I don't understand why Airbnb charges such exorbitant fees. It seems like every time I book a stay, there are so many additional costs added on top of the base price. Why are Airbnb's fees so high?
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BusanBeautyBloom
Wed Mar 12 2025
Airbnb operates efficiently by imposing a service fee upon confirmation of a booking.
Maria
Wed Mar 12 2025
This fee serves to cover the expenses incurred in providing round-the-clock customer support.
Valentino
Tue Mar 11 2025
The fee structure for stays is categorized into two types.
SeoulSerenitySeeker
Tue Mar 11 2025
The first type is a split fee, which involves sharing the cost between guests and hosts.
QuasarStorm
Tue Mar 11 2025
The second type is a host-only fee, where the entire cost is borne by the host.