Alicante

As of May 2026, Alicante, Benidorm, Torrevieja have 4,445 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 20% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Alicante generates €23K per year. High-performing properties earn €51K/year, while low-performing properties earn €10K/year. The substantial revenue spread suggests that the top tier of the market is capturing demand significantly more effectively than the broader inventory as supply contracts.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Alicante. Average annual revenue is €23K with 42% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €51K/year. This variance highlights a market where profitability is increasingly concentrated among a smaller subset of listings rather than being distributed evenly across the existing supply.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Alicante is 42%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €147, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €39 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Alicante, with annual revenue of €35K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Alicante market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Alicante area. Alicante: Moderate. Regional registration (VT license) required, tourist tax collection mandatory. Standard compliance checks, fines for unregistered properties but many operate informally. Benidorm: Moderate. VT license mandatory, building community approval needed, minimum standards enforced. Active tourist zone monitoring but enforcement varies by neighborhood. Torrevieja: Moderate. VT registration required, community permission needed, tourist tax applies. Inconsistent enforcement, significant informal market exists despite regulations. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Alicante Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 20% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 4%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The contraction in supply appears to be absorbing the slight dip in revenue, preventing a more pronounced downturn in market health.

Launch around January, 2-3 months before peak summer season (April peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 37% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (December-January) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Alicante listings include: Kitchen (94%), Washing Machine (93%), Tv (92%), Air Conditioning (90%), Heating (69%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Hot Tub, Bbq, Pool, with Hot Tub properties earning approximately 34% more (€43K/year vs €32K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Alicante over the last 12 months: May: €1K, June: €1K, July: €2K, August: €2K, September: €1K, October: €1K, November: €847, December: €939, January: €765, February: €1K, March: €1K, 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 Alicante is €147, up 29% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €108/night, 2-bedroom properties average €143/night, 3-bedroom properties average €165/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €329/night. Rates peak in August and are lowest in May.

Guests in Alicante book an average of 36 days in advance, down 25% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 33 days, 2-bedroom: 36 days, 3-bedroom: 38 days, 4+ bedroom: 46 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Alicante Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 20%, revenue per listing decreased 4%, occupancy fell 4%, average nightly rates increased 29%, and lead time decreased 25%. These shifts point toward a market pivot where hosts are aggressively adjusting pricing to compensate for reduced booking windows and lower utilization.

In Alicante, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekends show 18% higher occupancy than weekdays.