Samos
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Overview
Annual Rev
€22.6k
12 mo avg
↑11%
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
32 days
12 mo avg
↓15 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€29
12 mo avg
↓38%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Samos market data as of May 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 | 10 (2%) | +€27,629 (+113%) | €52,086 | €24,457 |
| 🔒 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
4+ bedrooms (16.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (11.9 nights)
2 bedrooms (9.5 nights)
1 bedroom (8.3 nights)
Studio (6.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (€57)
4+ bedrooms (€54)
2 bedrooms (€35)
1 bedroom (€27)
Studio (€24)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (72%)
Independent hosts (28%)
As of May 2026, Samos, Pythagoreio, Kokkari have 800 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 14% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Samos generates €12K per year. High-performing properties earn €46K/year, while low-performing properties earn €6K/year. The stark disparity between top and bottom tiers highlights that revenue potential is heavily concentrated in a select subset of inventory rather than distributed evenly across the market.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Samos. Average annual revenue is €12K with 31% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €46K/year. A 31% occupancy rate suggests a seasonal market where the gap between average and high-earning units reflects significant variance in unit desirability and booking capture capability.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Samos is 31%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €133, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €17 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Samos, with annual revenue of €32K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Samos market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Samos area. I don't have reliable, current data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement reality for Samos, Pythagoreio, and Kokkari specifically. These are smaller Greek localities where local enforcement practices aren't well-documented in available sources. For accurate information, I recommend contacting: - Local municipality offices (Dimos Samou) - Greek tourism authority (GNTO) - Local property management companies operating in these areas They can provide current registration requirements and actual enforcement practices. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Samos Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 14% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 34%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The simultaneous contraction in both supply and revenue suggests that demand is currently softening faster than hosts are exiting 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 50% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (March-January) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Samos listings include: Kitchen (95%), Air Conditioning (95%), Tv (81%), Balcony (65%), Washing Machine (64%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Pool, Bbq, Washing Machine, with Pool properties earning approximately 94% more (€43K/year vs €22K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Samos over the last 12 months: May: €436, June: €698, July: €1K, August: €2K, September: €805, October: €380, November: €164, December: €158, January: €49, February: €67, March: €95, April: €399. 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 Samos is €133, up 22% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €95/night, 2-bedroom properties average €145/night, 3-bedroom properties average €200/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €387/night. Rates peak in August and are lowest in February.
Guests in Samos book an average of 31 days in advance, down 33% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 30 days, 2-bedroom: 30 days, 3-bedroom: 32 days, 4+ bedroom: 32 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Samos Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 14%, revenue per listing decreased 34%, occupancy fell 3%, average nightly rates increased 22%, and lead time decreased 33%. These metrics indicate a pivot toward last-minute bookings and price sensitivity, complicating revenue predictability for local operators.
In Samos, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Tuesday and are lowest on Thursday.