Airbnb Host Fee Calculator (Split-Fee vs Host-Only)
Airbnb charges hosts either a small host fee (split-fee, guest pays a service fee too) or a larger host-only fee. Enter your booking to compare payouts and find the rate that keeps the guest's total unchanged if you switch.
How the calculation works
Subtotal = rate × nights + cleaning fee. Split-fee payout = subtotal × (1 − host fee); guest pays subtotal × (1 + guest fee). Host-only payout = subtotal × (1 − host-only fee). To keep the guest price equal under host-only, the listed total must equal the split-fee guest total.
Worked example
€120 × 3 + €60 = €420. Split-fee: guest pays €478.80, you get €407.40. Host-only at 15.5% on the same €420: €354.90. If you raise prices so the guest still pays €478.80, you receive about €404.59, close to split-fee.
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FAQ
What is Airbnb's host fee?
Under split-fee pricing most hosts pay about 3% and guests pay a separate service fee. Under host-only pricing the host pays roughly 14-16% and guests pay no service fee. Percentages vary by country and listing type; check your account.
Is host-only pricing worse for hosts?
Not necessarily. If you raise your nightly rate so guests pay the same total, payouts end up similar. The guest sees one all-in price, which can help conversion.
Does the fee apply to the cleaning fee?
Yes, Airbnb's service fee is calculated on the subtotal including the cleaning fee and other host fees, excluding taxes.