The total price of a reservation on Airbnb is based on a few factors. Note that the price is charged in full once a host accepts your reservation request (or if you use Instant Book).

Costs determined by the host:

• Nightly price: Nightly rate decided by the host
• Cleaning fee: One-time fee charged by some hosts to cover the cost of cleaning their space
• Extra guest fees: One-time fee charged by some hosts to cover other costs related to using their space

Costs determined by Airbnb:

• Airbnb service fee: Guest service fee charged for all reservations to help Airbnb run smoothly and offer 24/7 customer support

Other costs that may be included:

• Currency exchange fee
• Value Added Tax (VAT): Tax charged to guests who live in the European Union, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, South Africa, and Japan (charged as JCT).
• Local taxes—Any taxes charged based on the location of the host's listing

Note: Security deposits are only charged if the host needs to make a claim.