Guide to Configuring and Managing Fees and Taxes in Hosthub

Managing fees and taxes effectively is essential for ensuring accurate pricing across all your connected platforms in Hosthub. With Hosthub, you can utilize the Rate Management feature as well as channel-specific tools to configure and update these settings. Here's how you can manage this process: This involves decisions such as whether to include fees in nightly rates or charge them separately, considering platform-specific rules and guest preferences.

The prices displayed in Hosthub's calendar represent the net base amounts imported through integrations like PriceLabs or Beyond Pricing. These figures exclude VAT, fees, platform commissions, and other additional charges. Hosthub displays pre-fee amounts, allowing users to modify settings based on their channel-specific requirements.

Overview of Fees and Tax Management

Fees: These can be configured in Hosthub or directly within platforms like Airbnb, Booking.com, or Vrbo, depending on the requirements of each channel.
Taxes: Taxes, especially extra taxes collected by specific channels, need to be managed directly within those respective platforms.
Additionally, choosing whether to include fees in the nightly rate or charge them separately is a strategic decision that depends on platform policies and guest preferences. Including fees in the nightly rate provides an all-inclusive price, whereas charging separately allows a detailed cost breakdown.

Note: Nightly prices in Hosthub do not automatically include taxes such as VAT or environmental fees. These must be configured directly in individual sales channels, ensuring accurate tax visibility for guests.

For example, fees configured in Hosthub sync automatically to Airbnb, but changes to specific fees like pet-related costs on Vrbo or additional charges on Booking.com must be handled manually within those platforms.

Steps for Configuring Fees

• Set Fees in Hosthub: - Navigate to the Rate Management section in Hosthub.
• • Select the desired rental listing and click "Edit."
  • Enter the fee amount in the respective field.

Platform-Specific Considerations

Airbnb

For Airbnb, you can configure fees under the Channel-Specific Settings within the Rate Management section in Hosthub. Ensure that your Airbnb channel connection is activated in Hosthub. Note: If setting high fees (e.g., $1,700), Airbnb requires a minimum nightly rate (e.g., $3,160 or higher) to meet their validation standards.

Additionally, under Airbnb’s updated pricing rules, extra fees are now included in the total price shown to guests, simplifying the booking process by providing a combined nightly rate and fee.

Vrbo

• Fees do not sync automatically between Hosthub and Vrbo.
• To ensure fees are accurate in Vrbo:
• • Log in to Vrbo and navigate to Calendar > Settings > Fees.
  • Set the fee manually in the fee section.
• Pet-related settings like pet limits can be updated under Listing > Property > Rules & policies > House rules.

Updates to VRBO fees must be done directly on VRBO's platform as Hosthub cannot automatically synchronize these fees.

Booking.com

Fees and security deposits must be configured directly using the Booking.com Extranet. To update:

• Log in to your Booking.com Extranet account.
• Navigate to Property > Policies > Other Policies.
• Under Additional fees & charges, locate the fees section.
• Edit and save your changes.

Managing Taxes

Taxes collected by channels (e.g., environmental or accommodation taxes) must be adjusted directly within those platforms. Ensure you log in to each channel to make the necessary updates as per their requirements. It is also crucial to ensure compliance with local tax regulations when setting up your fees and taxes. Consulting with tax professionals or local authorities can provide clarity and help avoid legal complications.

Taxes collected by the platforms (e.g., Airbnb or Booking.com) are typically included in their fee breakdown. However, government-related taxes (e.g., VAT) that are not collected by platforms must be managed separately by the host.

Additionally, for short-term rentals on Airbnb, VAT (e.g., 13%) applies to the total booking amount, including the fees. Ensure that when configuring taxes on Airbnb, fees are included in the taxable base for accurate VAT calculation.

The Total Payout shown in Hosthub includes the net amount after deducting platform commissions and fees. It does not account for government-remitted taxes (e.g., VAT), which must be handled outside the platform. This provides transparency in income tracking, ensuring clarity between guest-visible costs and final earnings.

Troubleshooting Updates

If you notice that updates to fees in Hosthub are not reflected in the next one hour, ensure the changes were saved properly. Allow some time for data synchronization across the systems. For platform-specific issues, verify settings directly within the relevant channel's dashboard, such as the Booking.com Extranet or VRBO management page. For instance, high fees on Airbnb (e.g., $1,700) might require adjusting nightly or total rates to meet minimum validation thresholds.

• Including Fees in Nightly Rates: Fees can be included in the nightly rate if desired, or added as a separate fee during the configuration process. Adjust this based on your pricing strategy.
• Preview Changes: Always preview your changes in Hosthub and verify them in the connected platforms to avoid discrepancies. When deciding between including fees in nightly rates or listing them separately, consider guest transparency versus pricing simplicity. This decision can influence booking preferences and compliance with platform-specific standards.

By following these guidelines, you can ensure your fees and taxes are accurately configured across all platforms, providing a seamless booking experience for your guests while maintaining compliance with platform-specific requirements.

Updated on: 22/07/2026