Airbnb takes 15.5% from hosts. VRBO charges guests 6–12%. See the exact 2026 fee breakdown for both platforms — and the one alternative that costs neither side anything.
A year-by-year cost breakdown showing the real financial difference between listing on Airbnb versus booking direct, using real math on a $40K-per-year host. Shows how Houfy eliminates the compounding fee loss.
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The service fee varies, depending on the cost of the rental and demand for the house. Renters find the service fee can fluctuate from one view to the next.