Prices on Airbnb are set to get extra clear following a deliberate replace to the platform’s search operate.

Guests will quickly be capable of filter their search outcomes by the entire price of the keep earlier than taxes, which is able to embrace further obligatory fees reminiscent of cleansing charges. The look of those charges separate from nightly charges has lengthy been criticized for deceptively making lodging seem extra inexpensive. Airbnb chief government Brian Chesky shared the announcement on Twitter together with a video demonstrating how the deliberate “display total price” change will be enabled to show the entire price of nightly charges and charges, with that worth displaying on search outcomes, map, worth filter, and particular person itemizing pages.

A full worth breakdown of Airbnb’s service charges, reductions, and taxes can even be made accessible, and the entire worth of lodging shall be prioritized over nightly charges within the Airbnb search algorithm. “The highest quality homes with the best total prices will rank higher in search results,” says Chesky. “We started as an affordable alternative to hotels, and affordability is especially important today. During this difficult economic time, we need to help our Hosts provide great value to you.”

The clear pricing toggle is ready to roll out someday in December, alongside new pricing and low cost instruments for hosts to permit for extra aggressive charges.