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Airbnb Cleaning Fees: Are They Costing You Bookings?
A high cleaning fee can turn a competitive nightly rate into an expensive stay. Learn how to set yours without losing bookings or margin.
Rascal Pricing Team · August 19, 2026
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Airbnb Event Pricing: How Much More Should You Charge?
Concerts, festivals, and tournaments can change demand overnight. Learn how to spot valuable dates and price them without scaring off guests.
Weekend vs. Weeknight Pricing on Airbnb: Getting the Split Right
Most small listings run one nightly rate all week — and give their two best nights away at a discount. How to set your weekend premium, by market type.
Is Dynamic Pricing Worth It for One Airbnb? The Honest Math
Subscription pricing tools are built for portfolios. Here's the honest math for a host with one or two listings — and the cheaper way to get most of the benefit.
7 Airbnb Pricing Mistakes That Quietly Cost Small Hosts Thousands
From one flat rate all week to ignoring the festival down the street — the pricing mistakes we see most on small listings, and the fast fix for each.
We Found $1,725 in Missed Revenue on a Single Winnipeg Listing
A real case study: what our pricing engine found on one ordinary $200-a-night Winnipeg listing — and the $1,725 a flat rate was quietly leaving behind.
5 Signs Your Short-Term Rental Is Underpriced
A full calendar can be the clearest sign you're charging too little. Five signs your short-term rental is underpriced — and how to fix each one.
$9 Once, Not $30 a Month: Why Rascal Isn't a Subscription
Every other pricing tool wants a monthly fee. Here's why Rascal is a free score plus a one-time $9 report — and when a subscription still makes sense.
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