Salamanca

As of June 2026, Salamanca, Ávila, Zamora have 588 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 20% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Salamanca generates €17K per year. High-performing properties earn €36K/year, while low-performing properties earn €5K/year. Supply contraction of nearly 20% YoY paired with flat revenue growth suggests demand isn't accelerating despite reduced competition, indicating a mature market with modest growth potential. The wide performance spread reflects significant variance in execution rather than market-wide tailwinds.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Salamanca. Average annual revenue is €17K with 32% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €36K/year. Declining supply combined with flat revenue suggests a contracting market where remaining listings face modest growth, while the significant gap between average and top performers indicates substantial performance variance driven by property-level factors.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Salamanca is 32%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €137, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €33 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Salamanca, with annual revenue of €32K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Salamanca market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Salamanca area. Salamanca: Moderate. Regional registration required, tourist housing license from municipality. Standard safety/habitability requirements. Moderate enforcement through inspections. Ávila: Moderate. Castilla y León registry mandatory, municipal license needed. No owner-occupancy rules. Standard enforcement, occasional inspections. Zamora: Lenient. Regional registration technically required but minimal local oversight. Few density limits. Light enforcement, many operate informally without consequences. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Salamanca Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced with strong demand conditions. Supply has declined 20% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 4%. This indicates healthy demand growth outpacing supply. The significant revenue variance—with top properties earning more than double the average—suggests differentiated pricing power exists for premium offerings, while the 32% occupancy rate indicates substantial room availability despite supply constraints.

Launch around June, 2-3 months before peak fall season (September peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -11% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (June-January) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Salamanca listings include: Kitchen (95%), Washing Machine (91%), Tv (89%), Heating (79%), Elevator (62%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Internet, Washing Machine, Tv, with Internet properties earning approximately 42% more (€38K/year vs €27K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Salamanca over the last 12 months: May: €831, June: €754, July: €704, August: €942, September: €1K, October: €1K, November: €905, December: €1K, January: €671, February: €817, March: €1K, 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 Salamanca is €137, up 37% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €87/night, 2-bedroom properties average €131/night, 3-bedroom properties average €199/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €318/night. Rates peak in September and are lowest in May.

Guests in Salamanca book an average of 31 days in advance, down 26% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 27 days, 2-bedroom: 33 days, 3-bedroom: 36 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 Salamanca Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 20%, revenue per listing increased 4%, occupancy fell 15%, average nightly rates increased 37%, and lead time decreased 26%. The sharp rate increase amid falling occupancy suggests hosts are competing on price while demand softens, with the $19,733 gap between high and average revenue indicating significant performance stratification among listings.

In Salamanca, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekends show 64% higher occupancy than weekdays.