Insight
In countries with VAT on Airbnb's fee (e.g., UK), the effective rate is higher, pushing the full-price markup to roughly 23%. Non-VAT registered hosts have this baked into Airbnb's tool; VAT-registered hosts must handle it separately.
Airbnb’s 15.5% Host-Only Fee Is Coming for All Hosts: Which Case You’re In, What to Do, and the Right Math
Summary
Airbnb is transitioning all hosts to a single 15.5% host fee, phasing out the old split-fee model. Hosts must adjust pricing to avoid a significant payout reduction, with an 18.34% markup recommended to maintain full price.
Key takeaway