When booking directly, the total price includes more than just the nightly rate.
This article explains what makes up your total cost, when you’ll see the full breakdown, and what to expect before confirming your booking.
What’s Included in Your Total Price
Your total booking price may include:
Nightly rate
Cleaning fee
Service fee
Taxes
Each of these charges is shown separately so you can clearly understand what you’re paying.
Booking checkout page showing nightly rate, cleaning fee, service fee, taxes, and total price
When You See the Full Price Breakdown
You’ll see the full price breakdown during the booking process before you submit your request or complete payment.
Typically, the flow looks like:
Select your dates and number of guests
View pricing details
Review the full breakdown before confirming
The final total is always shown before you proceed.
The total price shown before confirming includes all applicable fees and taxes.
What Each Charge Means
Nightly Rate
The base price for staying at the property per night.
Cleaning Fee
A one-time fee for preparing the property before and after your stay.
Service Fee
An additional charge included in your booking total, shown during checkout.
Taxes
Charges based on the property’s location and local regulations.
When You Pay
How and when you pay depends on how your booking is completed:
Booking request flow
You enter payment details when submitting your request
The total (including fees and taxes) is authorized at that time
The payment is only captured if the host accepts your booking
Payment link (sent by the host)
You receive an email with the full price
You complete payment using the link
The booking is confirmed after payment
Where You Can Review Your Total
You can review your full booking price in:
The checkout page before confirming
Your booking confirmation email
The Guest Portal (after confirmation)
Why the Total May Be Higher Than the Nightly Rate
The nightly rate is only one part of the total cost.
Your final price may be higher because it includes:
Cleaning fees
Service fees
Taxes
All of these are shown before you complete your booking.
Important Things to Know
The full price breakdown is shown before you confirm or pay
All fees and taxes are included in the total
Payment details are collected during booking but only charged based on the booking flow
You can review your total again after booking in your confirmation email and Guest Portal