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Airbnb vs Long-term Rental Income Calculator

Wondering whether renting your property on Airbnb will earn more than a traditional long-term lease? This calculator lets you compare both scenarios side by side. Enter the property value, nightly rate, occupancy rate and platform fee — and get the monthly net income and annual ROI for each model. Short-term rentals can generate 2-3 times more revenue than long-term leases, but they also come with higher operating costs and more time commitment. This calculator accounts for the platform fee and management company costs to give you a realistic picture.

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Rental Comparison ResultsAirbnb net income5,355
Net income — long-term rental
3,000
Airbnb gross revenue
6,300
Airbnb platform fee
945
Management cost
0
Extra income vs long-term (PLN)
2,355
Extra income vs long-term (%)
78.5
Annual ROI — Airbnb (%)
12.85
Annual ROI — long-term rental (%)
7.2

How we calculate Airbnb income

Airbnb gross revenue = nightly rate × 30 days × (occupancy / 100). Airbnb fee = gross revenue × (fee % / 100). Management cost = gross revenue × (management % / 100). Airbnb net income = gross revenue - fee - management. Extra income = Airbnb net - long-term rent. Annual ROI = (net income × 12) / property value × 100%.

Example: apartment in Krakow, rate 300 PLN/night, 65% occupancy

At 300 PLN per night and 65% occupancy: Airbnb gross revenue = 300 × 30 × 0.65 = 5850 PLN. Platform fee 15%: 877.50 PLN. Airbnb net income = 4972.50 PLN. Long-term rent: 3000 PLN. Extra income = 1972.50 PLN (+65.75%).

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate monthly Airbnb income?

Monthly Airbnb income = nightly rate × 30 days × occupancy rate (%). For example, at 200 PLN per night and 70% occupancy: 200 × 30 × 0.70 = 4200 PLN gross.

What is the Airbnb host service fee?

The Airbnb host service fee is charged on every booking. It is typically around 3% under the split fee model or up to 15% under the simple fee model. The exact rate depends on your account conditions and listing type.

Is short-term rental always more profitable than long-term?

Not always. Short-term rental brings higher revenue at high occupancy, but also higher costs: cleaning between stays, guest support, equipment wear, platform fees and possible management fees. At low occupancy (below 50%), long-term rental may be more stable.

What is the occupancy rate?

The occupancy rate is the percentage of days in a month that the property is rented out. With 30 days and 21 booked days, the rate is 70%. Average Airbnb occupancy in Polish cities ranges from 50% to 80% depending on location.

How do I include management company costs?

Enter the management company commission in the "Management cost (%)" field (typically 10-20%). The calculator automatically deducts this amount from Airbnb gross revenue before computing net income.

What does ROI mean in the context of rental property?

ROI (Return on Investment) is the annual rate of return on an investment. We calculate it as: (monthly net income × 12) / property value × 100%. Typical rental ROI in Poland is 4-8% per year.

Indicative result

Results are for informational and illustrative purposes only. Actual income depends on location, season, property standard and market conditions. The calculator does not include taxes, cleaning costs, utilities or depreciation. Consult a financial advisor or accountant before making an investment decision.

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