Operating costs of short-term rentals

1 min read | Last updated: March 2026 | By Elba Property Consultant

Costs to consider

Fixed annual costs

IMU (property tax), TARI (waste tax), insurance (€300-800/year), accountant (€300-500/year), fixed utilities.

Variable costs

Utility consumption (especially AC), maintenance, supplies, platform commissions (3-18%).

NOT your costs

Cleaning (guest pays), tourist tax (collected from guest).

Management fee

15-30% of revenue if using an agency. With professional management, gross revenue is typically 20-40% higher, often offsetting the management fee.

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