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Platform Fee & True Payout Calculator
Know the exact amount that actually lands in your account, after the platform's cut and processing fees are taken out.
The listed price is not the payout
The nightly price you set is only the starting point. By the time the host service fee and payment processing fee are taken out, the amount that actually lands in your bank account is noticeably lower — and it's the number that matters for your real profitability, not the headline price.
Where lodging tax fits in
Local lodging or occupancy tax is usually collected from the guest on top of the price, and either remitted automatically by the platform or by you to the local tax authority. It generally isn't part of your payout, but it does affect the total the guest sees at checkout, which is why it's broken out separately here.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I need both a host service fee and a payment processing fee?
Major booking platforms typically charge a service fee for the listing and marketplace, and a separate payment processing fee for handling the guest's card or bank transfer. Not every platform structures it exactly this way, but modeling both gives the most accurate picture of your true payout.
Does this tool remit or calculate my actual tax liability?
No — it only estimates the tax amount typically collected from the guest at the rate you enter, for visibility. Actual lodging tax rules, rates and who's responsible for filing vary significantly by city, county and country, so always confirm with your local tax authority.
Where do I find my platform's actual fee percentages?
Check your own host dashboard or the platform's published fee schedule — service and processing fees can vary by account type, listing category and region, so the defaults here are illustrative starting points, not guaranteed figures.
Why is the effective take rate different from the host service fee alone?
The effective take rate combines both the host service fee and the payment processing fee as a percentage of the booking total, which gives a more complete picture of how much of the guest's payment doesn't reach you.