Book direct vs Airbnb: why direct booking always wins
Airbnb and Booking have changed the way we travel. But they have a problem that very few people know before clicking "Book": their commissions are enormous, you pay them, and you get nothing in return that you could not get by booking directly.
What Airbnb and Booking really charge
Airbnb charges guests between 12% and 16% commission on the total booking price. Booking charges between 15% and 18%. On a €1,000 booking, you are paying between €120 and €180 in commissions alone — money that does not go to the accommodation, the cleaning or the owner. It goes straight to the platforms.
Direct vs platforms — the real comparison
12-18% commissions · Inflated final price · Automated customer service · No flexibility · Rigid cancellation policies
No commissions · Best price guaranteed · Direct contact with the manager · More flexibility · Real communication
The 6 advantages of booking direct with MyNextStays
No platform commissions. The same accommodation, always cheaper.
You speak with whoever manages the property. Not a bot or a call centre.
We can adapt to your dates, needs and unforeseen situations.
The agreed price is the final price. No hidden last-minute charges.
We are in Denia. If you need anything during your stay, we respond quickly.
Next time we already know each other. No starting from scratch.
Book directly with MyNextStays and forget about commissions. Same accommodation, better price.
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