How much does booking take?

Hello, Booking.com charges 15% commission per reservation.



For property owners and hotel managers in 2026, Booking.com typically takes a commission fee ranging from 10% to 25% of the total reservation value. The "baseline" rate for most independent hotels and vacation rentals is 15%, though this can increase if a property opts into "visibility-boosting" programs like the "Preferred Partner" status or the "Genius" loyalty program. These programs often require the host to offer a 10-20% discount to guests while also paying a higher commission to the platform. Unlike Airbnb, which often splits fees between the host and the guest, Booking.com operates primarily on a host-only fee model, meaning the price you see as a traveler has the commission already "baked in" by the property owner to maintain their profit margins. For a $200 nightly stay, the property owner may only receive about $160 to $170 after Booking.com takes its cut. Because of these high fees, many travelers in 2026 check the price on Booking.com first but then visit the hotel's official website to see if they can get a "Direct Booking" discount.

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Best price: Sometimes, booking directly with the hotel can earn you a better deal in terms of room rates or discounts, than going through a third-party website. Loyalty points: If you prefer to stay at a particular brand of hotels you can earn loyalty points that you can then use for further bookings and upgrades.

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Always better to book direct than go through a middle man like expedia, orbitz etc. Even if booking direct is more expensive, less chance of a problem with your reservation when booking direct. Yes booking with the hotel site is just as good as a third party like Expedia, Travelocity or Booking.com.

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Processing fees are paid for by the event organiser, to the ticketing company. These fees cover the ticketing company's administration costs, bank fees, and any cost related to processing an online payment. Booking fees are added on top of the advertised ticket price and are usually paid by the customer.

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However, Expedia does include other ongoing fees. It makes its money by charging a commission on any bookings made through its site. Your specific rate will depend on a number of factors, but this commission can vary between 10%-30% (though is most often in the range of 15%-20%).

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A 5% commission fee is charged on the rental amount and any additional fees you charge the traveler (such as cleaning, pet, and boat fees). Bookings that originate from our expanded distribution partners may have higher fees.

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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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OTA's make money through commission by taking a percentage of the total booking cost from the hotel. The commission rates vary depending on the OTA, but they typically range from 15% to 25%. Some OTAS also charge a commission on extras (such as breakfast or parking), which can add up to an additional few percent.

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Don't book through a travel site Once you find the lowest available price at the hotel you want to visit, call the hotel's reservation desk. Many hotels will meet or beat the best internet rate when you book with them. They'd much rather skip the commission to the travel site and book your stay directly.

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Booking.com will always take the side of the hotel. Booking.com reviews are not as real as we thought. Reviews with pay at property bookings can easily be manipulated. Booking.com uses pressure tactics to get you to book.

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Direct booking is a crucial component of the distribution mix for hoteliers because it helps them to increase revenue, improve guest experience, and reduce dependency on online travel agencies (OTAs) such as Expedia and Booking.com.

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Online Payments You can offer guests the option to either pay through Booking.com or pay you directly. Whenever guests choose to pay online, we facilitate their payments and send you the money by virtual credit card or bank transfer, depending on your property's location.

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