1. Register - It's free!
2. Create a Trip & Get Offers from Locals - It’s free!
3. Or Contact Your Favorite Local
4. Receive Custom Offers in Your Inbox
5. Make a Booking & Enjoy Your Trip
To ensure the best possible experience while visiting new cities, follow these simple tips for setting up your meetup and interacting with your future hosts.
Make it easy to recognize you: When meeting your host for the first time, it’s important that you can easily find each other. From your account settings page, upload a recent photo that clearly shows your face—no sunglasses, no pets, just you with a friendly smile!
Contact multiple locals: Increase your chances of connecting with a local by sending booking requests to multiple hosts. This allows you to compare offers and choose the best fit. Since not all hosts may be available on your preferred dates, using the “Get Offers” button on the search page will help you find the right match faster.
Upgrade to a Verified Membership: HelloCity is free to use, and you can receive multiple offers from different locals in the cities you visit. However, many local hosts will only accept verified travelers as guests. Completing the verification process gives you greater access to hosts and ensures a secure experience. Visit the My Verifications tab to get started.
Mark HelloCity email alerts as important: When communicating with local service providers, you’ll receive message alerts on your dashboard and via email. To ensure you don’t miss responses, mark HelloCity emails as “Not Spam” in your email account.
Plan ahead: Before meeting your host, discuss your interests and get their recommendations on what to do together. Clarify details such as duration, routes, meeting points, and any additional expenses like transportation or entrance fees to avoid surprises and make the experience run smoothly.
Keep communications on HelloCity: We strongly recommend communicating with your host via HelloCity to ensure there is a record of your interaction in case of any disputes. Use the platform’s messaging system to update your host about any changes to your plans.
Consider leaving a tip: While tipping is never required, it’s a great way to show appreciation if your host goes above and beyond to provide an amazing experience.
Write a review: Reviews help HelloCity grow as a trusted community and provide valuable feedback for hosts. Rating your experience helps hosts improve their service and allows other travelers to make informed decisions.
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