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Self catering accommodation and holiday homes in Provence.
Lavender fields, hilltop villages and Provençal markets across Aix, Avignon and the Luberon.
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The difference
A host wants R 18 000. Here’s what it costs.
Guest paysHost keeps
AirbnbR 21 302R 18 000
BookNoFeesR 19 242R 18 000
Hosts pay no booking commission and receive their host amount in full. A guest cost contribution of 6.9% of the host amount is already included in the displayed total. It contributes to payment processing, refund handling and payment loss costs.
Take a simple example: an owner who wants to earn R 18 000 for a week.
| What each platform takes | Airbnb | Booking.com | BookNoFees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Host booking commission | 15,5% | 15%–25% | 0% |
| Payment processing & protection | included | contract-specific | 6,9% |
| Owner keepson a R 18 000 listing | R 15 210 | R 13 500–R 15 300 | R 18 000 |
| Guest paysfor R 18 000 to reach the owner | R 21 302 | R 21 176–R 24 000 | R 19 242 |
Host booking commission
- Airbnb
- 15,5%
- Booking.com
- 15%–25%
- BookNoFees
- 0%
Payment processing & protection
- Airbnb
- included
- Booking.com
- contract-specific
- BookNoFees
- 6,9%
Owner keepson a R 18 000 listing
- Airbnb
- R 15 210
- Booking.com
- R 13 500–R 15 300
- BookNoFees
- R 18 000
Guest paysfor R 18 000 to reach the owner
- Airbnb
- R 21 302
- Booking.com
- R 21 176–R 24 000
- BookNoFees
- R 19 242
Over 18 weeks let, that is more than R 37 000 a year in this example — money that stays with the guest or reaches the owner.
Rates checked in September 2026. Under its single-fee structure, Airbnb charges most hosts 15,5%; Airbnb says other hosts typically pay between 14% and 16%. Exceptions depend on country and account type. Booking.com sets the commission rate in each accommodation agreement, and visibility programs may increase it. This worked example uses a possible range of 15% to 25%. If Booking.com facilitates payment, the applicable payment terms and transaction cost are contract-specific. Our 6,9% cost contribution is included in the displayed total and contributes towards Stripe payment fees and refunds. Nothing is added at checkout and nothing is deducted from the owner. Fee models can change, so please check each platform’s current terms. Sources: Airbnb Help Center and Booking.com General Delivery Terms.
Popular places
Popular places to stay in Provence
Provence is the sun-warmed heart of southeastern France, the country of lavender rows, olive groves and honey-coloured stone villages that seem to grow straight out of the hillsides. It stretches from the Rhône valley to the edge of the Alps, taking in the fountain-cooled boulevards of Aix-en-Provence, once the historic capital of the counts of Provence, and Avignon with its vast Palais des Papes, where the medieval popes held court. The real magic, though, is rural. In the Luberon, perched villages like Gordes and ochre-cliffed Roussillon draw painters and long lunches, while weekly markets in towns such as Apt and L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue pile up tables of tomatoes, tapenade, cheese and local rosé. In summer the plateaus around the Sault and Valensole plains turn purple with lavender, buzzing with bees under Mont Ventoux. Vineyards produce the crisp rosés and reds that pair with the region's garlicky, sun-driven cooking. The famous mistral wind sweeps the sky a hard, clear blue that lured Cézanne and Van Gogh. Provence rewards a slow pace: rent a village house, shop the morning market, and spend afternoons drifting between vineyards, abbeys and stone lanes.
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Self catering accommodation in Provence: FAQ
Book vacation apartments and holiday homes safely with BookNoFees ↗When do the lavender fields bloom in Provence?
Lavender typically flowers from roughly late June to mid-July, with the Valensole plateau and the higher Sault area often peaking slightly later into July. Timing shifts each year with the weather, so if lavender is your main goal, keep your dates flexible and check locally before you travel.
Do I need a car in Provence?
For the Luberon villages, lavender plateaus and vineyards, a car makes a huge difference — public transport between small villages is limited. Aix and Avignon are walkable and connected by TGV rail, so a car-free trip works if you base yourself in a town, but rural Provence really opens up on four wheels.
How do I get to Provence?
Avignon and Aix have TGV stations with fast trains from Paris, and Marseille and Nîmes airports are close by. Marseille also has a major airport and station. Many travellers combine Provence with the coast, arriving via Marseille or the Riviera and heading inland.
What are Provençal markets like?
Each town has its weekly market morning, spilling across squares with produce, olives, cheese, herbs, soap, fabrics and antiques. L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is famous for antiques, while village markets are best for a picnic. Go early for the freshest stalls and the calmest browsing.
How does booking direct on BookNoFees work?
You can message the host before booking. For a booking request, Stripe first places a card hold for the full amount; the host has 48 hours to accept, and only then is the amount captured. Instant Book is charged immediately after Stripe confirms payment. Do not transfer the booking amount directly to the host. The displayed total already includes the 6.9% guest fee on the host price, covering payment processing, refund handling and payment risks.
Why choose BookNoFees for a Provence holiday rental?
BookNoFees deducts no commission from the amount set by the host. The displayed total includes a 6.9% guest fee on the host price, covering payment processing, refund handling and payment risks. Nothing is added at checkout.
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