Estimate your potential earnings as a short-term rental host.
Estimated Monthly Booked Nights:0
Monthly Rental Revenue:$0.00
Monthly Cleaning Fee Revenue:$0.00
Airbnb Platform Fees:-$0.00
Monthly Net Profit:$0.00
Annual Net Profit:$0.00
function calculateAirbnbIncome() {
var nightlyRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById("nightlyRate").value) || 0;
var occupancyRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById("occupancyRate").value) || 0;
var stayLength = parseFloat(document.getElementById("stayLength").value) || 1;
var cleaningFee = parseFloat(document.getElementById("cleaningFee").value) || 0;
var monthlyExpenses = parseFloat(document.getElementById("monthlyExpenses").value) || 0;
var platformFeePerc = parseFloat(document.getElementById("platformFee").value) || 0;
var daysInMonth = 30.44;
var bookedNights = (occupancyRate / 100) * daysInMonth;
var numberOfStays = bookedNights / stayLength;
var rentalRevenue = bookedNights * nightlyRate;
var cleaningRevenue = numberOfStays * cleaningFee;
var grossRevenue = rentalRevenue + cleaningRevenue;
var platformFees = grossRevenue * (platformFeePerc / 100);
var netMonthlyProfit = grossRevenue – platformFees – monthlyExpenses;
var netAnnualProfit = netMonthlyProfit * 12;
document.getElementById("resBookedNights").innerText = bookedNights.toFixed(1);
document.getElementById("resRentalRev").innerText = "$" + rentalRevenue.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById("resCleaningRev").innerText = "$" + cleaningRevenue.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById("resFees").innerText = "-$" + platformFees.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById("resNetProfit").innerText = "$" + netMonthlyProfit.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById("resAnnualProfit").innerText = "$" + netAnnualProfit.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById("airbnbResults").style.display = "block";
}
How to Accurately Estimate Your Airbnb Income
Starting a short-term rental business is one of the most popular ways to generate passive income. However, many new hosts fail to account for the full range of expenses and seasonal fluctuations. Our Airbnb Income Calculator is designed to provide a realistic projection of your potential monthly and annual profits.
Key Factors in the Calculation
To get the most accurate results, you need to understand the variables involved:
Occupancy Rate: This is the percentage of nights your property is booked. A typical successful Airbnb usually sees between 50% and 80% occupancy depending on the location and season.
Average Stay Length: This impacts how often you receive a cleaning fee. Shorter stays mean more cleaning fees but also more turnover work and wear and tear.
Airbnb Platform Fee: Airbnb typically charges hosts a flat 3% fee on the booking subtotal (nightly rate + cleaning fee).
Operating Expenses: These are your "fixed" and "variable" costs. They include mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance (specifically short-term rental insurance), utilities, internet, and restocking supplies like coffee, toilet paper, and soap.
Example Scenarios
Let's look at how the math works for a typical suburban 2-bedroom home:
If you charge $200 per night with a 60% occupancy rate, you are booking roughly 18 nights per month. If your average stay is 3 nights, you have 6 stays per month. With a $100 cleaning fee, your gross revenue is $3,600 (rent) + $600 (cleaning) = $4,200. After a 3% platform fee ($126) and estimated monthly expenses of $1,800 (mortgage/utils), your Net Monthly Profit would be approximately $2,274.
Tips to Increase Your Airbnb Profit
Dynamic Pricing: Use tools that automatically adjust your prices based on local events, weekends, and holidays.
Professional Photography: Listings with high-quality, professional photos can command a 20-40% higher nightly rate.
Become a Superhost: Maintaining high ratings increases your visibility in search results, leading to higher occupancy.
Optimize for Long Stays: Offer weekly or monthly discounts to attract longer-term guests, which reduces your turnover costs and vacancies.
Note: This calculator is an estimation tool. Real-world results may vary based on market conditions, local regulations, and unexpected maintenance costs. Always consult with a financial advisor before making significant real estate investments.