Short-Stay Income Calculator NZ

This calculator works out the real income you are likely to keep from renting out a property or room on short-stay platforms such as Airbnb or Bookabach, once the costs of hosting are taken into account. You enter your nightly rate, expected occupancy percentage, the platform fee charged by the booking site, your annual running costs such as cleaning, linen, power and consumables, and the tax rate you want to set aside. From these figures the calculator works out your gross bookings for the year, your nightly rate multiplied by 365 nights at your occupancy rate, then deducts the platform fee and running costs to leave your taxable profit, and sets aside tax at your chosen rate to arrive at your estimated net income per year. The results panel shows gross bookings, platform fees, running costs and tax to set aside alongside the final net figure, so you can see exactly where your booking revenue goes. Use it to test different nightly rates and occupancy levels, and to budget for tax, since short-stay income is generally taxable and GST can apply once you pass the registration threshold. Occupancy and achievable rates vary by season and location, so adjust the inputs to match your own property before relying on the result. This is an estimate for general information only, not tax advice.

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$17,300
estimated net income per year, after costs and tax
Gross bookings$36,135
Platform fees$5,420
Running costs$6,000
Tax to set aside$7,414

Short-stay income is generally taxable, and GST can apply once you pass the registration threshold, which has its own consequences for the property. Occupancy and rates vary by season and location. Estimate only, general information, not tax advice.

How it works

Gross bookings are your nightly rate times the nights booked, which is 365 times your occupancy percentage. The platform fee is taken off that, then your annual running costs such as cleaning, linen, power and consumables. What remains is your taxable profit, from which the calculator sets aside tax at the rate you choose. The final figure is the net income you actually keep, which is often far below the headline booking revenue.

Worked example

At $180 a night with 55% occupancy, gross bookings are about $36,135. A 15% platform fee takes $5,420, and $6,000 of running costs leaves around $24,715 of profit. Setting aside 30% for tax, roughly $7,415, leaves a net of about $17,300 for the year.

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Frequently asked questions

How much can I make from Airbnb in New Zealand?

Your gross income is your nightly rate times the nights booked, but the real figure is much lower after platform fees, cleaning, consumables and tax. This calculator estimates the net you actually keep.

Do I pay tax on short-stay accommodation income?

Yes, short-stay income is generally taxable, and GST can also apply once you pass the registration threshold. Set aside tax from each booking so you are not caught out at year end.

What costs reduce short-stay income?

Platform fees, cleaning, linen and consumables, power and internet, and wear and tear all reduce your income, along with tax. The net can be far less than the gross bookings suggest.