Protection for short-term accommodation
Landlord, contents and optional building insurance
Ideal for holiday homes and Airbnb accommodation
RentCover ShortTerm is designed for properties rented out for less than six months at a time, including holiday homes, Airbnb accommodation and serviced apartments. It has the option to cover both contents and building.
What’s covered?
Malicious guest damage
Up to $70,000 cover | Excess: $350 per claim
Accidental guest damage
Up to $70,000 cover | Excess: $350 per event
Loss of rent
Up to $50,000 cover | Excess: $0
Pet damage
Up to $70,000 cover | Excess: $350
Legal liability
Up to $20 million cover | Excess: $200
Tax audit
Up to $1,000 cover | Excess: $200
Death of a guest
Up to $50,000 cover | Excess: $0
Water damage
Up to $70,000 cover | Excess: $200
Fire damage
Up to $70,000 cover | Excess: $200
Storm damage
Up to $70,000 cover | Excess: $200
RentCover ShortTerm Premiums (contents only)
Premiums are fixed by state and territory and represent the cost of our standard RentCover ShortTerm policy. For a combined landlord, contents and building insurance quote, talk to the EBM RentCover team or get a quote online.
NSW | QLD | VIC | SA | ACT | WA | NT | TAS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$525 | $443 | $448 | $416 | $477 | $416 | $486 | $384 |
Apply now to protect your short-term rental

Making a claim is easy
We invest in innovative technologies to help provide excellent support from cover to claim. Our online claims portal allows you to easily tell us what happened, provide necessary quotes and invoices, upload documentation and submit a claim.
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Short-term accommodation claim form
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Need cover for a long-term rental?
Our RentCover Ultra and RentCover Platinum policies are suited to properties that are rented out for longer than six-months at a time.
Landlord insuranceShort-term accommodation insurance FAQs
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What sort of homes can be insured under EBM RentCover ShortTerm?
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