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Airbnb & OTA Fees
OTA fees are the largest line item between a booking and your payout. These posts break down exactly what Airbnb charges, how it shows up for guests, and how direct booking changes the math.
Airbnb & OTA Fees
Vrbo Members Only Deals: Opt Out by Sept. 10 or Absorb 28%
Vrbo auto-enrolls listings in Members Only Deals on Sept. 18, 2026. Opt out by Sept. 10, or raise your base rate 38.89% to hold net through a 28% cut.
Kathrine Swanson
September 4, 2026
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Airbnb's AI Pricing Tool: Do the Math Before You Tap Accept
Airbnb is rolling out an AI pricing tool that often suggests price cuts. Here is the break-even math hosts should run before accepting a recommendation.
Dustin Hofer
August 23, 2026
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Airbnb Host Fee Increase: The Sept. 15 Repricing Checklist
Airbnb's host fee increase hits US hosts on September 15, 2026. Raise listed prices 14.79%, not 15.5%, and reprice cleaning fees using this checklist.
Dustin Hofer
August 23, 2026
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Vrbo Sponsored Listings Are Live: The Real Cost per Booking
Vrbo sponsored listings are live with a $5 per booked night minimum bid. Here is the fee stack math and when bidding actually makes sense for hosts.
Kathrine Swanson
August 21, 2026
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Airbnb & OTA Fees
Airbnb 15.5% Host Fee: US Deadline Is September 15, 2026
Airbnb moves US hosts to a single 15.5% host fee on September 15, 2026. Raise prices 14.8% to keep payouts level, or 18.34% to cover the full fee.
Dustin Hofer
August 10, 2026
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Vrbo vs. Airbnb Host Fees: Why the Numbers Are Closer Than They Look
Airbnb charges hosts 15.5% while Vrbo charges around 8%. But that comparison skips half the picture. Here's the full fee math on a realistic booking.
Kathrine Swanson
June 8, 2026
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Airbnb Host Cancellation Fees: What It Actually Costs to Cancel a Guest
A quantitative walkthrough of Airbnb's host cancellation fee schedule, what counts toward the reservation amount, and worked examples at each timing tier.
Kathrine Swanson
May 24, 2026
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Airbnb Host Fees Explained: What Short-Term Rental Owners Actually Pay
Airbnb host fees: the split-fee (often 3%) and host-only (14-16%) models, how the booking subtotal is calculated, and what else affects your payout.
Trip
April 22, 2026
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The Real Cost of Airbnb Fees (and How Direct Booking Offsets Them)
See the real cost of Airbnb: split host and guest fees, a simple before/after, and how direct booking changes what you keep on similar stays.
Trip
January 12, 2026
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