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How Airbnb Makes Money

By Lyle DalyUpdated Sep 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM | Fact-checked by Robin Hartill, CFP

Key Points

  • Airbnb primarily earns money through fees on bookings for stays, experiences, and in-home services.
  • As of June 2025, Airbnb reported $11.6 billion in revenue and $2.6 billion in net income over its most recent 12 months.
  • Airbnb recently expanded its services and redesigned its app for enhanced guest-host interaction.

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