Vacation rental startup cost calculator
Separate getting the property from getting it guest-ready.
Build your launch budget
All amounts in USD. Your inputs stay in this browser.
Your startup cash estimate
Enter your details to calculate an estimate.
How this estimate works
Cash to launch = property-entry cash + guest-ready setup + setup contingency + operating reserve. Only costs relevant to your selected arrangement are included.
Already own: no previous purchase price is included. Buying: use the full price for a cash purchase, or the entered down payment for a financed purchase; add closing costs, inspections, and any upfront financing fees. The financed balance is shown separately, not added to cash required.
Leasing: include the deposit, prepaid rent, and leasing fees. A refundable deposit still requires upfront cash. The estimate does not determine whether short-term letting is permitted by a lease or local rules.
Operating reserve = entered monthly operating cash × reserve months. Keep prepaid rent and reserved months distinct to avoid double counting. The 10% setup contingency and three reserve months are editable assumptions.
Use the furnishing calculator for category estimates, and the rental supply calculator for initial consumable quantities. Check ongoing cash flow with the profit calculator.
Planning estimates based on your inputs, not a forecast or a quote. Not affiliated with Airbnb. Confirm your actual costs before committing money.