Airbnb is moving home hosts from the split fee (about 3% for the host) to a single host-only fee (15.5% for most hosts). This calculator shows what Airbnb deducts from a booking under either structure, what lands in your payout, and the nightly price you would need to keep your payout steady after switching. Fee percentages are taken from Airbnb’s own Help Center.
Enter one typical booking. Taxes are excluded because they are passed through, not earned.
Platform information verified: October 2026 · Source: Airbnb Help Center – Airbnb service fees
Airbnb charges its service fee as a percentage of the booking subtotal: the nightly price for all nights plus any fees you charge (cleaning, pets, extra guests). Guest service fees and taxes are not included in the subtotal.
Airbnb says it is transitioning all home hosts to the single fee, and once you switch you can’t switch back. The switch applies to new bookings only. VAT may apply to fees in some jurisdictions; Airbnb shows fees VAT-inclusive where applicable.
Price for the payout you need, not the number guests see. On the single fee, a $160 nightly rate pays out about $135 before cleaning and other costs. Work backwards from the payout your property needs, then set the price.
Revisit pricing when your fee structure changes. Moving from 3% to 15.5% is a 12.5-point jump in what comes out of your payout. Many hosts raise their price at the switch because guests no longer pay a separate fee, but test it against your conversion rather than assuming.
Compare channels on payout, not on headline fees. If you also list on Vrbo or Booking.com, use the OTA payout calculator to compare what each booking actually leaves you.
A 3-night booking at $160 a night with a $90 cleaning fee has a $570 subtotal. On the single 15.5% fee, Airbnb deducts about $88.35 and the estimated payout is $481.65. On the split fee, the host fee would be $17.10 (payout $552.90) and the guest would pay roughly $80–$94 on top. To keep a $552.90 payout after switching, the subtotal would need to rise to about $654.32.
As of October 2026, most hosts on Airbnb’s single fee structure pay 15.5% of the booking subtotal, with some paying 14–16% and listings in Brazil and Mexico paying 16%. Hosts still on the split fee usually pay 3% while guests pay a separate service fee.
Yes. The service fee is a percentage of the nightly price plus any fees you charge, including cleaning, so your cleaning fee payout is also reduced by the fee percentage.
According to Airbnb, no. Once a host has moved to the single fee structure, they can’t switch back, and the split fee is being phased out.
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Platform fees and policies can change. Verify the current terms for your listing and market in your Airbnb account. Estimates exclude taxes and are not a guarantee of payout.