Your bookings by channel (per month)
Sample rates — adjust them to your case. Commissions vary by plan, country and season. Figures in Mexican pesos.
How Airbnb, Booking and Expedia charge commission
Each channel charges its own way. Understanding the model is the first step to seeing where your margin goes — and how much of it you can win back.
Airbnb
Two models: a split fee (≈3% to the host plus a guest fee of ~14%) or a host-only fee (≈14–16%). The real amount depends on the country, the cancellation policy and the type of listing.
Booking.com
A per-booking commission, typically 15–18% in Mexico, rising with programs like Genius or Preferred. Almost all of the weight falls on the host.
Expedia · VRBO
A commission model (often ~15%) or an annual subscription. Like Booking, the host absorbs the commission.
Frequently asked questions
How much commission does Airbnb charge the host?
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Airbnb uses two models. Under the split fee, the host pays around 3% and the guest sees a separate service fee (often about 14%). Under the host-only fee, the host absorbs it all: roughly 14% to 16%. The exact rate depends on your country, your cancellation policy and the type of listing.
How much commission does Booking.com charge?
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Booking.com charges a commission on every reservation, typically 15% to 18% in Mexico, and it rises with programs like Preferred or Genius. Unlike Airbnb, almost the entire commission falls on the host.
How do I reduce OTA commissions?
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The direct route is to move part of your bookings to your own channel: a direct booking engine on your site, with no per-reservation commission. The OTAs stay your storefront, but the guest who returns or who found you by word of mouth books with you, no middleman. Syncing the calendars keeps you from overselling while both worlds coexist.
Can I take direct bookings if my property is on Airbnb?
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Yes. Being listed on an OTA does not force every booking to go through it. Your site, your brand and your booking engine are yours; many hosts use the OTAs to get found and the direct channel for the returning guest.