Barcelona
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Overview
Annual Rev
€74.4k
12 mo avg
↑5%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
50%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
€267
12 mo avg
↑17%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
41 days
12 mo avg
↓8 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€144
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Barcelona 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +€45,037 | — | — |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 6••• (••%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €7•••• | 🔒 €6•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €8•••• | 🔒 €7•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 7••• (••%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €7•••• | 🔒 €6•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 8• (•%) | 🔒 +€5••• (+•%) | 🔒 €8•••• | 🔒 €7•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 5••• (••%) | 🔒 +€2••• (+•%) | 🔒 €7•••• | 🔒 €7•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +€1••• (+•%) | 🔒 €7•••• | 🔒 €7•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 5••• (••%) | 🔒 +€1••• (+•%) | 🔒 €7•••• | 🔒 €7•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +€7•• (+•%) | 🔒 €7•••• | 🔒 €7•••• |
| TV | 🔒 6••• (••%) | 🔒 +€6•• (+•%) | 🔒 €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
2 bedrooms (4.0 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.0 nights)
1 bedroom (4.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€145)
3 bedrooms (€103)
2 bedrooms (€86)
1 bedroom (€70)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (89%)
Independent hosts (11%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Barcelona market averaged 7,040 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 28% from a year earlier and down 25% over two years.
An average Barcelona listing earns €77K/year. High-performing listings earn €129K, while low-performing listings earn €25K.
Average occupancy in Barcelona is 55%, producing RevPAR of €152 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Barcelona, at €120K.
Rules vary across Barcelona. Barcelona: Strict. Tourist license (HUT) required, new licenses frozen since 2014, existing licenses expire by 2028. Heavy enforcement with €90,000+ fines, regular inspections, platform cooperation mandatory. Badalona: Strict. Tourist license required, moratorium on new licenses since 2014, only renewals allowed. Active enforcement with inspections and significant fines for illegal operators. Hospitalet de Llobregat: Strict. Tourist license mandatory, moratorium on new licenses, existing stock severely limited. Active enforcement with police inspections and substantial penalties. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Barcelona Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 28% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 52%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in May and June; it is lowest in January and December.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (96%), Air Conditioning (96%), TV (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+31%), Internet (+26%), Air Conditioning (+16%).
Average daily rate in Barcelona is €293, up 19% year-over-year. Rates peak in June and are lowest in November.
Guests in Barcelona book an average of 41 days in advance, down 6% from last year. Booking windows range from 36 days for 1-bedroom listings to 47 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 18% higher than weekday occupancy.