Kanarix Blog — Guides & comparisons
Comparisons, guides and updates for vacation-rental owners who want more direct bookings.
Airbnb’s host fee in 2026: how much it is and how to pay less
Airbnb moved most hosts to a single fee of around 15.5% in late 2025. What the change means, why your payout dropped and how to cut your effective commission.
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Vacation-rental rules in the Canary Islands: requirements, registration and licence
The legal framework for vacation rentals in the Canary Islands, in plain language: from Decree 113/2015 to the new law, the registration number, owners’ association consent and day-to-day duties.
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A booking engine for your vacation rental: what it is and how to choose one
What a booking engine is, the 8 features it can’t lack, and how to choose between a WordPress plugin, a self-service platform or a done-for-you site.
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An Avantio alternative for owners with 1-10 properties
Avantio is a powerful PMS built for agencies with dozens of properties. Kanarix is the transparent, done-for-you option for small owners.
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A Smoobu alternative for vacation rentals
Smoobu is a solid self-service channel manager. Kanarix builds your direct-booking site for you, with 0% commission and Spanish compliance included.
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Traveller registration and SES.Hospedajes: a practical guide for your vacation rental
Who must report guest data in Spain, what RD 933/2021 requires, deadlines, fines, and how to digitise the traveller report without ruining check-in.
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Booking and Airbnb fees in 2026: what hosts really pay
Airbnb now charges hosts around 15.5% and Booking takes 15-17%. The full math with examples at €15,000, €25,000 and €40,000 a year.
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How to get direct bookings for your vacation rental: a 9-step guide
Nine practical steps to grow direct bookings: a website with a booking engine, an in-property QR code, Google Business Profile, WhatsApp, email and local SEO.
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A Booking.com alternative for direct bookings
Stop paying 15-18% commission on every booking. Your own direct-booking website with 0% commission.
Read moreAn Airbnb alternative: your brand, no commission
Airbnb charges both host and guest. With Kanarix, direct bookings are 0% commission and on your own brand.
Read moreA Lodgify alternative: all-in-one, with support
Lodgify is powerful but leaves you to build it yourself. Kanarix builds it for you, custom-designed, support included.
Read moreAn Amenitiz alternative for independent owners
Amenitiz targets hotels. Kanarix is built for vacation rentals: simple, custom and commission-free.
Read moreA Holidu alternative: from portal to your own brand
Holidu is another portal with commission. Kanarix gives you your own direct channel so you don’t depend on middlemen.
Read moreKanarix vs hiring a web agency
An agency charges thousands for a site you then maintain. Kanarix is a complete system with ongoing support.
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A Vrbo alternative: commission-free direct bookings
Vrbo (HomeAway) is another commission portal. With Kanarix you get your own branded direct-booking website with 0% commission.
Read moreKANARIX vs similar platforms: the full comparison
OTAs, DIY software or an agency. In one table: where Kanarix fits and why — 0% commission, done for you, support included.
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