Airbnb Management Cost Calculator

See what your current management setup could really be costing you.

Your Properties

Enter the time and value of your current management workload.

Who Is Managing Your Properties?

Choose your current setup.

VA benchmark: $1,488/month
12 hours/day × 31 days × $4/hour.
LABD: $130 per property / month.

Software & Tools

Select the tools you currently pay for. These remain separate from management/labor.

Software prices are comparison estimates and may vary by plan, region, taxes and add-ons. Hostaway is quote-based, so its figure is an estimate.

Estimated Cost

Management / Labor$0
Software & Tools$0
ESTIMATED TRUE MONTHLY COST$0$0 per year
Self-Managed Comparison$0
Your properties × hours/property × value of your time.
Self-Managed Annual Cost$0

Estimate only. Actual costs depend on your provider, plan, portfolio and additional services.

How Does Your Current Setup Compare?

Compare the estimated cost and trade-offs of the most common ways short-term rental owners manage their properties.

OPTION 01

Self-Managed

Estimated monthly cost $0/mo
Your properties × hours/property × value of your time

Pros

  • No management fee
  • Full control over the operation
  • Direct relationship with guests

Cons

  • Requires significant owner time
  • Owner handles guest issues
  • Pricing and listing work remain your responsibility
  • Time commitment grows with the portfolio
OPTION 02

Virtual Assistant

Estimated monthly cost $1,488/mo
12 hrs/day × 31 days × $4/hr

Pros

  • Lower labor cost than many full-service managers
  • Can handle repetitive operational tasks
  • Flexible support

Cons

  • Requires training and supervision
  • Owner still carries management responsibility
  • Coverage may require more than one VA
  • Software and systems are separate costs
OPTION 03

Property Manager

Estimated monthly cost $0/mo
Based on your revenue and management fee

Pros

  • Full-service management
  • Less day-to-day owner involvement
  • Operational support and guest handling

Cons

  • Often percentage-based
  • Cost increases as revenue increases
  • Additional fees may apply
  • Service levels vary between companies
LABD
OPTION 04

LABD

Estimated monthly cost $0/mo
$130 per property / month

Pros

  • Predictable monthly cost
  • Guest communication and support
  • Listing management and optimization
  • Review management
  • Maintenance coordination
  • Performance reporting
  • Technology + human support

Cons

  • Management fee still applies
  • Owner remains responsible for ownership decisions
  • Not a replacement for physical on-site services
Industry Benchmark: Estimates are based on the information entered in the calculator and comparison assumptions. Actual costs can vary by portfolio size, provider, plan, location and additional services.