Airbnb & short-term lets
Airbnb hosts & short-term rentals
Keep Airbnb for discovery. Take repeat and direct bookings on your own site at 5% — with calendars kept in sync.
5%
Direct booking commission
~15%
Typical Airbnb host-only fee
iCal
Calendar sync with Airbnb
750+
UK partners
Property types we support
City flats, coastal apartments, and whole-home rentals across the UK.
Whole-home rentals
Entire properties listed on Airbnb with direct booking on your site.
City apartments
Urban short-term lets with nightly and weekly rates.
Coastal & rural lets
Holiday lets in high-demand UK destinations.
Multi-listing hosts
Several properties managed from one dashboard.
Professional hosts
Hosts moving off pure OTA dependency to owned channels.
Serviced apartments
Apartment-style stays with business and leisure guests.
Reduce Airbnb fees, keep the channel
Guests who found you on Airbnb can book direct next time — same calendar, lower commission.
Airbnb calendar sync
iCal keeps Airbnb and your direct site aligned.
Direct at 5%
Repeat guests book on your website instead of paying ~15% to Airbnb.
Guest data you own
Build email lists and remarket without platform restrictions.
Mobile booking flow
Fast checkout optimised for phone bookings.
Website in a Box
No site yet? Launch a branded booking site in days.
UK support team
Setup and ongoing help from people who know UK short-term lets.
Works alongside your channels
Keep the platforms guests use to find you. Add HolidayFox for direct bookings at 5% — calendars stay in sync.
Related guides
Properties like yours
HolidayFox powers direct bookings for UK accommodation businesses like these.
Modern Airbnb Interior
Photo by Cat Han
Stylish Living Space
Photo by Evan Wise
Modern Kitchen Amenities
Photo by Jason Leung
Modern Bedroom Design
Photo by Kate Darmody
Cozy Living Room
Photo by Miles Peacock
Outdoor Living Space
Photo by Roberto Nickson
Simple, fair pricing
No hidden fees. 5% commission on direct bookings for your short-term rental.
Widget only
For short-term rentals that already have a website
£9.99
per month + 5% on direct bookings
- Booking widget for your website
- Booking management back-office
- iCal sync — no double bookings
Website in a Box
New site or host with HolidayFox — live in days
£12.99
per month + 5% on direct bookings
- Free domain of your choice
- Customisable website + booking
- Full booking management
- iCal sync across channels
Custom package
Multi-property or 5+ units — tailored setup
Custom
quote for your portfolio
- Everything in Website in a Box
- Multi-property pricing
- Dedicated onboarding
- Portfolio support
Prices exclude VAT and Stripe card fees. VAT-registered businesses can reclaim VAT.
Ready to keep more from each booking?
Book a free call — we will show you direct vs Airbnb maths for your listings.
No joining fee · Cancel anytime · 5% on direct bookings only
Partners
Guides & Resources
- Guides Hub
- FAQ
- What is HolidayFox?
- Why Booking Management System?
- How to Start Holiday Let Business
- How to Setup a Campsite UK
- Holiday Let Insurance Guide
- UK Holiday Let Regulations
- How to Market Your Holiday Let
- Platform Comparisons
- Cost & Commission Guides
- HolidayFox vs Lodgify
- Booking.com Commission 2026
- Pitchup Cost Breakdown 2026