How to use the hotel cancellation fee calculator
In the United States there is no national schedule of lodging refund rates. What you get back depends on the cancellation policy attached to your reservation, so this tool asks you for that policy and then applies it. Enter the check-in date, the date you cancel, and the refund percentage for each tier shown at booking.
How it works - The calculator measures how many days of notice you gave, picks the matching tier, and splits the amount paid into an estimated refund and the amount the property keeps. The default percentages are only examples; replace them with the numbers in your own confirmation.
Legal basis - Hotel cancellation terms are contract terms. Deceptive or unfair policies fall under FTC Act §5 and state UDAP statutes, prepaid third-party bookings may involve the FTC Cooling-Off Rule only for off-premises sales under 16 C.F.R. Part 429, and card disputes run through the Fair Credit Billing Act, 15 U.S.C. §1666. Figures are current as of September 2026 and state rules differ.
This calculator is for reference only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney about your specific situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. There is no nationwide table of lodging refund percentages in the US. The refund is whatever your reservation contract and the property or booking site policy say, subject to state unfair and deceptive practices law.
No. The Department of Transportation 24-hour reservation rule in 14 C.F.R. §259.5 applies to airline tickets only. Hotels and vacation rentals are not covered by it.
Keep the confirmation screen showing the policy, ask in writing, and consider a credit card dispute under the Fair Credit Billing Act. Misleading policy terms may also be reportable to your state attorney general.