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Booking Fee Calculator
Platform fees vary across Airbnb (split vs host-only), VRBO, Booking.com, and direct bookings. This calculator shows the host take-home and the guest total paid on the same booking across each structure.
Host take-home
$1,237
Guest total paid
$1,454
Host-side fee
$38
Guest-side fee
$179
Host % of total
97.00%
How the math works
Platform fee structures vary. Airbnb defaults to a split model (3% host, 14% guest) but hosts can switch to the 15% host-only structure for properties on the UK/EU regime or by choice. VRBO charges both sides. Booking.com is host-only at 15-20%. Direct bookings have only payment processing.
On the split model, the listing appears cheaper in search — guest fees add at checkout. On host-only, the listing shows the full fee baked in. The math nets out similar for host pay; the optics differ.
How to Use
- Pick the platform and fee structure.
- Enter nightly rate, cleaning fee, and number of nights.
- Read host take-home vs guest total paid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Airbnb split vs host-only fee — which is better?
Host-only shows higher per-night prices upfront but no guest surprise at checkout. Split looks cheaper in search but adds ~14% at checkout. Host-only tends to convert slightly better on longer stays.
Are direct bookings free?
Platform-fee free, yes. But you pay payment processing (2.9% + $0.30 via Stripe) and marketing to drive bookings. Worth it for repeat guests where you've already earned the relationship.
What about Booking.com?
Charges host 15-20% depending on jurisdiction. No guest-side fee. Used heavily in Europe and by international travelers. Higher commission but strong international traffic.
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