How Much Does Airbnb Cleaning Cost?

What's the average cost of an Airbnb clean in the UK?

Most professional UK turnover cleans price between £18 and £30 per hour, then quote a flat rate per property. A one-bed flat usually lands around £40 to £55 per turnover. A three-bed townhouse sits closer to £75 to £110 depending on linen and consumables.

Cheaper options exist, but on Airbnb cleaning the cheapest team almost always becomes the most expensive. Missed dust, unmade beds or a forgotten bin become a four-star review that quietly costs you bookings for months.

What affects the price?

Property size, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, linen change frequency, consumables top-ups, parking costs and travel time all feed into the quote. Same-day or out-of-hours turnovers usually carry a small uplift.

Hosts on short notice often pay 20-30% more than hosts who plan ahead. Booking a regular cleaning partner secures lower, more predictable pricing.

What should you charge guests for cleaning?

Set your Airbnb cleaning fee to cover the full cost of a professional turnover plus linen, consumables and a small buffer for damage and stock. Most UK hosts charge between £35 and £85 depending on property size.

Avoid charging far above the actual cost. Airbnb's search algorithm penalises listings with high cleaning fees, especially for short stays.

How to avoid getting overcharged

Get a written quote, confirm exactly what's included, and ask for a checklist. Reputable cleaners offer photo reports after every clean so you can verify the work without being on-site.