Host-Only Fee vs Split Fee, With Numbers
Airbnb charges hosts in one of two ways. Under the split fee, the host pays about 3% and the guest pays a service fee (often around 14.2%). Under the host-only fee, the host pays about 15% and the guest pays no Airbnb service fee.
A $810 booking, both ways
| Split fee | Host-only fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Booking subtotal | $810.00 | $810.00 |
| Host fee | $24.30 (3%) | $121.50 (15%) |
| Guest service fee | $115.02 (14.2%) | $0 |
| Host payout | $785.70 | $688.50 |
| Guest pays | $925.02 | $810.00 |
Same listing, same nights: the split fee leaves the host $97.20 more on this booking — but the guest sees a higher total, which can affect conversion. Rates vary by market and listing type; run your own numbers in the payout calculator (all percentages are editable there).
This example uses the default percentages in our calculator. Always confirm your actual fee structure in your Airbnb host settings.