22/10/2026
🏡 A LOT IS CHANGING IN THE HOLIDAY RENTAL WORLD — AND TRAVELERS NEED TO KNOW WHAT’S HAPPENING!
If you travel and book rentals, understanding what’s happening behind the scenes can help you make informed choices and save money.
Here’s what’s going on:
AIRBNB: From 3% to 15.5% fees for owners. adding on VAT they pay to the UK government takes that to 20% fee for owners.
A few months ago, Airbnb began moving hosts to a single-fee structure, increasing the host commission from 3% to 15.5% plus VAT (20% total) Airbnb no longer charges a separate guest service fee under this structure, but that doesn't mean the cost has disappeared.
The 20% fee comes out of the host's payout and applies to the nightly rate and fees such as cleaning fees. To maintain their earnings, hosts have to raise their prices.
Do you realize Airbnb is taking 20% out of the cleaners’ pay?! That’s their hard-earned living wage! I will cover that cost and pass it on to the guest, but I strongly believe Airbnb should not be taking a single penny from my cleaners’ wages. The people doing the hard work deserve to be paid fairly, and their livelihood should not be compromised by these fees.
All this means higher prices for travelers.
WHO ENDS UP PAYING FOR ALL THESE FEE INCREASES?
The hosts aren't simply going to absorb these costs. Most, like us will raise their prices to make up the difference.
💡 WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT IT?
Book direct whenever you can!
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A lot of people book Airbnb for their first trip then when they know we are genuine, book directly for future stays.