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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 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 & OTA Fees
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 & OTA Fees
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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Airbnb & OTA Fees
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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