Home Exchange Resources

Here are some popular home exchange websites.  Feel free to leave a comment if we've missed your favorite.  Be sure to tell us why you like your home exchange network.

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HomeExchange.com

Home Exchange is the vacation alternative where you stay in my house and I stay in yours.  They have a worldwide inventory but have the greatest inventory in USA, France, Italy Netherlands, Spain, UK and Australia. Membership costs $ 9.95/month (for 3 months subscription) $15.95/month (month to month)

1st Home Exchange

Worldwide home exchange service. 1stHomeExchange.com allows you to vacation in someone elses home while they stay in yours. By exchanging homes (and cars) you save significantly on travel expenses.  Currently, you can get one year for $79.95 and an additional 12 months free.  130 Countries.  Large inventory.  Some posts in different languages, otherwise, easy to use.

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HomeLink.com

Membership is $115 a year, $181 two years.  Offers exchange cancellation insurance that reimburses your alternative accommodation costs. 70+ countires.

Easy Home Exchange

Free for one year (limited time).  Exchange Dollars faciliates exchanges with owners with different value properties.  Reviews and feedback allow members to rate each other and their home exchange experiences.  Strongest in the USA, International locations have less inventory.

Holiswap

Free to join. Owner of the website asks that you pay $20 at the end of your exchange. Honor based fee.  Limited listings. No search function.