Vacation Rental ROI Calculator — Airbnb, VRBO & STR Property Analysis

Analyze your short-term rental investment — cash-on-cash, RevPAR, ADR, break-even occupancy

What is this? Short-term rental (STR) investing is different from traditional rentals — higher income potential but more management overhead, seasonal swings, and big platform fees. This calculator handles what most don't: seasonal occupancy rates, cleaning costs per stay, platform fees (Airbnb takes 3%, VRBO takes 8-15%), and revenue per available room (RevPAR).

Who it's for: Real estate investors analyzing Airbnb or VRBO properties, people house-hacking with a short-term rental, or anyone deciding between STR and traditional long-term leasing.

Purchase & Investment

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Down Payment ($) oninput="calculate()"

Setup/Closing Costs ($) oninput="calculate()"

Monthly Mortgage Payment ($) oninput="calculate()"

Revenue

Nightly Rate ($) oninput="calculate()"

Occupancy Rate (%) oninput="calculate()"

Market Type

Seasonal adjustment: Your occupancy is weighted by market type. Peak season months generate more revenue per available night. See seasonal breakdown below.

Monthly Operating Costs

Cleaning Fee per Stay ($) oninput="calculate()"

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Utilities/month ($) oninput="calculate()"

Supplies/month ($) oninput="calculate()"

Platform Management (%) Airbnb 3%, VRBO 8-15% oninput="calculate()"

Platform Hosting Fee (%) Airbnb 3%, VRBO 3% oninput="calculate()"

Insurance/month ($) oninput="calculate()"

Maintenance/month ($) oninput="calculate()"

Investment Returns

Annual Cash Flow

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after all costs

Cash-on-Cash Return

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annual CF / cash invested

Monthly Net Income

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profit per month

RevPAR

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revenue per avail. room

ADR

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avg daily rate achieved

Gross Annual Revenue

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before expenses

Break-Even & Performance

Break-Even Occupancy

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min occupancy for positive CF

Min Nightly Rate for Profit

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at your current occupancy

Seasonal Revenue Pattern

Seasonality: Summer and holiday months see higher demand. Winter months may see 40-60% lower revenue in seasonal markets.

STR vs. Long-Term Rental Comparison

Compare this STR to a traditional long-term rental (enter rent below)

Long-Term Monthly Rent ($)

Long-Term Vacancy (%)

Metric	Short-Term Rental	Long-Term Rental

Looking to list your property? List on VRBO or become an Airbnb host — both offer host guarantees and insurance.

Estimates only. STR returns vary significantly by location, market conditions, and management quality. Does not include taxes, depreciation, or platform fee changes. Consult a real estate investor.

Vacation Rental ROI Calculator Airbnb · VRBO · STR