Hotels face ‘bottom line’ disadvantage to Airbnb over tax
Average price of a night in Airbnb accommodation in Dublin is just €98.75
Irish hotels face a significant tax disadvantage compared to Airbnb rentals.
The average price of a night in Airbnb accommodation in Dublin is €98.75, compared to €129 in a hotel in the city, according to research by this newspaper. Even with Airbnb’s own charges, almost half of the difference between the two average prices is made up of property rates, Vat and charges on hotel rooms for which Airbnb hosts are not liable.
