Zadar

As of May 2026, Zadar, Nin, Biograd na Moru have 7,779 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 8% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Zadar generates kn100K per year. High-performing properties earn kn393K/year, while low-performing properties earn kn46K/year. This significant revenue variance suggests that market returns are highly sensitive to specific property positioning rather than general market baseline performance.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Zadar. Average annual revenue is kn100K with 27% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to kn393K/year. The wide gap between average and top-tier earnings indicates that profitability is driven by a small segment of units capturing disproportionate demand.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Zadar is 27%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of kn1K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of kn150 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Zadar, with annual revenue of kn267K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Zadar market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Zadar area. Zadar: Moderate. Registration with Ministry of Tourism required, categorization certificate, tourist tax collection mandatory. Standard enforcement through inspections. Nin: Moderate. Same national requirements apply - registration, categorization, tax collection. Light-to-moderate enforcement in smaller municipality. Biograd na Moru: Moderate. Registration and categorization required per Croatian law, tourist tax mandatory. Standard enforcement, occasional inspections by tourism authorities. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Zadar Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 8% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 37%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. Despite the contraction in supply, the sharper drop in revenue suggests that overall market demand has softened more rapidly than the inventory reduction.

Launch around April, 2-3 months before peak summer season (July peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 39% 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 Zadar listings include: Air Conditioning (98%), Kitchen (87%), Tv (82%), Washing Machine (68%), Balcony (61%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Pool, Hot Tub, Gym, with Pool properties earning approximately 148% more (kn433K/year vs kn174K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Zadar over the last 12 months: May: kn4K, June: kn9K, July: kn13K, August: kn13K, September: kn6K, October: kn3K, November: kn785, December: kn1K, January: kn671, February: kn298, March: kn872, April: kn3K. 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 Zadar is kn1K, up 7% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average kn696/night, 2-bedroom properties average kn1K/night, 3-bedroom properties average kn2K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average kn3K/night. Rates peak in July and are lowest in February.

Guests in Zadar book an average of 28 days in advance, down 37% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 26 days, 2-bedroom: 28 days, 3-bedroom: 30 days, 4+ bedroom: 37 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Zadar Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 8%, revenue per listing decreased 37%, occupancy fell 13%, average nightly rates increased 7%, and lead time decreased 37%. These metrics highlight a shift toward shorter booking windows alongside tighter competition, as operators struggle to maintain occupancy despite rising rates.

In Zadar, Friday sees the highest booking demand while Sunday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday.