Airbnb Revenue Calculator
Estimate your Airbnb or short-term rental revenue based on nightly rate, occupancy percentage, cleaning fees, and service fees.
Estimating Airbnb revenue requires combining three variables: your nightly rate, your occupancy rate, and the number of days available.
Monthly revenue formula: Gross Monthly Revenue = Nightly Rate × Occupancy Rate × Days Available
Annual revenue: Annual Revenue = Nightly Rate × Occupancy Rate × 365
Net income formula: Net Income = Gross Revenue − (Airbnb Host Fee + Cleaning Fees + Utilities + Maintenance + Taxes)
Airbnb host fee: Airbnb charges hosts a standard service fee of 3% of the subtotal (nightly rate × nights). Some hosts using professional software choose a split-fee structure.
Worked example: Nightly Rate: $120 | Occupancy: 70% | 365 days/year Gross Annual Revenue = $120 × 0.70 × 365 = $30,660 Airbnb Host Fee (3%) = $30,660 × 0.03 = $920 Cleaning Fees (collected and net-zero): $0 net impact if you charge guests Utilities + maintenance: ~$4,800/year Net Income = $30,660 − $920 − $4,800 = $24,940/year
Typical occupancy rates by market type:
- Major tourist city (NYC, Paris, Barcelona): 65–85%
- Secondary tourist market: 50–70%
- Suburban/rural: 30–55%
- Seasonal market (beach, ski): may hit 90%+ in season, drop to 20% off-season
Key factors that raise nightly rate:
- Superhost status (typically +10–15%)
- Professional photography
- High review scores (4.8+)
- Unique features (hot tub, view, distinctive architecture)
- Dynamic pricing tools (AirDNA, PriceLabs, Wheelhouse)