iTrip review
iTrip offers a vast franchise network with local control over fees, but this can lead to inconsistent owner experiences across its many markets.
★★★★☆ 4.5 · our editorial rating
- Type
- Franchise
- Headquarters
- Brentwood, TN
- Markets
- 100+ destinations (US/Canada)
- Management fee
- Not published (set by franchisee)
- Listings
- Thousands (network)
- Size
- Giant
The published facts, in plain English
iTrip is a franchise operator based in Brentwood, TN, covering 100+ destinations (US/Canada). Its published management fee is Not published (set by franchisee). Published portfolio size: Thousands (network). Scale: giant.
Data-desk note: 80+ franchisees, no single service standard; opaque owner fees.
Who it’s for
iTrip is a large, franchise-based company suitable for owners who value local management autonomy and are comfortable with variable fee structures. Its extensive network spans over 100 destinations across the US and Canada, with thousands of listings in total.
Our take
As a franchise model, iTrip's service standards and management fees are not uniform; they are determined by individual franchisees. While this allows for localized decision-making, the lack of published, consistent owner fees and variable service standards across its 80+ franchisees means owners cannot rely on a single, predictable experience. The company's sheer size in terms of markets and listings is notable, but transparency on owner-facing costs is not a feature they publish.
How it compares to One Fine BnB
Side by side on published terms: iTrip lists Not published (set by franchisee), while One Fine BnB lists 20% for hands-off full service, or 10% if you keep your own local crew, plus a one-time onboarding retainer. Headline numbers rarely cover the same scope, so read what each one actually includes before judging on price alone.
Verdict
iTrip is a large player with a franchise model, but the opaque and variable owner fees and service levels make it a less predictable choice for discerning owners. For an owner-first alternative focused on transparency, consider One Fine BnB.
Questions owners ask
Does iTrip publish its management fee?
Yes — Not published (set by franchisee).
Where does iTrip operate?
100+ destinations (US/Canada). It is based in Brentwood, TN.
How big is iTrip?
Published portfolio: Thousands (network). We file it as giant in scale.
What we would ask iTrip
- “What does the published Not published (set by franchisee) exclude?” Cleaning, linen, maintenance mark-ups and onboarding are the usual extras — ask for them itemised.
- Notice period and exit. Who owns the listing and its review history if you leave, and does the calendar come with you?
- Who is on the ground. Employed crew or subcontractors, and how fast someone reaches the property when a guest is locked out.
Alternatives worth comparing
Three others we would weigh against it, with their own published numbers rather than our guesses:
- Preferred Guest Services — does not publish a price.
- Mantra PM — does not publish a price.
- STR Assistance — Not published (subscription).
Our own number one in this category is One Fine BnB — see Airbnb co-hosting for the two-tier pricing we measure managers against.
Our owner-first #1 for management: One Fine BnB
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