HomeExchange review

HomeExchange suits travelers who will swap more than once a year. Its membership page says a membership costs $235 (USD) per year for unlimited exchanges, with access to 600,000 homes worldwide. Members get HomeExchange guarantees covering cancellation, theft and property damage, plus personalized assistance 24/7, and a welcome bonus of 500 GuestPoints that the company describes as the equivalent of 5 nights of accommodation. You can swap directly with another member or use GuestPoints to stay when no reciprocal swap fits. Signing up is free, and you pay the annual fee from the My Membership page when you are ready to finalize an exchange. Compared with Kindred, HomeExchange costs more up front but has a larger network and a single price for unlimited stays. Like every swap site, it works only if you list your own home and can find a host with matching dates, so it is a poor fit for last-minute trips.

Who it is for

frequent travelers who swap homes several times a year

Price

$235 per year for unlimited exchanges.

$235 (USD) per year for unlimited exchanges.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Unlimited exchanges for $235 per year
• 600,000 homes worldwide
• Cancellation, theft and property damage coverage
• 24/7 personalized assistance
• 500 GuestPoints welcome bonus, worth 5 nights

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: One flat annual fee covers unlimited exchanges
• Strength: Largest exchange network on this list at 600,000 homes
• Strength: Welcome bonus of 500 GuestPoints, which it values at 5 nights
• Weakness: You pay $235 up front before your first exchange
• Weakness: Stays depend on finding a host whose dates match
• Weakness: You need to list your own home

Key facts

• Membership: $235 per year
• Homes: 600,000 worldwide
• Exchanges: Unlimited
• Welcome bonus: 500 GuestPoints
• Assistance: 24/7

Where it ranks

HomeExchange is No. 5 in our Best Airbnb Alternatives verdict.