The Cities With The Highest Airbnb Fees
Airbnb has changed the game for vacation rentals and while they can be a more affordable option, the added fees can add up quickly. New research from “Forbes” reveals which U.S. cities…
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 03: The Airbnb app logo is displayed on an iPhone on August 3, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)
(Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)Airbnb has changed the game for vacation rentals and while they can be a more affordable option, the added fees can add up quickly. New research from “Forbes” reveals which U.S. cities have the highest Airbnb fees.
- It looks at 32 thousand listings in the 100 most popular Airbnb markets for rentals in July 2023.
- In general, customers are responsible for an average of 36% in fees added on top of the listed nightly rate. On average, cleaning fees are 11% of the subtotal, service fees at 15% and taxes are 10%.
- The average cleaning fee is $160. The lowest cleaning fee is $95 in Cleveland and the highest is $313 in Telluride, Colorado.
- Atlanta has the highest average fee added to the nightly rate at 48%.
- Phoenix is right behind that at 47%, as is Fort Myers Beach, Florida, at 46%.
The 10 Cities With the Highest Airbnb Fees for July 2023
1. Atlanta, Georgia
Nightly rate $192 Total fees 48%
2. Phoenix, Arizona
Nightly rate $202 Total fees 47%
3. Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Nightly rate $248 Total fees 46%
4. Davenport, Florida
Nightly rate $166 Total fees 45%
5. Memphis, Tennessee
Nightly rate $215 Total fees 45%
6. Park City, Utah
Nightly rate $293 Total fees 45%
7. Scottsdale, Arizona
Nightly rate $253 Total fees 45%
8. Houston, Texas
Nightly rate $192 Total fees 45%
9. New Orleans, Louisiana
Nightly rate $203 Total fees 45%
10. Chicago, Illinois
Nightly rate $257 Total fees 44%
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