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Airbnb cleaning fee
What to charge, without losing money

Paid by the guest on every booking, the cleaning fee has to cover the cleaning, linens, supplies and the service fee Airbnb also takes on that amount.

Updated · by Niels de Barbanson, founder of Host Crew

Work out your cleaning fee

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$83cleaning fee
  • Cleaning $50.00
  • Linens $15.00
  • Supplies $5.00
  • Airbnb fee $12.87

That’s $27.67 per night over a 3-night stay.

Example values. Airbnb service fee: about 15.5% with host-only fees, 3% with split fees.

The formula

Rounded up. Source: Airbnb Help Center, service fees.

November 20, 2026: checkout chores move to the cleaning crew

BeforeThe guest
  • Stripping beds
  • Doing the dishes
  • Taking out the trash
NowThe cleaning crew
  • No fee if a checkout task isn’t done.
  • Rules must be in the listing before booking.
  • To do: budget that time in the cleaning and adjust your fee.

For bookings made from November 20, 2026. Sources: Euronews, Rental Scale-Up.

Short stays: cleaning weighs more per night

  • 1 night$83.00 / night
  • 2 nights$41.50 / night
  • 3 nights$27.67 / night
  • 7 nights$11.86 / night

For one- or two-night stays: move part of the cleaning cost into the nightly rate, or set a minimum stay.

FAQ

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Who pays the Airbnb cleaning fee?

The guest, once per booking, whatever the length of stay. The host receives it with the payout, minus Airbnb’s service fee.

Does Airbnb take a cut of the cleaning fee?

Yes: about 15.5% with host-only fees, 3% with split fees. Check your rate in your Airbnb settings.

Can I ask guests to clean before they leave?

Not really: for bookings made from November 20, 2026, stripping beds, doing the dishes or taking out the trash generally can’t be required anymore.

Are cleaning fees taxable?

In most countries, yes: they are part of your rental income. Check with an accountant.

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