Girona

As of June 2026, Girona, Lloret de Mar, Tossa de Mar have 5,433 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 15% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Girona generates €24K per year. High-performing properties earn €64K/year, while low-performing properties earn €12K/year. Supply has contracted significantly year-over-year while revenue declined even more steeply, indicating demand is falling faster than hosts are exiting—a sign of intensifying competition for fewer bookings at 34% occupancy.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Girona. Average annual revenue is €24K with 34% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €64K/year. The declining supply combined with falling revenue suggests market contraction rather than opportunity, while the significant gap between average and top performers indicates winners are capturing disproportionate share in a consolidating market.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Girona is 34%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €218, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €38 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Girona, with annual revenue of €38K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Girona market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Girona area. Girona: Strict. Tourist license (HUT) mandatory, registration with Catalan Tourism Registry required. No new licenses issued in historic center since 2017. Active enforcement with inspections and fines up to €90,000. Lloret de Mar: Strict. HUT license required, moratorium on new licenses in saturated zones since 2019. Owner must register property. Active enforcement with police checks and significant penalties. Tossa de Mar: Strict. HUT license mandatory, registration required. New licenses suspended in most areas due to saturation limits. Regular inspections and fines for illegal rentals actively enforced. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Girona Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 15% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 30%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The substantial gap between average revenue ($23,684) and high-performing properties ($63,623) suggests significant performance variance, reflecting a competitive market where differentiation drives outsized returns.

Launch around May, 2-3 months before peak summer season (August peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 18% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (November-January) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Girona listings include: Kitchen (93%), Washing Machine (90%), Tv (86%), Air Conditioning (68%), Balcony (65%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Pool, Bbq, Washing Machine, with Pool properties earning approximately 68% more (€56K/year vs €34K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Girona over the last 12 months: May: €1K, June: €2K, July: €2K, August: €2K, September: €1K, October: €976, November: €620, December: €1K, January: €498, February: €530, March: €774, April: €1K. 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 Girona is €218, up 14% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €122/night, 2-bedroom properties average €163/night, 3-bedroom properties average €220/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €490/night. Rates peak in August and are lowest in February.

Guests in Girona book an average of 35 days in advance, down 31% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 31 days, 2-bedroom: 33 days, 3-bedroom: 36 days, 4+ bedroom: 43 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Girona Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 15%, revenue per listing decreased 30%, occupancy fell 10%, average nightly rates increased 14%, and lead time decreased 31%. The sharp revenue decline despite rate increases signals weakening demand relative to supply, while the substantial gap between average ($23.7K) and high-performing listings ($63.6K) indicates highly concentrated performance among top properties.

In Girona, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekends show 15% higher occupancy than weekdays.