Zigbang short-term rental fees: What do hosts and guests pay?
Zigbang charges hosts 3.3% and guests 9.9% (both incl. VAT).
Both fees apply to the booking total—rent, utilities and cleaning—and exclude the deposit.
That means platform fees total 13.2% of the booking amount per contract.
Before listing on Zigbang, check how much you'll actually take home.
Zigbang short-term rental fees at a glance
Fee | Host fee | Guest fee |
|---|---|---|
Rate | 3.3% (incl. VAT) | 9.9% (incl. VAT) |
Based on | Rent + utilities + cleaning (including pet cleaning) | Rent + utilities + cleaning (including pet cleaning) |
How it's charged | Deducted automatically from payout | Added to the amount due |
Deposit | No fee | No fee |
How much is Zigbang's host fee?
Zigbang charges hosts 3.3% of the total booking amount (incl. VAT).
What it covers: Rent, utilities, cleaning and pet cleaning
How it's charged: Nothing to pay separately—the fee is deducted when your payout arrives
Free offer: The 0% host fee offer ended for listings registered by June 30
How much is Zigbang's guest fee?
Zigbang charges guests 9.9% of rent, utilities and cleaning (incl. VAT).
How it's charged: Included in the guest's payment
When you'll see it: The exact amount appears at checkout
What the fee covers: Zigbang says it covers operating costs like booking requests, payment processing, contract records, and holding and settling deposits
Is there a fee on Zigbang's short-term rental deposit?
No. The deposit isn't included in the fee calculation.
Deposit: Fixed at ₩300,000
Held by: Zigbang holds and settles it separately
Refund: Within 10 business days
How much would Zigbang charge on a ₩1,000,000 monthly listing?
For a monthly booking of ₩1,000,000, the guest pays ₩1,099,000 and the host receives ₩967,000.
Monthly booking amount | Guest pays (+9.9%) | Host receives (−3.3%) | Total platform fees (13.2%) |
|---|---|---|---|
₩1,000,000 | ₩1,099,000 | ₩967,000 | ₩132,000 |
₩1,500,000 | ₩1,648,500 | ₩1,450,500 | ₩198,000 |
₩2,000,000 | ₩2,198,000 | ₩1,934,000 | ₩264,000 |
※ These figures are examples. Actual amounts may vary based on the booking total and contract terms.
Does the 9.9% guest fee affect hosts too?
Yes. Guests compare listings by the total price, including the fee.
Your payout stays the same, but your listing looks 9.9% more expensive to guests.
Stay competitive: Guests compare the total price with similar listings nearby
Set your price: Factor in what guests will actually pay when setting rent
Short-term rental returns: The 3.3% host fee and any price adjustments both reduce what you earn
Zigbang vs. plott LIFE vs. 33m2: Host fee comparison
Feature | Zigbang | plott LIFE | 33m2 |
|---|---|---|---|
Host fee | 3.3% (of booking amount) | ₩0 (through December 31, 2026) | 3.3% (of booking amount) |
Contract length | 1–12 weeks | 7+ days, booked by the day | By the week (7, 14, 21 days, etc.) |
Monthly payments for guests | Not available (one-time payment) | Split into monthly payments for stays of 28+ days | Not available (one-time payment) |
Of the three, only plott LIFE currently charges hosts no fee.
How to save on Zigbang short-term rental fees
Can I lower Zigbang's fee?
Zigbang's fee rate can't be changed.