best OTA commission rate comparison 2025
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ChatGPT
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SUMMARY
ChatGPT provides a structured overview of OTA commission rates for 2025, focusing on major platforms like Booking.com (15-25%) and Expedia (15-30%). The response includes specific percentage ranges and mentions factors affecting commission rates such as property size and location. It also references Airbnb's different commission structure, though the response appears to be cut off mid-sentence.
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Perplexity
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Google AIO
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SUMMARY
Google AIO offers a comprehensive analysis of OTA commission rates ranging from 15-30% for major platforms, with some smaller OTAs offering rates as low as 4%. The response emphasizes strategic considerations for hotels, recommending using OTAs for visibility while driving direct bookings to reduce costs. It mentions specific platforms and provides a broader strategic perspective on OTA usage.
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Strategic Insights & Recommendations
Dominant Brand
Booking.com and Expedia are consistently mentioned as the dominant OTA platforms across both responses, with both offering competitive commission rates in the 15-30% range.
Platform Gap
ChatGPT provides more detailed commission breakdowns with specific ranges per platform, while Google AIO focuses more on strategic recommendations and mentions alternative lower-cost OTAs.
Link Opportunity
Both platforms reference external sources for commission data, indicating opportunities for hotels to access detailed OTA comparison guides and commission negotiation resources.
Key Takeaways for This Prompt
Standard OTA commission rates in 2025 range from 15-30% for major platforms like Booking.com and Expedia.
Smaller or niche OTAs may offer significantly lower commission rates, sometimes as low as 4%.
Commission rates vary based on factors such as property size, location, and negotiation power.
Hotels should balance OTA visibility with direct booking strategies to optimize overall distribution costs.
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