Comparisons
How Italiando compares
Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo are great at bringing travellers in. They also take a cut of every stay. Here's an honest look at where each one wins.
Italiando vs AirbnbAirbnb now charges hosts about 15.5% per booking. How booking a home in Italy directly on Italiando compares, for guests and for owners.Italiando vs Booking.comBooking.com charges holiday-home owners in Italy around 15–18% per stay. How a flat subscription and direct booking compare, for owners and guests.Italiando vs VrboVrbo moves hosts to a single 12% commission from 29 October 2026. How it compares with booking holiday homes in Italy directly on Italiando.
Fees at a glance
| Aspect | Airbnb | Booking.com | Vrbo | Italiando |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fee paid by the guest | No separate fee under the host-only model, but it's usually built into the nightly price | Usually nothing on top; the commission is built into the price | A traveller service fee added at checkout | None. You pay the owner's price |
| Fee paid by the owner | About 15.5% of each booking (14–16%), plus VAT in the EU | Around 15% of the booking, up to about 17–18%, cleaning and extras included | A single 12% commission from 29 October 2026 (previously about 8% on pay-per-booking) | A flat €19–79 a month, no commission |