ready, and delays everyone\u2019s plans.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Do your share:\u00a0<\/strong>The second biggest annoyance among group\u00a0travellers\u00a0is when a friend or family member\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0help with chores or cleanup.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Although\u00a0Vrbo\u00a0can\u2019t\u00a0guarantee zero drama between your travel companions this spring break, every\u00a0Vrbo\u00a0stay is backed by\u00a0VrboCare. Guests can rest assured that\u00a0Vrbo\u00a0has their back in the rare event that something goes awry with their vacation rental.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Proactive Communication:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Some Canadians (43%)\u00a0agree that everyone should discuss sleeping arrangements and bedroom choices before arrival, highlighting a preference for proactive communication over &#8220;first come, first serve&#8221; or &#8220;seniority&#8221;.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Download the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vrbo.com\/en-ca\/app\">Vrbo\u00a0app<\/a> to plan your next group getaway.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Third-party research was conducted by market research partner  OnePoll. 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