Prague

As of May 2026, Prague, Kutná Hora, Karlovy Vary have 5,676 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 6% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Prague generates Kč938K per year. High-performing properties earn Kč2.1M/year, while low-performing properties earn Kč345K/year. This massive disparity suggests that revenue potential is heavily concentrated in premium listings, while the broader market faces pressure from shrinking supply and stagnating total returns.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Prague. Average annual revenue is Kč938K with 53% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to Kč2.1M/year. The gap between top earners and average performers highlights a polarized competitive landscape where top-tier assets capture a disproportionate share of total market demand.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Prague is 53%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of Kč4K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of Kč2K per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Prague, with annual revenue of Kč2.4M. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Prague market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Prague area. Prague: Moderate. Registration required, trade license needed, tourism fees apply. Growing enforcement with fines, but many hosts still operate unregistered in grey market. Kutná Hora: Lenient. Basic business registration and tourism fees required. Minimal local enforcement, largely relies on national rules. Karlovy Vary: Moderate. Trade license and registration mandatory, spa zone restrictions exist. Sporadic enforcement, focused on tax compliance rather than operations. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Prague Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 6% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 3%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The synchronized reduction in both metrics points to a market absorbing current capacity constraints without significant price volatility.

Launch around September, 2-3 months before peak spring season (December peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 30% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (March-February) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Prague listings include: Kitchen (97%), Heating (92%), Tv (82%), Washing Machine (79%), Elevator (57%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Air Conditioning, Tv, Washing Machine, with Air Conditioning properties earning approximately 34% more (Kč1.1M/year vs Kč827K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Prague over the last 12 months: May: Kč61K, June: Kč62K, July: Kč60K, August: Kč58K, September: Kč53K, October: Kč63K, November: Kč48K, December: Kč100K, January: Kč40K, February: Kč30K, March: Kč49K, April: Kč74K. 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 Prague is Kč4K, up 7% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average Kč3K/night, 2-bedroom properties average Kč5K/night, 3-bedroom properties average Kč8K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average Kč11K/night. Rates peak in December and are lowest in February.

Guests in Prague book an average of 37 days in advance, down 16% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 34 days, 2-bedroom: 40 days, 3-bedroom: 46 days, 4+ bedroom: 53 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Prague Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 6%, revenue per listing decreased 3%, occupancy fell 3%, average nightly rates increased 7%, and lead time decreased 16%. These shifts reveal a tightening environment where shorter booking windows and higher rates are failing to offset overall volume declines.

In Prague, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekends show 37% higher occupancy than weekdays.