GetYourGuide commission explained: what guides really pay
Short answer
GetYourGuide charges suppliers a commission on each booking — commonly reported in the 20–30% range, varying by country and agreement. On a $100 tour that's roughly $20–$30 before your own costs. It buys real reach, so treat it as a marketing cost, and move repeat guests direct to protect your margin. Verify current rates with GetYourGuide.
Who this is for: Guides listed on (or considering) GetYourGuide, calculating real payout.
GetYourGuide (a large online travel agency for tours and activities) is one of the biggest sources of tour bookings in the world — and that reach isn't free. This guide breaks down what you actually keep after commission, and when paying it is the right call. Confirm your specific rate in your supplier agreement, because platform terms change.
What does GetYourGuide actually charge?
Supplier commission is commonly reported in the 20–30% range, varying by country and agreement. It's deducted from the tour price before you see it — so your headline price and your payout are two different numbers.
Worked payout examples
The commission is easiest to feel in real money. These use a 25% rate as an illustration — check yours.
| Tour price | Commission (25%) | Before your own costs |
|---|---|---|
| $50 | $12.50 | $37.50 |
| $100 | $25.00 | $75.00 |
| $200 | $50.00 | $150.00 |
Now layer in your delivery costs and the payment already looks different from the sticker price. Do this sum with your real rate. The earnings calculator will do it for you, and put the answer next to what the same tour pays on every other channel.
The break-even question
Here's the way to think about it. If GetYourGuide brings you a booking you'd never have gotten otherwise, the commission is a customer-acquisition cost — and often a good one. If it's taking a cut of a guest who already knows you and would have booked direct, you're paying to lose margin. The whole game is shifting bookings from the second category to your own page.
When paying the commission is worth it
To be fair to the platform: its reach is genuinely hard to replicate. For a new guide with no reviews and no audience, GetYourGuide can fill a calendar you couldn't fill alone, and the billboard effect means some of those travellers then book you direct anyway. Pay the commission while it's buying you something you can't buy cheaper.
What to do instead, over time
Don't delist in a panic — build the alternative. Deliver a great tour, then send guests to your own booking page for next time. Compare the economics with Viator's fees and Airbnb Experiences to decide your channel mix, or read the full comparison of which OTA suits a solo guide if you haven't picked a platform yet. The aim isn't zero commission tomorrow; it's a shrinking commission line over the season.
Frequently asked questions
How much commission does GetYourGuide take?
Commission is commonly reported in the 20–30% range, varying by country and supplier agreement. Because platforms change terms, confirm your current rate in your supplier agreement rather than relying on a general figure.
When does GetYourGuide pay suppliers?
Payout timing and currency handling are set in the supplier terms and can vary by market. Check your supplier dashboard for the schedule and any currency conversion that applies to your payouts.
Is GetYourGuide worth it for independent guides?
It can be, especially when you're new or reaching visitors who'd never find you otherwise — the reach is real. It's worth it as long as the commission is buying discovery you couldn't get cheaper elsewhere. Shift repeat guests direct.
Reviewed by Mike Acler, Founder, All my tours. Every guide on this hub is checked by Mike before it's published, and the pricing and figures are kept current.
