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Airbnb & Vrbo fee calculator
See how much platform fees cost your vacation rental each year, and how much you'd keep if those guests booked with you directly.
Platform fees you keep each year
$1,550
Pays for itself after 4 direct bookings.
Estimate only. Fees are applied to the nightly total; actual platform fees vary by platform, location, and listing settings.
2026 fees
What each platform charges hosts
Host-side fees as of October 2026. Check your own account for the exact rate that applies to you.
Airbnb
15.5%Airbnb has moved hosts to a single host-only service fee. Most hosts pay 15.5% of the booking subtotal, and guests no longer see a separate service fee.
Vrbo
12%Starting October 29, 2026, Vrbo charges a flat 12% commission, replacing its previous pay-per-booking fees of about 8% (5% commission plus 3% payment processing).
Booking.com
~15%Booking.com's commission varies by market and listing, and is commonly around 15%.
Direct booking
0%When guests book on your own website, there's no commission. You pay only your website cost and normal payment processing.
Read more: Vrbo's new 12% commission explained
FAQ
Common questions
How much does Airbnb take from hosts?+
Most Airbnb hosts now pay a 15.5% host-only service fee on each booking's subtotal (nightly rate plus cleaning and other fees, before taxes). Some hosts pay between 14% and 16% depending on their location and settings.
How much does Vrbo charge hosts?+
From October 29, 2026, Vrbo charges a flat 12% commission per booking. Before that, most pay-per-booking hosts paid about 8% (a 5% commission plus a 3% payment processing fee).
How do I avoid Airbnb and Vrbo fees?+
You can't avoid fees on bookings made through the platforms, but you can avoid them on guests who book with you directly. Owners usually keep their listings for discovery and use their own website for repeat guests, referrals, and social media followers.
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