Santiago De Compostela
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Overview
Annual Rev
€23.6k
12 mo avg
↓16%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 3•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 €1••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
36 days
12 mo avg
↓12 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€46
12 mo avg
↓35%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Santiago De Compostela market data as of June 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | 9 (3%) | +€45,074 (+153%) | €74,592 | €29,519 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
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
Studio (3.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.9 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.8 nights)
1 bedroom (3.6 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.6 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€77)
3 bedrooms (€59)
Studio (€33)
2 bedrooms (€32)
1 bedroom (€31)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (60%)
Independent hosts (40%)
As of June 2026, Santiago de Compostela has 517 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 16% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Santiago de Compostela generates €17K per year. High-performing properties earn €38K/year, while low-performing properties earn €8K/year. Despite declining supply and revenue year-over-year, the 31% occupancy rate suggests structural oversupply relative to demand, with the wide performance gap indicating that differentiation—not market conditions—primarily determines outcomes.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Santiago de Compostela. Average annual revenue is €17K with 31% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €38K/year. The significant gap between average and top performers suggests market bifurcation, while declining supply alongside falling revenue indicates hosts are exiting faster than demand is growing, signaling intensifying competition for the remaining inventory.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Santiago de Compostela is 31%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €153, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €30 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Santiago de Compostela, with annual revenue of €24K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Santiago de Compostela market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Santiago de Compostela area. Santiago de Compostela: Moderate. Registration with Galician tourism registry (REAT) required, municipal license needed. Properties must meet habitability standards. No owner-occupancy requirement but density limits in historic center (Old Town). Enforcement is moderate - authorities conduct inspections and issue fines for unlicensed properties, particularly in tourist areas. Some unlicensed hosts operate but face growing scrutiny due to housing concerns. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Santiago de Compostela Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 16% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 30%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The steeper revenue decline versus supply reduction suggests pricing pressure and weakened demand, while the wide gap between average ($16,651) and high-performing listings ($38,058) reflects significant performance stratification in the market.
Launch around May, 2-3 months before peak summer season (August peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -30% 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 Santiago de Compostela listings include: Tv (95%), Kitchen (95%), Washing Machine (89%), Heating (82%), Parking (55%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Pool, Bbq, Washing Machine, with Pool properties earning approximately 67% more (€47K/year vs €28K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Santiago de Compostela over the last 12 months: May: €1K, June: €1K, July: €1K, August: €1K, September: €1K, October: €872, November: €527, December: €681, January: €522, February: €453, March: €688, 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 Santiago de Compostela is €153, up 11% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €112/night, 2-bedroom properties average €141/night, 3-bedroom properties average €166/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €305/night. Rates peak in April and are lowest in February.
Guests in Santiago de Compostela book an average of 37 days in advance, down 22% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 35 days, 2-bedroom: 36 days, 3-bedroom: 40 days, 4+ bedroom: 44 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Santiago de Compostela Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 16%, revenue per listing decreased 30%, occupancy fell 22%, average nightly rates increased 11%, and lead time decreased 22%. The steeper revenue decline versus supply contraction suggests demand fell faster than supply adjusted, intensifying competition. The wide gap between average ($16,651) and high-performing listings ($38,058) indicates market bifurcation, where only premium properties are capturing disproportionate share.
In Santiago de Compostela, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekends show 31% higher occupancy than weekdays.