How is your payout calculated?

Understanding how your payout is calculated helps you manage your earnings with confidence. Your payout is based on the nightly rate you set in your Holidu Host account, with certain deductions and adjustments applied.

Payout calculation breakdown

Your final payout depends on several factors:

1. Base nightly rate

This is the nightly rate you've set for your property in your Holidu Host account. For example, if you've listed your property at €350 per night, this amount forms the basis of your payout calculation.

2. Distribution channel commission

When your property is advertised on other booking platforms, they charge a commission for their service. This fee is added on top of your set price and won't reduce your payout—only what the guest pays increases.

3. Discounts

If you've set up discounts (such as 10% off for stays of 7 nights or more), they are deducted from your set price before calculating the payout.

4. Holidu commission

Holidu applies a commission (for example, 6%) to your base price, which is deducted from your payout.

5. VAT

Where applicable, value-added tax is also deducted from your earnings.

Example payout calculation

Here's how your final payout is determined:

• Nightly rate (set by you): €350
• Stay duration: 2 nights
• Discount applied: €350 per night → New nightly rate: €315
• Total earnings before deductions: €315 x 2 = €630
• Holidu commission (6%): -€35.91
• VAT (19%): -€33.99
• Final payout: €560.10

Why was my payout lower than expected?

Holidu uses a balance concept to avoid multiple back-and-forth transactions. If we have already paid a sum and there are changes to the booking or free cancellations, we subtract the adjustment from your next payout rather than requesting a deposit. This streamlines the process and keeps everything simple.

If you need more details about a specific payout, submit a request to us. We're here to help and happy to support you.