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What does Airbnb management and long-term rental cost?
Airbnb management costs 17% incl. VAT of rental income. Long-term rental costs 8.5% excl. VAT of the monthly rent. The price is right here. No need to call for a number.
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Two ways to rent out. A percentage of the rent.
You pay a percentage of the rent, so we earn when you earn. Cleaning, linen, supplies and maintenance are billed separately at cost or at agreed rates.
Long-term rental
8.5%
excl. VAT of the monthly rent.
- Listed on our own homes-to-rent page and sent to our list of home seekers
- Tenant selection and screening before viewings
- A lease under Danish rental law
- Deposit and rent collection
- Move-in and move-out inspections with written and photographic records
- Coordination of tradespeople
- A monthly statement of income and costs
VAT is added to the fee. If the rent is subject to VAT, for example because the landlord has voluntarily registered the letting of a commercial lease for VAT, the fee is calculated on the rent excl. VAT. Billed separately: maintenance, at cost or at agreed rates.
About long-term rentalAirbnb management
17%
incl. VAT of rental income.
- Listings on Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo
- Dynamic pricing by season and demand
- Guest service around the clock
- Self check-in and key handover
- Coordination of cleaning and quality control
- A monthly statement and payout to your account
Billed separately: cleaning, linen, supplies and maintenance, at cost or at agreed rates. The platform’s fee, such as Airbnb’s, and any payment fees are deducted from the payout and are not part of the 17%.
About Airbnb managementNo onboarding fee for the rest of 2026
Start long-term rental management, Airbnb administration, property management for your owners’ association, summer house rental or holiday apartment and timeshare administration with BY Administration, and we will not charge an onboarding fee to get started. The price of the service itself stays the same as always.
Applies to new management agreements entered into up to and including 31 December 2026. Cleaning, photography, styling and a key box are agreed and billed separately, like our other services.
Get startedLong-term or short-term rental?
Which earns more depends on location, season, the standard of the home and its furnishing. Here is how the two models differ.
| Long-term rental | Short-term rental | |
|---|---|---|
| Fee | 8.5% excl. VAT of the monthly rent | 17% incl. VAT of rental income |
| Who lives there | One tenant for at least 3 months at a time | Guests on shorter stays |
| Where we advertise | Our own homes-to-rent page, our list of home seekers and our network | Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo |
| Rules | Danish rental law: lease, deposit and inspections | At most 70 days a year in your own permanent home, when rented out through platforms that report to the tax authorities |
| Billed separately | Maintenance | Cleaning, linen, supplies and maintenance |
| Can you use the home | Not during the tenancy | Yes, you can block dates for your own use |
| Statement | Every month | Every month |
Source for the 70 days: Danish Agency for Planning and Rural Affairs (in Danish).
About the Airbnb rules in CopenhagenA worked example
The fee is a percentage, so you can work it out yourself. The figures are an illustration, not an estimate of what your home can earn.
| Long-term rental | Short-term rental | |
|---|---|---|
| Rent or rental income for a month | DKK 10,000 | DKK 10,000 |
| Our fee | DKK 850 (8.5% excl. VAT) | DKK 1,700 (17% incl. VAT) |
| VAT on the fee, 25% | DKK 212.50 | Included in the fee |
| Total fee | DKK 1,062.50 | DKK 1,700 |
| Billed separately | Maintenance | Cleaning, linen, supplies and maintenance |
If the rent is subject to VAT, for example because the landlord has voluntarily registered the letting of a commercial lease for VAT, the fee is calculated on the rent excl. VAT. With short-term rental, the platform’s fee, such as Airbnb’s, and any payment fees are also deducted from the payout. Want to know what your home could earn? Tell us about it and you will get a personal estimate within 24 hours.
See what your home can earnSavings
See how much you save with BY
Set your home’s annual rental income from short-term rental, pick a provider, and see the first-year fee side by side.
- 17% incl. VAT of the rental income plus the platform’s fee, no hidden fees
- No onboarding fee for the rest of 2026
- You follow every krone in Mit BY
An example. Set your own rental income.
You save
DKK 3,299
in the first year, compared with Arnor
- BY AdministrationDKK 20,400
First year · 17% · DKK 0 onboarding fee
Applies to new management agreements entered into up to and including 31 December 2026.
- ArnorDKK 23,699
First year · 18.5% · DKK 1,499 onboarding fee
23% of what Airbnb pays out equals 18.5% of the rental income. Source: arnor.dk, 25 September 2026.
The providers’ own rates, converted to the same basis: rental income excluding the cleaning fee, including VAT. Cleaning, tax and the platform’s fee (such as Airbnb’s) are not included.
At the chosen rental income, BY costs DKK 20,400 in the first year. You save DKK 3,299 compared with Arnor.
No hidden fees
All prices and terms are agreed upfront. Variable costs are billed at cost or at agreed rates, with full transparency.
- A percentage of the rent, so our interests follow yours
- Cleaning, linen, supplies and maintenance shown separately on your statement
- A monthly statement of income, costs and net result
- A detailed assessment and a proposed agreement you can read at your own pace
Prices for our other services
Cleaning, photography and management of owners’ associations are priced by the job.
Home cleaning
The price depends on the size of your home, the type of cleaning and how often we come. There are no fixed packages, and you get a clear price upfront.
About cleaningCommercial cleaning and stairwells
The price depends on the size of the premises, frequency, type of business and access. Ongoing agreements have a fixed price, and one-off cleaning is usually billed by the hour.
About commercial cleaningProperty photography
The price depends on the size of the home, the number of photos, location and any help needed with styling. You get a clear price upfront.
About property photographyProperty management
Management of owners’ associations. If you switch from another manager, there is no onboarding fee to get started. Applies to new management agreements entered into up to and including 31 December 2026.
About property managementSummer house rental
Summer house rental in North Zealand, the same fee model as Airbnb management. You get a clear price upfront.
About summer house rentalHoliday apartment and timeshare
Management and rental of holiday apartments in holiday centres and timeshare. Tell us about the home and we will get back to you with a quote.
About holiday apartments and timeshareParking space rental
12.5% of the rent, at least DKK 98.75 a month, incl. VAT, paid by the owner and only once the space is let. We collect the rent and pay it out to the owner after deducting the fee. The tenant pays no fees, only the rent.
About renting out a parking spaceReferral to our finance partners
You pay nothing to us for the referral. BY Administration receives a fee from the partner when we refer you.
How the referral works
Frequently asked questions
Answers to what landlords ask us most.
Have another question?Call +45 50 52 15 37 or book a meeting.
How much does Airbnb management cost?
We charge 17% incl. VAT of rental income. The fee covers the day-to-day running: your listing on the booking platforms, pricing, guest service, key handover and coordination of cleaning. Cleaning, linen, supplies and maintenance are billed separately at cost or at agreed rates, and there are no hidden fees. The platform’s fee, such as Airbnb’s, and any payment fees are deducted from the payout and are not part of the 17%.
About Airbnb managementHow much does a rental agent cost in Copenhagen?
For long-term rental our fee is 8.5% excl. VAT of the monthly rent, and VAT is added to it. If the rent is subject to VAT, for example because the landlord has voluntarily registered the letting of a commercial lease for VAT, the fee is calculated on the rent excl. VAT. For that we find and screen the tenant, draw up the lease under Danish rental law, handle the deposit and rent, and carry out move-in and move-out inspections. Maintenance is billed separately at cost or at agreed rates.
About long-term rentalWhy do you charge a percentage of the rent?
Because it aligns our interests with yours. With a percentage fee, we earn the most when your home is rented out well. The fee appears on your monthly statement alongside income, costs and the net result, so you can see exactly what you are paying.
What is billed on top of the fee?
Cleaning, linen, supplies and maintenance are billed separately, at cost or at rates agreed with you in advance. With long-term rental it is usually only maintenance. Everything is shown on your monthly statement, and there are no hidden fees.
Does short-term rental earn more than long-term rental?
Often, but not always. Short-term rental can bring in more gross income, especially in central areas, but the real result depends on location, season, standard and furnishing. Your own permanent home can also only be rented out to holidaymakers for up to 70 days a year. That is why we work out both options before you choose.
See what your home can earnAre there any hidden fees?
No. All prices and terms are agreed upfront, and variable costs such as cleaning and maintenance are billed at cost or at agreed rates. Every month you get a statement of income, costs and net result, so you can always see what you have paid for.
How do I get a price for my home?
Tell us about your home in the rental income calculator and you will get a personal estimate within 24 hours. You can also book a short meeting. Afterwards you get a detailed assessment and a proposed agreement that you can read at your own pace before you decide.
Book a meetingIs there an onboarding fee?
No, there is no onboarding fee at BY Administration for new management agreements for Airbnb management, long-term rental, property management or owners’ associations, summer house rental and holiday apartment/timeshare administration. Applies to new management agreements entered into up to and including 31 December 2026. A few one-off services at the start, such as photography, styling, a key box and a deep clean, may be billed separately by agreement.
What does it cost to rent out my parking space through you?
12.5% of the rent, at least DKK 98.75 a month, incl. VAT. You only pay once the space is let. We collect the rent from the tenant and pay it out to you after deducting the fee. The tenant pays no fees, only the rent.
About renting out a parking space