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[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font_size=”2.5em” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_font_size_tablet=”2.5em” header_3_font_size_phone=”2em” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#3d3d3d” text_font_size=”1.2em” text_line_height=”1.6em” text_font_size_tablet=”1.2em” text_font_size_phone=”1em” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n As with other OTAs and sites such as Airbnb<\/strong><\/a> and Booking.com<\/strong>, fees are charged to owners, paid for each booking made and completed on the platform.<\/strong><\/p>\n But how does Booking.com commission<\/strong> <\/a>in the case of a no-show? In case of both free cancellation and non-refundable cancellation<\/strong>, the OTA identifies four<\/strong> other Booking.com commission scenarios per host:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#3d3d3d” text_font_size=”1.2em” text_line_height=”1.6em” text_font_size_tablet=”1.2em” text_font_size_phone=”1em” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/octorate.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/commissioni-booking-host.webp” alt=”come pagare meno commissioni booking” title_text=”commissioni-booking-host” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||5%||false|false” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font_size=”2em” header_4_font_size=”2em” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” header_4_font_size_tablet=”2em” header_4_font_size_phone=”1.6em” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#3d3d3d” text_font_size=”1.2em” text_line_height=”1.6em” text_font_size_tablet=”1.2em” text_font_size_phone=”1em” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Overbooking fees must also be considered among the commission models applied by the platform because, as reported by Booking itself: “The accommodation was made available on Booking.com. In addition to charging the fee, we ask you to cover relocation costs for the guest.” Please read our article to find out how to avoid overbooking<\/strong><\/a> and related fees.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font_size=”2.5em” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_font_size_tablet=”2.5em” header_3_font_size_phone=”2em” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#3d3d3d” text_font_size=”1.2em” text_line_height=”1.6em” text_font_size_tablet=”1.2em” text_font_size_phone=”1em” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Booking.com fees may vary slightly depending on the country, for example, according to the local legislation of the accommodation’s location or type.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font_size=”2em” header_4_font_size=”2em” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” header_4_font_size_tablet=”2em” header_4_font_size_phone=”1.6em” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#3d3d3d” text_font_size=”1.2em” text_line_height=”1.6em” text_font_size_tablet=”1.2em” text_font_size_phone=”1em” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n On average, Booking.com fees are about 15% of the total booking<\/strong>, and this percentage is average compared to other platforms, such as Airbnb fees<\/strong><\/a>. The OTA for vacation rentals charges a host fee of 14-16%.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font_size=”2em” header_4_font_size=”2em” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” header_4_font_size_tablet=”2em” header_4_font_size_phone=”1.6em” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#3d3d3d” text_font_size=”1.2em” text_line_height=”1.6em” text_font_size_tablet=”1.2em” text_font_size_phone=”1em” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n How does the owner of the listing calculate how much it is the Booking.com commission<\/strong>? As mentioned above, the Booking fee is about 15%. To understand how much Booking.com earns on bookings, subtract this from the total booking amount<\/strong> (also considering local and state taxes).<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font_size=”2.5em” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_font_size_tablet=”2.5em” header_3_font_size_phone=”2em” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#3d3d3d” text_font_size=”1.2em” text_line_height=”1.6em” text_font_size_tablet=”1.2em” text_font_size_phone=”1em” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n As you may know, if you have listed your property on Booking.com, you only receive the booking revenue immediately if the guest pays directly at the property.<\/p>\n So how to pay Booking.com commission?<\/strong><\/p>\n The platform deducts the commission percentage from the total amount payable to the owner at the end of the month.<\/strong> If the owner has only received direct payments, paying the commission by bank transfer<\/strong> is required.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font_size=”2.5em” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_font_size_tablet=”2.5em” header_3_font_size_phone=”2em” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#3d3d3d” text_font_size=”1.2em” text_line_height=”1.6em” text_font_size_tablet=”1.2em” text_font_size_phone=”1em” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n How to avoid Booking.com fees? In some cases, it is possible to avoid paying fees on Booking.com<\/strong>. The platform highlights 3 possibilities<\/strong>:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#3d3d3d” text_font_size=”1.2em” text_line_height=”1.6em” text_font_size_tablet=”1.2em” text_font_size_phone=”1em” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#3d3d3d” text_font_size=”1.2em” text_line_height=”1.6em” hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_size_tablet=”1.2em” text_font_size_phone=”1em” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Of course, you can pay fewer Booking.com fees at the end of the month if you encourage direct bookings through a Booking Engine<\/strong><\/a> module on your website. Even so, giving up Booking.com to avoid paying commission fees is counterproductive, considering the visibility advantages you gain from this platform (speaking of visibility, download our guide on how to increase your Booking ranking<\/strong><\/a>).<\/p>\n In addition to optimizing fees, having a well-structured Bed and Breakfast business plan<\/strong><\/a> can significantly contribute to the financial sustainability and success of your property on platforms like Booking.com.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/octorate.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/commissione-booking-percentuale-scaled.webp” alt=”Commissione Booking percentuale” title_text=”Commissione booking” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||5%||false|false” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font_size=”2.5em” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_font_size_tablet=”2.5em” header_3_font_size_phone=”2em” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_level=”h6″ toggle_text_align=”left” toggle_font_size=”1.5em” body_text_color=”#3d3d3d” body_font_size=”1.2em” body_font_size_tablet=”1.2em” body_font_size_phone=”1em” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” body_line_height_tablet=”” body_line_height_phone=”1.6em” body_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_toggle_title=”text-align: left !important;” rank_math_faq_schema=”on” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”” box_shadow_blur_phone=”” box_shadow_blur_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}” box_shadow_vertical__hover_enabled=”on|hover” box_shadow_vertical__hover=”0px”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”?What is the Booking.com commission percentage?” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_align=”center”]<\/p>\n Booking.com’s commission percentage is about 15% of the total booking.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How much does Booking.com charge as commission?” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_align=”center” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Booking.com fees are 15% of the booking, and the commission for extra services offered to guests is always 15%.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”\u2b50 Who pays Booking fees?” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_align=”center” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The hosts pay booking fees. The Booking commission per host amounts to 15% of the total booking amount.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”\u274cHow not to pay on Booking.com commission?” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_align=”center” open=”off”]<\/p>\n There are 3 cases in which it is possible not to pay Booking.com commission:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”?How to pay Booking.com fees?” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_align=”center” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The platform charges the earnings on the booking at the end of the month. If the owners have only received direct payments from guests, i.e. directly at the property, they will have to pay the commissions to the platform through a bank transfer.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_code disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”right” module_alignment=”right” custom_margin=”||0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”10%|10%|10%|10%|true|false” custom_padding_tablet=”|1em||0px|true|false” custom_padding_phone=”|1.5em||1.5em|true|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#d9d9d9″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
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When the guest is charged for a no-show or cancellation<\/li>\nOverbooking fees<\/h4>\n
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Booking fee: Percentage<\/h4>\n
How much is the Booking.com commission<\/h4>\n
\n<\/a><\/p>\nHow to pay Booking.com commission<\/h3>\n
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