Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Orlando, FL (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Orlando pay roughly 12.5% in combined occupancy and lodging taxes. Here's the itemized breakdown, who collects each one, and what you may need to remit yourself.
Itemized tax rates
| Tax | Rate | Who collects |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Transient Rental Tax (state sales tax)Applies to rentals of 182 nights or less. Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit for bookings made through their platforms; hosts taking direct bookings must register with the Florida Department of Revenue and remit themselves. | 6% | platform |
| Orange County Discretionary Sales SurtaxOrange County's surtax is 0.5% (per FL DOR Form DR-15DSS, effective Jan 1, 2003, through Dec 31, 2035). Collected together with the state transient rental tax; platforms collect on their bookings, hosts remit on direct bookings. | 0.5% | platform |
| Orange County Tourist Development TaxAdministered by the Orange County Comptroller; applies to rentals of six months or less. Airbnb and Vrbo (since Oct 1, 2018) collect and remit on platform bookings. Hosts with direct bookings must open a TDT account and file monthly returns (due the 1st, delinquent after the 20th); late penalty is 10% of tax due or $50, whichever is greater. | 6% | platform |
What will guests pay on a Orlando stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
Orlando occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Florida Transient Rental Tax (state sales tax) (6%)· usually collected by platform | $27.00 |
| Orange County Discretionary Sales Surtax (0.5%)· usually collected by platform | $2.25 |
| Orange County Tourist Development Tax (6%)· usually collected by platform | $27.00 |
| Total tax (12.5%) | $56.25 |
| Guest pays | $506.25 |
Estimate only. Platform collection varies by listing site and agreement; verify rates with the taxing authorities.
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Verified July 10, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax rates and collection rules change; confirm current requirements with Orlando and your booking platform.