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