Does Couchsurfing still exist?
Yes, Couchsurfing is generally safe and totally legal and yes, it still exists – although the community is not as active as it was in its heyday (around the late 2000s).
How popular is Couchsurfing?
Couchsurfing is a global community of 14 million people in more than 200,000 cities who share their life, their world, their journey. Couchsurfing connects travelers with a global network of people willing to share in profound and meaningful ways, making travel a truly social experience.
How many countries is Couchsurfing in?
207 countries
There are active members (hosts and surfers) of the Couchsurfing community in 207 countries and 97,000 cities. The United States, Germany, France, Canada and England are the five countries in which there are the most couchsurfers.
Does Couchsurfing cost money?
No, hospitality on Couchsurfing is free. A host should never ask a guest to pay for their lodging, and a guest should not offer.
Is Couchsurfing no longer free?
Many of us have seen this coming, but after nearly two decades of helping people travel the world for free, it’s official. Couchsurfing is no longer free.
How expensive is Couchsurfing?
No, hospitality on Couchsurfing is free. A host should never ask a guest to pay for their lodging, and a guest should not offer. We do recommend that a guest show their appreciation by cooking a meal, taking the host out, bringing a small gift or offering some other gesture.
What is couchsurfing and how does it work?
CouchSurfing is a global community of 14 million people in more than 200,000 cities across the world. They see a world made better by travel and travel made comfortable by connection. CouchSurfing connects travelers with a worldwide network of people eager to share in profound and meaningful ways, making travel a truly social experience.
Where can I find free couchsurfing hosts?
Trustroots is offering its services completely free all over the world. With Trustroots, travel anywhere and easily find great hosts, share cultural values and a lot more. BeWelcome is another CouchSurfing platform with active members across 216 countries around the globe.
Where do Couchsurfers meet?
Couchsurfers organize regular events in 200,000 cities around the world. There’s always something to do and new friends to meet. Read about how it works or watch an introductory video series.
Can I do CouchSurfing If I Have Kids?
Your Couchsurfing experiences don’t have to end once you have children! Both surfing and hosting with kids is a great way to learn about the world together. Make Couchsurfing a family project by letting your kids help fill out sections of your profile and having conversations about what Couchsurfing means to you.