Booking.com Fee Calculator

See your real payout after Booking.com’s commission and payment fees — and your profit once costs come out.

How Booking.com fees work

Booking.com charges hosts a commission — around 15% on average, but 10–25% by location and policy — plus optional payment processing (~1–3%) and visibility programs. It comes off the booking total before your own costs.

payout = booking × (1 − commission − payment fee)

Commission varies widely by market; adjust the rate to match your property. Not financial advice.

Frequently asked questions

How much commission does Booking.com charge hosts?

Booking.com commission typically runs 10–25% per booking, averaging around 15% globally, depending on your location and cancellation policy. Optional programs like Preferred Partner add roughly 3% for more visibility, and Payments by Booking.com adds about 1.1–3.1% processing.

What is my payout on a Booking.com reservation?

The booking total minus the commission and any payment processing fee. On a $1,000 booking at 15%, Booking.com keeps $150 and you receive about $850 before your own costs.

Is Booking.com commission higher than Airbnb?

Often, yes. Airbnb’s host-only fee is a flat 15.5%, while Booking.com averages ~15% but ranges up to 25% and adds optional visibility and payment fees on top. Compare your specific rates with our Airbnb and VRBO calculators.