Airbnb's two fee structures affect your bottom line in different ways. Under the Split Fee model, you pay just 3% and guests pay an additional 14.2% on top of your listed price — which keeps your per-booking payout higher but can surprise guests at checkout. Under the Host-Only model, you absorb 15.5% and guests see a single all-in price with no added fees, resulting in cleaner listings, fewer abandoned bookings, and transparent pricing on par with Booking.com and direct-booking sites.

Switching to Host-Only doesn't have to mean a pay cut. The key is adjusting your nightly rate upward by roughly 12–13% to offset the higher host fee — the “Price Match Tip” in the calculator above shows the exact rate to set. Once adjusted, your payout stays the same while guests benefit from transparent pricing. Run your numbers through our STR Profit Calculator to confirm your monthly net income still meets your goals after the rate adjustment.

Don't overlook your cleaning fee — it is one of the biggest factors in guest decision-making. A cleaning fee that is disproportionately high relative to the nightly rate is a top reason guests skip listings, especially for short stays. Use our Cleaning Fee Calculator to find the sweet spot that covers your costs without deterring bookings.