Airbnb to add grocery delivery and car rentals ahead of World Cup
Key takeaways
- Airbnb unveiled a new set of services for guests on Wednesday, adding car rentals, airport pickup and grocery delivery to its online marketplace that connects travelers with local hosts.
- Customers can now get groceries delivered to their Airbnb through a partnership with Instacart and have a driver meet them at the airport with Airbnb’s Welcome Pickups.
- Supporters say allowing rentals of non-primary residences will generate needed revenue, but opponents say it will crimp affordable housing supplies.
Sign with message reading “Please Check In” at the headquarters of short-term rental technology company Airbnb in San Francisco. (Getty Images) By Caroline Petrow-Cohen Staff Writer Follow May 21, 2026 11:23 AM PT 3 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
Airbnb unveiled a new set of services for guests on Wednesday, adding car rentals, airport pickup and grocery delivery to its online marketplace that connects travelers with local hosts.
Customers can now get groceries delivered to their Airbnb through a partnership with Instacart and have a driver meet them at the airport with Airbnb’s Welcome Pickups. The app is also offering luggage storage in partnership with Bounce and will add in-app car rentals later this summer.