What does this tool do?
Nightly rates hide cleaning and service fees that can decide the cheaper option. This calculator compares the full stay cost, including the one-off rental fees, and shows the effective nightly rate for each choice.
The Formula
Hotel total = Nights × Nightly rate; Rental total = Nights × Nightly rate + Cleaning fee + Service feeFrequently Asked Questions
When is a rental cheaper than a hotel?
Rentals usually win on longer stays because the cleaning fee is spread over more nights. Hotels often win on one or two nights, where that fixed fee dominates.
Should I compare the nightly rate or the total?
Use the total for the exact stay, then compare the effective nightly rate across different trip lengths. A low headline rate can be misleading once fees are added.