VRBO Fee Calculator
See what you actually keep on a VRBO booking after commission and payment processing — and your profit after costs.
✏️ These numbers were filled in from a shared link — change anything to make it your own.
How VRBO fees work
On the standard pay-per-booking plan, VRBO takes about 8%: a 5% commission on your rental plus fees, and 3% payment processing on the total the guest pays. The annual subscription drops the per-booking cost to just 3% processing but costs $699/year and is being phased out.
payout = (nightly × nights + cleaning) − 5% commission − 3% processing
Standard 2026 US rates; processing waived in some countries. Not financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
How much does VRBO charge hosts in 2026?
On the pay-per-booking plan, VRBO charges about 8% per booking: a 5% commission on the rental amount plus any fees you charge, and a 3% payment processing fee on the total the guest pays. On a $1,000 booking that’s roughly $80.
Is there a VRBO subscription option?
There is a $699/year per-listing subscription (plus the 3% processing fee), but VRBO is phasing it out — only hosts with an existing subscription can renew, and new hosts must use pay-per-booking. It only pays off at high booking volume.
What does the VRBO commission apply to?
The 5% commission applies to the rental amount and mandatory fees you charge (cleaning, pet, etc.). The 3% processing fee applies to the total guest payment including taxes and refundable deposits.
How can I lower my VRBO fees?
Connecting through property-management software lets you pay just the 5% commission and handle payment processing through your own gateway. High-volume hosts sometimes come out ahead on the annual subscription.