Airbnb Cleaning Fee Calculator
Find the optimal cleaning fee for your property based on data from 2.4 million Airbnb listings. Enter your details below — takes 10 seconds.
Your property details
Your typical nightly rate, not your peak or Festival rate. Check your Airbnb dashboard for the last 3 months average.
How this calculator works
This calculator uses data from AirROI's analysis of 2.4 million Airbnb listings to find the cleaning fee that maximises your annual revenue. The key finding: listings with a cleaning fee set at 25–50% of their average daily rate earn 72% more than listings with no fee and 13% more than listings in any other fee bracket.
Enter your bedroom count and average nightly rate above, and we'll show you exactly where your cleaning fee should sit — backed by the largest dataset ever published on Airbnb cleaning economics.
Why the cleaning fee matters
- 73% of Airbnb listings globally charge a cleaning fee
- 89% of Superhosts charge one — and earn 80% more than those who don't
- Guest ratings are identical whether you charge a fee or not (4.88 vs 4.85)
- Since Airbnb's total price display (April 2025), the fee is shown upfront in search — no "hidden fee" surprise
Read our full guide on Airbnb cleaning fees →
Edinburgh cleaning costs
Professional turnover cleaning in Edinburgh costs £65–£195 per clean depending on property size. Our prices sit within the optimal fee range for most Edinburgh properties — meaning the cleaning fee your guests pay covers your cleaning cost entirely.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average Airbnb cleaning fee in the UK?
The average Airbnb cleaning fee in the UK is approximately £58, based on AirROI's analysis of 72,855 UK listings. 63.2% of UK listings charge a cleaning fee. The average is higher in Edinburgh and London due to higher nightly rates.
Should I charge a cleaning fee on Airbnb?
Yes — data from 2.4 million listings shows hosts who charge a cleaning fee earn 52–72% more annual revenue. Guest ratings are virtually identical (4.88 vs 4.85) whether you charge or not. 89% of Superhosts charge one.
What is the cleaning fee sweet spot?
25–50% of your average nightly rate. Listings in this range earn $64,405/year on average — 72% more than no-fee listings. This comes from AirROI's analysis of 685,000 US entire-home listings.
How much does Airbnb cleaning cost in Edinburgh?
Professional turnover cleaning costs £65–£195 per clean. A 1-bed flat is £65, 2-bed is £85, 3-bed is £110, 4-bed is £140. Volume discounts of 5–20% are available.
Does charging a cleaning fee hurt my reviews?
No. Ratings are virtually identical (4.88 with fee vs 4.85 without). Since Airbnb's total price display went global in April 2025, the fee is shown upfront — no hidden surprise.
Do Superhosts charge cleaning fees?
89% of Superhosts charge a fee. They earn $60,995/year on average vs $33,879 without — an 80% gap. Both groups maintain identical 4.90 ratings.
How do I set my Airbnb cleaning fee?
Three steps: (1) Calculate your actual turnover cost (labour, supplies, linen). (2) Benchmark against 10–15 similar local listings. (3) Set your fee at 25–50% of your average nightly rate, never below your cleaning cost.
How much should I charge for a 2-bed in Edinburgh?
For a 2-bed with a £140–£180 nightly rate, the sweet spot is £35–£90. Professional cleaning costs £85. Most Edinburgh hosts charge guests £65–£90.
Related guides
Airbnb Cleaning Fee Guide
GuideFull data analysis from 2.4M listings — sweet spot, Superhost data, Edinburgh benchmarks
Cleaning Costs in Edinburgh
2026 prices by property size with volume discounts and what affects the price
Festival Cleaning Guide
Handling daily turnovers during the Edinburgh Fringe — your fee headroom expands in August
Turnover Cleaning Checklist
Room-by-room checklist our cleaners follow on every turnover
Our Edinburgh Pricing
Transparent per-clean rates for all services — turnovers, deep cleans, end of tenancy