Booking.com fees
for hosts
Booking.com does not publish one universal commission rate for every property. Learn where to find your rate, what may be commissionable, and how to model the true channel cost.
Your agreement and Partner Hub invoice are the source of truth
How Booking.com commission works
Three inputs determine more than a generic headline percentage.
Your contractual rate
The percentage varies by country, property type, agreement, and sometimes other commercial terms. Find it in the Partner Hub and your contract.
The commissionable amount
Commission applies to the amounts defined by your agreement, which may include more than the base nightly price in some reservation scenarios.
Optional program participation
Visibility or commercial programs can affect economics. Evaluate incremental bookings and net payout, not visibility alone.
Illustrative commission on a $1,000 amount
These scenarios explain the math only. They do not state your Booking.com rate.
The actual commission base can differ from $1,000 if taxes, fees, cancellations, no-shows, or other contract terms receive different treatment.
Where hosts can find the real cost
Use property-specific documents instead of a rate quoted for another market.
Property agreement
Confirm the contractual commission percentage and definitions that govern commissionable revenue.
Partner Hub settings
Review active programs and commercial settings that can affect visibility or economics.
Reservation statement
Inspect the amounts included for an individual stay, especially additional charges and cancellation outcomes.
Monthly commission invoice
Reconcile reservation revenue, adjustments, and commission charged before measuring net channel performance.
Commission is only one decision factor
Measure whether the platform produces profitable bookings you would not otherwise receive.
Compare net payout, international reach, occupancy contribution, cancellation rate, payment workflow, guest support, and final guest price. A strong channel can justify commission, while a free marketplace listing and owned website can improve diversification.
Official source and important caveat
Reviewed July 16, 2026. Platform contracts and program terms can change.
Booking.com states that properties pay a set commission percentage for each booking and that the percentage shown during registration depends on factors including country and property type. This guide intentionally uses illustrative rates rather than presenting 15% or any other percentage as universal.
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