TechCrunch Daily Crunch Airbnb is introducing a private car pickup service
Apr 1, 2026
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Airbnb Expands Into Private Car Pickups
- Airbnb is expanding beyond stays into on-trip services by adding private car pickups in 125 cities through a Welcome Pickups partnership.
- The feature appears in the Trips tab after booking, was piloted in Europe and Asia with a 4.96 average rating, and will roll out to more cities this year.
Welcome Pickups Partnership Tested In Europe And Asia
- Airbnb partnered with Welcome Pickups to let guests schedule private cars in cities like Paris, Bali, and Mexico City after booking a stay.
- The pilot saw thousands of guests use the service in Europe and Asia with an average 4.96 rating.
Airbnb Moving Toward A Full Trip Services Stack
- Airbnb is building a fuller services stack by adding groceries, chefs, and now transportation to become part of a user's entire trip experience.
- The company already added grocery orders via Instacart and has experimented with hotel bookings to broaden offerings.