Bilbao
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Overview
Annual Rev
€45.8k
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
50%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
€192
12 mo avg
↑20%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
38 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€94
12 mo avg
↑2%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Bilbao 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicycles | — | +€14,771 | — | — |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +€9••• (+••%) | 🔒 €5•••• | 🔒 €4•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +€7••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €4•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +€6••• (+••%) | 🔒 €5•••• | 🔒 €4•••• |
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
4+ bedrooms (3.8 nights)
1 bedroom (3.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.6 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.6 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€86)
3 bedrooms (€62)
2 bedrooms (€53)
1 bedroom (€47)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (79%)
Independent hosts (21%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Bilbao market averaged 1,031 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 12% from a year earlier and up 12% over two years.
An average Bilbao listing earns €47K/year. High-performing listings earn €117K, while low-performing listings earn €17K.
Average occupancy in Bilbao is 44%, producing RevPAR of €101 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Bilbao, at €78K.
Rules vary across Bilbao. Bilbao: Strict. Registration mandatory, tourist apartment license required, owner-occupancy often needed in certain zones, building approval required. Active enforcement with inspections and fines. San Sebastián: Strict. Registration required, severe density limits (moratorium in Old Town), building community approval needed. Very active enforcement, illegal rentals regularly shut down. Santander: Moderate. Regional registration required, tourist apartment declaration needed. Standard enforcement, some illegal operations exist but authorities do inspect. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Bilbao Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 12% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 3%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in August and May; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), TV (95%), Heating (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Internet (+28%), Washing Machine (+24%), TV (+19%).
Average daily rate in Bilbao is €249, down 4% year-over-year. Rates peak in May and are lowest in November.
Guests in Bilbao book an average of 38 days in advance, down 6% from last year. Booking windows range from 35 days for 1-bedroom listings to 49 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekend occupancy is 41% higher than weekday occupancy.