Booking.com does not publish one universal commission rate for every property. Learn where to find your rate, what may be commissionable, and how to model the true channel cost.
Your agreement and Partner Hub invoice are the source of truth
Three inputs determine more than a generic headline percentage.
The percentage varies by country, property type, agreement, and sometimes other commercial terms. Find it in the Partner Hub and your contract.
Commission applies to the amounts defined by your agreement, which may include more than the base nightly price in some reservation scenarios.
Visibility or commercial programs can affect economics. Evaluate incremental bookings and net payout, not visibility alone.
These scenarios explain the math only. They do not state your Booking.com rate.
The actual commission base can differ from $1,000 if taxes, fees, cancellations, no-shows, or other contract terms receive different treatment.
Use property-specific documents instead of a rate quoted for another market.
Confirm the contractual commission percentage and definitions that govern commissionable revenue.
Review active programs and commercial settings that can affect visibility or economics.
Inspect the amounts included for an individual stay, especially additional charges and cancellation outcomes.
Reconcile reservation revenue, adjustments, and commission charged before measuring net channel performance.
Measure whether the platform produces profitable bookings you would not otherwise receive.
Compare net payout, international reach, occupancy contribution, cancellation rate, payment workflow, guest support, and final guest price. A strong channel can justify commission, while a free marketplace listing and owned website can improve diversification.
Reviewed July 16, 2026. Platform contracts and program terms can change.
Booking.com states that properties pay a set commission percentage for each booking and that the percentage shown during registration depends on factors including country and property type. This guide intentionally uses illustrative rates rather than presenting 15% or any other percentage as universal.
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