A majority of major booking platforms such as Airbnb, Booking.com, and VRBO require a small commission rate on guest bookings. Airbnb’s cost breakdowns are slightly different from other platforms. There are two different options you can choose from as a host. • The traditional route (split-fee pricing) is where hosts are charged 3% of the booking, while guests pay a service fee between 13% and 20%. • The new alternative is a simplified pricing structure, where hosts are charged 15% of the booking. Paying 15% of the booking total means there will be no visible service fee to prospective guests, which creates a more simplified and appealing pricing structure for the guest. On the other hand, Booking.com charges a fixed host fee of 15% on completed bookings. If a guest cancels, no fee is charged. VRBO/Expedia charges 15% plus VAT