OTA Commission Cost Calculator

This free calculator gives you a crystal-clear breakdown of your true annual OTA costs based on your room count, occupancy rate, and nightly price.

No spreadsheets. No complex math. Just plug in your numbers and see exactly how much revenue you’re losing to commissions.

You’ll Instantly Discover:

  • Your total annual spend on OTA fees
  • How much profit you could reclaim by shifting bookings to direct
  • A clear action plan to reduce reliance on OTAs and grow your bottom line

“Switching just 15% of our bookings to direct saved us $42,000 last year—and we didn’t even raise prices”

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📨 Instant access. No spam. Just real numbers that protect your revenue.

 See How Much You’re Losing — Instantly

Unlock the Calculator That Shows How Much OTA Fees Are Eating Your Profits

This isn’t just a simple calculator. It’s a strategic revenue tool used by high-performing hosts to:

➤ 💸 Uncover how much Airbnb, Booking.com & Expedia are costing you—every year
➤ 📈 Estimate how much more profit you’d earn by shifting even 10% of bookings to direct
➤ 🧠 Make smarter pricing and marketing decisions based on actual numbers

Inside the Calculator:

✔ Instant OTA cost breakdown (no math required)
✔ Editable fields for rooms, rates, occupancy & commissions
✔ Real-time estimates to guide your direct booking strategy
✔ Bonus ROI projection if you reclaim OTA traffic

This is for you if you’re serious about keeping more of your Airbnb revenue — without adding more listingsThis is for you if…

You’re making $5K+/month but feel like too much is going to Airbnb

You’re tired of commission fees eating into your profit — and you’re ready to finally see what it’s costing you.

You want to reduce dependency on OTAs and own your guest experience

You want more direct bookings, more control, and fewer middlemen between you and your guests.

You want hard numbers, not generic advice

You’re done with blog posts and “tips” — you want a real tool that shows you exactly what’s leaking from your bottom line.

You manage multiple properties and want to scale with smarter data

You're not looking for hacks — you’re looking for actionable insight that helps you grow revenue while working less.

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We’ve helped top short-term rental hosts increase bookings, scale operations, and boost revenue

Next-level marketing strategies that boost occupancy, increase direct bookings, and maximize revenue

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We tailor our strategies to each client’s needs, helping them achieve higher profits and operational efficiency

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faqGot Questions? We’ve Got Answers

It calculates how much you’re spending on OTA commissions (Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia, etc.) every year based on your property size, occupancy, rates, and commission percentage. It gives you a clear picture of your potential profit leaks—and how much you could reclaim with direct bookings.

Not at all. It’s built for anyone managing short-term rentals—whether you have 1 listing or 100. The more you rely on OTAs, the more useful this calculator becomes.

Nope. It’s dead simple. Just enter a few numbers like how many rooms you have, your nightly rate, and your average occupancy. The calculator does the rest instantly.

Yes, 100% free. We built this as a tool to help Airbnb hosts and boutique hotels understand the true cost of OTA commissions. No hidden charges, no credit card, no spam.

You’ll get your personalized results instantly. From there, you’ll also have the option to schedule a free strategy call with our team to explore how you can increase direct bookings and keep more of your revenue.