Typical ranges
Commissions for guest houses in India commonly sit between 15% and 25% (AxisRooms); a 2025 report on homestays quoted 15% to 20% (Angel One). Some owners report paying up to 30% once promotions are added. Exact rates are in your extranet contract.
What a booking really earns
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room price, 2 nights at ₹4,000 | ₹8,000 |
| Commission at 18% | −₹1,440 |
| GST on commission at 18% | −₹259 |
| You keep | ₹6,301 |
Try your own numbers with the OTA commission calculator.
Booking sites are worth it, up to a point
Booking sites bring guests you'd never reach alone, especially first-time and foreign guests. One Indian homestay owner found booking sites brought under 12% of revenue over five years, while most guests found them on Google and booked by phone or WhatsApp (OpenStays founder, LinkedIn). Your mix will differ: track where each booking comes from. InnRow's dashboard shows your direct booking share.