In short: Airbnb management is usually paid as a commission on the rent collected: 15 to 30%, or 20% on average, based on the published prices of ten management companies compiled by Lodgify (August 2026). At Azur Hébergements, we charge 20% of rent collected, excl. VAT (24% incl. VAT) for holiday letting, with cleaning paid by guests, and from 8% excl. VAT for student leases and bail mobilité (French furnished mobility lease, 1 to 10 months). There is no subscription: see our prices in Nice, Cannes and Antibes.
How do Airbnb management companies charge?
| Model | Typical price | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commission on rent collected | 15 to 30%, 20% on average (Lodgify, August 2026) | Most active lets | Is it worked out on rent collected or on the total the guest pays? |
| Monthly flat fee | €100 to €600 a month (same source) | Property occupied almost all year | Payable even when the property is empty |
| Pay-as-you-go | Price per check-in, clean or call-out | Owners living nearby who need occasional help | No pricing or listing management |
Commission has one simple advantage: if the property does not let, you pay nothing.
What should the commission cover?
For a full service, check that the following are included:
- setting up the listing and photos;
- daily pricing;
- listing on several platforms with a synced calendar;
- guest messaging and support 7 days a week;
- check-ins and check-outs;
- organising cleaning and linen;
- minor repairs and handling disputes;
- holiday let (meublé de tourisme) paperwork;
- a monthly statement and rent paid over to you.
Which extra charges should you ask about before signing?
A low percentage can hide charges elsewhere. Ask these questions in writing:
- Is there a set-up, listing or photography fee?
- Who pays for cleaning and linen: the guest or the owner?
- Are consumables (soap, toilet paper, coffee) recharged to you?
- Are repairs charged by the hour? Do you get a quote first?
- Is there a subscription or a monthly minimum?
- How long is the contract and what notice do you need to give?
Worked example (made-up figures) for a property collecting €30,000 in rent a year over 80 stays:
| Item | Offer A "16%" | Offer B "20%" |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | €4,800 | €6,000 |
| Cleaning paid by owner, €30 × 80 | €2,400 | €0 (paid by guests) |
| Listing fees | €350 | €0 |
| Total cost to owner | €7,550 | €6,000 |
Always convert each offer into a total annual cost.
Who pays for cleaning?
There are two approaches: either cleaning is added to the price the guest pays, or it is billed to the owner. With us, guests pay the cleaning fee, so it costs you nothing. More in Airbnb cleaning fees.
What does Airbnb's new 15.5% fee change?
By 13 October 2026 at the latest, Airbnb is switching to a single 15.5% fee paid by the host, cleaning included, across the European Economic Area. Until now, hosts paid around 3% and guests paid a service fee on top.
- On a €100 listed price, the host now receives €84.50 instead of €97 (example published by Meilleurtaux, September 2026).
- The price guests see now includes everything, so you will need to adjust your prices to keep the same income.
- Why it matters: in summer 2026, Airbnb brought in 79% of our revenue (707 bookings out of 936).
- As for the management commission, ask what it is based on: rent collected after platform fees, or the total the guest pays. Ours is based on rent collected.
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What does Azur Hébergements charge?
- Full-service holiday letting: 20% of rent collected, excl. VAT (24% incl. VAT).
- Student and mobility leases: from 8% excl. VAT.
- Hybrid plan: each period is charged at its own rate, never both at once.
- Cleaning paid by guests, no subscription and no admin fees.
What is included, who pays for what and a worked example: see our prices page.
What does management cost for a one-bedroom apartment in Nice?
In summer 2026 (June to August, properties managed for the whole season, « Saison 2026 Azur » report from Lodgify), the median gross income for a one-bedroom apartment in Nice was around €3,650 per summer month.
| Typical summer month | Amount |
|---|---|
| Rent collected (median gross) | ≈ €3,650 |
| Commission 20% excl. VAT | €730 excl. VAT (€876 incl. VAT) |
| Cleaning | €0 to owner (paid by guests) |
| Left before running costs and tax | ≈ €2,774 |
These are gross summer figures, not a yearly average. For your own property, try the income simulator or see our Airbnb management in Nice page.
How do you compare two quotes?
- Work out the total annual cost, extras included.
- Check what the commission is based on.
- Compare what is included, line by line.
- Ask to see their property management licence (carte G) and financial guarantee certificate.
- Ask for a sample monthly statement.
- Read the management agreement (mandat de gestion): term, notice period and how rent is paid over to you.
For the other things to look at (reporting, responsiveness, reviews), see How to choose a holiday rental management company. To work out whether handing over makes sense for you, read Airbnb management: what it is and how it works.
Is the management commission tax-deductible?
- Under the régime réel (actual expenses regime), yes: it is a deductible expense, just like platform fees.
- Under micro-BIC (flat-rate allowance scheme), no: the flat-rate allowance covers all expenses. For 2025 income onwards, it is 30% on receipts up to €15,000 for an unclassified holiday let (meublé de tourisme) and 50% up to €77,700 for a classified one (impots.gouv.fr, updated 6 July 2026).
Find out more in LMNP and holiday letting. This is general information: have your own situation checked by an accountant.
Sources
- Lodgify: how much does Airbnb management cost in 2026 (published prices of 10 management companies, August 2026)
- Meilleurtaux: Airbnb, single fee from 13 October 2026
- impots.gouv.fr: new tax rules for furnished holiday lets
- Internal report "Saison 2026 Azur", Lodgify data, June to August 2026
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