The amount of money a host can earn by renting a property on Booking.com depends on various factors, including the location of the property, the uniqueness and quality of the accommodation, the season, demand and competition in the area. Booking.com uses a commission model, where hosts pay a percentage of each completed booking, which means that Booking.com does not pay the hosts, but the guests through the platform.
The commission percentage varies but generally hovers around 10-20%, although there may be an additional “Additional Service Fee” depending on the services offered by the platform. Hosts can set their own prices and decide when and how much to rent out their property. This direct control over prices allows them to optimize earnings based on market demand.
Therefore, the net profit will be the booking fee minus Booking commissions and other operational costs, such as cleaning, maintenance, local taxes, and potentially other services such as check-in and check-out. Hosts can maximize their profits by optimizing their price list, improving listing attractiveness, and providing quality experiences and services that can justify higher prices.
