If you host in Metro Vancouver, cleaning is one of your biggest recurring costs — and one of the hardest to compare. One cleaner quotes by the hour, another gives a flat rate, and a third adds GST at the end. This guide breaks down what a turnover clean really costs in 2026, what it should include, and how to compare quotes so there are no surprises later.
The short answer
Across Vancouver, a professional Airbnb turnover commonly runs roughly $129 to $209, depending on the size of the unit. Studios and one-bedrooms sit at the low end. Three-bedroom homes with several bathrooms sit at the top, or above it.
For reference, here's what we charge at Host Ready Clean. Prices are flat per turnover, in CAD, with no additional taxes:
| Home | Turnover price |
|---|---|
| Studio, 1 bathroom | $85 |
| 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | $105 |
| 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom | $135 |
| 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms | $150 |
| 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom | $165 |
| 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms | $180 |
| 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms | $195 |
What a turnover should include
A turnover isn't a regular house clean. It's a reset between guests, done against the clock, and it should leave the home looking like your listing photos. A complete turnover usually covers:
- Changing linens and making the beds with your sheets
- Cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen and bathrooms
- Vacuuming and mopping all floors
- Taking out garbage, recycling and food scraps
- Restocking the supplies you keep on-site, like toilet paper, soap and coffee
- Staging the space: towels folded, blinds even, lights off
- Photos of every room when it's done
If a quote doesn't mention restocking, staging or photos, ask. Those are the tasks that separate a turnover from a quick tidy, and the ones guests notice in reviews. Our free turnover checklist lists all 39 steps, room by room.
What makes the price go up
Two homes with the same number of bedrooms can cost very different amounts to turn over. The main drivers:
- Bathrooms. Each extra bathroom adds real time, often more than an extra bedroom.
- Laundry. Washing and drying linens on-site adds waiting time. A second set of linens lets the beds be made while the first set is in the dryer.
- Condition. A party checkout or a pet that sheds heavily can double the work. A good cleaner photographs the mess and tells you before charging extra.
- Inside appliances. Cleaning inside the fridge or oven is usually an add-on, often $20 to $40 each.
- Access and timing. Tight same-day windows, strata parking rules and key pickups all take time. Some companies charge extra for same-day turnovers; many, including us, don't.
Hourly or flat rate?
In Vancouver, independent cleaners often charge roughly $25 to $35 an hour, while cleaning companies charge more, around $40 to $60 an hour. Hourly can look cheaper, but it moves the risk to you: if the last guest left a mess, the bill grows.
A flat rate per turnover is easier to plan around. You know the cost before the guest checks out, and you can set your cleaning fee to match. Most hosts with regular bookings prefer it.
Per turnover or a package deal?
Packages like "five cleanings for $500" sound simple, but turnovers aren't identical. One guest leaves the place spotless; the next leaves a sink full of dishes. A package either overcharges you for the easy cleans or pushes the cleaner to rush the hard ones.
A better setup is a flat price per turnover based on your home's size, with add-ons agreed in advance. If you book regularly, ask whether there's a lower rate for scheduled, recurring work.
How much hosts spend per month
Your monthly cost depends on how often the unit turns over. In peak season, Vancouver hosts average close to two turnovers a week per listing. For a one-bedroom at $105 per turnover, that's about 7 to 8 cleans, or roughly $735 to $840 a month in summer. In quieter months, with longer stays, the number drops.
To estimate your own, take last month's number of check-outs and multiply it by your per-turnover price. Then add any extras you use often, like inside-fridge cleaning after longer stays.
How to compare quotes
Put every quote side by side and check:
- Is it the total? Some prices add GST (5%) on top; others include it or don't charge it. Compare what you'll actually pay.
- What's included? Linens, restocking, staging and photos should be part of the base price for a turnover.
- What costs extra? Ask about same-day turnovers, inside appliances, pets and extra time for messy checkouts.
- Who covers a no-show? Ask whether there's a backup cleaner for your check-in days.
- How is the job confirmed? Photos of every room are the easiest way to check without driving over.
Frequently asked questions
How much should a studio turnover cost in Vancouver?
For a studio or small one-bedroom, expect roughly $85 to $130 for a professional turnover, depending on what's included and whether tax is added on top.
Is it cheaper to clean the unit myself?
It saves the fee, but a proper turnover takes about 1.5 to 2 hours for a studio or one-bedroom, plus laundry and travel. Many hosts do an occasional clean themselves as a quality check and hire out the rest.
Should my cleaning fee match what I pay the cleaner?
It should at least cover it, plus supplies and laundry. Setting the right fee is a topic of its own, and we're covering it in an upcoming guide on cleaning fees in BC.
Does a deep clean cost more than a turnover?
Yes. A deep clean adds the inside of cabinets and the oven, baseboards and detailed scrubbing, so it takes longer. For a studio, expect roughly $150 and up.
Rather not do it yourself?
We'll handle the turnover.
Our team follows a room-by-room checklist and sends you photos of every room when we're done. Turnovers from $85, no additional taxes, same-day included.
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