How much could your vacation rental make?

Short-term rental income calculator

Our short-term rental income calculator estimates your earnings based on your property specifics and local market data. Get realistic projections that factor in fees and expenses.

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How our short-term rental income calculator works

Get your personalized short-term rental income projections in four easy steps.

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Share details
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Market analysis
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Income calculations
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Recommendations

Tell us about your property

Share some basic information about your property. This helps our vacation rental income calculator pull relevant market data for your area.

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We analyze your local market

Your inputs get measured against real industry benchmarks and insights from active vacation rentals.

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We calculate your potential income

See projected monthly earnings with a clear breakdown of fees, expenses and your net take-home amount.

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Get personalized recommendations

Based on your results, we show you specific ways to maximize your vacation rental revenue.

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Find out how much more you could make

See how much more your vacation rental could earn. Answer a few questions and our calculator will estimate your revenue potential, highlight opportunities you may be missing and show you how the right tools can help you capture them.

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Make the most of your investment

We built Lodgify to help vacation rental owners grow. This free vacation rental income calculator shows you where your business may be underperforming and what you can do to fix it.

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Still have questions?

How do I calculate my vacation rental income?

Our vacation rental calculator uses the information you provide us about your rental property expenses and your revenue to calculate how much profit you make.

What variables does the vacation rental income calculator consider?

Our vacation rental estimator takes into account your property location, type of property, booking platforms used, rental income and expenses, and the technology used to manage your property.

Is this calculator really free to use?

Yes, our short-term rental estimator is completely free with no sign-up required. You can get your revenue estimate in minutes.

What’s the average vacation rental income?

What you earn from a vacation rental depends on your property type, location, size and amenities. AirDNA reports that the average U.S. Airbnb host earned $14,000 in supplemental income in 2023, but your results will vary based on your market and property.

What is a good ROI for a vacation rental?

An ROI of 5-10% is generally considered good for vacation rentals. Anything above 10% is excellent. Your actual ROI will depend on your property costs, location, occupancy rates and how well you manage your business. Our vacation rental calculator helps you estimate the revenue side of that equation.

How can I make more money from my vacation rental?

Using the right technology helps you optimize your pricing, reach more guests and automate your operations. Listing on multiple booking sites, accepting direct bookings through your own website and using dynamic pricing can all increase your revenue. Lodgify gives you all these tools in one platform.

How can Lodgify help me reach my revenue goals?

Lodgify is an all-in-one platform that helps you manage your vacation rental business. Build your own booking website to accept direct reservations without commission fees. Connect to Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com from one place. Automate guest messages and sync your calendar everywhere. Try it free for 7 days.

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