Why Airbnb Cleaning Fees Cost So Much Now
The charge, which travelers don’t often see when first searching for short-term rentals, is frustrating guests and hosts alike
As the cost of a vacation climbs, some travelers are paying closer attention to a messy line item: cleaning fees at short-term rentals that can add hundreds of dollars to a trip.
As the cost of a vacation climbs, some travelers are paying closer attention to a messy line item: cleaning fees at short-term rentals that can add hundreds of dollars to a trip.
The pandemic has put a renewed focus on sanitation, but some short-term-rental guests resent the cleaning fee, a flat-rate charge set by the host that varies widely based on the property and location. Some guests say they feel duped when they see an attractive nightly rate, then encounter hundreds of dollars in added fees before checkout.