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How Much Platform Fees Cost Hosts Each Year (Real Numbers)

A modest-seeming percentage taken on every booking compounds into real lost income when you depend on a third-party short-term rental platform. This guide explains the host-side fee model, runs three worked examples showing low, mid, and high earning listings, and outlines practical steps to reduce that annual leak. Jump to the True Cost calculator to run the numbers for your property.

Updated August 13, 2026