Hotel OTA Commission Charges in India

Q: What is the typical OTA commission in India?

In India, most OTAs charge 15% to 25% commission per booking. The exact percentage depends on the OTA, the property type, and the agreement you sign with them.

Q: What are the commission rates for popular OTAs in India?

Here are the approximate commission ranges: MakeMyTrip/Goibibo (18%–22%), Booking.com (15%–20%), Agoda (15%–18%), Cleartrip (15%–18%), Airbnb (12%–18%), EaseMyTrip (15%–18%), Yatra (15%–20%).

Q: Do OTAs charge the same commission for all hotels?

No. Commission rates can vary depending on hotel size and category, location, negotiation with OTA account managers, participation in visibility programs, and the date of agreement with the OTA.

Q: Do OTAs allow hotels to pay higher commission for more visibility?

Yes. Platforms like MakeMyTrip, Goibibo, and Booking.com allow hotels to increase their commission percentage (by 3–5%) in exchange for higher ranking in search results, increased exposure in the app/website, and access to special programs like Preferred Partner or Genius.

Q: Do all OTAs have the same payout cycle?

No. Payout cycles vary: MakeMyTrip/Goibibo settle after guest checkout, Booking.com raises commission invoices monthly for Pay@Hotel bookings, ClearTrip settles on the check-in date, Agoda offers two payout options (VVC & Bank Transfer), and Expedia varies between weekly and bi-weekly settlements.

OnlineHotelier
Sep 4
2 min read

Updated: Sep 15

Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) are the lifeline of bookings for many Indian hotels. But with every booking comes a commission fee that impacts profitability. Below, we answer the most common questions hoteliers in India ask about OTA commissions.

What is an OTA commission?

An OTA commission is the percentage fee charged by an online travel agency for every confirmed booking. For example, if a guest books a room at ₹5,000 and the OTA commission is 20%, the hotel receives ₹4,000 while the OTA keeps ₹1,000.

What is the typical OTA commission in India?

In India, most OTAs charge 15% to 25% commission per booking. The exact percentage depends on the OTA, the property type, and the agreement you sign with them.

What are the commission rates for popular OTAs in India?

Here are the approximate commission ranges:

OTA Platform	Typical Commission Range
MakeMyTrip / Goibibo	18% – 22%
Booking.com	15% – 20%
Agoda	15% – 18%
Cleartrip	15% – 18%
Airbnb	12% – 18%
EaseMyTrip	15% – 18%
Yatra	15% – 20%

Do OTAs charge the same commission for all hotels?

No. Commission rates can vary depending on:

Hotel size and category (budget vs. luxury).
Location (metro city vs. tier-2 or tourist destination).
Negotiation with OTA account managers.
Whether you participate in “preferred” or “visibility boost” programs.
Date of agreement with platform

Do OTAs allow hotels to pay higher commission for more visibility?

Yes. Platforms like MakeMyTrip, Goibibo, and Booking.com allow hotels to increase their commission percentage (by 3–5%) in exchange for:

Higher ranking in search results.
Increased exposure in the app/website.
Access to “Preferred Partner” or “Genius” programs.

This can bring more bookings but reduces the net profit per booking.

Do all OTAs have the same payout cycle?

No.

MMT/Goibibo - Settles after checkout of guest.
Booking.com - Guests Pay@Hotel & commission Invoice is raised every month end.
ClearTrip - Settles on the checkin date of booking
Agoda - They provide two option VVC & Bank Transfer, both have different time lines.
Expedia - Varies between weekly and bi-weekly.