Net rate calculator
Net rate is what you actually keep after a channel takes its cut — not the price the guest paid. Enter the price you list and each channel's commission to see the real payout side by side, and what price would close the gap.
Net rate calculator
Enter the price you list and each channel's commission rate from your own contract. Everything is calculated on your device — nothing is sent anywhere.
If there's tax or another fee deducted on top of commission, add it here. Leave blank if there isn't one.
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Prime Host charges a flat price by room count and never a percentage of your bookings. All prices are on the page.
What "net rate" means
The price a guest pays and the amount you receive are two different numbers. Net rate is the second one — your price minus whatever the channel keeps as commission, and minus any extra fee or tax that comes off the top. It's the figure that actually lands in your account, and it's the one that matters when you're comparing channels or deciding where to spend effort.
Because every channel negotiates its own commission with you, listing the same price everywhere does not mean you keep the same amount everywhere. A channel with a higher commission quietly pays you less for the exact same room, on the exact same night, at the exact same listed price.
Why you sometimes need to gross-up the price
"Grossing up" means working backwards from the net amount you want to keep, to the price you'd need to list to actually get there. The formula is simple: price = net ÷ (1 − commission rate). If you want to net 1,000 after a 20% commission, you need to list 1,250 — not 1,200, because 20% of 1,250 is 250, leaving exactly 1,000.
This matters most when you're comparing channels with different commission rates. If one channel takes 15% and another takes 25%, listing the same price on both means the second channel pays you noticeably less. Grossing up the price on the higher-commission channel is how you equalize what you actually take home, instead of equalizing only what the guest sees.
Mistakes that throw the number off
Using the contract rate, not the rate you actually paid
Promotions, loyalty discounts and mobile-only rates can sit on top of your listed price, so the commission deducted on a given booking can differ from the headline rate in your contract.
Forgetting payment or currency fees
Some channels deduct a separate payment-processing or currency-conversion fee on top of commission. Leaving it out makes every net figure look slightly better than it really is.
Assuming VAT is already included
Whether VAT applies to the room price, the commission invoice, or both depends on your market and your own tax setup — not on the channel. Add it as its own line rather than folding it into the commission rate.
Comparing list price instead of net
Two channels showing the same price to the guest can leave you with very different amounts once each one's commission is deducted. The price the guest sees is not the number to compare — the net is.
How Prime Host handles this
Real commission, measured not guessed
Commission per channel is calculated from your own reservations, not a number typed in once and forgotten — so your dashboard reflects what you actually paid, not a generic rate card.
No percentage of your bookings
Prime Host charges a flat price based on room count. We never take a cut of what you sell, so the commission you pay each channel stays exactly as agreed in your own contract.
See what the guest really paid
Promotions like loyalty discounts or mobile-only rates can quietly sit on top of the price you set. Prime Shield compares what you sent, what you intended, and what the guest actually paid, and shows the gap in money.
Frequently asked questions
What is net rate in hotel terms?
Net rate is the amount you actually receive after a channel's commission, and any extra fee or tax, is deducted from the price the guest paid. It's different from the listed or published rate.
How do I calculate the price I need to list for a target net?
Divide the net amount you want by (1 minus the commission rate as a decimal). To net 1,000 after a 20% commission, list 1,250, since 1,250 × (1 − 0.20) = 1,000. The calculator on this page does this for up to four channels at once.
Why do I keep less from one channel even though the price is the same?
Because each channel has its own commission rate. The same listed price produces a different net once each channel's own percentage — and any extra fee — is deducted.
Does VAT count as part of the commission?
No. VAT and commission are usually separate deductions with different rules depending on your market. Enter them separately rather than combining them into one rate.
Can this calculator guarantee what I'll be paid?
No — it's a planning tool based on the numbers you enter. Your actual payout depends on your real contract, any promotions applied to a specific booking, and your own tax setup. Always check your channel's extranet and your contract for the final figure.
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