Malaga
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Overview
Annual Rev
€38.8k
12 mo avg
↑9%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
50%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
€164
12 mo avg
↑18%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
39 days
12 mo avg
↓9 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€69
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Malaga 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 | — | +€20,036 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €5•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 7• (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €5•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 5•• (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €5•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 7• (•%) | 🔒 +€6••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 1•••• (••%) | 🔒 +€4••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 1•••• (••%) | 🔒 +€3••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +€3••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 6••• (••%) | 🔒 +€3••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 7••• (••%) | 🔒 +€2•• (+•%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 3••• (••%) | 🔒 +€5• (+•%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
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
3 bedrooms (6.4 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (6.0 nights)
1 bedroom (5.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€166)
3 bedrooms (€93)
2 bedrooms (€70)
1 bedroom (€48)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (88%)
Independent hosts (12%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Malaga market averaged 15,893 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 3% from a year earlier and up 11% over two years.
An average Malaga listing earns €33K/year. High-performing listings earn €70K, while low-performing listings earn €17K.
Average occupancy in Malaga is 46%, producing RevPAR of €60 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Malaga, at €51K.
Rules vary across Malaga. Málaga: Strict. VFT registration mandatory, limited permits in historic center, density caps by zone. Active enforcement with inspections and fines for illegal rentals. Marbella: Strict. VFT license required, restricted in certain zones, building community approval needed. Active enforcement, regular inspections, significant fines. Torremolinos: Moderate. VFT registration required, some zone restrictions. Moderate enforcement, less aggressive than Málaga/Marbella but growing. Nerja: Moderate. VFT license mandatory, zone restrictions apply. Moderate enforcement, some illegal operations persist but increasing controls. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Malaga Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 23%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in January and November.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (97%), TV (96%), Air Conditioning (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+37%), Internet (+21%), Washing Machine (+15%).
Average daily rate in Malaga is €177, up 23% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in January.
Guests in Malaga book an average of 40 days in advance, down 10% from last year. Booking windows range from 37 days for 1-bedroom listings to 51 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 15% higher than weekday occupancy.