Airbnb Minimum Stay Calculator
Short stays carry a full turnover cost. Enter your rate and per-stay costs to see the profit on 1, 2, 3 and 7-night stays and the shortest stay that earns your target per night.
How the calculation works
Net for N nights = (rate × N + cleaning fee) × (1 − fee) − turnover cost − variable cost × N. Minimum stay = smallest N where net ÷ N ≥ target, i.e. N ≥ (turnover − cleaning fee × (1 − fee)) ÷ (rate × (1 − fee) − variable cost − target).
Worked example
At €110/night, €40 cleaning fee, €65 turnover cost and €8/night running costs with a 15% fee: a 1-night stay nets €54.50, a 2-night stay €140 (€70/night). To earn €60 a night you need a 2-night minimum.
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FAQ
Should I allow 1-night stays?
Only if a 1-night booking still clears your target after the full turnover cost, or if it fills a gap night that would otherwise stay empty.
Does a longer minimum stay lower occupancy?
Often, yes. Many hosts use a higher minimum on weekends and allow shorter gap-filling stays close to the date.
Can I charge more for short stays instead?
Yes. A higher cleaning fee or a short-stay rate both lower the minimum stay this calculator returns.