Vrbo Host Fees & Payouts Explained
Vrbo pay-per-booking commission, what it is charged on, and when Vrbo payouts are disbursed, from Vrbo’s own help pages.
Last verified Oct 22, 2026
Vrbo fees and payouts
| Topic | What the help page says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Pay-per-booking commission | 12% on the rental amount plus fees you charge the guest (cleaning, pet, boat fees). If Vrbo processes the payment, there is no separate processing fee. If you use your own processor, you pay that processor’s fees on top. | Vrbo Help: About the pay-per-booking model (verified 2026-10-22) |
| Not charged on | Vrbo’s traveler service fee, taxes, refundable deposits and insurance products. | Vrbo Help: About the pay-per-booking model (verified 2026-10-22) |
| Check your own rate | Vrbo says the exact rate for your listings is in your Owner Dashboard. Vrbo announced this 12% structure for Oct 29, 2026; before then many US hosts saw 5% commission plus 3% processing, so check your dashboard. | Vrbo Help: About the pay-per-booking model (verified 2026-10-22) |
| When the payout is disbursed | Typically one business day after the guest checks in. | Vrbo Help: About your payouts and payout deductions (verified 2026-10-22) |
| Time to reach you | Usually 5–7 business days after disbursement, depending on your bank. | Vrbo Help: About your payouts and payout deductions (verified 2026-10-22) |
| New partners | If your first booking is less than 30 days away, the payout is typically disbursed 30 days after the guest’s payment. | Vrbo Help: About your payouts and payout deductions (verified 2026-10-22) |
Airbnb vs Vrbo at a glance
| Airbnb | Vrbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Host fee (typical) | Single fee: 15.5% for most hosts. Split fee: 3% host + 14.1%–16.5% guest. | 12% pay-per-booking commission (processing included when Vrbo processes payment). |
| Charged on | Nightly price + host fees; not taxes or guest fee. | Rent + host fees; not taxes, deposits, guest fee or insurance. |
| Payout released | End of business day after check-in (most stays ≤27 nights). | Typically one business day after check-in. |
| Bank arrival (US) | ACH: 3 business days. | Usually 5–7 business days. |
| New hosts | May be paid after checkout until two completed stays. | First booking <30 days out: about 30 days after guest payment. |
Summarized from the sources cited above. Taxes, deposits and local fees are not included. Some regions and account types have different rates.
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What percentage does Vrbo take?
Vrbo’s help center lists a 12% pay-per-booking commission on rent plus host fees, including payment processing when Vrbo processes the payment. Your Owner Dashboard shows your exact rate.
When does Vrbo pay hosts?
Payouts are typically disbursed one business day after check-in, then usually take 5–7 business days to reach your bank.
Fees and payout timing are set by each platform and can change at any time. Always check the fee shown in your own host dashboard. RentToolkit is not affiliated with Airbnb or Vrbo.
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