Paphos
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Overview
Annual Rev
€28.5k
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 5•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 €1••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
35 days
12 mo avg
↓9 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€50
12 mo avg
↓28%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Paphos market data as of May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | 83 (2%) | +€15,071 (+48%) | €46,705 | €31,634 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
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
3 bedrooms (8.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (6.8 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.7 nights)
1 bedroom (6.1 nights)
Studio (5.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€142)
3 bedrooms (€103)
2 bedrooms (€67)
1 bedroom (€46)
Studio (€45)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (83%)
Independent hosts (17%)
As of May 2026, Paphos, Polis, Limassol have 3,867 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 8% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Paphos generates €22K per year. High-performing properties earn €51K/year, while low-performing properties earn €10K/year. This significant revenue spread highlights a market where asset positioning creates extreme performance variance, despite an overall contraction in total supply and revenue.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Paphos. Average annual revenue is €22K with 42% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €51K/year. The delta between average and top-tier earnings suggests that current market conditions favor properties capable of capturing premium demand segments amid declining overall listings.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Paphos is 42%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €152, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €39 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Paphos, with annual revenue of €41K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Paphos market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Paphos area. Paphos: Lenient. Tourism license required from Cyprus Tourism Organization, but enforcement minimal. Many hosts operate without proper registration. Light oversight. Polis: Lenient. Same CTO licensing applies but rarely enforced in smaller towns. Hosts commonly list without permits. Very light enforcement. Limassol: Moderate. CTO tourism license mandatory, tax registration required. Slightly more enforcement in tourist areas than elsewhere, but compliance still inconsistent. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Paphos Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 8% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 17%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The simultaneous drop in supply and revenue suggests that the market is shedding underperforming units while remaining sensitive to broader economic fluctuations.
Launch around May, 2-3 months before peak summer season (August peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -40% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (March-January) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Paphos listings include: Air Conditioning (98%), Kitchen (95%), Washing Machine (92%), Tv (85%), Balcony (73%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Pool, Hot Tub, Bbq, with Pool properties earning approximately 46% more (€37K/year vs €25K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Paphos over the last 12 months: May: €1K, June: €1K, July: €1K, August: €2K, September: €2K, October: €2K, November: €1K, December: €956, January: €689, February: €780, March: €946, April: €1K. 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 Paphos is €152, up 13% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €91/night, 2-bedroom properties average €131/night, 3-bedroom properties average €216/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €410/night. Rates peak in August and are lowest in January.
Guests in Paphos book an average of 34 days in advance, down 25% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 28 days, 2-bedroom: 35 days, 3-bedroom: 41 days, 4+ bedroom: 45 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Paphos Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 8%, revenue per listing decreased 17%, occupancy rose 0%, average nightly rates increased 13%, and lead time decreased 25%. Faster booking cycles alongside higher rates reflect a shift toward shorter-term planning and price-sensitive consumer behavior.
In Paphos, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekends show 11% higher occupancy than weekdays.