Marathon
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Overview
Annual Rev
€22.4k
12 mo avg
↑15%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
€180
12 mo avg
↑17%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
26 days
12 mo avg
↓11 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€37
12 mo avg
↓20%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Marathon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +€48,793 | — | — |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +€3•••• (+•••%) | 🔒 €5•••• | 🔒 €1•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €5•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +€5••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €4•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +€4••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €4•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +€3••• (+•%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €4•••• |
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 (6.5 nights)
1 bedroom (5.5 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.2 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€76)
3 bedrooms (€61)
2 bedrooms (€51)
1 bedroom (€26)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (51%)
Professionally managed (49%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Marathon market averaged 252 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 11% from a year earlier and down 15% over two years.
An average Marathon listing earns €19K/year. High-performing listings earn €52K, while low-performing listings earn €7K.
Average occupancy in Marathon is 30%, producing RevPAR of €33 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Marathon, at €35K.
Rules vary across Marathon. Marathon, Greece: Lenient. Registration in Greek tourism registry required, tax ID needed. Minimal enforcement; many hosts operate without proper registration. Authorities focus on tax collection rather than compliance checks. Nea Makri: Lenient. Same national registration requirements apply. Light enforcement; local authorities rarely verify permits. Most short-term rentals operate with minimal oversight. Rafina: Lenient. National registry registration mandatory. Enforcement practically non-existent; hosts commonly operate informally. Focus on larger properties only. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Marathon Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 11% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 32%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in February and January.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (98%), TV (97%), Kitchen (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+208%), Washing Machine (+177%), Parking (+75%).
Average daily rate in Marathon is €199, up 18% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in February.
Guests in Marathon book an average of 28 days in advance, down 20% from last year. Booking windows range from 24 days for 2-bedroom listings to 36 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Wednesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 13% higher than weekday occupancy.