Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Home Swapping Platforms Rise in India
Imagine swapping your house with someone else's when you go on vacation!
Home swapping platforms are making this easier.
For a fee, you can stay in other people's homes worldwide, like a Parisian loft or a Thai villa.
You don't pay money directly; instead, you offer your home and earn points to use others.
It's like a members-only club with reviews and insurance for safety.
Many young professionals are trying this to see the world, and now, Indian travelers can do it too.
Some platforms also offer a free option with a focus on Wi-Fi speeds!
HomeExchange is the largest home-swapping platform with over 360,000 homes globally.
Members pay an annual fee to swap homes, offering a cost-effective travel solution.
The platforms function as member-only communities, emphasizing trust through reviews.
HomeExchange offers property damage coverage and a hotel stay guarantee if issues arise.
Platforms like HomeExchange, Swaphouse and People Like Us are available, each with varying features and fees.
- Who
- Indian travelers and homeowners
- What
- Home swapping using platforms to experience travel
- When
- The concept dates to the 1950s, with current platforms gaining popularity in 2024 and beyond.
- Where
- Globally, with a focus on India
- Why
- To offer a more affordable and immersive travel experience.
- Platform Name
- HomeExchange, Swaphouse, People Like Us
- HomeExchange Annual Fee
- 7,500 INR
- HomeExchange Homes Listed
- Over 360,000 globally
- HomeExchange Indian Listings
- 700 as of now
- HomeExchange Property Damage Coverage
- Up to $1 million
- People Like Us Annual Fee
- $159
- People Like Us Houses from India
- 15