Brussels
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Overview
Annual Rev
€31.6k
12 mo avg
↑12%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
50%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
€140
12 mo avg
↑23%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
37 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€60
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Brussels market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +€16,818 | — | — |
| Sauna | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +€8••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +€7••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +€6••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +€4••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +€4••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +€3••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +€3••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
1 bedroom (4.8 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.7 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.7 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€144)
3 bedrooms (€89)
2 bedrooms (€64)
1 bedroom (€45)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (71%)
Independent hosts (29%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Brussels market averaged 3,113 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 19% from a year earlier and down 15% over two years.
An average Brussels listing earns €28K/year. High-performing listings earn €55K, while low-performing listings earn €11K.
Average occupancy in Brussels is 46%, producing RevPAR of €53 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Brussels, at €68K.
Rules vary across Brussels. Brussels: Moderate. Registration required, max 90 days/year for primary residence. Growing enforcement with fines but many unlisted rentals exist. Bruges: Strict. License mandatory, tourist tax, strict zoning limits in historic center. Active enforcement to combat overtourism. Ghent: Moderate. Registration and tourist tax required, 60-day cap for non-primary homes. Moderate enforcement, some illegal operations. Antwerp: Moderate. Registration mandatory, tourist tax, primary residence rules. Increasing enforcement but compliance gaps remain. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Brussels Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 19% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 32%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in December and July; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (97%), Internet (97%), Heating (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+38%), Washing Machine (+24%), Air Conditioning (+19%).
Average daily rate in Brussels is €156, up 26% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in September.
Guests in Brussels book an average of 38 days in advance. Booking windows range from 36 days for 1-bedroom listings to 46 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 19% higher than weekday occupancy.