Does Airbnb charge a service fee on the cleaning fee?
Yes, Airbnb calculates its service fee on a booking subtotal that includes the cleaning fee. That applies under both the split fee and the single fee. For Los Angeles hosts, the cleaning fee you charge guests is part of the amount Airbnb uses to calculate its fee.
Airbnb's published figures as of November 2026. Check the linked article before setting your rates, since Airbnb may change its fees.
How the split fee works
Most hosts pay a 3% host service fee under the split fee structure. Hosts in Brazil and Mexico pay 4%. These are Airbnb’s published figures as of November 2026 in Airbnb Help Center article 1857.
The host fee is calculated on the nightly price plus fees charged by the host, including cleaning. It excludes taxes and the guest service fee.
Guests also pay a service fee of 14.1% to 16.5% of the booking subtotal, according to Airbnb’s November 2026 published figures. That subtotal includes the nightly price and host fees such as cleaning, but excludes taxes and the guest service fee itself.
How the single fee works
Under the single fee, the entire service fee is deducted from the host’s payout. Most hosts pay 15.5%. Remaining hosts typically pay 14% to 16%, and hosts in Brazil and Mexico pay 16%, per Airbnb’s November 2026 published figures. The booking amount used to calculate this fee includes the cleaning fee too.
Airbnb says the single fee is mandatory for most hosts, including those using property management software. It is transitioning all home hosts to the single fee and phasing out the split fee. Once you switch, you cannot switch back, and the single fee applies only to new bookings made after the switch. See Airbnb’s service fee article for the policy.
Example: a booking with a cleaning fee
This example uses round illustrative numbers, not Ready Rental Cleaning prices. Suppose the nightly charges total $400.00 and the cleaning fee is $100.00. The subtotal used for the service fee is $500.00, before taxes.
At the 3% host split fee published in Airbnb article 1857 (November 2026), $500.00 multiplied by 0.03 is $15.00. Subtracting that host service fee leaves $485.00 before any other deductions. The guest service fee is separate.
At the 15.5% single fee published in Airbnb article 1857 (November 2026), $500.00 multiplied by 0.155 is $77.50. Subtracting it leaves $422.50 before any other deductions. In both examples, the cleaning fee is included in the amount subject to the service fee.
Choosing a fair cleaning fee
Start with what the cleaning costs you, then account for Airbnb’s service fee when working out what you keep. Read our cleaning fee guide for help setting your fee.
For local cleaning costs, see how much Airbnb cleaning costs in Los Angeles. Keep the cleaner’s bill separate from the fee you choose to charge guests.
Common Questions
Where does the cleaning fee show on Airbnb?
The cleaning fee is included in the booking total. Review the price breakdown to see the cleaning fee apart from the nightly charges. Airbnb uses a subtotal that includes the cleaning fee to calculate its service fee.
Can an Airbnb host waive the cleaning fee?
The cleaning fee is a fee the host sets, which is why Airbnb article 1857 counts it among the fees charged by the host. Whether you charge one or fold cleaning into the nightly rate, the cost of the clean is still there, so price it in either way.
What is a fair Airbnb cleaning fee?
Start with the actual cost of the cleaning your home needs between guests. Consider the total a guest pays for a typical stay, rather than the cleaning fee alone. See the cleaning fee guide linked on this page for help choosing your fee.
Is the cleaning fee separate from the Airbnb service fee?
Yes, they are different charges. The host sets the cleaning fee, while Airbnb charges the service fee. The cleaning fee is still included in the subtotal used to calculate the service fee.
Can I switch back to the split fee after moving to the single fee?
No, Airbnb says you cannot switch back after moving to the single fee. The single fee applies only to new bookings made after the switch. Airbnb is transitioning all home hosts to the single fee and phasing out the split fee.
Know your cleaning cost before setting the fee
Request a quote for your Los Angeles Airbnb clean, then use that cost when deciding what to charge guests.