Vacation Rental Calculator
Estimate revenue, cash flow and investment returns for Airbnb, Vrbo and other vacation rentals.
Vacation rental profit calculator
Every figure updates as you type. Enter a purchase price, financing terms, nightly rate and occupancy, and see cash required, annual revenue, monthly cash flow, cap rate and cash-on-cash return update as you type.
Can I use this as an Airbnb calculator?
Yes. Enter your average nightly rate and occupancy, then set the booking source mix to reflect where your reservations come from. The calculator applies a 15.5% host fee to Airbnb, 5% to Vrbo and nothing at all to direct bookings, and blends them into one effective platform fee, so the answer reflects how the property actually books rather than one platform in isolation.
What does "cash on cash return" mean here?
Annual cash flow after debt service, divided by the total cash you put in — down payment, closing costs, rehab and furnishing. It answers what your money earns, as distinct from what the property earns, which is the cap rate. Between them they are the two ROI figures most vacation rental buyers compare before making an offer.
Are the operating expenses monthly or annual?
Every figure under Operating expenses is a MONTHLY amount, including taxes, insurance and HOA. Cleaning is priced per turnover, the management fee is a share of gross revenue, and booking/platform fees are derived from your booking source mix.