Why is booking fee so expensive?

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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Buy your tickets at the box office Many venues have a good old-fashioned box office you can line up at to buy tickets when they go on sale. If you buy your tickets at the venue hosting a given show, you generally won't face fees -- or at least not the same exorbitant ones Ticketmaster is known for.

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Booking fees - a fixed fee charged per ticket sold.

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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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