San Sebastian
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Overview
Annual Rev
€53.4k
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
€265
12 mo avg
↑18%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
40 days
12 mo avg
↓8 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€110
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect San Sebastian 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | — | +€33,488 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €7•••• | 🔒 €6•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €6•••• | 🔒 €5•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €7•••• | 🔒 €6•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +€9••• (+••%) | 🔒 €6•••• | 🔒 €5•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +€6••• (+••%) | 🔒 €6•••• | 🔒 €6•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +€5••• (+•%) | 🔒 €6•••• | 🔒 €6•••• |
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
4+ bedrooms (4.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.8 nights)
1 bedroom (3.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€122)
3 bedrooms (€78)
2 bedrooms (€70)
1 bedroom (€55)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (85%)
Independent hosts (15%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the San Sebastian market averaged 1,358 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 15% from a year earlier and down 7% over two years.
An average San Sebastian listing earns €59K/year. High-performing listings earn €103K, while low-performing listings earn €23K.
Average occupancy in San Sebastian is 45%, producing RevPAR of €124 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in San Sebastian, at €98K.
Rules vary across San Sebastian. San Sebastián: Strict. Municipal license (VUT) required, registration with Basque tourism registry, building community approval needed. Primary residence requirement enforced. Active inspections and €6,000-€150,000 fines. Many unlicensed rentals shut down. Hondarribia: Strict. VUT license mandatory, Basque registry, community approval. Primary residence rule. Limited licenses in historic center. Active enforcement with inspections and heavy fines. Difficult to operate illegally. Zarautz: Strict. VUT license required, tourism registry, community consent. Primary residence enforced. License moratorium in some zones. Active municipal inspections and substantial penalties for violations. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The San Sebastian Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 15% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 41%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Heating (96%), Washing Machine (94%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Heating (+33%), Washing Machine (+18%), Air Conditioning (+14%).
Average daily rate in San Sebastian is €305, up 27% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in February.
Guests in San Sebastian book an average of 43 days in advance, down 6% from last year. Booking windows range from 39 days for 1-bedroom listings to 52 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 29% higher than weekday occupancy.