How pricing works - Airbnb Help Centre (2024)

They say a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single trip request. So, how does pricing work for all of this? The total price of your Airbnb reservation is based on the nightly price set by the Host, plus fees or costs determined by either the Host or Airbnb. In addition to this, listings in some geographical locations may include taxes as well.

Types of fees

Airbnb service fee: Guest service fee charged by Airbnb – this provides 24/7 community support and helps everything run smoothly.

Cleaning fee: Charged by some Hosts to cover the cost of cleaning their space after the stay.

Extra guest fee: Charged by some Hosts for each additional guest beyond a set number.

Pet fee: Some Hosts allow pets to stay in their listings for an additional charge which may be separate from cleaning fees.

Security deposit: Hosts who manage their listings with API-connected software can set a security deposit using our offline fees feature. Learn more about security deposits.

Value Added Tax (VAT, JCT and GST): Charged to guests who live in certain countries – find out more about VAT.

Local taxes: Charged based on the location of the Host's place – find out more about local taxes.

How pricing works - Airbnb Help Centre (2024)

FAQs

How does Airbnb do pricing? ›

The total price of your Airbnb reservation is based on the nightly price set by the Host, plus fees or costs determined by either the Host or Airbnb. In addition to this, listings in some geographical locations may include taxes as well.

How to calculate Airbnb price? ›

Calculate your monthly costs (such as mortgage payments), and add utilities (such as gas, water, cable, Wi-Fi, cleaning fees, etc.), and divide that by 30 days of the month – this is your average daily cost. Say you got $80, this is the very least you should charge per night, the absolute minimum.

How do Airbnb charges work? ›

How much does Airbnb charge hosts? Airbnb charges hosts a service fee for each booking. What percentage Airbnb takes can vary, but it's typically around 3% for most hosts. However, Airbnb's commission can go up to 14% or more for hosts who have a Super Strict cancellation policy.

What is the host pricing model for Airbnb? ›

Most Hosts pay a flat service fee of 3% of the booking subtotal. The subtotal is your nightly price plus any optional fees you charge guests, such as a cleaning fee, and it doesn't include Airbnb fees and taxes.

Can Airbnb host change price after booking? ›

The pricing of the original reservation will be kept when applicable, meaning that alterations will only have new pricing applied when dates are added to a reservation. In case of a special offer or pre-approval: If there are any date changes, the price will be re-calculated as if canceling and rebooking.

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