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A host wants ₹109,780. Here’s what it costs.
The host keeps their full price. The displayed total includes a 3.9% cost contribution for Stripe payment fees and refunds. BookNoFees earns nothing from it.
Take a simple example: an owner who wants to earn ₹1,09,780 for a week.
| What each platform takes | Airbnb | Booking.com | BookNoFees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform commission | 15.5% | 15%–25% | 0% |
| Payment processing & protection | included | contract-specific | 3.9% |
| Owner keepson a ₹1,09,780 listing | ₹92,764 | ₹82,335–₹93,313 | ₹1,09,780 |
| Guest paysfor ₹1,09,780 to reach the owner | ₹1,29,870 | ₹1,29,102–₹1,46,337 | ₹1,14,062 |
Over 18 weeks let, that is more than ₹2,74,451 a year in this example — money that stays with the guest or reaches the owner.
Rates checked in September 2026. Under its single-fee structure, Airbnb charges most hosts 15.5%; Airbnb says other hosts typically pay between 14% and 16%. Exceptions depend on country and account type. Booking.com sets the commission rate in each accommodation agreement, and visibility programmes may increase it. This worked example uses a possible range of 15% to 25%. If Booking.com facilitates payment, the applicable payment terms and transaction cost are contract-specific. Our 3.9% cost contribution is included in the displayed total and contributes towards Stripe payment fees and refunds. BookNoFees earns nothing from it. Nothing is added at checkout and nothing is deducted from the owner. Fee models can change, so please check each platform’s current terms. Sources: Airbnb Help Center and Booking.com General Delivery Terms.
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About Sardinia
Staying in Sardinia
Sardinia is a world of its own: a big Mediterranean island where granite mountains meet water so clear it glows turquoise over white sand. The glamorous north-east holds the Costa Smeralda, with Porto Cervo's yacht harbour and the scattered islands of the La Maddalena archipelago just offshore. Head north-west to Alghero, a walled seafront town where Catalan is still spoken and the old lanes feel closer to Barcelona than Rome. In the south, the lively capital Cagliari pairs a hilltop Castello quarter with the long city beach of Poetto, while nearby Villasimius and Costa Rei string together pale coves. The east coast is the wildest of all — the Gulf of Orosei and the Ogliastra region hide cliff-backed beaches like Cala Goloritzé and Cala Mariolu, reachable mainly by boat or on foot. Beyond the coast lie prehistoric nuraghe towers, hearty Sardinian cooking and roads that reward a rental car.
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Holiday homes in Sardinia — FAQ
When is the best time to visit Sardinia?
Late spring and early autumn are widely considered the sweet spot. May, June, September and early October tend to bring warm, sunny weather, sea temperatures that are pleasant for swimming (the water stays warm into September after a summer of heating), fewer crowds and lower prices than the July–August peak. High summer is hottest and busiest, when the beach clubs and nightlife of the Costa Smeralda are in full swing but accommodation and car hire cost the most.
Do I need to rent a car in Sardinia?
For most trips, yes. Public transport between towns and out to the beaches is limited, and distances across the island are large, so a rental car (or bringing your own on the ferry) makes it far easier to explore coves, hill villages and multiple coasts. You can pick up a car at Cagliari, Olbia or Alghero airport. Note that hire prices rise steeply in peak summer, so book well ahead.
How do I get to Sardinia — flights or ferry?
Both work. Sardinia has three main airports: Cagliari (CAG) for the south, Olbia (OLB) for the north-east and Costa Smeralda, and Alghero (AHO) for the north-west. Flights from mainland Italy are short (around an hour) and often the quickest option for a shorter stay. Ferries are the better choice if you want to bring a car, pets or lots of luggage; routes run from ports such as Genoa, Livorno, Civitavecchia and Naples to Sardinian ports including Olbia, Golfo Aranci, Porto Torres, Cagliari and Arbatax, with crossings ranging from a few hours to a long overnight sailing.
Which are Sardinia's most famous beaches?
The island is defined by its beaches. In the north-east, the Costa Smeralda has coves like Spiaggia del Principe and Capriccioli, plus boat trips out to the pink-tinged sands of the La Maddalena archipelago. The wild east coast, in the Gulf of Orosei and Ogliastra, hides cliff-framed gems such as Cala Goloritzé, Cala Mariolu and Cala Luna, most easily reached by boat. In the south, Villasimius (Porto Giunco, Punta Molentis), Costa Rei and Cagliari's own Poetto beach offer white sand and shallow turquoise water. Exact conditions and access rules vary by beach and season.
What is special about Alghero and the north-west?
Alghero is Sardinia's Catalan corner. After coming under Catalan-Aragonese rule in the Middle Ages, the town kept a distinct identity, and a form of Catalan is still spoken there today — you'll see it on street signs alongside Italian. The compact old town sits behind sea walls, with cobbled lanes, the Catalan-Gothic cathedral of Santa Maria, and lively piazzas. It's also a good base for the dramatic cliffs of Capo Caccia and the shallow white sands of nearby beaches such as La Pelosa (near Stintino).
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