Vrbo to raise host fees to 12% starting Oct. 29
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- Expedia Group’s Vrbo platform announced a new charging structure that will apply a 12% fee on reservations beginning October 29, replacing the current rates for property managers and professionals.
- The change moves hosts from the existing 5% commission for property managers linked to management systems and the 8% rate for non‑PMS hosts to a uniform 12% fee, affecting the 55% of Vrbo listings worldwide that are connected to property management software, including 51% in the United States.
Why it matters
Higher fees could increase costs for property managers using Vrbo, potentially influencing listing prices and the platform’s competitiveness in the vacation‑rental market.
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