Gijón

As of May 2026, Gijón, Oviedo, Santander, León have 3,664 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 15% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Gijón generates €15K per year. High-performing properties earn €32K/year, while low-performing properties earn €7K/year. The substantial variance between high and average earners suggests that market success is heavily skewed toward top-tier listings despite a contraction in total supply and revenue.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Gijón. Average annual revenue is €15K with 30% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €32K/year. This performance gap indicates that while the broader market faces revenue headwinds, a segment of listings maintains strong appeal, suggesting inconsistent demand across the current stock.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Gijón is 30%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €140, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €27 per day.

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

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Gijón area. Gijón: Moderate. Regional registration required, municipal license needed. Standard tourism rules apply. Moderate enforcement with periodic inspections. Oviedo: Moderate. Asturian tourism registry mandatory, municipal authorization required. No owner-occupancy rules. Moderate enforcement, some illegal operations exist. Santander: Moderate. Cantabrian registry and municipal license required. Zoning restrictions in historic center. Moderate enforcement, growing compliance pressure. León: Lenient. Regional registration required but enforcement limited. Minimal local restrictions. Light enforcement, many unregistered hosts operate. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Gijón Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 15% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 20%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The simultaneous drop in supply and revenue suggests a market correction where both inventory and earnings are recalibrating to match current traveler interest levels.

Launch around May, 2-3 months before peak summer season (August peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 57% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (November-February) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Gijón listings include: Kitchen (95%), Tv (93%), Washing Machine (92%), Heating (80%), Parking (44%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Bbq, Air Conditioning, Pets Allowed, with Bbq properties earning approximately 26% more (€29K/year vs €23K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Gijón over the last 12 months: May: €650, June: €874, July: €2K, August: €2K, September: €949, October: €602, November: €460, December: €741, January: €380, February: €339, March: €646, April: €993. 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 Gijón is €140, up 10% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €106/night, 2-bedroom properties average €127/night, 3-bedroom properties average €153/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €277/night. Rates peak in August and are lowest in May.

Guests in Gijón book an average of 31 days in advance, down 28% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 29 days, 2-bedroom: 30 days, 3-bedroom: 32 days, 4+ bedroom: 38 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Gijón Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 15%, revenue per listing decreased 20%, occupancy fell 4%, average nightly rates increased 10%, and lead time decreased 28%. These figures reflect a tightening market where hosts are raising prices to offset lower occupancy, despite shorter booking windows.

In Gijón, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekends show 30% higher occupancy than weekdays.