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Holiday homes in Elba.
Tuscany's largest island, where Napoleon was exiled and the beaches keep their locals' secret.
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The difference
A host wants NZ$1,984. Here’s what it costs.
Guest paysHost keeps
AirbnbNZ$2,347NZ$1,984
BookNoFeesNZ$2,121NZ$1,984
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 NZ$1,984 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 NZ$1,984 listing | NZ$1,677 | NZ$1,488–NZ$1,687 | NZ$1,984 |
| Guest paysfor NZ$1,984 to reach the owner | NZ$2,347 | NZ$2,333–NZ$2,645 | NZ$2,121 |
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 NZ$1,984 listing
- Airbnb
- NZ$1,677
- Booking.com
- NZ$1,488–NZ$1,687
- BookNoFees
- NZ$1,984
Guest paysfor NZ$1,984 to reach the owner
- Airbnb
- NZ$2,347
- Booking.com
- NZ$2,333–NZ$2,645
- BookNoFees
- NZ$2,121
Over 18 weeks let, that is more than NZ$3,968 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 programmes 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 Elba
Elba is the biggest island in the Tuscan Archipelago, a mountainous scatter of granite, iron-red cliffs and turquoise coves roughly ten kilometres off the mainland at Piombino. For an island so compact you can drive its length in an afternoon, it hides an extraordinary variety of shorelines: white pebble bays on the west coast, dark volcanic sand near the old mining country in the east, and sheltered swimming spots tucked below hill towns. Portoferraio, the harbour capital, still wears the Medici fortifications that guarded it for centuries, and it was here, in 1814, that a defeated Napoleon arrived to serve his brief exile before slipping back to France the following spring. Away from the water, Monte Capanne rises past a thousand metres, its slopes crossed by walking trails and an open-basket cable car that lifts you to the roof of the archipelago. Add vineyards, seafood trattorias and a season that stretches comfortably into September, and Elba feels less like a single resort than a whole country in miniature. Reaching it is simple: car ferries cross from Piombino in about an hour, several times a day in high season.
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The usual route is the car ferry from Piombino on the Tuscan mainland to Portoferraio, which takes around an hour and runs several times a day, with more frequent crossings in summer. A few sailings also serve Rio Marina and Cavo. Piombino is reachable by train and road; the small airport at Marina di Campo handles limited seasonal flights.
When is the best time to visit Elba?
Late May, June and September are the sweet spot: the sea is warm enough to swim, prices are gentler than peak August, and the coastal paths are pleasant to walk. July and August are the busiest, when Italian families arrive en masse. Spring and early autumn suit hikers and anyone who prefers the beaches uncrowded.
Do I need a car on Elba?
A car makes exploring far easier, since the best beaches and hill villages are spread around the coast and served only patchily by bus. Many visitors bring a vehicle across on the ferry or rent one on arrival. Within a single town such as Portoferraio or Capoliveri you can manage comfortably on foot, and scooters are popular for shorter hops.
Which part of Elba should I stay in?
Portoferraio suits first-timers who want history, ferries and services on the doorstep. Marina di Campo and Procchio have the broad family beaches; Capoliveri and Porto Azzurro on the east side offer lively evenings and coastal coves; Marciana Marina and the western hills appeal to walkers and those chasing Monte Capanne. Choose by whether you prioritise nightlife, beaches or quiet.
What is there to do besides the beach?
Plenty. Climb or ride the cable car up Monte Capanne for archipelago-wide views, tour Napoleon's residences and the Medici forts in Portoferraio, walk the old iron-mining trails around Rio, taste Elban wine in the eastern vineyards, and follow coastal footpaths between coves. Diving and snorkelling are excellent thanks to the clear, protected waters.
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