Estimate how much commission you pay booking platforms per year – and what savings are possible with more direct bookings.
Many hotels do not know exactly how much they pay booking platforms like Booking.com, Expedia, or HRS per year. Commissions add up – and affect margin, profitability, and dependence on distribution channels.
With the OTA cost calculator, you can estimate in seconds what sum arises from your current figures. More importantly: you see what savings would be possible if more guests booked directly through your own website.
Commission per year (approx.)
64.800 €
to booking platforms
With 10% more direct bookings: 10.800 € savings per year
With 20% more direct bookings: 21.600 € savings per year
The calculation is based on your inputs. Typical OTA commissions are 12–25%. Many hotels can achieve 10–20% more direct bookings.
Commission varies by platform, negotiating power, and booking volume. Typically, rates are between 12% and 25% per booking. Booking.com, Expedia, and similar platforms are usually in the 15–18% range, but can be higher for smaller properties.
Commission is usually calculated on the gross amount of the stay – room rate including VAT. A room at 120 € with 15% commission means 18 € per booking. With 500 OTA bookings per month, that is 9,000 € monthly or 108,000 € per year.
Yes. Many hotels achieve 10–20% more direct bookings through a clearer website, better user guidance, visible direct booking benefits, and targeted marketing. The OTA calculator shows you the associated savings potential.
Direct bookings improve margin, give more control over guest data and communication, enable personalized offers, and reduce platform dependence. You can also offer better conditions and build a direct relationship with the guest.