What to check before a daily rental
Daily rentals are decided fast — and scammers count on exactly that. Five minutes of checking will spare you unpleasant surprises.
Ask before booking
Have these answers before you pay — afterwards it may be too late.
What is the exact address?
"Near the center" is not an address: get the building and the floor, and look the place up on the map.
What does the price include, and for how many people?
An extra guest, a child, a cleaning fee — ask about hidden charges in advance.
Is there a deposit, and when is it returned?
Clarify the amount and the moment of return (at check-out, after an inspection).
What are the check-in and check-out times?
If you need a late check-in or an early check-out, discuss in advance whether it is possible and what it costs.
Do the photos show this apartment, and are they current?
Match the photos to the address you were given — an answer like "a similar apartment in the same building" is a warning sign.
What is the cancellation policy?
Whether you get your money back if plans change — get it in writing before you pay.
How do I pay?
Don't transfer the whole amount in advance — if you can, pay part on the spot after seeing the apartment.
Check on arrival
Once you have the keys, take five minutes — if there is a problem, report it within the first hour.
Does the apartment match the photos?
Check in the very first minute — if something doesn't match, report it right away and take photos as proof.
Do the hot water, the boiler and the air conditioner work?
Test them right at check-in, not at midnight — that is the easiest moment to get a problem fixed.
Are the bed linen and towels clean?
Cleanliness shows at first glance — if you're not happy, ask for a replacement.
Does the Wi-Fi work, and what is the password?
If you came for work, test the speed on the spot.
Are the door lock and the keys in order?
Safety starts here — make sure the lock works and that only you have the keys.
Who should I call if a problem comes up?
Get the host's working number and test it right away — "we'll be in touch" is not enough.
Red flags
If any of these apply, stop and think again.
- They ask you to prepay the full amount by card before giving the address.
- The photos look too "catalog-like" and appear on other sites.
- The price is suspiciously low for the season.
- They hurry you to move the conversation off the site — to a phone or WhatsApp only.
- The deposit return terms stay "verbal".
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