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Booking Platform Cost Calculator

See the real cost of using multiple booking platforms vs HolidayFox

Most accommodation providers use 3-4 booking platforms without realising the total cost. Calculate your true monthly and annual expenses.

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Platform Distribution

Total Bookings:30 / 30

Monthly Cost Breakdown

Current Platform Costs:

Airbnb (9 bookings)£73
• Host fee (3%): £12
• Guest fee (15%): £61
• Total fee impact: £73
Booking.com (3 bookings)£20
Pitchup (15 bookings)£101
Hipcamp (3 bookings)£17
Total Platform Costs£151

With HolidayFox:

Commission (5%)£68
Monthly Fee£13
Total HolidayFox Cost£80

Guest Cost Impact

How much extra guests pay due to platform fees:

Airbnb guest fees:£61
Booking.com fees:£20
Hotels.com fees:£0
Pitchup fees:£101
Hipcamp fees:£17

Total guest cost impact:£151

* These fees make your property less competitive vs direct booking

Monthly Savings

£70

46.5% reduction

Annual savings: £840

The Hidden Cost of Multiple Platforms

Most accommodation providers don't realise they're paying commission fees to multiple platforms for the same bookings. Here's what you need to know:

Platform Fee Impact Explained

Airbnb Split-Fee Model: Hosts pay 3% of booking value, guests pay 15% on top. If you set £100/night, guests pay £115 total (£100 + £15 guest fee), you receive £97 (£100 - £3 host fee).

Other Platforms: Booking.com, Hotels.com, and Pitchup charge 15-17.5% commission, which is typically included in the price guests see, making your property appear more expensive.

Direct Booking Advantage: With HolidayFox's 5% commission, guests pay less overall, making your property more competitive and attractive to book directly.

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Multiple Fees

Each platform charges 10-15% commission on every booking

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Double Bookings

Same guest might book through multiple platforms

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Rising Costs

Commission rates increase year after year

The HolidayFox Advantage

Instead of paying multiple platforms, consolidate your bookings with HolidayFox's direct booking system. You'll save money AND build your own brand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still use booking platforms with HolidayFox?

Absolutely! HolidayFox works alongside your existing platforms. Many partners use marketplaces to reach new guests, then convert them to direct bookings through their HolidayFox website.

How accurate is this calculator?

This calculator uses industry-standard commission rates. Your actual costs may vary depending on your specific agreements with each platform.

What if I have different commission rates?

Use the custom scenario to input your exact booking numbers and values. The calculator will show your real costs vs HolidayFox's transparent pricing.