The True Cost of OTAs
OTAs charge 15-20% commission per booking. A property generating €120,000/year could be paying €15,000-20,000 in commissions. With a direct bookings strategy (own website, email marketing, loyalty program), you can drastically reduce these commissions without losing visibility.
- Identify real cost of each OTA
- Calculate your platform dependency
- Discover potential savings with directs
- Optimize your channel mix
- Improve margins without losing occupancy
- Develop direct booking strategy
Monthly
Total monthly revenue from your property
Percentage of bookings via Airbnb
Percentage of bookings via Booking
Percentage of bookings via Expedia/other OTAs
Percentage of direct bookings (no commission)
Total Airbnb commission (host + guest, typical 15-18%)
Booking.com commission (typical 15-18%)
Expedia and other OTAs commission (typical 15-20%)
Commission Analysis
Disclaimer: Important Disclaimer
This calculator provides estimates based on typical commissions. Actual commissions vary by contract, location, property type, and volume. OTAs provide visibility and credibility. Consult with revenue management experts before making distribution decisions.
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