Mostar

As of June 2026, Mostar, Blagaj, Počitelj have 1,133 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 1% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Mostar generates BAM14K per year. High-performing properties earn BAM51K/year, while low-performing properties earn BAM7K/year. The significant revenue gap suggests that market returns are highly polarized, with top-tier assets capturing a disproportionate share of total demand despite a stable overall supply.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Mostar. Average annual revenue is BAM14K with 23% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to BAM51K/year. These figures highlight a challenging occupancy environment where profitability is heavily skewed toward units capable of capturing peak-tier earnings rather than relying on volume.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Mostar is 23%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of BAM160, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of BAM27 per day.

3-bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Mostar, with annual revenue of BAM27K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Mostar market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Mostar area. Mostar: Lenient. Registration with tax authority required, tourist tax collection mandatory. Minimal enforcement, many hosts operate informally without proper registration. Blagaj: Lenient. Basic registration and tax requirements exist. Very light enforcement, informal rentals common in this small village. Počitelj: Lenient. Nominal registration requirements, tourist tax applicable. Virtually no enforcement in this tiny historic village, informal hosting prevalent. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Mostar Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 21%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The decline in RevPAR despite static supply levels suggests that existing listings are facing softening demand pressures that are not yet resulting in widespread market exit.

Launch around May, 2-3 months before peak summer season (August peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 44% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (November-February) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Mostar listings include: Air Conditioning (99%), Tv (94%), Kitchen (93%), Heating (71%), Washing Machine (58%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Pool, Bbq, Washing Machine, with Pool properties earning approximately 201% more (BAM70K/year vs BAM23K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Mostar over the last 12 months: May: BAM795, June: BAM1K, July: BAM2K, August: BAM2K, September: BAM1K, October: BAM499, November: BAM258, December: BAM375, January: BAM262, February: BAM181, March: BAM328, April: BAM746. 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 Mostar is BAM160, up 6% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average BAM119/night, 2-bedroom properties average BAM193/night, 3-bedroom properties average BAM316/night, 4+ bedroom properties average BAM327/night. Rates peak in July and are lowest in February.

Guests in Mostar book an average of 25 days in advance, down 25% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 25 days, 2-bedroom: 26 days, 3-bedroom: 26 days, 4+ bedroom: 30 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Mostar Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 1%, revenue per listing decreased 21%, occupancy fell 12%, average nightly rates increased 6%, and lead time decreased 25%. This compression in booking windows and occupancy reflects a shift toward shorter-term planning and lower utilization across the broader inventory.

In Mostar, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Thursday. Weekends show 14% higher occupancy than weekdays.