More reach. More reservations. Zero double bookings.
Payment processing
The vacation rental booking engine that turns browsers into guests
Your vacation rental booking engine is built right into your Lodgify website. Accept secure payments, sync calendars automatically and start receiving commission-free reservations from day one.
Trusted by hosts worldwide
Thousands of vacation rental owners use Lodgify to take direct bookings and keep more of what they earn.
3,400+ reviews
1200+ reviews
3,400+ reviews
Turn your website into a booking machine
Your booking engine handles everything from availability searches to secure vacation rental payment processing. No extra tools needed.
Accept bookings instantly
Guests search your availability, pick their dates and pay securely. You get the reservation in your Lodgify account without lifting a finger.
Skip the commission fees
Every direct booking means more money in your pocket. No platform fees eating into your profits.
A vacation rental booking engine that works for you
From flexible rates to automatic confirmations, your booking system adapts to how you run your business. Set it up once and let it handle the rest.
Real-time availability calendars
Automated booking confirmations
Add-ons and extras built-in
Get paid your way with secure payments
Your vacation rental booking system connects with trusted payment gateways so you can accept cards, bank transfers or manual payments.
Credit card processing
Accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express through PayPal, Stripe or other gateways. Guests pay securely and you get funds in your account.
Flexible payment options
Prefer bank transfers or checks? Your booking system supports manual payment methods, too. You decide what works best.
Seamless integration with your existing website
Already have a website but no way to accept direct bookings? No problem. Lodgify's booking widget blends into your design, processes reservations securely and works smoothly across all major platforms.
WordPress
Squarespace
Wix
Weebly
Joomla
Drupal
Vacation rental payment processing, simplified
From search to stay, your vacation rental reservation system guides guests through a smooth booking experience. You stay in control while the system does the heavy lifting.
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Search availability
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Secure payment
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Review or accept
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Damage protection
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Calendar sync
Guests choose their dates
A potential guest enters their travel dates on your website. Your booking engine checks availability instantly and calculates the total price based on your rates.
They pay with confidence
Guests enter their card details through a secure, SSL-protected checkout system. All major credit cards are accepted. The payment is processed safely without requiring a separate merchant account.
You decide how bookings come in
Want to review each booking before accepting payment? You can. Prefer instant bookings? That works too. Your vacation rental booking system adapts to your style.
Pre-authorize deposits automatically
Your guest's card is pre-authorized before arrival so the deposit amount is frozen. If anything gets damaged, you can deduct repair costs before releasing the deposit.
All channels stay updated
When a booking comes in, your calendar syncs across Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com and your own website. No manual updates, no double bookings, no stress.
Everything you need to accept direct bookings
Your vacation rental reservation system comes with flexible rates, seasonal pricing, coupon codes, last-minute discounts and add-on services. Create promotions based on length of stay or booking date. Offer extras like airport pickup or breakfast. Track every payment, send reminders for overdue balances and generate transaction reports. All from one place.
Hear what our customers have to say
“It's been a breath of fresh air...it all just works.”
“The platform is intuitive, the website templates look professional straight out of the box, and the booking engine has made life so much easier... What’s impressed me most is how seamlessly everything connects — website, payments, calendar, channels — it all just works. That’s rare. On top of that, the support team has been brilliant...Lodgify has genuinely lifted our online presence and revenue.”
Verdon
“Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable all-in-one system to run multiple properties smoothly!”
“Lodgify has been a great tool for managing my short-term rental business. It’s easy to connect listings across Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, and my own website, keeping everything perfectly synchronized. The interface is clean, and automation features like guest messages and booking confirmations save a lot of time.”
Jackie
“Lodgify didn't just meet my expectations—it blew them away...For once, it feels like software made for people like me.”
“The platform itself is beautifully designed, fast, and incredibly functional. From centralising bookings and payments to building a slick website for our guesthouse, it’s all there. IDEAL integration? Check. Two-way sync with Airbnb and Booking? Seamless. The mobile app? Actually usable. For once, it feels like software made for people like me.”
Bernd
Trusted by thousands of hosts
Hosts managing everything from one beach house to entire portfolios rely on Lodgify to keep operations running smoothly.
3,400+ reviews
1200+ reviews
3,400+ reviews
Still have questions?
What is a vacation rental booking engine?
A vacation rental booking engine is the system that lets guests search availability, select dates and complete reservations directly on your website. Lodgify's booking engine handles the entire process, including secure payments, automated confirmations and calendar syncing across all your listing sites.
Do I need technical skills to set up the booking system?
Not at all. Lodgify's vacation rental booking system is built into your website automatically. You don't need to know code or hire a developer. Just follow our guided setup, connect your payment gateway and you're ready to accept bookings.
Which payment methods can I accept with the reservation system?
You can accept all major credit cards, including Visa, MasterCard and American Express through gateways like PayPal and Stripe. Your vacation rental reservation system also supports manual payment methods like bank transfers and checks if you prefer.
How does the booking engine prevent double bookings?
When a guest books through your website, Lodgify instantly syncs those dates across all connected channels, including Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com. This real-time calendar sync means no overlapping reservations and no awkward apology emails to guests.
Can I offer discounts and promotions through the booking system?
Yes. Your vacation rental booking system lets you create coupon codes, last-minute discounts, early booker deals and promotions based on length of stay or booking date. You can also add extras like breakfast or airport pickup that guests can select during checkout.
How do damage deposits work with the booking engine?
Your booking engine can pre-authorize a damage deposit on your guest's card before arrival. The amount is frozen on their account. If there's any damage, you can deduct repair costs before releasing the deposit. If everything is fine, the hold is simply released.
Can I embed the booking system on my existing website?
Yes. If you already have a website, you can embed Lodgify's booking widget to enable vacation rental payment processing. It's fully customizable to match your existing design and works with any CMS. Your guests get a professional booking experience without you rebuilding your site.