Book direct
Skip the platform fees.
Booking through Fidum keeps the reservation direct with the host. That means the same stay can avoid marketplace service fees and channel markups that are often built into third-party prices.
Sample direct total
$800
Before lodging tax
Highest sample savings
$120
Compared with Vrbo
Live quote
Per stay
Calculated at booking
Sample stay: $800 subtotal (3 nights + cleaning)
Lodging tax is passed through separately and is not included in this comparison.
| Channel | Guest fee | Rate adjustment | Estimated subtotal | Extra vs direct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct (here) | None | None | $800 | Best price |
| Airbnb | 14% | None | $912 | +$112 (12%) |
| Vrbo | 10% | 5% | $920 | +$120 (13%) |
| Booking.com | None | 15% | $920 | +$120 (13%) |
What changes by channel
Airbnb
Typically adds about 14% as a guest service fee on top of the stay subtotal.
Vrbo
Typically adds about 10% as a guest service fee, plus about 5% reflected in the channel rate.
Booking.com
Typically reflects about 15% of channel cost in the displayed rate.
A quick note on estimates
Other fee percentages are conservative public defaults from the major booking platforms.
Your actual savings depend on dates, length of stay, taxes, optional fees, and the specific listing. The savings shown on a listing or checkout page are calculated against that live quote, not this sample stay.