Vienna

As of May 2026, Vienna, Baden, Klosterneuburg have 5,829 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 21% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Vienna generates €32K per year. High-performing properties earn €73K/year, while low-performing properties earn €13K/year. This wide revenue spread, occurring alongside a 21% supply contraction, suggests that market returns are increasingly polarized, favoring units that capture premium demand despite an overall revenue dip.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Vienna. Average annual revenue is €32K with 47% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €73K/year. The performance gap highlights that while average utilization remains moderate, top-tier assets successfully insulate themselves from the broader 5% revenue decline observed across the market.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Vienna is 47%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €162, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €61 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Vienna, with annual revenue of €68K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Vienna market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Vienna area. Vienna: Strict. Registration mandatory, primary residence requirement, max 90 days/year if not owner-occupied. Active enforcement with fines up to €50,000. Tourist tax collection required. Baden: Moderate. Registration required, tourist tax mandatory. Standard provincial rules apply. Enforcement present but less intensive than Vienna. Klosterneuburg: Moderate. Registration and tourist tax required, follows Lower Austria regulations. Enforcement exists but moderate compared to Vienna's strict monitoring. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Vienna Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 21% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 5%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The synchronized contraction suggests a market self-correcting to lower demand levels, preventing a more severe erosion of per-unit profitability.

Launch around September, 2-3 months before peak fall season (December peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 26% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (July-February) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Vienna listings include: Kitchen (97%), Heating (89%), Tv (80%), Washing Machine (71%), Elevator (48%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Washing Machine, Air Conditioning, Tv, with Washing Machine properties earning approximately 26% more (€38K/year vs €31K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Vienna over the last 12 months: May: €2K, June: €2K, July: €2K, August: €2K, September: €2K, October: €2K, November: €2K, December: €4K, January: €1K, February: €1K, March: €2K, April: €2K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.

The overall average nightly rate in Vienna is €162, up 10% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €132/night, 2-bedroom properties average €202/night, 3-bedroom properties average €305/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €420/night. Rates peak in December and are lowest in February.

Guests in Vienna book an average of 39 days in advance, down 18% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 37 days, 2-bedroom: 42 days, 3-bedroom: 48 days, 4+ bedroom: 47 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Vienna Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 21%, revenue per listing decreased 5%, occupancy fell 9%, average nightly rates increased 10%, and lead time decreased 18%. These metrics reveal a shift toward shorter booking windows and higher rate sensitivity, indicating increased competition for a shrinking pool of active travelers.

In Vienna, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekends show 24% higher occupancy than weekdays.