Airbnb Break-Even Calculator
Find out exactly how many booked nights per month you need to cover all your costs.
Break-Even Point
Frequently asked questions
How many nights does an Airbnb need to break even?
Divide your fixed monthly costs (mortgage, insurance, utilities, subscriptions) by your average nightly profit (rate minus per-stay variable costs). Many leveraged STRs break even around 10-15 nights per month.
What is a safe break-even occupancy for an STR?
If you break even below 50% occupancy, you have real margin for slow seasons and surprises. Needing 70%+ just to cover costs means one soft quarter puts you underwater - reprice or cut costs before it does.
What if my Airbnb cannot break even?
In order: raise your average rate by improving the listing (photos, title, amenities score), cut your two biggest variable costs, and extend average stay length to dilute turnover costs. If none of that closes the gap, the market rate may not support the property's cost basis.
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