Houfy Editorial Team
Sep 15, 2026·7 mins read
Airbnb's 15.5% Host Fee: The Math Most Hosts Get Wrong
On 15 September 2026 Airbnb moved its remaining non-EU hosts from the split-fee structure to a single host-paid service fee. EU hosts follow on 13 October 2026. Airbnb publishes the single fee as 15.5% for most hosts, 14%–16% for the rest, and 16% for listings in Brazil and Mexico. Guests no longer see a separate service fee line at checkout. The fee is calculated on the whole booking subtotal, including cleaning and pet fees. Reservations already on the calendar keep the str
