Do I need to install anything to call guests?

No. StartACall runs directly in your browser so you can call guests from Chrome, Safari, or Firefox without installing any apps.

Do I need a virtual number to call my guests?

No. You can make outbound calls to international guests without purchasing a dedicated phone number.

How can my guests call me back?

To receive inbound calls from guests, you need to purchase a unique US or Canada digital number, available for $2.14 to $5/month.

Can I call an Airbnb guest in another country without buying a phone number?

Yes. Outbound calls on StartACall need no phone number and are billed per minute, so you can call a guest abroad and pay only for the minutes you use.

Do I need to install an app to call guests?

No. StartACall works directly in Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Firefox with no app download and no SIM card, so you can call from any browser on your laptop or phone.

How can guests call me back?

Add a US or Canada digital number which runs between $2.14 and $5 monthly. You can share that inbound number with guests instead of giving out your personal mobile number.

Is the call private and secure?

Yes. Calls use end to end encryption, which keeps your conversations and guest details private, a useful safeguard when discussing access codes or personal arrival plans.

Airbnb Host International Calling

Communicate with Guests Worldwide from Your Browser

Start the call from any browser tab. There is no download, and you only add a number to receive inbound calls.

Product facts

Outbound: No dedicated number required.
Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.

Product facts: Calling Guests

Outbound calling: Call guests worldwide without purchasing a dedicated number.
Inbound calling: To receive calls from guests, a unique US or Canada digital number is required ($2.14 to $5/month).
No apps needed: Works entirely in Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox.

How it Works

Guest CallReady

How Hosts Use StartACall for International Guests

Simple steps to reach guests across the world from your laptop or phone browser.

Verify Guest Contact

Check the reservation for phone number and timezone. Add a local virtual number to your account if you want a local caller ID for that country.

Call from Browser

No apps needed. Dial the guest number directly in StartACall and speak with them in real time using your microphone and speakers.

Use AI Assist

Enable Clear audio during calls for live transcription suggested replies and on the fly translation for non native speakers.

Practical Use Cases

Hosts use browser calling to confirm arrival times coordinate key handoffs provide check in instructions and handle last minute issues with multilingual guests.

Local Presence

Buy a local number in the guest country to increase trust and pick up replies quickly.

Live Help

Use Clear audio to transcribe messages and get suggested responses while you talk.

Host Friendly Features

Tools designed to save time and reduce friction when managing international guests.

Built for Airbnb Hosts

StartACall connects your browser to the global phone network and adds AI powered helpers so you can focus on guest experience while the platform handles phone connectivity and workflow automation.

Call guests worldwide from any browser
Buy local virtual numbers in the US and Canada
Use StartACall to automate routine check in calls
Clear audio for live transcription and translation
Real time call logs and guest analytics

Secure

Call data and recordings are protected with encryption and access controls.

Instant

Start calling in seconds after signing up. No phone system setup required.

Global Reach

Local presence and direct calling to most countries worldwide.

Browser Based

Make calls from Chrome Safari or Firefox on desktop and mobile without apps.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do guests see my real phone number?

You can choose to display either your personal number or a virtual local number. Virtual numbers help maintain privacy and provide local presence.

Can I automate check in calls?

Yes. StartACall can handle routine inbound and outbound calls such as check in confirmations and simple guest queries on your behalf.

Does it work on mobile browsers?

Yes. StartACall works in modern mobile browsers so you can place and receive calls from your phone without installing an app.

Will calls be recorded?

Call recording can be enabled per account for quality control and dispute resolution. Access controls allow you to manage who can listen to recordings.