What do booking platform commissions cost your property?
Enter your monthly bookings from third-party platforms and the commission you pay. See the yearly cost, and what moving a share of guests to book direct could mean.
Revenue through platforms each month
₹4,80,000
Commission paid
₹72,000 a month
₹8,64,000 a year
If 15% of those guests booked direct
₹10,800 saved a month
₹1,29,600 a year, before the cost of getting those bookings.
Simple arithmetic on the figures you enter. It ignores payment fees and marketing cost on direct bookings, so treat it as an upper bound.
How it works
- 1Enter how many bookings you get from platforms each month and their average value.
- 2Enter the commission percentage in your own agreement.
- 3Choose a cautious share you could move to direct bookings, and read the monthly and yearly figures.
Questions
What commission rate should I enter?
Use the rate in your own agreement with each platform. Rates differ by platform, country and contract, so the tool does not assume one.
Does moving guests to direct booking cost anything?
Yes. Direct bookings have payment fees and you may spend on marketing. The calculator shows commission only, so treat the saving as an upper bound.
How do I get more direct bookings?
Make your own site the easiest place to book, offer a reason to book direct, message repeat guests and reply quickly on WhatsApp. Our guide covers it step by step.
Will a booking website stop double bookings?
A booking system with a live calendar that syncs with the platforms you use keeps availability consistent everywhere.
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