Airbnb Host Fees Explained (2026)
Airbnb's host fee is small compared to reselling platforms — but the model you're on, and the fact it applies to your cleaning fee too, changes your real take-home. Here's exactly what comes out.
The two fee models
- Split-fee (most common for US hosts): host pays ~3% of the subtotal; guest pays a separate ~14% service fee.
- Host-only: host absorbs ~14–16%; guest pays no Airbnb service fee. Required for some listing types and common outside the US.
Rates change and vary by region/listing type — confirm your model in the Airbnb dashboard; the calculator gives an exact, booking-specific number.
Real examples (split-fee, ~3% host fee)
$120/night × 3 nights + $60 cleaning = $420 subtotal:
$420 − ~$12.60 (3%) = ~$407.40 to you before your costs
$200/night × 5 nights + $90 cleaning = $1,090 subtotal:
$1,090 − ~$32.70 (3%) = ~$1,057.30 to you before your costs
On host-only (~15%), that first example would be ~$420 − $63 = ~$357 — a big difference, which is why knowing your model matters.
What the fee doesn't cover
The Airbnb fee is only part of your real cost. Cleaning supplies and labor, restocking, utilities, damage, and occupancy taxes all eat into profit. The calculator lets you enter those so you see true take-home per booking, not just “price minus Airbnb’s cut.”
FAQ
How much does Airbnb take from hosts?
Most hosts are on the split-fee model: Airbnb takes about 3% of the booking subtotal from the host, and charges the guest a separate service fee (often ~14%). Some hosts (and many listings outside the US, plus software-connected/hospitality listings) use the host-only fee model, where the host pays roughly 14–16% and the guest pays no Airbnb service fee. Confirm which model applies to your listing — and use the calculator for an exact figure.
What's the difference between split-fee and host-only?
Split-fee: the cost is shared — host pays ~3%, guest pays ~14% on top of your price. Host-only: you absorb the whole ~14–16% and the guest sees no added Airbnb fee, which can make your listing look cheaper at checkout. Host-only is required for some listing types and common in many regions.
Does Airbnb take a cut of the cleaning fee?
The host service fee is generally calculated on the booking subtotal, which includes your nightly rate and cleaning fee (but not taxes). So yes — the percentage applies to the cleaning fee too, which surprises a lot of hosts.
How do I calculate my real Airbnb profit?
Enter your nightly rate, nights, cleaning fee, and costs into the free calculator — it shows your take-home after Airbnb's fee and your expenses, so you know your true profit per booking.
Know your real profit per booking
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