How Much Can a Home-Based Travel Agent Earn in the UK? [2025 Guide]

Thinking of Becoming a Home-Based Travel Agent in the UK?

Let’s cut to the question everyone actually wants answered: “How much can I earn as a home-based travel agent?”

The short answer? It depends. The long answer? This blog covers everything you need to know - from average commission percentages to realistic monthly income, plus tips on how to increase your earnings from home.

Whether you’re just getting started or weighing up travel agent jobs from home, this guide will give you a clear, honest breakdown.

What Affects a Homeworking Travel Agent’s Earnings in the UK?

Your income isn’t capped — but it’s not guaranteed either. Here's what determines how much you can earn:

1. Commission Split

Most homeworking agencies pay between 60% and 80% of the commission to their agents.

So, if you sell a holiday with £400 commission:

  • At 60% you’d earn £240

  • At 80% you’d earn £320

Medlife Homeworking agents on the Velocity plan receive 80% of all commission, with no hidden deductions.

2. Type of Holidays Sold

  • A quick weekend in Majorca might earn £80

  • A luxury Maldives honeymoon? £1,000+

  • Group bookings, weddings abroad and long-haul packages offer some of the highest earning potential

3. Sales Volume

The more you sell, the more you earn. Simple. But with smart marketing (and support), it doesn’t need to mean working 24/7.

4. Extras You Can Upsell

Most travel agents can earn extra commission from:

  • Airport parking

  • Travel insurance

  • Transfers & excursions

  • Car hire

These extras often come with 10–20% commission and can bump up your income nicely.

Example Earnings Breakdown for Home Based Travel Agents

Let’s break down a realistic month in the life of a UK-based homeworking travel agent:

Monthly Total: £904
And that’s just a handful of bookings. Once you’ve got momentum, repeat clients and referrals kick in — and earnings start compounding.

Monthly Total: £3,056
This shows how selling higher-value trips or specialising in weddings or cruises can dramatically increase income.

Monthly Total: £1,248
This is the kind of month most agents see once they’ve got consistent marketing in place.

Let’s Be Realistic…

These examples are based on just 3 to 6 bookings per month - that’s roughly one or two bookings a week. Many new agents hit that pace within their first few months.

Now imagine scaling that up: 3–6 bookings per week. That’s how experienced home-based travel agents in the UK start earning £3k, £5k or even more each month. It’s not about chasing hundreds of clients - it’s about being consistent, building trust, and using smart tools to work efficiently.
This is the kind of month many experienced agents see once they’ve got consistent marketing in place.

What About Costs for Homebased Travel Agents?

You're self-employed, so you’ll have some business expenses. Common ones include:

  • Monthly Host Agency Fee – from £50 to £150 depending on agency

  • Setup Fee – one-time payment (some are £0, others £2,000+)

  • Marketing/Ads – optional, but useful

Medlife’s Velocity plan is £119/month — and includes a fully bookable website, marketing support, quoting tools, and more. Many agents cover this cost with a single booking.

How Much Do Top Earning Travel Agents Make?

Top-performing agents can (and do) earn £3,000–£8,000+ per month. But they treat it like a business, not a hobby.

They:

  • Niche down (luxury, weddings, solo travel, etc.)

  • Use social media to attract leads

  • Offer a premium, personalised service

And they often reinvest in tools or support that save them time and boost conversions.

How to Increase Your Earnings as a Home-Based Travel Agent

1. Pick the Right Host Agency

One with a low setup fee is great — but tech, commission split, and support matter more long-term.

👉 Compare Medlife vs Not Just Travel to see why it matters.

2. Sell What You Know

Got kids? Sell family holidays. Know Greece inside out? Be the expert. Selling what you genuinely love builds trust — and sales.

3. Offer the Full Package

Add extras like insurance, car hire, or excursions. Not only is it convenient for the client — you’ll boost earnings too.

4. Build a Brand, Not Just a Profile

Your name isn’t enough. Set up an Instagram, start blogging, build an email list. It doesn’t need to be fancy — just consistent.

Final Thoughts: Is It Worth It?

If you want to earn £100k next month with zero experience, this probably isn’t for you.

But if you:

  • Want to work from home (or a beach!)

  • Are happy to learn the ropes

  • Love travel and people

  • And want real earning potential — not capped by a boss

…then being a home-based travel agent in the UK can be a brilliant business.

At Medlife, we’ve made it even easier. With:

  • No setup fee (launch offer)

  • A fully bookable website

  • Modern training

  • High commission (up to 80%)

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