How much should an Airbnb cleaning fee be?
Most Airbnb cleaning fees run $65–$250 per stay — around $65–$120 for a studio or 1-bed and $150–$250 for a 3-bed house. The right fee covers what you actually pay your cleaner for a turnover, without being so high it kills short-stay bookings.
Ranges are typical planning guides — actual price varies by region, access, materials and your local pro. Always get a written quote.
| Listing size | Typical fee | What hosts pay cleaners |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1-bed | $65–$120 | $50–$100 per turnover |
| 2-bed | $100–$180 | $80–$150 per turnover |
| 3-bed house | $150–$250 | $120–$220 per turnover |
| Large / luxury home | $250–$400+ | $200–$350+, often a team |
What affects the price
What a turnover actually costs you
A turnover is more than a clean: laundry and linen change, restocking consumables, staging, and a damage check. Cleaners charge more for this than a normal house clean — price your fee off the real invoice.
Average length of stay
A $150 fee is trivial on a week-long booking but doubles the nightly cost of a one-night stay. Listings chasing short stays keep the fee low and roll costs into the nightly rate instead.
Guest expectations and rankings
Airbnb now shows total price upfront, so an outsized cleaning fee makes your listing look expensive in search and invites reviews mentioning it. Competitive fees convert better.
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How much should an Airbnb cleaning fee be?
Most hosts charge $65–$250 per stay depending on size — enough to cover the actual turnover cost including laundry and restocking, but low enough not to distort the total price on short stays.
How much do Airbnb cleaners charge hosts?
Typically $50–$150 per turnover for apartments and $120–$220 for a 3-bed house, more with laundry and restocking included. Reliable short-notice availability commands a premium.
Should I lower my cleaning fee and raise the nightly rate?
Often yes for short-stay markets — the total price guests see stays the same, but the listing ranks and converts better. For week-plus stays, a separate fee is fine and fairer.