Airbnb Revenue Estimator
Gross revenue · Net income · Annual projection
Avg US STR: 55–75%
Host fee: 3%
Mortgage, utilities, etc.
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Nights Booked
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Gross Revenue
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Net / Month
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Annual Net
About This Calculator
The Airbnb Profit Calculator helps hosts and investors understand the true profitability of a short-term rental property. Unlike long-term rentals, STR income varies significantly by occupancy, seasonality, and nightly rate.
Key factors that drive Airbnb profitability: location (tourist areas command premium rates), occupancy rate (industry average is 55–75% for active hosts), nightly rate (optimize with dynamic pricing tools), and operating costs (cleaning, supplies, platform fees).
Before investing, always compare STR income against long-term rental income using our ROI Calculator to determine which strategy maximizes your returns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good occupancy rate for Airbnb?▼
A 65–75% occupancy rate is considered strong for most markets. Top-performing properties in high-demand locations can achieve 80–90%. New listings typically start lower and improve with reviews. Seasonal markets may have high summer occupancy but slow winters.
How much does Airbnb charge hosts?▼
Most hosts pay a 3% service fee on the booking subtotal. Some hosts on Plus or other programs pay differently. Guests pay a separate service fee (varies). Always factor the 3% host fee into your revenue calculations.
What's the difference between gross and net Airbnb income?▼
Gross income is total booking revenue before fees. Net income is what you keep after platform fees, cleaning costs, supplies, utilities, mortgage, insurance, and other operating expenses. Net is your actual profit.
Is short-term rental more profitable than long-term rental?▼
STR typically generates 1.5–3x more gross income than LTR for the same property, but with higher operating costs and management demands. Net profitability depends on your market, occupancy, and management setup. Use our STR vs LTR comparison tool on the Investors page.
How do I calculate my Airbnb break-even occupancy rate?▼
Break-even occupancy = Monthly Fixed Costs ÷ (Nightly Rate × Days in Month). If your costs are $1,500/mo and nightly rate is $100, you break even at 50% occupancy (15 nights). Everything above that is profit.
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