Castellón de la Plana

As of June 2026, Castellón de la Plana, Benicàssim, Peñíscola have 3,214 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 12% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Castellón de la Plana generates €12K per year. High-performing properties earn €31K/year, while low-performing properties earn €6K/year. This wide disparity suggests that market returns are highly sensitive to property positioning, as the top tier captures significantly more value despite a broad revenue contraction across the sector.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Castellón de la Plana. Average annual revenue is €12K with 29% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €31K/year. The delta between average and high performance reveals that revenue capture is concentrated, suggesting that successful listings effectively navigate the current 12% decline in total supply.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Castellón de la Plana is 29%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €127, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €20 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Castellón de la Plana, with annual revenue of €21K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Castellón de la Plana market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Castellón de la Plana area. Castellón de la Plana: Moderate. Regional tourist license (VT) required, registration with Generalitat Valenciana mandatory. Standard safety/habitability requirements. Moderate enforcement through inspections. Benicàssim: Moderate. Tourist license (VT) required, municipal registration needed. No owner-occupancy rules. Enforcement focuses on licensed properties during peak season. Peñíscola: Moderate. VT license mandatory, registration with tourism registry. Density limits in historic center. Moderate enforcement, unlicensed rentals exist but face fines if reported. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Castellón de la Plana Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 12% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 24%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics, where the reduction in available listings is currently offset by weaker per-unit revenue generation, signaling a contraction in overall market demand.

Launch around May, 2-3 months before peak summer season (August peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 75% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (February-January) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Castellón de la Plana listings include: Washing Machine (93%), Kitchen (92%), Tv (92%), Air Conditioning (78%), Heating (63%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Bbq, Hot Tub, Pool, with Bbq properties earning approximately 49% more (€33K/year vs €22K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Castellón de la Plana over the last 12 months: May: €415, June: €739, July: €1K, August: €1K, September: €688, October: €365, November: €297, December: €508, January: €259, February: €306, March: €427, April: €721. 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 Castellón de la Plana is €127, up 16% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €96/night, 2-bedroom properties average €112/night, 3-bedroom properties average €143/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €272/night. Rates peak in August and are lowest in May.

Guests in Castellón de la Plana book an average of 30 days in advance, down 28% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 28 days, 2-bedroom: 27 days, 3-bedroom: 32 days, 4+ bedroom: 43 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, supply declined 12%, revenue per listing decreased 24%, occupancy fell 8%, average nightly rates increased 16%, and lead time decreased 28%. These metrics reflect a shift toward shorter booking windows and higher pricing, which, combined with falling occupancy and revenue, indicates a tightening market environment for hosts.

In Castellón de la Plana, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday. Weekends show 19% higher occupancy than weekdays.