This guide provides general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules and rates can change, and the outcome may differ based on your property, ownership type, agreement and association. Always check current official sources and seek individual advice where needed.
Airbnb has two fee structures
Under the split-fee model, the service fee is divided between host and guest. Airbnb states that most hosts pay 3%, while the guest fee generally ranges from 14.1% to 16.5% of the booking subtotal. The total price seen by the guest is therefore higher than the price set by the host.
The single fee is deducted from the host payout
Under the single-fee model, the full service fee is deducted from the host payout. Airbnb states that most hosts on this structure pay 15.5%, while remaining hosts typically pay 14-16%. The model is mandatory for certain hosts, including many using property management software.
A single-fee example
With booking revenue of DKK 10,000 and an Airbnb fee of 15.5%, the platform fee is DKK 1,550. This leaves DKK 8,450 after the shown Airbnb fee. Nordic Hosts’ management fee is a separate 17% including VAT of booking revenue, equal to DKK 1,700 in the example. The owner is left with DKK 6,750 before cleaning, linen, tax and any other costs.
The platform fee and management fee are different costs
The Airbnb fee pays for use of the platform and its payment, marketing and support functions. The Nordic Hosts fee covers the agreed management and operations. Both should therefore appear as separate lines in any worked example.
Always check the individual booking
- Check which fee structure appears in your Airbnb account.
- Review the service fee on each reservation or payout.
- Use the same calculation basis when comparing proposals.
- Keep platform fees, management, cleaning and tax separate.
- Allow for Airbnb terms and rates to change.