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Vacation rental income calculator
Estimate what a short-term rental could gross and net in a year. Enter your own rate and occupancy, or use figures from comparable listings nearby.
Results
- Booked nights a year
- 201
- Stays a year
- 67
- Gross income (rent + cleaning fees)
- $107,067
- Platform fees
- $16,595
- Management fees
- $0
- Cleaning costs
- $14,722
- Net income before mortgage and tax
- $64,950
- Net per month
- $5,412
Estimates from your inputs only. Not financial, tax or lending advice.
How the estimate works
| Line | Formula |
|---|---|
| Booked nights | 365 × occupancy |
| Stays | Booked nights ÷ average stay |
| Gross income | Booked nights × nightly rate + stays × cleaning fee |
| Net income | Gross − platform fees − management − cleaning costs − other costs |
The result is net operating income: before the mortgage, depreciation and income tax. Plug it into the cap rate calculator or the DSCR calculator.
Large group homes earn differently
A five-to-seven-bedroom home commands a much higher nightly rate than a two-bedroom, and groups often book weekends, holidays and events well ahead. But stays are shorter and turnovers bigger, so cleaning costs per stay are higher, and furnishing and wear cost more. Model the cleaning cost per stay carefully.
Want a real number for your home?
This calculator uses your inputs. For an estimate based on your home, its local rules and comparable stays, ask us for a free estimate, or read what a vacation rental manager does.
Frequently asked questions
How much can I make renting my house on Airbnb?
Multiply the nights you expect to book by your average nightly rate, add cleaning fees, then subtract platform fees, cleaning, management and running costs. The calculator does this. The inputs that matter most are occupancy and rate, so base them on comparable homes nearby.
What occupancy rate should I use?
Use the occupancy of comparable homes in your area across a full year, not just the busy season. If you have no data, run the calculator at two or three levels to see the range.
Does the estimate include the mortgage and taxes?
No. The result is net operating income before the mortgage, depreciation and income tax. Occupancy and sales taxes collected from guests are usually passed through and are not income.
Do I need a permit to rent short-term?
Many cities and counties require a permit, business license or tax registration. Check before you list. Our guide to short-term rental permits covers what to check.
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