How to Use Airbnb Calculator

In this guide, we’ll walk you through how the calculator works, what’s included in the free report, and how to make the most of the data

The Airbtics Calculator estimates your potential income as a short-term rental by analyzing historical Airbnb data from nearby listings. 

With the Basic (free) plan, you can run a quick analysis by:

1. Entering the property address
2. Add details like the number of bedrooms and bathrooms.
3. Access a free version of the analysis report.

Some features like historical trends and editing comps are only available on paid plans.

In the sample report for a 1-bedroom property in Menlo Park, the calculator used 10 default comps (visible on the map) to estimate revenue, ADR, and occupancy. These figures are based on each comp’s past 12 months of performance.

Comps are nearby Airbnb listings that closely match your property, selected based on:

• Location (within 10 miles / 15 km)

• Bedrooms

• Guest capacity

Click the pencil icon (✏️) on the map to view or edit the comps used in your report.

By analyzing how these similar properties have performed, the calculator provides a realistic projection of how your property might do in the same market.

📄 View the Calculator Report ➜ Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park – 1 Bedroom

Revenue Potential estimates how much a listing could have earned if it were available every day over the past 12 months.

Formula:

Revenue Potential: = (Revenue / Days available) * 365 

 Example: ($33,500 / 304)*365 = $40,222

You can view the historical data of comparable listings from the past twelve months—Host Insights and Historical Data.

With the paid version, you can manually review comps, add more comps and edit them, so this can give you more confidence in the number you are putting in your report.

1. Review and Refine Your Comps 

Go through the default listings and remove any that don’t match your property—such as those with no reviews, located too far away, or significantly more upscale.

2. Add More Comparable Listings

If the default comps aren’t a good fit, click “Review more comps” to pull up to 30 additional listings for comparison.

3. Check Property Details

Make sure comps match your property by reviewing:

• Number of bedrooms and bathrooms

• Guest capacity

• Property type (entire place, private room, shared room)

• Key amenities (Wi-Fi, AC, kitchen, washer/dryer, parking, pool, etc.)

• Review count and overall rating

• Photo quality and presentation

• Minimum stay requirements

• Cancellation policy

• Proximity to attractions or key locations

Additional Tips:

• Hide Irrelevant Listings: Click the uncheck icon (/) and Apply to exclude listings from the revenue calculation.

Learn from Top and Underperforming Listings:

From your reviewed comps, select at least 5 top-performing and 5 underperforming listings.

• Add them to Excel for easier comparison.
• Analyze key factors: pricing strategy, photos, reviews, amenities, and location.

With the right comps and insights, you’ll be better equipped to evaluate investment opportunities and maximize your Airbnb returns.

• Share it with a simple link

• Or download it as a PDF (with your own logo, if you’d like)

🔗 Try the Airbnb Calculator

🎥 Watch a quick demo here
📄 View a sample PDF report

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