Vrbo vs Airbnb host fees

Vrbo vs Airbnb fees: quick answers

Are Vrbo's host fees lower than Airbnb's?

Lower than Airbnb's single fee, higher than its split fee. Vrbo takes 12% on pay-per-booking, Airbnb 15.5% on the single fee most hosts pay and 3% on the split fee, where the guest pays 14.1% to 16.5% on top. Airbnb says “We're in the process of transitioning all home hosts to a single service fee structure.”

How much do Vrbo and Airbnb take from a $500.00 booking?

On 3 nights at $150 plus a $50 cleaning fee: Vrbo $60.00, leaving $440.00; Airbnb's single fee $77.50, leaving $422.50; Airbnb's split fee $15.00, leaving $485.00, while the guest pays $70.50 to $82.50 on top.

Who pays the service fee on Vrbo and on Airbnb?

On Vrbo both do: the host pays the commission and the guest a service fee. “The service fee is a percentage of the reservation total (before taxes and refundable fees) that the traveler pays at checkout.” Its rate isn't published: “The percentage varies depending on the reservation amount.” On Airbnb's single fee only the host pays: “With this structure, the entire fee is deducted from the host's payout.” On its split fee the host pays 3% and the guest 14.1% to 16.5%.

What do Vrbo and Airbnb fees come to in a year on one listing?

A listing at $150 a night and 60% occupancy books $32,850 a year before cleaning fees. Vrbo's 12% takes $3,942, Airbnb's single fee $5,092 and its split fee $986, if every booking came through that one platform.

How much higher should my Airbnb price be than my Vrbo price?

About 4.1% higher on Airbnb's single fee to pay you the same: (1 − 12%) ÷ (1 − 15.5%). $150 on Vrbo pays what $156.21 does on Airbnb. On Airbnb's split fee it runs the other way: a Vrbo price 10.2% higher pays what the Airbnb price does. Guests see different totals either way, because Vrbo adds its service fee on top.

Do Vrbo and Airbnb charge hosts on cleaning fees and taxes?

Both charge on cleaning fees. Vrbo: “The 12% commission fee is charged on the rental amount and any additional fees you charge to the traveler (such as cleaning, pet, and boat fees).” Airbnb: “The single fee applies to your nightly price and any fees you add, like a cleaning, pet, or extra guest fee.” On taxes they differ. Vrbo: “Taxes and security deposits are subject to a 3% payment processing fee but not a 12% commission fee.” Airbnb says its “service fees are a percentage of the nightly price and any fees charged by the host, but exclude the guest service fee and taxes”.

Which is cheaper if I use a channel manager or PMS?

Vrbo, at the same price. Airbnb puts software users on its single fee: “This fee structure is mandatory for most hosts, including traditional hospitality listings (e.g., hotels, serviced apartments, etc.), hosts who use property management software, and hosts in countries subject to this fee structure.” Vrbo: “If you manage your listings using Property Management Software, you’re charged a 12% commission fee for bookings made through our family of sites.” “In some regions, such as Europe, Australia, or New Zealand, you may be charged 12%-15%.” “Vrbo does not charge a fee to integrate your software with your Vrbo listings.”

When do Vrbo and Airbnb pay hosts?

Vrbo: “Payouts are typically disbursed one business day after the guest checks in.” Airbnb: “For most home stay reservations, both host and co-host payouts will be sent by the end of the business day after the guest’s scheduled check-in date.”