How does Superhost work?

What does a Superhost provide? Being an Airbnb Superhost is about providing outstanding hospitality, which means being highly-rated, experienced, reliable, and responsive. And while each Superhost has their own unique style, they've earned their status by meeting, and often exceeding, guest expectations.



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A Superhost is someone who goes above and beyond in their hosting duties and is a shining example of how a Host should be. You can easily identify one from the badge that appears on their listing and profile.

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Every 3 months, each host is evaluated on their hospitality. Superhosts meet all of the criteria—they're highly rated, experienced, reliable, and responsive.

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Booking with a Superhost also doesn't mean you'll necessarily be staying with them—you may have the place to yourself. Being a Superhost simply means providing outstanding hospitality.

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Airbnb superhost benefits The potential benefits of becoming a Superhost are: Earn extra money—Superhosts may earn more money by preferential positioning in Airbnb's search results pages. Attract more guests—Airbnb may feature you in their newsletter, plus the Superhost badge may attract more clicks.

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Being a Superhost may get more eyeballs on your listing. Get bonus referral income—As a Superhost, you get 20% extra for any new users you onboard to Airbnb. Bonus travel coupon—At the end of each year, you'll receive a $100 travel coupon for use on Airbnb.

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According to Airbnb statistics provided by the platform itself, in Q3/2022 an average Superhost made 64% more revenue than a regular host. The one million Airbnb Superhosts collectively earned $23+ billion in income between October 2021 and September 2022, which averages $23,000+ per Superhost per year.

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Airbnb Superhost Benefits I want guests to choose my listings because they know that they can trust me. That is by far the biggest benefit for me as a host. But, it does also get you access to a dedicated Superhost Support Line, and if you earn it 4x in a row, you receive a $100 Airbnb credit.

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Superhost Evaluations Superhost status is automatically revoked at the next review date if the host did not meet the performance standards during the most recent 12 months. Airbnb may, but is not obligated to, notify hosts of their Superhost status revocation.

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The pros and cons of Airbnb hosting
  • Higher income compared to long-term letting. ...
  • Pick and choose your hosting dates. ...
  • Be as involved as you like. ...
  • Vet your guests before they arrive. ...
  • Demand set to increase. ...
  • It comes with a fee. ...
  • Bookings aren't guaranteed. ...
  • It requires your time and energy.


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Hosts don't need hidden cameras and microphones to spy on you during your stay. They can monitor the Airbnb's WiFi network and snoop on your online activity. The sites you visit will be plainly visible, letting the host know things you might not want them to.

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Superhost is a status given by Airbnb to outstanding hosts that meet these 4 criterias:
  1. You have a 4.8+ overall rating (out of 5)
  2. You have hosted 10+ stays in the past year.
  3. You have less than a 1% cancellation rate (this basically means: never cancel a confirmed reservation on your end)
  4. You maintain a 90% response rate.


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Most Hosts pay a flat service fee of 3% of the booking subtotal. The subtotal is your nightly price plus any optional fees you charge guests, like a cleaning fee, and doesn't include Airbnb fees and taxes. Guests typically pay a service fee of around 14% of the booking subtotal.

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Some superhosts have found that pricing their listing just below the average for their area results in more bookings. So they charge 11 per cent less per night than standard hosts. At the same time, they may choose to raise their rates during peak seasons or special events in their area.

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According to Tipalti's study, Hawaii is the US state with the highest average annual host earnings. There, Airbnb hosts make, on average, a whopping $73,247 per year. Tennessee hosts follow right after, with $67,510 per year thanks to the state's many gorgeous properties and attractions.

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They can stay in a coveted space: If your listing is often booked on the days you make available on your calendar, but it's available for the dates a traveler wants to stay, they'll now see an alert like this: “This is a rare find.

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Airbnb prohibits security cameras or recording devices that are in or that observe private spaces like bedrooms, bathrooms, or sleeping areas. You must indicate the presence of all security cameras or other recording devices in or around a listing, even if they're not turned on or hooked up.

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